Back to News & Press PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Releases a Behind the Scenes Extract of Brand-New Song "Rhythm Of London" and Announces Cast Album Release on Decca Records Thursday, 20 November 2025 With PADDINGTON The Musical now in previews at the Savoy Theatre , producers Sonia Friedman Productions , STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK announce a £35 lottery scheme, alongside the release of a behind-the-scenes extract of a brand-new song from the musical Rhythm of London and confirmation of the release date of the cast album, now available for pre-order. Each month, a number of stalls seats for £35 will be available via a lottery for the performances across the following month, including for sold-out performances. To enter, patrons can sign up via: https://paddingtonthemusical.com/lottery/ . The first draw will take place on 3 December for performances throughout January 2026, and then monthly thereafter. For full details and terms and conditions, please check the website. The production recently extended until October 2026, with tickets available from £25 and over 45,000 seats available for under £40. Best availability from March 2026. Also announced today is the ‘Paddington The Musical - Original Cast Recording’ which will be released by Decca Records in March 2026, and on collectible vinyl edition in May 2026. Recorded with the complete West End cast, and full orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. Up Up

Back to News & Press Sonia Friedman productions wins BAFTA for Best Single Drama for Together Saturday, 7 May 2022 Written by Dennis Kelly and co-directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin , the piece was originally conceived for the stage but adapted for television during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The drama beat stiff competition from Death of England: Face to Face, Help and I Am Victoria. The one-off film from Shoebox Films, Sonia Friedman Productions and BBC Film broadcast on BBC Two in June 2021. It focuses on a family in the midst of the pandemic, like so many, who found a way to survive - together. It’s the hilarious and heartbreaking story of a husband and wife who are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of lockdown. Collecting the award on behalf of the producers was scriptwriter and executive producer Dennis Kelly who read a letter from the campaign group Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice, calling for a public inquiry into the handling of the pandemic. The letter included: “The government’s response has gone from strange to careless to negligent – our loved ones’ lives treated as expendable, collateral damage. The government was too busy partying to spare us a thought, even daring to tell us they were too busy to meet with us, or to start an inquiry promptly. We may never know how many of our loved ones’ lives could have been saved if things had been done differently, but we will not rest until we know that everything possible has been done to ensure others are spared this heartbreak and pain.” The letter finished with a direct call to action for Boris Johnson: “Prime Minister, if you are listening, start the Covid inquiry now so we can learn lessons and save lives.” Together is a Shoebox Films and Sonia Friedman Productions film for BBC Two and BBC Film. Executive producers are Dennis Kelly; Rose Garnett, director BBC Film; and Gaynor Holmes for the BBC. Deals were negotiated by Clare Hardwick of Grey Seal Media on behalf of production and Geraldine Atlee for the BBC. This was one of two BAFTA nominations Sonia Friedman Productions received this year – the second was for Short Form Programme for its co-produced People You May Know . Up Up

Back to Productions GUANTANAMO 'Honour Bound to Defend Freedom' This production began performances on 23rd June and closed on 4th September 2004. ★★★★★ The British theatre - indeed every Briton - should be proud of this play. Sunday Times ★★★★ Without raising its voice, the show leaves you shocked. The Guardian After the groundbreaking The Colour of Justice (Stephen Lawrence Inquiry) and last year's Justifying War (The Hutton Inquiry), GUANTANAMO ‘Honor Bound to Defend Freedom’ a new piece of documentary theatre from the Tricycle Theatre using personal testimony from British detainees, their families and their lawyers. ★★★★★ A must-see piece of theatre. Metro CAST WILLIAM HOYLAND – The Lord Steyn BADI UZZAMAN – Mr Begg AARON NEIL – Wahab al-Rawi SHAUN PARKES – Jamal al-Harith JAN CHAPPELL – Gareth Pierce ALAN PARNABY – Mark Jennings MIDO HAMADA – Bisher al-Rawi/Major Dan Mori PAUL BHATTACHARJEE – Moazzam Begg/Mr Ahmed THEO FRASER STEELE – Tom Clarke WILLIAM HOYLAND – Donald Rumsfeld TARIQ JORDAN – Ruhel Ahmed DAVID ANNEN – Clive Stafford Smith/Jack Straw MP/Greg Powell CREATIVES VICTORIA BRITTAIN & GILLIAN SLOVO – Playwrights NICOLAS KENT & SACHA WARES – Directors MIRIAM BUETHER – Designer JOHANNA TOWN – Lighting JOHN LEONARD – Sound

