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- Team (All) | Sonia Friedman
OUR TEAM SONIA FRIEDMAN Producer Since 1990, Sonia Friedman CBE has developed, initiated, and produced over 300 new productions, and together with her company, she has won 67 Olivier Awards, 61 Tony Awards, and 3 BAFTAs. Last year, Friedman was named one of Vogue’s 25 most influential women working today and previously included in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2024, she was featured in The Standard 100, a celebratory feature of the key power players shaping London that year. In 2019, Sonia was awarded ‘Producer of the Year’ at the Stage Awards for a record-breaking fourth time. In 2017, she took the number one spot in ‘The Stage 100’, becoming the first number one in the history of the compilation not to own or operate West End theatres and the first solo woman for almost 20 years. Prior to forming SFP, Sonia spent three years as the producer for the Ambassador Theatre Group. Before joining ATG she was the producer and co-founder of Out of Joint, now one of Britain's leading theatre companies. From 1989 to 1993 she was a producer at the National Theatre, specialising in touring productions and theatre for young people. KASH BENNETT Executive Director Kash joins SFP in 2025 having served as Executive Producer of National Theatre Productions for ten years, overseeing National Theatre work outside of the Southbank, producing 24 West End transfers, 10 UK tours, 4 international tours and 3 Broadway transfers. She is currently the President of the Society of London Theatre. JACK DINGLE Managing Director Jack rejoined SFP as Managing Director, having originally served as the company’s Finance Director. He previously held finance and operations roles at Firebird Music, the Royal Opera House and Turner Broadcasting. He trained as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and holds a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Durham University. DIANE BENJAMIN Executive Consultant Diane joined SFP in 2005, initially as General Manager before assuming the position of Executive Director in 2012. Before that, she had spent four years as Business Affairs Manager at the Ambassador Theatre Group, having previously established and overseen the National Theatre’s Contracts Department from 1987 until 2001. PRODUCTION MAXIMILLIAN BITTLESTON Head of International Production Maximillian joined SFP in 2014 and over the last twelve years has worked across a variety of shows in the West End, on Broadway and around the globe, including HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD and STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. Between 2019 and 2021, Maximillian worked as a Producer for the award winning 59 Productions, leading design teams to create ambitious digital presentations combining art and technology. He rejoined SFP in 2021. Separate to his work with the company, Maximillian has produced work on the London fringe with shows at the Park Theatre, Finborough Theatre and Arcola Theatre, with a particular focus on adapting Japanese stories from the video game, anime and manga worlds for the stage. DAVID ADKIN General Manager David joined SFP in 2023 having previously run his own producing and general management company as well as working with organisations including Robert Fox Limited, The Old Vic, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Theatre Royal Bath and The Donmar Warehouse. TIM JONES General Manager Tim joins SFP after previously working as Associate Producer at Stage Entertainment. Prior to that, Tim worked on the general management and development of new musicals at Greene Light Stage, and for several years at David Ian Productions where he worked across a range of West End and touring productions. CHARLIE BATH Associate Producer Charlie worked at Hampstead Theatre from 2012-2015, before joining SFP in 2015. Over the past ten years, Charlie has worked on productions in London, New York, Toronto, and on tour in the UK, as well as on several of SFP’s hybrid TV/theatre productions for the BBC. AZERA JONES Associate Producer Azera joined SFP in 2018, she previously worked at the Arcola Theatre, the Ambassador Theatre Group and, most recently as Executive Administrator at the Donmar Warehouse, after assisting Kate Pakenham. Prior to this, she studied Theatre Studies at Lancaster University. DAVID NOCK Associate Producer David started his theatre career at the Royal Court Theatre in 2009 before moving to SFP in 2011. ALEXANDRA