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Back to Productions STEREOPHONIC - US TOUR After record-breaking, record-making runs on Broadway and in the West End, Stereophonic had a US tour from October 2025 to May 2026. Already a must-see American classic. A staggering, ingeniously entertaining achievement. New York Times The most Tony Award-winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup — or their breakthrough. Written by David Adjmi , directed by Daniel Aukin , and featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler , Stereophonic invites the audience to immerse themselves — with fly-on-the-wall intimacy — in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up. Stereophonic, which features original songs by Academy Award® nominee and Grammy Award® winner Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, dominated the “Best Theater of 2023” lists, with top rankings in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Time Out New York, Town & Country, TheaterMania, Theaterly, and The Spectator. In April 2024, Stereophonic became the most Tony-nominated play in history receiving 13 Award nominations. It then became the most Tony Award-winning show of the 2024 season, winning 5 Tony Awards including Best Play, Direction (Daniel Aukin), Scenic Design (David Zinn) and Sound Design (Ryan Rumery). The Stereophonic creative team includes David Zinn (scenic designer), Enver Chakartash (costume designer), Jiyoun Chang (lighting designer), Ryan Rumery (sound designer), Justin Craig (music director), and Gigi Buffington (voice, text, and dialect coach). Casting is by Alaine Alldaffer and Taylor Williams, CSA . Stereophonic is produced by Sue Wagner , John Johnson, Seaview , Sonia Friedman Productions , Linden Productions , Ashley Melone & Nick Mills . The New York premiere was produced in 2023 by Playwrights Horizons . A brilliant piece of must-see Broadway. Stereophonic is not to be missed. Don't wait. Tickets will be hard to get. Chicago Tribune Last year, Stereophonic became the most Tony Award-nominated play ever and the most Tony Award-winning show of 2024. It completes its Broadway run, after extending twice and recouping, on 12 January 2025 before the play transfers to the West End, running at the Duke of York’s Theatre from May 2025. Theatrical solid gold. All the tiny details, wild rhythms, and clever hooks add up to a brave, breathtaking work. The result: A classic. Variety CAST JACK BARRETT – Grover CLAIRE DEJEAN – Diana STEVEN LEE JOHNSON – Charlie EMILIE KOUATCHOU – Holly CORNELIUS MCMOYLER – Simon DENVER MILORD – Peter CHRISTOPHER MOWOD – Reg ELI BRIDGES – U/S Simon ANDREW GOMBAS - U/S Peter, Charlie QUINN ALLYN MARTIN – U/S Diana JAKE REGENSBURG - U/S Grover, Reg LAUREN WILMORE – U/S Holly CREATIVES DAVID ADJMI – Playwright DANIEL AUKIN – Director WILL BUTLER – Music DAVID ZINN – Scenic Designer ENVER CHAKARTASH – Costume Designer JIYOUN CHANG – Lighting Designer RYAN RUMERY – Sound Designer JUSTIN CRAIG – Music Director GIGI BUFFINGTON - Voice, text and dialect coach ALAINE ALLDAFFER – Casting TAYLOR WILLIAMS – Casting

Back to News & Press West End transfer for Oresteia Friday, 31 July 2015 Robert Icke’s Oresteia was acclaimed during its Almeida run as one of the theatre events of the year so far, creating a style of theatre-going that is the theatrical equivalent of binge-watching – audiences threw themselves into the epic and captivating style of the production. The contemporary relevance and prescience of the classic piece is brought sharply to life in Icke’s bold and immediate production. The cast at the Trafalgar Studios will include original cast members Lorna Brown, Jessica Brown Findlay, Annie Firbank, Joshua Higgott, Luke Thompson, Lia Williams, Angus Wright and Hara Yannas. “We are thrilled Oresteia is having a further life at the Trafalgar Studios with SFP and ATG. That a production of this ambition and intensity can find a commercial life is testament to the sheer modernity of the work and Robert Icke's breath-taking vision. At the Almeida audiences were absolutely riveted throughout the run and following on from Chimerica, 1984 and King Charles III, I believe the West End is in for another galvanising burst of exciting new work from the Almeida team.” - Rupert Goold “It’s been a long time since the West End has seen a Greek tragedy of this scale and magnitude. Echoing the acclaimed West End transfers of Ghosts, Chimerica, 1984 and King Charles III with Sonia Friedman, this production of the Oresteia is yet again another remarkable theatrical achievement from the Almeida. ATG and SFP are thrilled to be bringing this critically acclaimed production into the Trafalgar Studios which is undoubtedly one of the most exciting spaces in London. This great Oresteia, follows at Trafalgar our production of James McAvoy in The Ruling Class, Martin Freeman in Richard III and our co-production with the Royal Court of the sold out Constellations.” - Sir Howard Panter Orestes’ parents are at war. A family drama spanning several decades, a huge, moving, bloody saga, Aeschylus’ greatest and final play asks whether justice can ever be done – and continues to resonate more than two millennia after it was written. Oresteia opened at the Almeida in June 2015 to public and critical acclaim, as the inaugural production in the theatre’s Almeida Greeks season. To mark the arrival of the production in the West End, producers have decided to price over 6,000 tickets at Almeida Theatre rates. From August 22nd until September 5th tickets will be priced from £10 - £38. Oresteia is directed by Robert Icke, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, with light by Natasha Chivers, sound by Tom Gibbons and video by Tim Reid. Casting is by Julia Horan CDG. Robert Icke is the Almeida's Associate Director, where he most recently directed The Fever and Mr Burns. Other Almeida credits include 1984, a co-production with Headlong and Nottingham Playhouse co-created with Duncan Macmillan, for which he won the 2014 UK Theatre Award. 1984 is currently running at the Playhouse Theatre in the West End, having already enjoyed one successful West End run and two UK tours. Robert was previously Associate Director at Headlong. The transfer of Oresteia is produced by Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group. Up Up

Back to News & Press Ava Pickett wins the Critics' Circle Theatre Award and the London Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright for her first play: 1536 Friday, 27 March 2026 This week Ava Pickett has won both the Critics’ Circle Theatre Award and the London Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising Young Playwright for her debut play 1536 . In the same week the full cast are announced for the West End transfer of the production. Joining Liv Hill as Jane (Three Girls – BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress) , Siena Kelly as Anna (Black Mirror, Adult Material – BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress) , and Tanya Reynolds as Mariella (Sex Education, A Mirror - Olivier Award nomination Best Actress In A Supporting Role), who are all reprising their previous roles, are Oliver Johnstone as Richard (Retrograde; All My Sons) and George Kemp as William (High Noon; Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?) . Harry Bradley (The Play That Goes Wrong; The Mousetrap) will understudy the roles of Richard and William , Saroja-Lily Ratnavel (81 (Life); Chasing Hares) will understudy the roles of Jane and Mariella and Sydney Spencer (Hamilton; The Wizard of Oz) will understudy the role of Anna . 1536 , the “electrifying” (The Standard) historical drama with a modern edge will run from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre, with press night on 12 May. As well we her recent wins for Most Promising Playwright, Ava’s play has also been nominated for Best New Play at the 2026 Olivier Awards with Lyndsey Turner also nominated for Best Director . Previous wins for 1536 include the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, a special commendation for the 2023 George Devine Award and the Stage Debut Awad for Best Writer 2025. Last month it was announced that the BBC will be working with Ava to develop the play into an eight-part TV drama. This must-see new play is “effortlessly funny, bold and ballsy” (The Guardian). Directed by multi-award winner, Lyndsey Turner (Chimerica ), this “razor-sharp, darkly comic and blisteringly relevant ” (The Independent) play explores the dynamics of female friendship in a world stacked against women. Kings don’t kill their wives, right? Tudor England. A field in Essex. Three women hurry to their childhood meeting place, thirsty for gossip from London. Word spreads of a clash between King Henry VIII and his Queen, Anne Boleyn. And closer to home, another rumour begins to catch fire. As these women begin to see echoes of the royal drama in their own rural lives, a tide of violence threatens their very existence, and they realise the royal scandal could cost them everything. The creative team for 1536 includes; Director: Lyndsey Turner ; Set and Costume Designer: Max Jones ; Lighting Designer: Jack Knowles ; Sound Designer: Tingying Dong ; Composer and Arranger: Will Stuart ; Intimacy Director and Choreographer: Anna Morrissey ; Casting Director: Amy Ball CDG ; Fight Director: Sam Lyon-Behan and Dialect Coach; Edda Sharpe. 1536 is produced in the West End by the Almeida Theatre, Sonia Friedman Productions, Annapurna Theatre and LuckyChap. Up Up

