Directed by Stephen Daldry, The Audience opens in February at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End.

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Visitors to London can also watch a theatrical version at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End through October (though performances are selling out).

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Sir Derek Jacobi makes the best actor shortlist for his part in Don Carlos at the Gielgud Theatre, while Richard Griffiths is up for Heroes at Wyndham's Theatre.

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