Jul 1, 2026 – 12.27pmHugh Bonneville, who became a household name as patriarch of the Crawley family in Downton Abbey, will perform in a Sydney theatre season that could help revive the ailing sector.Bonneville, who in addition to six seasons as the Earl of Grantham also starred in the popular Paddington films, will next February appear in Noel Coward’s classic play Private Lives alongside four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles