Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel features mesmerising performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet – the grief driving a wedge between the couple. Shakespeare channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating Hamlet. Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) brings a rawness and honesty to this profound portrait of love, grief and the power of storytelling.

Victoria Wood remains one of Britain’s most cherished entertainers – a comic genius whose work reshaped the landscape of British humour.

But behind the joyous persona – the singer, the satirist, the sharp-witted writer – lay a young woman navigating insecurity, anger, and self-doubt.

Told in her own words and through the voices of those who knew her best, Becoming Victoria Wood uncovers the formative experiences and personal battles that powered Victoria’s unmatched ability to make the nation laugh.

With appearances from DAWN FRENCH, JENNIFER SAUNDERS, MAXINE PEAKE, MICHAEL BALL, JOAN ARMATRADING & JASPER CARROTT ​ Readings by JESSICA BARDEN