Back to News & Press Sonia Friedman receives OBE for services to theatre Friday, 27 January 2017 Recognised in the Queen's 90th birthday honours list in June 2016, Sonia was presented with the award today at Buckingham Palace by HRH Prince Charles. Speaking after she was awarded the accolade by the Prince, Sonia said: "I was all cool about it until I walked down this carpeted corridor surrounded by Rembrandts and the history. "I'm very emotional, I've been crying actually... it's a very strange experience." Asked what the pair had discussed, she said: "He asked me if he could come to see Harry Potter. "He'd heard it was quite long and I said it's fine because you can nip back home for a cup of tea in between parts." Up Up

Back to Productions BENEFACTORS This production began performances on 25th June and closed on 28th September 2002. Spanning a period of 15 years, this moving, funny and dazzlingly written piece explores the intricate interactions of two neighbouring couples. Jane and David are successful, apparently happy professionals while Sheila and Colin seem more insecure and isolated. All of their lives, however, are about to change. This brand new production of Michael Frayn 's Olivier Award-winning play BENEFACTORS reunites the creative team behind The Royal National Theatre's smash hit production of his record breaking comedy Noises Off. BENEFACTORS charts four people's private and public journeys, set against the ever changing landscape of modern Britain. CAST SYLVESTRA LE TOUZEL – Jane ADEN GILLET – David NEIL PEARSON – Colin EMMA CHAMBERS – Sheila CREATIVES MICHAEK FRAYN – Playwright JEREMY SAMS – Director ROBERT JONES – Designer TIM MITCHELL – Lighting Designer JOHN LEONARD – Sound Designer ANNA LINSTRUM – Associate Direction

Back to Productions JERUSALEM This production began performances on 16th April and closed on 11th August 2022. ★★★★★ It feels more necessary now than a decade ago. Sunday Times On St George's Day, the morning of the local county fair, Johnny Byron is a wanted man. The Council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his son wants his dad to take him to the fair, Troy Whitworth wants to wreak his revenge and a motley crew of mates wants his ample supply of drugs and alcohol. ★★★★★ Time has only deepened Jez Butterworth's modern classic. Evening Standard Sonia Friedman Productions and the Royal Court Theatre confirm the return of Ian Rickson’s production of Jez Butterworth ’s Jerusalem to London’s West End for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook will reprise their celebrated roles as Johnny “Rooster” Byron and Ginger respectively. The original creative team will return for this 2022 production - designer Ultz , lighting designer Mimi Jordan Sherin , composer Stephen Warbeck , sound designer Ian Dickinson for Autograph and casting director Amy Ball CDG . Jez Butterworth ’s award-winning play, which premiered at the Royal Court in 2009, returns to the West End following record-breaking sold-out runs at the Royal Court and the Apollo Theatres in 2009, 2010 and 2011 as well as the Music Box Theater on Broadway in 2011. ★★★★★ A masterpiece... One of the best plays you will ever see. The Times CAST MARK RYLANCE – Johnny "Rooster" Byron MACKENZIE CROOK – Ginger KEMI AWODERU – Pea SHANE DAVID-JOSEPH – Mr Parsons GERARD HORAN – Wesley ED KEAR – Davey CHARLOTTE O'LEARY – Tanya INDRA OVÉ – Dawn JACK RIDDIFORD – Lee BARRY SLOANE – Troy Whitworth NIKY WARDLEY – Linda Fawcett ALAN WILLIAMS – The Professor ELEANOR WORTHINGTON-COX – Phaedra CREATIVES JEZ BUTTERWORTH – Playwright IAN RICKSON – Director ULTZ – Designer MIMI JORDAN SHERIN – Lighting Designer STEPHEN WARBECK – Composer IAN DICKINSON – Sound Designer AMY BALL CDG – Casting Director

Back to Productions DR SEMMELWEIS This production opened on 20th January and closed on 12th February 2022. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A force to behold The Sunday Times What does it take to change the world? Confronted by the terrible death toll of childbed fever in 19th-century Vienna, maverick Doctor Semmelweis makes a discovery that could save hundreds of thousands of new mothers. But when the medical establishment questions his methods, rejects his theory and doubts his sanity, the controversial surgeon finds that being a pioneer is not enough. Years later, he is haunted by the ghosts of the women he failed to save. Is it too late to convince the medical establishment to see the truth? And if he tries what will be the cost? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A touching lament written in movement Daily Mail A Bristol Old Vic production in association with Sonia Friedman Productions , the National Theatre and Shakespeare Road . ★ ★ ★ ★ Tom Morris' lovingly crafted production The Telegraph CAST MARK RYLANCE – Ignaz Semmelweis ROSEANNA ANDERSON – Marja Seidel/Baroness Maria-Teresa JOSHUA BEN-TOVIM – Hospital Porter/Death MEGAN MAY CAMERON – Beatriz Pfieller JACKIE CLUNE – Anna Müller MEGUMI EDA – Aiko Eda SANDY GRIERSON – Jakob Kolletschka FELIX HAYES – Derdinand von Hebra SUZY HALSTEAD – Violet-May Blackedge DANIEL YORK LOH – Karl von Rokitansky ENYI OKORONKWO – Franz Arneth CLEMMIE SVEAAS – Lisa Elstein THALISSA TEIXEIRA – Maria Semmelweis MILLE THOMAS – Agnes Barta ALAN WILLIAMS – Johann Klein HAIM CHOI – Suk Hee Apfelbaum (Violin) COCO INMAN – Sarah Schmidt (Violin) KASIA ZIMINSKA – Eszter Horowitz (Viola) SHIZUKU TATSUNO – Oshizu Yukimura (Cello) EWAN BLACK – Walking Cover DANANN MCALEER – Walking Cover STEFANIE MUELLER – Walking Cover CREATIVES Based on an original idea by MARK RYLANCE STEPHEN BROWN in collaboration with MARK RYLANCE – Writers TOM MORRIS – Director RICHARD HOWELL – Lighting Designer ADRIAN SUTTON – Music MARTIN MCKELLAN – Voice and Dialect Work VICTOR LIRIO – Assistant Director KATIE THACKERAY – Company Stage Manager CAITLIN RAVENSCROFT – Assistant Stage Manager TI GREEN – Set and Costume Designer ANTONIA FRANCESCHI – Choreography JON NICHOLLS – Sound Designer CLAIRE O'REILLY – Associate Director CATHY HILL – Costume Supervisor LUCY TOPHAM – Deputy Stage Manager

Back to News & Press Kirsten Foster, Mark McKinney, Ben Schnetzer and Susan Kelechi Watson join Helen Hunt in Eureka Day at The Old Vic this September Thursday, 28 July 2022 Joining the previously announced Academy, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Helen Hunt (As Good As It Gets, The Sessions, Mad About You) are Kirsten Foster (Life of Pi, The Sandman) as May, Mark McKinney (The Kids in the Hall, Superstore) as Don, Ben Schnetzer (The Book Thief, Pr;de) as Eli and Susan Kelechi Watson (This is Us, A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood) as Carina. Set against the backdrop of a mumps outbreak at a progressive private elementary school in California in 2017, Eureka Day is a satire on the quest for consensus; the central question of 'to vaccinate' or 'not to vaccinate' taking on a whole new meaning in 2022. The creative team are also announced with Set and Costume by Rob Howell , Lighting by Jon Clark , Sound by Donato Wharton , Video by Andrzej Goulding , Music by Jherek Bischoff , Casting by Jim Carnahan , Voice by Charlie Hughes-D'Aeth and Dialect by Penny Dyer . The Baylis Assistant Director is Aaliyah McKay . Eureka Day will play from 06 September to 31 October 2022 at The Old Vic. Up Up

Back to Productions NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT – BROADWAY This production began performances on 23rd April 2012 and closed on 27th July 2013. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT follows Billie Bendix ( Kelli O'Hara ), a tough-as-nails bootlegger who meets wealthy playboy Jimmy Winter ( Matthew Broderick ) on the weekend of his nuptials. Mayhem ensues. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT stars two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick (The Producers, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Brighton Beach Memoirs) and three-time Tony Award nominee Kelli O’Hara (South Pacific, The Pajama Game and The Light in the Piazza) and will be directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town). This new musical features a veritable hit parade of iconic George and Ira Gershwin songs as well as some unknown gems in their catalogue and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro (Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for Memphis). NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT will be produced by Roger Berlind , Roy Furman , Scott Landis and Sonia Friedman Productions . CAST MATTHEW BRODERICK KELLI O'HARA CREATIVES JOE DIPIETRO – Book KATHLEEN MARSHALL – Director/Choreographer

Back to News & Press Harry Potter and the Cursed Child nominated for Best Musical Theater Album at the Grammy Awards Wednesday, 20 November 2019 The Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been nominated for Best Musical Theater Album alongside Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, Hadestown, Moulin Rouge! The Musical and Oklahoma! The Grammy Awards will take place on 26th January at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Up Up