BERMINGHAM Assistant Producer Prior to joining SFP, Alexandra has worked as a freelance Production Assistant at theatres such as Southwark Playhouse, Charing Cross Theatre, and the Cork Opera House. Alexandra graduated in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Drama with a minor in French Language and Culture from University College Cork (National University of Ireland). ANYA WINFUL Assistant Producer Prior to joining SFP, Anya was Production Assistant and Personal Assistant to Nick Starr and Tim Levy at The Bridge Theatre. Anya graduated from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts with a degree in Management of Music, Entertainment, Theatre and Events and was the 2022 recipient of the Anthony Field Producer Prize. AVA MILLARD Production Coordinator Ava joined SFP in 2024, having most recently worked at Runaway Entertainment and before that, Adam Blanshay Productions. She studied Screenwriting at New York Film Academy and Writing and Producing Comedy for Channel 4 at the National Film and Television School. JARRED TED PAGE Production Coordinator Jarred joined SFP in 2024, having most recently worked as Production Coordinator on the London production of Mamma Mia! The Party. Prior to this he worked in TV production on shows including Channel 4’s Hunted. Jarred was also a Production Assistant at David Ian Productions. MACIEK ZDOBYLAK Production Coordinator Maciek studied English Language and Literature at King’s College London. After graduating, he worked as a talent agent’s assistant for 4 years, before moving into the world of producing. Prior to joining SFP, he was a Production Assistant at the Young Vic. GRACE ELIZABETH Production Assistant Grace has to joined the SFP team after moving from Australia with the aspiration to work in Theatre. Grace previously worked in reality television, working on productions such as Married at First Sight and Big Brother. ISOBEL FORD Production Assistant Isobel joins SFP having most recently worked at Crossroads Live UK working on Productions such as UK tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. She has previously held roles at the Young Vic and National Theatre Productions. She has completed an BA (Hons) in Drama and MA in Theatre and Performance at Queen Mary, University of London. MENGFEI LIU Production Assistant Originally from China, Mengfei studied Creative Industries at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand and worked as an Assistant Talent Agent. She moved to London in 2019 to study Museum and Gallery Studies at Kingston University. Prior to joining SFP, she was the Production Administrator at the Young Vic. LEWIS NYANYO Production Assistant Lewis graduated from the University for the Creative Arts with a BA (Hons) in Acting and Performance. Lewis joined SFP in 2022, initially as the Office Assistant before expanding his role and joining the production team in 2023. GABRIELLE OLOWE Production Assistant Gabrielle graduated from the University of St Andrews with a MA (Hons) in History and holds an MPhil in Modern British History from the University of Cambridge. Before joining SFP, Gabrielle worked as Production Assistant Intern at Short Street Productions and as a freelance producer. EMI STANIASZEK General Management and Business Affairs Administrator Emi studied Medieval and Modern Languages (French) at the University of Oxford, working at stock exchange group Euronext Paris on her year abroad and graduating in 2021. Before SFP, she was an assistant talent agent and was a member of the Go Live Theatre Projects Youth Forum for eight years. RONI BRUNO Company Liaison Coordinator Roni graduated at Laine Theatre Arts and performed in shows that included Starlight Express, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Little Shop Of Horrors. Roni, a Mental Health First Aider, has since developed a career in wellbeing, providing additional support at SFP productions to encourage motivation and good mental and physical health. DEVELOPMENT IMOGEN BRODIE Head of Creative Development Before joining SFP, Imogen was Director of Taking Part, at the Young Vic for 7 years. Before that she was the Director of Theatre at the BRIT School of Performing Arts. JACK BRADLEY Dramaturg Jack Bradley joined SFP in 2007. He was Literary Manager at the National Theatre from 1994-2006 advising on the repertoire for Richard Eyre, Trevor Nunn and Nicholas Hytner. From 1989-1994 he worked in new play development at the Soho Theatre. MATT TRUEMAN Creative Associate After a