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The latest updates, announcements and news from Sonia Friedman Productions.

29 May 2026

'PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL' Album Becomes the Fastest-Selling Physical West End Original Cast Recording of the 21st Century

From stage to charts in record time, landing at No.1 in Official UK Compilation Chart.

'PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL' Album Becomes the Fastest-Selling Physical West End Original Cast Recording of the 21st Century

28 May 2026

VARIETY: Variety’s First Women’s Impact Report U.K. Celebrates Talent From on the Set to the Stage to the C-Suite

Sonia Friedman earns a place in Variety's women's impact report.

VARIETY: Variety’s First Women’s Impact Report U.K. Celebrates Talent From on the Set to the Stage to the C-Suite

22 May 2026

The Original Cast Album of PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL is out now on Vinyl / CD / Cassette and Yoto

The Original Cast Album of PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL is out now on Vinyl / CD / Cassette and Yoto

21 May 2026

Paddy Bever joins STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as Henry Creel from 12 June

Paddy Bever joins STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as Henry Creel from 12 June

20 May 2026

BRITISH VOGUE: “You Are One Of Our Generation’s Greatest Talents”: Margot Robbie Meets With The Writer Behind The Year’s Buzziest Play

BRITISH VOGUE: “You Are One Of Our Generation’s Greatest Talents”: Margot Robbie Meets With The Writer Behind The Year’s Buzziest Play

19 May 2026

Chris Harper Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions in association with Hope Mill Theatre present a new production of Jonathan Larson's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT

Gaten Matarazzo to make his West End debut as Mark, directed by Olivier Award-winner Luke Sheppard. At London's Duke of York's Theatre from 26 September 2026.

Chris Harper Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions in association with Hope Mill Theatre present a new production of Jonathan Larson's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT

18 May 2026

Sonia Friedman Productions announces cast for the West End transfer of The Old Vic production of Tom Stoppard’s ARCADIA

Opening at the Duke of York’s Theatre from June 2026.

Sonia Friedman Productions announces cast for the West End transfer of The Old Vic production of Tom Stoppard’s ARCADIA

15 May 2026

NEW YORK TIMES: ‘New Born’ Review: Let Hugh Jackman Tell You a Story

The actor gives a remarkable performance in a program of monologues at the intimate Minetta Lane Theater. Sepideh Moafi and Marianna Gailus also star.

NEW YORK TIMES: ‘New Born’ Review: Let Hugh Jackman Tell You a Story

13 May 2026

DAILY TELEGRAPH: The remarkable 1536 is the West End hit of the year

Fresh, funny and devastating, Ava Pickett’s vision of Tudor England is brought to life with nuanced acting and superb design.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: The remarkable 1536 is the West End hit of the year

8 May 2026

WHATSONSTAGE: Sonia Friedman talks THE LIVES OF OTHERS, Tom Stoppard’s legacy and how Broadway success proves Britain’s soft power

Friedman’s company recently picked up seven Tony Awards nominations for Oedipus.

WHATSONSTAGE: Sonia Friedman talks THE LIVES OF OTHERS, Tom Stoppard’s legacy and how Broadway success proves Britain’s soft power
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