Back to News & Press Producer counts her ‘Conquests’ Friday, 27 February 2009 With four of her London productions in the running for a collective 13 Olivier Awards and two Broadway transfers likely to figure in the Tony race for play revival, Sonia Friedman might be forgiven for slowing down. But the Brit producer‘s slate tells another story. In addition to prepping the New York move of Matthew Warchus’ glowingly received revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s “The Norman Conquests,” Friedman is readying Anna Mackmin’s staging of Brian Friel’s “Dancing at Lughnasa” at the Old Vic; Roger Michell’s new take on “Rope” at the Almeida; and a Broadway production, with Roundabout and Bill Haber, of Patrick Marber’s “After Miss Julie,” with Mark Brokaw directing a cast headed by Sienna Miller. In the face of recession, Friedman, 43, is passionate yet realistic, and still surprisingly bullish. Read full article here . Up Up

Back to News & Press La Cage, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Scarlett Johansson triumph at the 2010 Tony Awards Wednesday, 16 June 2010 At Sunday's ceremony, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES was awarded the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. Douglas Hodge was also awarded the Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Musical and Terry Johnson received the Tony for Best Director of a Musical. In other acting categories, Catherine Zeta-Jones was awarded the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC) and Scarlett Johansson the Tony for Best Supporting Actress in a Play (A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE). Up Up

Back to News & Press Claire van kampen's new play Farinelli and The King, starring Mark Rylance, to transfer to the west end Friday, 6 March 2015 Shakespeare's Globe and Sonia Friedman Productions are delighted to announce the West End transfer of Claire van Kampen’s critically-acclaimed new play Farinelli and the King, directed by John Dove, designed by Jonathan Fensom and starring Mark Rylance (Wolf Hall, Jerusalem), as King Philippe V of Spain. To register to receive further information on the production including on sale notification visit www.Farinellitheplay.com The West End production will open in September 2015 for a strictly limited run at the Duke of York’s Theatre fresh from the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe, which completes its sell-out run on Sunday 8th March. Set in eighteenth-century Spain, Claire van Kampen's moving and mesmerising new play tells the intriguing true story of Farinelli, once the world’s most famous castrato and one of the greatest celebrities of his time, and his decision to trade fame and fortune in the opera-houses of Europe for a life of servitude at the court of King Philippe V. This sumptuous and enchanting play explores the dynamics between Farinelli and the royal couple, featuring many of the exquisite arias first sung by Farinelli in the 1730’s. The Duke of York’s Theatre will be transformed for this beguiling and transporting production, lit almost exclusively by the glow of candle-light and with live music played on Baroque instruments. Mark Rylance last appeared at the Globe in 2012 in Tim Carroll's hugely lauded sell-out productions of Twelfth Night and Richard III, which subsequently enjoyed phenomenally successful West End and Broadway runs, also produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. His other recent theatre credits include Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron in Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem, (Royal Court, West End, Broadway) and this year he also starred as Thomas Cromwell in the BBC2 adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Booker Prize-winning novel Wolf Hall. Claire van Kampen, founding Director of Music, Shakespeare’s Globe has created music for over 45 productions there, including The Duchess of Malfi with Gemma Arterton. A theatre specialist on music and text of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, her stage credits also include original scores for Matthew Warchus’ Broadway productions of Boeing-Boeing. La Bete and True West. Claire’s television and film credits include Peter Kosminsky’s Wolf Hall, Roland Emmerich’s Anonymous and Christian Camargo's Days and Nights. Further details will be announced soon. Up Up