decade as a theatre critic and arts journalist, writing for a range of publications that included The Guardian, The Financial Times and Variety, Matt joined the Creative Development team at SFP in October 2019. He also sits on the board of the British American Drama Academy. SERGIO PRIFTIS Development Associate Sergio comes from Athens, Greece. He trained at The Guildford School of Acting on an Onassis Foundation Scholarship. Sergio performed in the West End productions of Chicago, Legally Blonde & War Horse, as well as several UK tours including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, & The Rocky Horror Show. He joined SFP in 2015 and worked as Sonia’s PA for over 8 years. IZZY EDWARDS Creative Development Assistant Izzy joined SFP in 2024. She has previously worked at Battersea Arts Centre, Punchdrunk, and the King's Head Theatre. Prior to this, she received her MFA in Creative Producing from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She also sits on the Youth Board at the Park Theatre. SALES, TICKETING & MARKETING KRISTA TUCHSCHERER Chief Marketing Officer Krista joined SFP in November 2020 and is the lead marketing strategist across all of Sonia Friedman Productions portfolio of shows. Prior to joining the company she was a Senior Account Director at AKA, and has over 20 years of experience working across numerous clients spanning musicals, plays, events and exhibitions, both in the West End, Broadway and internationally. CAROLINE O'REILLY Marketing Director, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Maternity Cover) Has worked in the industry for over 20 years, initially starting in production and then moving to marketing in 2008 where she worked for many years at Dewynters on a varied range of accounts. Most recently she has freelanced on several musicals and plays. She joined SFP in 2024. MADISON LYMER International Sales and Revenue Director Originally from Canada, Madison joined SFP in 2021. She holds degrees from Queen’s University and Goldsmiths in Global Development and Arts Politics respectively. Previous roles include Business Development Manager at VAULT Creative Arts, where she is currently a trustee, and Producer for the Festival of Live Digital Art. ELLIE SHORE Senior Marketing Manager, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Maternity Leave) Ellie began her journey at LIPA followed closely by some freelance projects with ATG, Arcola Theatre, and SOLT/West End Live before joining GoLive. Following a wonderful seven years with the charity, Ellie joined Dewynters before moving down the road to be with the SFP family, now working on all-things marketing for HPACC. CARLY MILLS Sales and Insights Manager Before joining SFP, Carly worked at ATG Entertainment as Pricing and Revenue Analyst with the Regional Revenue Management and latterly with the London Sales teams. Carly holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Aberdeen and an MA in Music and Management from the University of Leeds. JENNIFER LEIGH Data and Insights Manager Prior to joining SFP, Jennifer worked in healthcare consultancy, developing statistical models and analysis for NHS and pharmaceutical clients. She has also independently produced multiple award-nominated fringe shows, supported by Stage One. Jennifer holds a BSc in Mathematics from Durham University and an MSc in Computing from Imperial College London. ALBERT ENECHI Marketing Assistant Albert joined SFP in 2025 having completed an undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, a Master of Fine Arts in Professional Acting with Independent Production at Drama Studio London and an internship at neverland creative. BUSINESS AFFAIRS GINNY SENNETT Head of Business Affairs Prior to SFP, Ginny has worked as Literary Contracts Manager at the National Theatre, and as Business Affairs Manager at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates (Theatre Department) and Alan Brodie Representation. Ginny graduated from Warwick University with a degree in English Literature, then from Kings College London and RADA with an MA in Text and Performance. CHARLOTTE TOOKE Business Affairs Manager Charlotte joined SFP in 2022 as Assistant to the Executive Director and joined the Business Affairs team in 2023. Prior to SFP, Charlotte was working in corporate law as an Australian-qualified solicitor based in London. CECELIA QUANT Business Affairs Associate Cecelia joined SFP in 2024, having previously produced fringe theatre across London, Bristol, and at the Edinburgh Fringe