Casting announced for MacBeth at Shakespeare’s Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe have today announced the cast of Macbeth, running in the Globe Theatre from 21 July – 28 October. Directed by Abigail Graham (The Merchant of Venice, 2022), the cast of Macbeth comprises Max Bennett as Macbeth, Matti Houghton as Lady Macbeth, Aaron Anthony as Macduff, Eleanor Wyld as Lady Macduff, Fode Simbo as Banquo, Helena Lymbery as Duncan / Siward, Joseph Payne as Malcolm, Calum Callaghan as Witch / Porter / Murderer, Ben Caplan as Witch / Murderer / Doctor, Ferdy Roberts as Witch / Seyton, Gabby Wong as Ross, Luke Beggs as Young Siward, Timothy Daniel as Fleance, Max Ellis as Young Siward, Cam’ron Joseph as Macduff’s Child, Arno Perry as Macduff’s Child, and Elijah Sholanke as Fleance. Director Abigail Graham says: “I am incredibly grateful to be exploring Macbeth with this fearless ensemble of actors. … Continue reading Casting announced for MacBeth at Shakespeare’s Globe
Full casting announced for the UK premiere of Next To Normal at Donmar Warehouse
With Jack Thorne’s When Winston Went to War with the Wireless currently running at the theatre, Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch today announce full casting for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal. Joining the previously announced Grammy Award nominee Caissie Levy and Trevor Dion Nicholas, Michael Longhurst directs Jack Ofrecio, Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Jamie Parker, Jack Wolfe and Olivier Award winner and BAFTA nominee Eleanor Worthington-Cox. The production opens on 22 August, with previews from 12 August, and runs until 7 October. Musical Supervisor: Nigel Lilley; Designer: Chloe Lamford; Lighting Designer: Lee Curran; Sound Designer: Tony Gayle; Movement Director and Choreographer: Ann Yee; Video Designer: Tal Rosner; Musical Director: Nick Barstow; Associate Musical … Continue reading Full casting announced for the UK premiere of Next To Normal at Donmar Warehouse
Full casting announced for Disruption at Park Theatre
The full cast has been announced today for the forthcoming world premiere of Disruption by Andrew Stein. In addition to the previously released casting of It’s A Sin’s Nathaniel Curtis, the full company now boasts Oliver Alvin Wilson (Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Amazon Prime; Henry … Continue reading Full casting announced for Disruption at Park Theatre
New casting announced for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical in the West End
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, announces new cast members joining the musical, which has been running … Continue reading New casting announced for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical in the West End
Full casting announced for The Book Thief
DEM Productions are delighted to announce the full cast for the stage adaptation of best-selling novel The Book Thief, with a book by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson. The musical … Continue reading Full casting announced for The Book Thief
New casting announced for The Choir Of Man at the Arts Theatre
Opening hours extended again! The Olivier-nominated international stage sensation THE CHOIR OF MAN continues its sell-out West End run at the Arts Theatre, with new tickets released for dates until 18 February 2024. The new company of the West End show are Adam … Continue reading New casting announced for The Choir Of Man at the Arts Theatre
Interactive Comedy and One Way Mirror – An Interview with Jonathan Oldfield
By Kat Mokrynski Do you like people watching? Do you ever watch people walking past you on the street, wondering what is going on in their mind? Well, what if you had a one way mirror in your home, giving you the chance to people watch as you please without anyone knowing? Jonathan Oldfield’s new show, One Way Mirror, explores exactly that. The show, based on Oldfield’s own experiences with a one-way mirror in his home, gives audiences the choice of whether to interact with what they see or not, making an interactive theatrical experience out of a one-man show. … Continue reading Interactive Comedy and One Way Mirror – An Interview with Jonathan Oldfield
Sam Palladio and Lizzie Wofford to join the company of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Eva Price, Sonia Friedman Productions and Michael Harrison in association with the Young Vic Theatre today announce new casting for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. Star of ABC’s smash-hit musical drama Nashville, British actor and musician Sam Palladio will take … Continue reading Sam Palladio and Lizzie Wofford to join the company of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
★★★★ Amusing Yet Possible Confusing – A Review of James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ
By Kat Mokrynski What do Elvis Costello, church, and mass shootings have in common? They’re all topics in James Austin Johnson’s new show, The Age of JAJ, now touring in the UK and Europe. Johnson is a comedian from Tennessee who is a current cast member of the hit American show, Saturday Night Live (more commonly referred to as SNL). The new show takes on other comedian’s shows, claiming that “in a world where comics must tackle every hot button social issue with a totally-un-PC opinion, JAJ doesn’t really do that” (SoHo Theatre). Johnson is most well-known for his impressions … Continue reading ★★★★ Amusing Yet Possible Confusing – A Review of James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