Back to News & Press Further casting for Twelfth Night in the 2012 Globe Theatre season The Plays The Thing Wednesday, 15 February 2012 In one of Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies, Stephen Fry will play Malvolio opposite Mark Rylance’s Olivia, and will join the previously announced Samuel Barnett and Johnny Flynn, as the twins Sebastian and Viola. Liam Brennan and Peter Hamilton Dyer reprise their 2002 Globe roles as Orsino and Feste, and Globe regular Colin Hurley, will play Sir Toby Belch. Further casting to be announced shortly. Twelfth Night will be directed by Tim Carroll, designed by Jenny Tiramani with music by Claire van Kampen – the creative team behind the original 2002 version of Twelfth Night, whose original practices approach to staging will employ techniques used in Shakespeare’s day to recreate clothing, music and dance. Liam Brennan, a member of the original, widely acclaimed 2002 Globe production of Twelfth Night, will recreate the lovelorn Duke Orsino. Brennan was a regular in Rylance’s Globe company of players and credits include Measure for Measure, Edward II and Macbeth. His extensive credits at the Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh include A View From The Bridge, Othello and The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Peter Hamilton Dyer, who will reprise Feste, is a familiar face at the Globe with credits including Frontline and King Lear. Other stage credits include Richard II and The Moonstone (Manchester Royal Exchange), Mansfield Park (Chichester Theatre) and The Bacchae (Shared Experience). Television credits include The Curse of Steptoe and Silent Witness. Stephen Fry will make his Globe debut as Lady Olivia’s steward, Malvolio. Fry’s screen credits include Sherlock Holmes II, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, Gosford Park, Peter’s Friends and Wilde, in which his portrayal of Oscar Wilde earned him a Golden Globe Best Actor nomination. His many television drama and comedy credits include the BBC’s recent adaptation of The Borrowers, The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff, Kingdom, Jeeves and Wooster, Blackadder and several series of A Bit of Fry and Laurie. He has also appeared in many critically acclaimed and much loved documentaries. Colin Hurley, who will portray lovable rogue Sir Toby Belch, is a Globe favourite and was in the original 2002 company of Twelfth Night. He will soon be seen again as Cardinal Wolsey in the Globe’s touring production of Anne Boleyn and previous credits at the Globe include All’s Well that Ends Well, Macbeth and Measure for Measure. Other theatre credits include Equus (Chichester Festival Theatre), The Woman in Black (Fortune Theatre) and Loot (Lyric Hammersmith). Up Up

Back to News & Press New Cast Announced for To Kill a Mockingbird Monday, 10 October 2022 The new company begin performances from Monday 21st November 2022. Barry Diller and Sonia Friedman announced today that Matthew Modine and Cecilia Noble will lead the new company of the critically acclaimed production of Harper Lee ’s To Kill a Mockingbird – a new play by Aaron Sorkin , directed by Bartlett Sher , currently running at the Gielgud Theatre, West End. Matthew Modine ’s iconic portrayals in films such as Alan Parker’s Birdy , Louden Swain in Vision Quest , Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket , and Dr. Martin “Papa” Brenner in the global phenomenon Stranger Things have cemented Matthew’s legacy in the entertainment industry. Cecilia Noble is a highly acclaimed stage and screen actress, nominated for two Olivier Awards and two Evening Standards Awards. Her extensive stage credits include Faith , Hope and Charity , Nine Night , Downstate and The Amen Corner at the National Theatre, and her television credits include Killing Eve , Teacher , Call the Midwife and Black Mirror . Anna Munden will play the pivotal role of Scout Finch, joined by Sam Mitchell as Jem Finch, and Ellis Howard as Dill Harris. Taking the role of Bob Ewell is Welsh stage and screen actor Jason Hughes . Matthew Modin e and Cecilia Noble are joined by Cheryl Burniston , Colin R Campbell (Mr Roscoe/Dr Reynolds), Jack Crumlin , Alan Drake , Max Ferguson , Phillipa Flynn , Ellis Howard (Dill Harris), Jason Hughes (Bob Ewell), Niamh James , Julie Legrand , Nigel Lister , Sam Mitchell (Jem Finch), and George Telfer . The new company will begin performances on 21 November, 2022. Remaining in the company are Harry Attwell (Mr. Cunningham/Boo Radley), Helen Belbin (Miss Stephanie/Dill’s Mother), Niall Buggy (Judge Taylor), John Hastings (Bailiff), Rebecca Hayes (Mayella Ewell), Simon Hepworth (Link Deas), Tom Mannion (Sheriff Heck Tate), Anna Munden (Scout Finch), Tiwai Muza , Itoya Osagiede , Jude Owusu (Tom Robinson), Oyin Oyija , David Sturzaker (Horace Gilmer), and Natasha Williams (Mrs Dubose’s Maid). Candida Caldicot (on organ), Ciyo Brown and Jack Benjamin (on guitar) also continue with the production. The current company, with Richard Coyle as Atticus Finch, will play their final performance on 19 November. The production is currently booking until 4 February, 2023. Up Up

Back to News & Press A Christmas Carol rehearsal images released Friday, 13 November 2015 Rehearsal photography is released today of the cast and creative team for A Christmas Carol, giving the first, behind-the-scenes look at Academy award-winning actor Jim Broadbent preparing for his long-awaited return to stage as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside fellow cast Adeel Akhtar, Amelia Bullmore, Keir Charles and Samantha Spiro with puppeteers Jack Parker and Kim Scopes completing the ensemble. View the photographs here. This new version of A Christmas Carol, adapted by Patrick Barlow from Charles Dickens' classic story of greed, grief, ghoulish ghosts and eleventh-hour redemption will play a strictly limited run at the Noël Coward Theatre from 30 November to 30 January. Many performances are sold out with best availability in January. From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mr. Fezziwig, Patrick Barlow's imaginative adaptation of A Christmas Carol will bring some of Dickens' most memorable characters to life at the Noël Coward Theatre this winter. Coming together to create this innovative new work are some of our most loved and mischievous maverick theatre-makers. The play is written by the Olivier award-winning and Tony nominated Patrick Barlow (The 39 Steps) with whom Jim Broadbent performed for many years in Barlow’s cult comedy troupe The National Theatre of Brent. A Christmas Carol is directed by Olivier award-winning Phelim McDermott, Artistic Director of Improbable, one of Britain’s most inventive theatre companies, who is responsible for the iconic production Shockheaded Peter. McDermott also directed Theatre of Blood at the National Theatre in which Broadbent last appeared on stage. Joining them is the critically-acclaimed designer Tom Pye (The Testament of Mary, The Death of Klinghoffer, The Low Road) and Toby Sedgwick (War Horse, The 39 Steps) as Director of Movement, Peter Mumford will design the lighting and Gareth Fry will design sound. A Christmas Carol and The Mackintosh Foundation are proud to be supporting St Martin-in-the-Fields’ Christmas Appeal by donating 50 pence for each ticket purchased. The appeal raises money to assist homeless people with shelter, food, help and advice. Customers, as part of the purchasing process, will be asked if they would also like to donate 50 pence with each ticket purchased. Registered charity no 1156305/261359. Up Up

Back to News & Press 100 £10 tickets for every performance announced for Lyndsey Turner's production of Hamlet Thursday, 28 May 2015 60 of the Sky Arts £10 tickets will be sold in advance via the Barbican website in an on-line ticket ballot and 30 will be available each day as day-seats. The final 10 will be sold via a select number of charities who work with under-privileged young people. In total, there will be over 8,500 £10 seats made available for this production during the run. From 10am on Friday 29 May and until 10am on Tuesday 16 June 2015, the general public will have the opportunity to enter the lottery ticket ballot by visiting http://hamlet.barbican.org.uk to apply for up to 2 tickets. On Friday 19 June 2015 the successful applicants will be notified by email with further information about how to purchase their winning tickets from Monday 22 June onwards. In addition, from time to time, small numbers of tickets may be released for advance sale online, please visit hamlet-barbican.com for up-to-date information. Up Up