Back to News & Press Sonia Friedman Productions announces new production of Seán O'Casey's JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance, directed by Matthew Warchus Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) today announces Tony award-nominee J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) will star as Juno Boyle opposite Mark Rylance as 'Captain' Jack Boyle in a new production of Sean O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical, Pride). The strictly limited run at the Gielgud Theatre opens on Thursday 3 October, with previews from Saturday 21 September, and will run until Saturday 23 November 2024. Juno and the Paycock sees Sonia Friedman, Matthew Warchus and Mark Rylance reunite following their acclaimed productions of Boeing-Boeing and La Bete. Further casting to be announced. The creative team is Rob Howell (Set and Costume Designer), Hugh Vanstone (Lighting Designer), Claire van Kampen (Composer) and Serena Hill CDG (Casting Director). Priority booking opens on Thursday 23 May, to DMT+ Members at 10am, and to those signed up for priority booking at 11am, with general booking opening on Friday 24 May at 10am. Individuals can sign up for priority booking here: www.JunoAndThePaycock.com As part of an ongoing commitment to make theatre accessible for as many people as possible, there are over 1100 tickets per week at £25 or lower, with 35% of the house for every performance priced at £55 or lower. Matthew Warchus said, "I have long been in love with this staggeringly great melodrama - a play which collides an Irish working-class domestic tragedy with some of the comedic bravura of the 1920s Music Hall in an unforgettable indictment of the chaos of civil war. I'm very excited to be embarking on my seventh collaboration with Mark Rylance, and my first with the brilliant American actress J. Smith-Cameron, on the 100-year anniversary production of this internationally acclaimed, strikingly relevant, Irish classic." J. Smith-Cameron said, "Juno and the Paycock is not simply a brilliant piece of theatre but an eternally relevant play so long as people must endure violent repression. The prospect of revisiting this work in the company of the great director Matthew Warchus and the truly legendary Mark Rylance absolutely floors me; I couldn't be more thrilled." Mark Rylance said, "It is a joy to be playing Sean O'Casey's masterpiece with J. Smith-Cameron, and to be doing so in its 100th anniversary year. I am also delighted to be reuniting with Matthew Warchus on what will be our seventh theatrical collaboration and with Sonia Friedman who has supported me in eight previous productions." Dublin, 1922, the Irish Civil War is tearing the nation apart. In the cauldron of the family's tiny tenement flat, Juno Boyle, a beleaguered matriarch whose sharp wit is a survival tool, struggles to make ends meet and keep the family together. Her husband, 'Captain' Jack Boyle, fancies himself a ship's commander but sails no further than the pub. When providence comes knocking with life changing news, could the family's troubles finally fade away? Poetic, poignant, and hilarious, Juno and the Paycock is a big-hearted, black-humoured, tragi-comic triumph that reflects on a mother's resilience in the midst of life's most trying moments. 'WHAT CAN GOD DO AGAINST THE STUPIDITY OF MEN?' Up Up

Back to Productions ARCADIA This production began performances on 27th May and closed on 12th September 2009. Stoppard's dazzling masterpiece. The Daily Telegraph April 1809, a stately home in Derbyshire... Thomasina, a gifted pupil, proposes a startling theory, beyond her comprehension. All around her, the adults, including her tutor Septimus, are preoccupied with secret desires, illicit passions and professional rivalries. Two hundred years later, academic adversaries Hannah and Bernard are piecing together puzzling clues, curiously recalling those events of 1809, in their quest for an increasingly elusive truth. Fizzing with ingenuity – Stoppard at his finest. The Times Sonia Friedman Productions , Roger Berlind , Robert G Bartner and Olympus Theatricals present “ARCADIA ” by Tom Stoppard . Arcadia adorns the West End and makes us think and feel in qual measure. You can't ask for more. The Guardian CAST SAMANTHA BOND – Hannah Jarvis NANCY CARROLL – Lady Croom JESSIE CAVE – Thomasina Coverly TREVOR COOPER – Richard Noakes SAM COX – Jellaby LUCY GRIFFITHS – Chloe Coverly TOM HODGKINS – Captain Brice RN HUGH MITCHELL – Augustus/Gus Coverly NEIL PEARSON – Bernard Nightingale GEORGE POTTS – Ezra Chater DAN STEVENS – Septimus Hodge ED STOPPARD – Valentine Coverly CREATIVES DAVID LEVEAUX – Director HILDEGARD BECHTLER – Set Designer AMY ROBERTS – Costume Designer PAUL ANDERSON – Lighting Designer SIMON BAKER – Sound Designer CORIN BUCKERIDGE – Music SCARLETT MACKMIN – Choreography