with her company, Talkers & Doers. Cecelia graduated from the University of Bristol in 2023 with a BA in English. ADMINISTRATION CAOIMHIN CALLAN Exe cutive Assistant to Sonia Friedman Caoimhin joined SFP in 2022 and works directly with Sonia Friedman across all development, production and business matters internationally. His role spans senior executive support across a broad slate of projects, working closely with creative teams, partners and talent throughout the lifecycle of major productions. Previously, Caoimhin worked on large-scale international productions and touring projects for commercial production companies, as well as within leading cultural organisations. He holds a joint BA (Hons) degree from King’s College London and the University of California. JAMIE HOLLAND Assistant to the Executive Director Jamie joined SFP in 2024 after completing an MA Creative Producing degree at Mountview. He currently freelances at the Park Theatre in the Reading and Viewing Team and previously worked at the Victoria Palace Theatre. He also has experience in venue management, producing small-scale fringe theatre and technical production. MAWIYAH KNIGHT Office Manager Prior to working at SFP, Mawiyah completed her Master's in Creative Writing and Publishing, a joint program between Lincoln University and the Guardian Newspaper. As a graduate of Oxford University with a Creative Writing Diploma, Mawiyah was led to work as part of the 2019 production team for the televised Black Girls Rock Award show and the BGR Fest music festival. MAX CLARK Executive Assistant to Sonia Friedman Productions Max joined SFP in 2025. He previously worked as an Assistant at Collective Agents and in a Management role at the Aldwych Theatre. Prior to this, he studied Dance at the BRIT School before graduating with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from Performers College. FINANCE FRANCES HALL Finance Director Frances initially worked with SFP in 2022-23 as Finance Business Partner, and returned as Finance Director in 2025. She trained as a Chartered Accountant at Moore Kingston Smith, and spent 5 years post-qualification in their specialist Theatre department. In her spare time she is a semi-professional classical musician, regularly performing in orchestras and other groups both in London and further afield, and has performed in the pit band for around 30 amateur musicals. STEPHANIE TATAR Production Finance Associate Stephanie graduated from The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 2021 with a first-class degree in Dance. Prior to joining SFP, she worked as a finance assistant in the hydrographic industry – aiding offshore wind farms and oil field decommissioning. FOR SFP NEW YORK THOMAS SWAYNE Executive Producer North America MOLLY REISMAN Creative Development & Production Associate Molly Reisman joined SFP in 2022, working previously at New York’s La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club and Tectonic Theatre Project. Molly holds a Master's degree in musical Theatre Writing from NYU and a Bachelor’s degree in Acting & Business Entrepreneurship from Toronto Metropolitan University. Want to join our team? Take a look at our job opportunities page. MORE INFO
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- PRODUCTIONS | Sonia Friedman
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- News (All) | Sonia Friedman
SFP NEWS The latest updates, announcements and news from Sonia Friedman Productions. READ MORE 10 Feb 2026 Victor De Paula Rocha, Ayana Cymone, Shea Grant, Matthew Erick White, and Juan Carlos to Lead Year 2 Cast of STRANGERS THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW (Broadway) Beginning Tuesday, March 31 Final weeks to see Tony-nominee Louis McCartney and the complete original Broadway cast. READ MORE 2 Feb 2026 Full Cast Announced for UK Premiere of Broadway Hit JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN The sold-out production runs from Friday 20 March - Saturday 25 April 2026. READ MORE 28 Jan 2026 Celebrating 10 Record-Breaking Years in the West End HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Evolution to Reimagined One-Part Production The critically acclaimed play will now have a run time of 2 hours and 55 minutes, including one interval, and delivers the entire story in a single performance. READ MORE 28 Jan 2026 The Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions and Annapurna Theatre are joined by LuckyChap in Presenting the Transfer of the