Back to Productions THE FERRYMAN – BROADWAY This production opened on 21st October 2018 and closed on 7th July 2019. Fiercely gripping New York Times It's 1981 in Northern Ireland, and the Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor. A shattering feast of intricate storytelling Evening Standard The Chicago Tribune calls The Ferryman ‘a sprawling, Shakespearean masterpiece and the best new play of the year’ . Written by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes , this ‘new, instant and monumental classic’ (New York Stage Review) has been ranked on more “Top 10” lists than any other show. New York Times critic Ben Brantley says, ‘It’s the Broadway production of the year’ . This crackling thriller positively thrums with life and love. It will leave you breathless The Hollywood Reporter CAST FRED APPLEGATE – Uncle Patrick Carney EMILY BERGLE – Mary Carney RALPH BROW – Muldoon CHARLES DALE – Father Horrigan SEAN DELANEY – Michael Carney JACK DIFALCO – Shane Corcoran ETHAN DUBIN – Oisin Carney HOLLEY FAIN – Caitlin Carney FIONNULA FLANAGAN – Aunt Maggie SHULER HENSLEY – Tom Kettle BRIAN D'ARCY JAMES – Quinn Carney MATILDA LAWLER – Honor Carney TERENCE KEELEY – Diarmaid Corcoran COLLIN KELLY-SORDELET – James Joseph “JJ” Carney MICHAEL QUINTON MCARTHUR – Declan Corcoran WILLOW MCCARTHY – Mercey Carney ANN MCDONOUGH – Aunt Patricia Carney JULIA NIGHTINGALE – Shena Carney BROOKLYN SHUCK – Nunu Carney GLENN SPEERS – Lawrence Malone GRAHAM WINTON – Frank Magennis u/s Quinn Carney CREATIVES JEZ BUTTERWORTH – Playwright SAM MENDES – Director ROB HOWELL – Scenic and Costume Designer PETER MUMFORD – Lighting Designer NICK POWELL – Sound Design and Original Music AMY BALL CDG – UK Casting JULL CARNAHAM CSA & JILLIAN CIMINI CSA – US Casting SCARLETT MACKMIN – Choreographer BENJAMIN ENDSELY KLEIN – Resident Director CAMPBELL YOU ASSOCIATES – Wigs, Hair and Make-Up AURORA PRODUCTIONS – Production Management JILL CORDLE – Production Stage Manager WILLIAM BERLONI – Animal Trainer TERRY KING – UK Fight Director THOMAS SCHALL – US Fight Director MAKELLA HURLEY – UK Dialect Coach DEBORAH HECHT – US Dialect Coach

Back to News & Press Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Melbourne Cast Announced Saturday, 1 September 2018 The Australian cast of 42 performers will be led by Gareth Reeves as Harry Potter, Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger, Gyton Grantley as Ron Weasley, Lucy Goleby as Ginny Potter, Sean Rees-Wemyss as Albus Potter, Tom Wren as Draco Malfoy and William McKenna as Scorpius Malfoy. They are joined by Iopu Auva’a, Damien Avery, Mike Bishop, Simon Chandler, Clare Chihambakwe, Louis Corbett, Gillian Cosgriff, Manali Datar, Mark Dickinson, Lyndall Grant, George Henare, Soren Jensen, Hamish Johnston, Madeleine Jones, Amanda LaBonté, Debra Lawrance, Kuda Mapeza, Kirsty Marillier, Cle Morgan, James O’Connell, David Paterson, John Shearman, David Simes, Hayden Spencer, Slone Sudiro, Connor Sweeney, Jessica Vickers, Hannah Waterman , playing a variety of characters. The cast will also include seven children who will alternate two roles. Director John Tiffany said: “Our Cursed Child family has just got a whole lot bigger. Everyone involved in our show is so excited and proud to be working with this incredibly gifted new Australian company; during the casting process we saw an extraordinary breadth and range of talent from all across Australia and New Zealand and I think audiences are going to be blown away. I’ve worked in both Melbourne and Sydney a few times now and have always been inspired by the actors I’ve worked with – I can’t wait to see what they bring to the Cursed Child.” The record-breaking theatrical event will open exclusively in Melbourne with preview performances from Wednesday January 16, 2019 at the Princess Theatre . Tickets are now on sale via HarryPotterThePlay.com . Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany , Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne , directed by John Tiffany . It is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded play in theatre history. Since opening in London in July 2016 it has won 24 major theatre awards in the UK, with a record-breaking nine Olivier Awards including Best New Play and Best Director. It made its Broadway premiere in April 2018 and is the most awarded show of the season, winning 25 awards in total, including six Tony Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards and five Drama Desk Awards. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one play presented in two Parts, which are intended to be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening) or on two consecutive evenings. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is directed by John Tiffany with 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 and music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe . International Casting Consultant is Jim Carnahan and Australian casting by Janine Snape . Executive Producer of the Australian production is Michael Cassel . Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Up Up

