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Lithgow’s performance as Dahl adds another layer of complexity to the debate on age appropriateness and the validity of political comment. He centres his aged Dahl in a time of flux, unsettled ...

Last year, John Lithgow starred as Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play to critical acclaim. Alongside Elliot Levey’s Best Supporting Actor gong, both won Olivier awards for the ...

One summer’s day in 1983, with “The Witches” nearing publication, Dahl (John Lithgow) and his ex-mistress and soon-to-be-new-wife Felicity Crosland (Rachael Stirling) are hosting lunch for ...

Giant (written by Mark Rosenblatt) is playing at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre until August 2. It features a masterly performance by John Lithgow in the role of Dahl. The play tracks the fallout from ...

One summer’s day in 1983, with “The Witches” nearing publication, Dahl (John Lithgow) and his ex-mistress and soon-to-be-new-wife Felicity Crosland (Rachael Stirling) are hosting lunch for his ...

John Lithgow has confirmed he will play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series. The show marks the first adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved book series for television.