Back to News & Press Free Dreamgirls workshops this Half Term Wednesday, 18 October 2017 The workshops are included in the price of a ticket for the matinee performance on Friday 27th October. Simply select the workshop of your choice below and book online. But be quick, spaces are limited, and once they’re gone they’re gone! Dreamgirls Triple Threat Workshop Friday 27 October 11:30am – 1pm Pineapple Dance Studio, London WC2H 9JA Working with only the best West End professionals in Musical Theatre, start your Dream Day with this highly energetic workshop, where you’ll learn a song, dance routine and how to embody and portray the characters you are playing. Experience first-hand the discipline, dedication and passion required to be a real ‘Triple Threat’, before going on to watch how the professionals do it on stage. BOOK NOW Dreamgirls Dance Workshop Friday 27 October 5:30pm – 6:30pm Pineapple Dance Studio, London WC2H 9JA Take in the dazzling displays of dance at Dreamgirls, then complete your Dream Day with this exclusive dance workshop led by West End choreographer, Nicky Griffiths, who’s worked on shows such as The Bodyguard , Mamma Mia , Hairspray and Dirty Dancing . She’ll work closely with you guiding you through a routine from Dreamgirls , so you can recreate some of the magic you’ve just seen on stage. BOOK NOW *Included in the price of a Dreamgirls ticket on Friday 27 October performance only. Valid on Band A, Band B and Band C tickets. Only one free workshop place can be booked per ticket. For both workshops. it is advisable to wear comfortable clothes that you can move around in. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the workshop. Up Up

Back to News & Press Principal Casting Announced for Jonathan Larson's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winning Musical Wednesday, 8 July 2026 Chris Harper Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions in association with Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce principal casting for the new production of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT , directed by Olivier Award winner Luke Sheppard. Joining the previously announced Gaten Matarazzo as Mark, will be Travis Ross as Roger, Bella Brown as Mimi, Billy Nevers as Collins, Lazy Violet as Maureen, Olivier Award nominee Danielle Fiamanya as Joanne, Jeevan Braich as Angel and Joaquin Pedro Valdes as Benny. Further casting to be announced soon. It was also announced today that due to popular demand, booking for the show has now been extended until Saturday 27 March 2027 . Celebrating 30 years since the musical premiered on Broadway, RENT will begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre (soon to be renamed The Tom Stoppard Theatre) on 26 September 2026 with an opening night on 8 October 2026 . Producers Chris Harper and Sonia Friedman said, "One of the greatest privileges of producing theatre is discovering and championing exceptional new talent, and that’s exactly what this extraordinary young company represents. This remarkable group of actors embodies everything that has made Jonathan Larson’s RENT so enduring: individuality, honesty, fearlessness and generosity of spirit. Nearly thirty years after it first changed the landscape of musical theatre, RENT remains as vital, urgent and life-affirming as ever. Its story of love, friendship, community and resilience continues to speak powerfully to every new generation, which is why it felt so important that this production should be led by the voices, vitality and authenticity of the artists performing it today. We can’t wait for audiences to discover these exceptional performers and experience the thrilling chemistry they’ve created together as they honour Jonathan Larson’s extraordinary legacy." Travis Ross ’ (Roger) theatre credits include the role of Bobby in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist, 42 Balloons and West Side Story. On screen, Travis is due to appear in the upcoming Apple TV series The Wanted Man. Bella Brown (Mimi) most recently starred as Rapunzel in Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre. Her previous theatre credits include Mistress/Alternate Evita in Jamie Lloyd’s Evita at the London Palladium, for which she received a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical, Fate in Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre, and Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre. Billy Nevers (Collins) is currently playing the role of Simon/Alternate Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium, having previously starred in the production at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. His further theatre credits include the roles of Aaron Burr and Lafayette/Jefferson for the first UK and Ireland tour of Hamilton, Fred in Groundhog Day at The Old Vic, Francois in &Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and Legally