Sell-Out, Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning Almeida Theatre Production of 1536 Written by Ava Pickett and directed by Lyndsey Turner with Liv Hill, Sienna Kelly and Tanya Reynolds reprising their critically acclaimed roles. READ MORE 22 Jan 2026 A FRIEND OF DOROTHY Nominated at the 98th Academy Awards Sonia Friedman is proud to have executive produced A Friend of Dorothy which has now been nominated for Best Live Action Short. READ MORE 8 Jan 2026 THE STAGE 100 2026: Number 2 - Sonia Friedman Sonia Friedman of Sonia Friedman Productions has been acknowledged in this years The Stage 100 as one of the most influential people working in British theatre. READ MORE 15 Dec 2025 Faye Tozer Announced as Mrs Heron / Ms Norbury / Mrs George Alongside Kiara Dario as Gretchen Wieners in the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland Tour of the Award-Winning Musical MEAN GIRLS Opening at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. READ MORE 29 Nov 2025 TOM STOPPARD 1937 - 2025 A note from Sonia Friedman. READ MORE 28 Nov 2025 BRITISH VOGUE: Mad About The Bear: An Afternoon with Paddington, The New Toast of the West End Hero of modern Britain, film star, joy-giver: no-one can whip the town into a frenzy quite like Paddington. As he makes his West End debut, the forever style icon tries on the role of Vogue editor, while Raven Smith reflects on the magic of this unlikely king of cool. READ MORE 20 Nov 2025 PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Releases a Behind the Scenes Extract of Brand-New Song "Rhythm Of London" and Announces Cast Album Release on Decca Records Tickets Available from £25 with over 45,000 Seats Released for Under £40. READ MORE LOAD MORE
- BOEING BOEING – BROADWAY | Sonia Friedman
Back to Productions BOEING BOEING – BROADWAY This production began on 4th May 2008 and closed on 4th January 2009. In Boeing-Boeing, an architect living in Paris ( Whitford ) has been successfully juggling three flight attendant fiancées ( Gershon , Hahn and McCormack ) with his housekeeper (Baranski) reluctantly playing romantic air traffic controller as they fly in and out of his swank bachelor pad. But when an old school pal ( Rylance ) visits, things get rather turbulent. Schedules change, flights are delayed and chaos ensues in this whirl of mayhem and matchmaking. Winner of two Tony Awards: BEST REVIVAL and BEST ACTOR IN A PLAY (MARK RYLANCE ) Winner of two Drama Desk Awards: BEST REVIVAL and BEST ACTOR (MARK RYLANCE ) Christine Baranski , Mark Rylance , Bradley Whitford , Gina Gershon , Kathryn Hahn and Mary McCormack star in the London smash Boeing-Boeing. Marc Camoletti 's classic sixties comedy of errors now playing at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, directed by Matthew Warchus . . The London production was just honoured with two 2008 Oliver Award nominations: Best Revival and Best Actor in a Play, Mark Rylance . CAST CHRISTINE BARANSKI – Berthe MARK RYLANCE – Robert GREG GERNAMM – Bernard GINA GERSHON – Gabriella KATHRYN HAHN – Gloria MISSI PYLE – Gretchen CREATIVES MARC CAMOLETTI – Playwright BEVERLEY CROSS & FRANCIS EVANS – Translators MATTHEW WARCHUS – Director ROB HOWELL – Designer HUGH VANSTONE – Lighting Designer CLAIRE VAN KAMPEN – Original Music SIMON BAKER – Sound Designer
- The Ferryman wins Best New Play at the 2018 Critics' Circle Awards | Sonia Friedman
Back to News & Press The Ferryman wins Best New Play at the 2018 Critics' Circle Awards Tuesday, 30 January 2018 We are thrilled to announce that The Ferryman has been awarded Best New Play at the 2018 Critics’ Circle Awards. Andrew Scott was also honoured with an award for Best Shakespearean performance, for his incredible lead performance in Hamlet. Following unanimous critical acclaim and widespread demand for tickets, Jez Butterworth ’s epic play is booking to 19 May 2018 at the Gielgud Theatre . Directed by Sam Mendes , the play premiered at the Royal Court, becoming the fastest-selling show in the theatre’s history. Andrew Scott was also awarded Best Shakesperean Performance at this year’s Critics’ Circle Awards for his beautiful and stunning performance in Hamlet , both at the Almeida and then the Harold Pinter Theatre. Up Up
- MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION - CINEMA | Sonia Friedman
