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SFP NEWS

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

22 Sept 2019

Sell out Almeida Theatre Production of Robert Icke's The Doctor starring Juliet Stevenson transfers to the West End

Robert Icke’s (The Wild Duck, Hamlet, Mary Stuart, Oresteia, 1984) sold-out, five-star Almeida Theatre production, The Doctor, will transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre from 20 April – 11 July 2020, with press night on Wednesday 29 April. Olivier Award winner, Juliet Stevenson, ‘delivering one of the peak performances of the theatrical year’ (The Guardian), will reprise her role as Professor Ruth Wolff.

Sell out Almeida Theatre Production of Robert Icke's The Doctor starring Juliet Stevenson transfers to the West End

24 Aug 2019

Relative Values: Sonia and Maria Friedman

The Harry Potter and the Cursed Child theatre producer Sonia Friedman and her sister Maria Friedman on their childhood and careers.

An article from The Times by Caroline Scott.

Relative Values: Sonia and Maria Friedman

24 Aug 2019

Sonia Friedman listed in British Airways' BA 100

It was announced today that Sonia Friedman has been listed in British Airways’ BA 100, acknowledged as 100 of the most pioneering, creative, welcoming and open minded Modern Britons inspiring change and shaping our country.

Sonia Friedman listed in British Airways' BA 100

14 Aug 2019

Broadway casting announced for The Inheritance

Producers Tom Kirdahy, Sonia Friedman Productions, and Hunter Arnold have announced casting for the highly anticipated Broadway production of Matthew Lopez’ epic two-part play, THE INHERITANCE. Winner of the 2019 Olivier Award, Evening Standard Award, and London Critics Circle Award for Best New Play, THE INHERITANCE is directed by multi Olivier and Tony Award-winner Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, Netflix’s “The Crown”) and designed by Olivier and Tony Award winner Bob Crowley.

Broadway casting announced for The Inheritance

7 Aug 2019

The Inheritance nominated for three The Stage Debut Awards

The Stage Debut Awards nominees have been announced today. Matthew Lopez has been nominated for Best Creative West End Debut for The Inheritance. Also nominated are The Inheritance cast members Andrew Burnap & Samuel H. Levine in the Best West End Debut category.

The Inheritance nominated for three The Stage Debut Awards

15 Jul 2019

King Lear nominated for Outstanding Television Movie at the 2019 Emmy Awards

BBC Two, Amazon Prime Video, Golden Globe®, BAFTA®, and RTS® Award-winning drama producer Playground and Olivier® and Tony® Award-winning producer Sonia Friedman’s production of King Lear has today been nominated for an Emmy Award.

King Lear nominated for Outstanding Television Movie at the 2019 Emmy Awards

7 Jul 2019

The Inheritance wins South Bank Sky Arts Award

The Inheritance won the 2019 South Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre at yesterday’s ceremony at the Savoy Theatre.

The Inheritance wins South Bank Sky Arts Award

26 Jun 2019


Fiddler on the Roof extends for a final time due to public demand

Fiddler on the Roof today announces a final extension until 2 November at the Playhouse Theatre, where it broke box office records with the highest advance for any production there.


Fiddler on the Roof extends for a final time due to public demand

25 Jun 2019

Jewish district inspires Tom Stoppard in 'personal' new play

An article about Leopoldstadt, written by Mark Brown published in The Guardian.

Jewish district inspires Tom Stoppard in 'personal' new play

25 Jun 2019

Sonia Friedman Productions announce the world premiere of Tom Stoppard's new play Leopoldstadt

Sonia Friedman Productions today announce the world premiere of Leopoldstadt, a new play by Tom Stoppard directed by Patrick Marber.

Sonia Friedman Productions announce the world premiere of Tom Stoppard's new play Leopoldstadt
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