Blonde at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Lazy Violet (Maureen) is no stranger to the role, having previously starred as Maureen in Landmark Theatre’s production of RENT. Their other credits include Katherine Howard in SIX The Musical for Norwegian Cruise Line, the UK tour and at the Arts Theatre, and Laura in Public the Musical at the Edinburgh Fringe. Danielle Fiamanya (Joanne) recently starred as Fiona MacLaren in Brigadoon at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, for which she received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. Her other stage credits include Lily in Otherland at the Almeida Theatre, Second Witch in the UK tour of Macbeth alongside Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, May in The Secret Life of Bees at the Almeida Theatre, Winnie Mandela in Mandela at the Young Vic, the original West End cast of Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the original West End cast of &Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre and Nettie in the Curve Theatre production of The Color Purple, for which she won the Stage Debut Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Jeevan Braich (Angel) won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Professional Debut and the Stage Debut Award for Best Performer in a Musical for his performance as Rusty in Starlight Express at the Troubadour Wembley, as well as being nominated for a Black British Theatre Award. Joaquin Pedro Valdes ’ (Benny) theatre credits include Herakles in The Frogs at Southwark Playhouse, Borough, Alfred Hitchcock Presents at the Theatre Royal Bath, The Lightning Thief at The Other Palace, The Baker’s Wife and Pacific Overtures both at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Death Note at the London Palladium and Lyric Theatre and the UK and Ireland tour of The Lion King. Gaten Matarazzo (Mark) gained international recognition for playing Dustin Henderson in the Netflix drama series Stranger Things, winning a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance. On stage he most recently appeared as Tobias in the critically acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. His other Broadway credits include Jared Kleinman in Dear Evan Hansen at the Music Box Theatre, Jesus in Godspell at Circle in the Square and Frankie Epps in Parade at New York City Center. He also appeared as Jack in Into the Woods at the Hollywood Bowl. Set in New York's East Village, RENT follows a group of young artists, musicians and friends, navigating love, ambition and creativity while trying to build lives on their own terms. Inspired by Puccini's La Bohème, this iconic musical captures the joy, uncertainty and resilience of a generation determined to make every moment count. Featuring an unforgettable score and a story that continues to resonate, RENT is a powerful celebration of community, connection and a call to live every minute as if it were your last. No day but today. RENT has music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson . It is directed by Luke Sheppard with choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves . Set design is by David Woodhead , costume design by Gabriella Slade , lighting design by Howard Hudson , audio production and sound design by Paul Gatehouse , video design and cinematography by George Reeve and Nathan Amzi , make-up and hair design by Jackie Saundercock , UK Casting by Pearson Casting CSA, CDG, CDA and US Casting by Jim Carnahan CSA . The musical supervisor is Bill Sherman and the musical director and associate musical supervisor is Katy Richardson , the intimacy director is Asha Jennings-Grant , the associate director is Priya Patel Appleby and the dialect coach is Joe Trill . This production of RENT will be produced in the West End by Chris Harper Productions, Sonia Friedman Productions, Winkler & Smalberg and Julie Larson in association with the Hope Mill Theatre. RENT was originally produced on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon, and the New York Theatre Workshop. Up Up

Back to Productions THE MYSTERY OF CHARLES DICKENS This production began performances on 6th September and closed on 14th October 2000. In a life beset by ecstasy and tragedy, by public acclaim and private despair, a great man is elevated and debased by his wild and restless imagination. As his remarkable life unfurls on stage, prepare to encounter some of Victorian England's most intriguing characters. Fresh from a sell-out national UK Tour, THE MYSTERY OF CHARLES DICKENS transfers to the West End for a strictly limited season at the Comedy Theatre. Simon Callow 's performance has been acclaimed nationwide as tremendous, from his poignant portrayal of the young Dickens to the charismatic snapshots of some of the legendary characters including Mr