Back to Productions MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION - CINEMA ★★★★★ "Mrs. Warren's Profession has only grown more incendiary in the hundred years since its first performance" Broadway World "I am my mother’s daughter. I am like you. But my work is not your work, and my way is not your way.” Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Estranged from her wealthy mother, she delights in a glass of whisky, a good detective story, and is determined to carve herself a sparkling legal career in an age ruled by men. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune and paid for her daughter’s expensive education - but at what cost? ★★★★ "Imelda Staunton is typically amazing in this startlingly fresh drama" Time Out Four-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown ) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter for the very first time, reuniting with the extraordinary director Dominic Cooke (Hello, Dolly!, Good ) to bring George Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic crashing into the 21st Century. ★★★★ "Imelda Staunton and her daughter are superbly matched" The Independent CAST IMELDA STAUNTON – Kitty Warren BESSIE CARTER – Vivie Warren KEVIN DOYLE – Rev. Samuel Gardner ROBERT GLENISTER – Sir George Crofts REUBEN JOSEPH – Frank Gardner SID SAGAR – Mr. Praed LIZZIE SCHENK - Understudy Vivie Warren BENJAMIN WESTERBY - Understudy Mr. Praed & Frank Gardner LIZ IZEN - Understudy Mrs. Kitty Warren ROB ALEXANDER-ADAMS - Understudy Sir George Crofts & Rev. Samuel Gardner CREATIVES GEORGE BERNARD SHAW – Playwright DOMINIC COOKE – Director
- Cookies Policy | Sonia Friedman
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- THE BOOK OF MORMON | Sonia Friedman
Back to Productions THE BOOK OF MORMON This production has been running in the West End since 23rd February 2013. It's hilarious - God have mercy on my soul. Sunday Telegraph The Book of Mormon is playing at the Prince of Wales theatre in the West End and previously had a U.K. and International Tour in 2025. BOOK HERE A new original musical comedy from “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q composer and co-creator Robert Lopez. I absolutely loved it. The Independent The Book of Mormon opened on Broadway on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). The world premiere is choreographed by three-time Tony Award-nominee Casey Nicholaw (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone) and co-directed by Nicholaw and Trey Parker . Now in it’s 10th sell out year in the West End at the Prince of Wales Theatre, The Book of Mormon has won Best New Musical , winner 9 Tony Awards , winner 4 Olivier Awards . Anne Garefino , Important Musicals , Sonia Friedman Productions , Roger Berlind , Scott M. Delman , Jean Doumanian , Roy Furman , Stephanie P. McClelland , Kevin Morris , Jon B. Platt , Robert G. Bartner , Norman Tulchin , Stuart Thompson present “THE BOOK OF MORMON ”. Follow on Twitter: @bookofmormonuk The Book of Mormon achieves something like a miracle. The New York Times CAST BLAIR GIBSON – Elder Price CONNER PEIRSON – Elder Cunningham PAIGE PEDDIE – Nabulungi COLIN BURNICLE – Elder McKinley IAN CARLYLE – Mafala Hatimbi RON REMKE – Joseph Smith /Jesus /Price's Dad / Mission President MATTHEW ELLIOT-CAMPBELL – General/Satan DEON ADAMS – Ensemble CARYS ALYSE THOMSON – Ensemble JOSH BARNETT – Ensemble JAKE BISHOP – Ensemble CHARLIE BOOKER – Ensemble CHAR BURNETT – Ensemble JOSEPH DAVENPORT – Swing / Dance Captain JEMAL FELIX – Ensemble PATRICK GEORGE – Swing GEORGE GRAYSON – Swing CALLUM HENDERSON – Ensemble EVAN JAMES – Swing HARRY LAKE – Ensemble HARRISON LANGHAM – Ensemble MICHAEL LEWIS – Ensemble JACOB MCINTOSH - Ensemble PAIGE MILLER - Ensemble / Assistant Dance Captain ZACHARY MILLER - Ensemble SEAN PARKINS - Swing / Resident Choreographer STEPHEN ROLLEY - Swing JACK ROSE - Ensemble ROBIN SIMÕES DA SILVA - Standy Elder Cunningham KELLAH-M SPRING - Ensemble KINSHASA SUNRISE - Ensemble NIC VANI - Ensemble AISHA WILLIAMS - Ensemble JASON YEBOA - Ensemble CREATIVES TREY PARKER – Co-Director and Book, Music and Lyrics ROBERT LOPEZ & MATT STONE – Book, Music and Lyrics CASEY NICHOLAW – Co-Director and Choreographer SCOTT PASK – Scenic Designer ANN ROTH – Costume Designer BRIAN MACDEVITT – Lighting Designer BRIAN RONAN – Sound Designer JOSH MARQUETTE – Hair Designer KATE MORTON – Wig Assistant NATALIE GALLACHER CDG – UK Casting CARRIE GARDNER CSA – US Casting STEPHEN OREMUS – Music Supervision/Vocal Arranger/Co-Orchestrator LARRY HOCHMAN – Co-Orchestrator GLEN KELLY – Dance Music Arrangement NICK FINLOW – UK Music Supervision COLM O'REGAN – Musical Director
- SUNNY AFTERNOON – UK TOUR | Sonia Friedman