Back to Productions A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC This production began performances on 28th March and closed on 25th July 2009. A triumph. The Daily Telegraph A Little Night Music , based on Ingmar Bergman's film Smiles of a Summer Night, is set in 19th Century Sweden where affairs of the heart are uppermost in everyone's thoughts. Hailed as a witty and stylish celebration of romance the story centres on the elegant actress Desiree Armfeldt and the spider's web of sensuality, intrigue and passion that surrounds her and features the classic "Send in the Clowns". Trevor Nunn's production is unforgettable. The Times The critically acclaimed, sell-out Menier Chocolate Factory production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler 's musical A Little Night Music , directed by Trevor Nunn , transfers to the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited season. A spellbinding night's theatre. The Sunday Telegraph CAST In order of appearance: GABRIEL VICK – Henrik Egerman LYNDEN EDWARDS – Mr Lindquist FIONA DUNN – Mrs Nordstrom LAURA ARMSTRONG – Mrs Anderson JOHN ADDISON – Mr Erlanson NICOLA SLOANE – Mrs Segstrom KATIE BUCHHOLZ – Fredrika Armfeldt HOLLY HALLAM – Fredrika Armfeldt GRACE LINK – Fredrika Armfeldt MAUREEN LIPMAN – Madame Armfeldt PHIL PRITCHARD – Frid JESSIE BUCKLEY – Ann Egerman ALEXANDER HANSON – Fredrik Egerman KAISA HAMMARLUND – Petra HANNAH WADDINGHAM – Desiree Armfeldt MALCOLM ALISTAIR ROBINS – Count Carl-Magnus KELLY PRICE – Countess Charlotte Malcolm FLORENCE ANDREWS – Ensemble BEN FLEETWOOD SMYTH – Ensemble SIAN HOWARD-JONES – Ensemble CREATIVES STEPHEN SONDHEIM – Music and Lyrics HUGH WHEELER – Book TREVOR NUNN – Director DAVID FARLEY – Set & Costume Designer CAROLINE HUMPHRIS – Musical Supervisor LYNNE PAGE – Choreography HARTLEY T A KEMP – Lighting Designer GARETH OWEN – Sound Designer JASON CARR – Orchestrations TOM MURRAY – Musical Direction

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Back to Productions A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL This production began performances on 17th September 2012 and closed on 5th January 2013. The Pendon Amateur Light Operatic Society's production of The Beggar's Opera is going off the rails, that is until a handsome but shy young widower Guy (Harman) joins the group. An instant hit with the company's ferociously zealous director Dafydd (Brydon) and the show’s leading ladies, including Dafydd’s wife Hannah (Jensen), Guy soon gets more than he bargained for as he discovers that all the best action happens off-stage. Classic songs fill the air as the drama on stage is mirrored by the romantic rivalry and small-town squabbles causing a stir in the wings of this ambitious local show. Not seen in London since the National Theatre’s hit production over 25 years ago, A Chorus of Disapproval aims to steal the limelight once more in the West End. Making his West End theatre debut, Rob Brydon stars alongside Nigel Harman (Shrek, EastEnders) and Ashley Jensen (Extras, Ugly Betty) in Alan Ayckbourn ’s riotous comedy A Chorus of Disapproval , directed by Olivier and Tony award-winner Trevor Nunn . Sonia Friedman Productions , Tulchin/Bartner Productions , Adam Kenwright , Peter Fetterman/Adam Blanshary , Lady Delves Broughton/Rupert Gavin present “A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL ”. CAST ROB BRYDON – Dafydd ap Llewellyn NIGEL HARMAN – Guy Jones ASHLEY JENSEN – Hannah Llewellyn TERESA BANHAM – Enid Washbrook DAISY BEAUMONT – Fay Hubbard GEORGIA BROWN – Bridget Baines ROB COMPTON – Crispin Usher MATTHEW COTTLE – Ted Washbrook STEVEN EDIS – Mr Ames JESSICA ELLERBY – Linda Washbrook BARRIE RUTTER – Jarvid Huntley-Pike PAUL THORNLEY – Ian Hubbard SUSAN TRACY – Rebecca Huntley-Pike CREATIVES TREVOR NUNN – Director ROBERT JONES – Designer TIM MITCHELL – Lighting Designer FERGUS O'HARE – Sound Designer STEVEN EDIS – Music Director