Back to Productions SUNNY AFTERNOON – UK TOUR This tour opened on 1st August 2016 and closed on 1st June 2017. ★★★★★ A blazing triumph. I swear you’ll get goosebumps The Telegraph Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive sound that rocked a nation and influenced generations. Feel the euphoric highs and experience the power of a live Kinks performance as we witness the band’s beginnings, their barnstorming debut on Top of the Pops, their infamous American tour and their triumphant comeback. ★★★★★ A belter! Funny, stylish, well-performed – It has everything The Kinks had Daily Mail Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Featuring the iconic hits ‘You Really Got Me’, ‘Waterloo Sunset’, ‘Dedicated Follower of Fashion’, ‘All Day and All of the Night’, ‘Lola’, ‘Sunny Afternoon’ and many more, this production fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new ‘Great British Musical ’ (The Times ) that will make your spirits soar. With music and lyrics by Ray Davies (Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music), a new book by Joe Penhall and direction by Edward Hall , Sunny Afternoon’s faultless musicianship and brilliant songs come together for a moving portrayal of The Kinks' amazing journey during the youthful, rebellious 1960s ★★★★★ Fresh and full of zingy, swinging sixties excitement Express CAST RYAN O'DONNELL – Ray Davies MARK NEWNHAM – Dave Davies GARMON RHYS – Pete Quaife ANDREW GALLO – Mick Avory JAYNE ASHLEY VICTORIA ANDERSON NATHANAEL CAMPBELL MARCELO CERVONE TOMM COLES DERYN EDWARDS SOPHIE LEIGH GRIFFIN SAM HAYWOOD JAMES HUDSON RICHARD HURST CLEO JAEGER JAMES LERCAN JOSEPH RICHARDSON ROBERT TOOK ALEX WADHAM LIBBY WATTS MICHAEL WARBURTON LUCY WILKERSON LISA WRIGHT CREATIVES RAY DAVIES – Music and Lyrics/Musical and Vocal Adaptations JOE PENHALL – Book EDWARD HALL – Director MIRIAM BUETHER – Designer ADAM COOPER – Choreographer RICK FISHER – Lighting Designer MATT MCKENZIE – Sound Designer ELLIOT WARE – Musical and Vocal Adaptations/Musical Supervisor BARNEY ASHWORTH – Musical Director
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Resumes Performances in North America In Newly Staged, One Show Magical Adventure | Sonia Friedman
Back to News & Press Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Resumes Performances in North America In Newly Staged, One Show Magical Adventure Sunday, 27 June 2021 Performances of this world premiere theatrical event begin at Broadway’s Lyric Theatre in New York on November 16, 2021, and at the Curran in San Francisco on January 11, 2022. The Canadian premiere in Toronto will begin performances in May 2022 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Broadway tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 12, 2021. San Francisco tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 21. For more information and to sign up for pre-sale access, please visit HarryPotterOnStage.com. On sale dates for the Canadian premiere are to be announced. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child originally cast a spell over the world as an epic two-part event. Now, the show has been boldly restaged as one singular performance by the award-winning creative team for its return to North America. With just one ticket in hand, audiences will enjoy all the adventure the continuation of Harry's story entails in one magical afternoon or evening. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, has been seen by over 4.5 million people worldwide and holds a record 60 major honors, with nine Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Play and six Tony Awards including Best New Play. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling , Jack Thorne and John Tiffany , Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play by Jack Thorne , directed by John Tiffany . Harry Potter and the Cursed Child features movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe. US Casting by Jim Carnahan, CSA. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions , Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions . Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said: “We are delighted to announce that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which since its triumphant opening in New York and San Francisco has seen record breaking numbers of people spellbound by the wizardry on stage, will be returning in North America in a new, re-imagined version that audiences can see in one afternoon or evening. This is an unprecedented moment in theatre history. After being closed for more than 15 months, almost all of Broadway and theatre across North America will return before the end of the year. Given the challenges of remounting and running a two-part show in the US on the scale of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and the commercial challenges faced by the theatre and tourism industries emerging from the global shutdowns, we are excited to be able to move forward with a new version of the play that allows audiences to enjoy the complete Cursed Child adventure in one sitting eight times a week. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is already the longest-running two-part play in Broadway history. The new version of the play has the potential to thrill audiences for many years to come. Though the global shutdowns were awful and devastating on so many levels, they afforded us, as theatre-makers, the rare opportunity to reunite with our award-winning creative team who fully embraced the challenge of creating a new single part version of the play that would be a compelling theatrical experience in its own right and stand shoulder to shoulder with the original two-part version. It’s been the most wonderful process of rediscovery to bring this new spectacle to life while still delivering all the amazing magic, illusions, stagecraft, and storytelling set around the same powerful narrative, that has enthralled audiences and critics alike. Bringing Harry Potter to the stage to cast its spell on audiences in North America has been an extraordinary journey. We want to thank our creative team, associates, cast, crew, and all those who have tirelessly worked on the production for their unflagging support and commitment as we embark on the next leg of our journey. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a story about community, family, and the power of friendship, a story that reminds us that together and united we have the strength to overcome all odds. It’s a story of our time and we can’t wait to share this new version of our play with our amazing audiences in North America. We’ve missed you enormously and look forward to welcoming you back to Hogwarts. That’s the magic of the theatre—It’s every bit as alive as the portraits hanging on Hogwarts’ walls. Because for all of us… it’s time to believe in magic again.” Jack Thorne and John Tiffany said: “We are incredibly excited to be returning to the US with this reimagined Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We've been working hard on this new version throughout lockdown and it's been a joyous process of rediscovery. It has given us a unique opportunity to look at the play with fresh eyes and we have been inspired by the entire creative team every step of the way.” J.K. Rowling said: “Collaborating on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been one of the great joys of my professional life. While no one would wish for what has happened over the last year, it has given Jack, John and the first-class creatives who first breathed life into the production the opportunity to revisit the play, and to find a new way to frame our story — with amazing illusions and some exquisite new staging— all the while keeping our original story intact. I’m so proud to be associated with this new, reimagined version, and to be able to welcome back audiences to the Lyric, Curran and Ed Mirvish theatres.” Productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Melbourne, Australia (now playing), London’s West End (currently scheduled for October 14, 2021) and Hamburg, Germany (returning for previews on December 1, 2021) will continue in the original two-part format. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance. The entire theatre has been transformed to immerse you in this one-of-a-kind experience packed with “thrilling theatricality and pulse-pounding storytelling” (The Hollywood Reporter). It will leave you “audibly wowed, cheering and gasping” (The Telegraph), as “visions of pure enchantment send shivers down your spine” (Rolling Stone). “You’ll be wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine). Do hold on to the edge of your seat, as this spellbinding spectacular will whisk you back to Hogwarts and beyond your imagination for a one-of-a-kind journey that is everything you hoped for and more. Health and safety protocols for the theater going experience will be announced closer to the start of performances. We will be adjusting to all industry and government guidance to keep our audiences and company safe. Up Up