Micawber, Mrs Gamp, Pickwick, Scrooge, Bill Sykes and Nancy, Vincent Crummles, Mister Jingle, Fagin and Miss Haversham - an astounding tour de force. This extraordinary new play marks the theatrical debut of best-selling novelist and definitive Dickens biographer Peter Ackroyd . He has created a sensational insight into the life and times of Charles Dickens , leading us through his turbulent and fascinating life story. Starring the multi-award-winning Simon Callow and directed by Patrick Garland (Chimes at Midnight - Chichester Festival Theatre, Talking Heads for the BBC), Dickens reunites the creative team behind the critically acclaimed The Importance of Being Oscar. Funny and utterly compelling, THE MYSTERY OF CHARLES DICKENS combines a brilliant performance with outstanding writing, to create an unforgettable theatrical experience. CAST SIMON CALLOW CREATIVES PETER ACKROYD – Playwright PATRICK GARLAND – Director CHRISTOPHER WOODS – Designer NICK RICHINGS – Lighting Designer

Back to News & Press Tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to go on sale this Autumn! Friday, 31 July 2015 Click here to subscribe. WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW PLAY TO OPEN IN LONDON’S WEST END SUMMER 2016 Based on an original, new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a new play by Jack Thorne will receive its world premiere in London's West End in the summer of 2016 at the Palace Theatre. Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender’s Playground Entertainment and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, will be directed by John Tiffany with movement by Steven Hoggett, set designs by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, lighting by Neil Austin, music by Imogen Heap, sound by Gareth Fry and special effects by Jeremy Chernick. Up Up

Back to News & Press Finalists announced for the Women's Prize for Playwriting 2020 Thursday, 10 September 2020 The prize has been created to celebrate and support exceptional UK and Ireland-based playwrights who identify as female. The winning playwright will receive £12,000 in respect of an exclusive option for the lead producers of the Prize to co-produce the winning play. The prize is sponsored by Samuel French Ltd , a Concord Theatricals company, who are the official publishing partner of the prize. Ellie Keel today said, “I'm overjoyed to have arrived at these seven remarkable plays after receiving an incredible 1,169 submissions to The Women's Prize for Playwriting in our inaugural year. The breadth of these plays is outstanding in terms of their subject, form and style. I am thrilled with their ambition and scope and firmly believe that they all deserve to be produced. I also want to congratulate every single writer who wrote and submitted a play to us this year. There has been a tremendous sense of community and mutual support amongst all our writers, and that celebration of the craft of writing for the stage is, to me, a big part of what The Women's Prize for Playwriting set out to do. ” Katie Posner and Charlotte Bennett , joint Artistic Directors of Paines Plough, said “We are ecstatic to be sharing these seven plays as the finalists for the prize. They represent some of the most extraordinary new writing we have come across in our careers. Each story has been crafted with passion, vision and a bursting political heart. Reading them was an absolute privilege, and every one is a deserving winner. We want to thank every writer who submitted a play for sharing a bit of themselves with us. It was an incredibly competitive process that highlights how many amazing women playwrights there are working today.” Jessica McVay , Creative Director of 45North today said, “4North is founded on the principle that women are underrepresented and underutilized in all areas of theatre creation. These incredible 7 playwrights have written challenging, exciting, boundary breaking plays, and have proven yet again that women’s voices have a power and place in the heart of theatre. I’m honoured and delighted that we will be working with at least the winner and runner up on their finalist plays, and hope to work with all of these incredible women in the future . Vivien Goodwin , Senior Vice President, Europe, of Concord Theatricals today said, “The level of talent and ambition displayed by the finalists' plays is hugely impressive and only goes to show that this award is a necessary and timely platform to elevate women's voices. We're thrilled to be the Prize's publishing and licensing partner, and look forward to supporting such bold, brave and entertaining writing in the future. Congratulations to all of the writers who have reached this stage, and to all who submitted.” Sonia Friedman Productions added, “We are deeply proud to be part of The Women’s Prize for Playwriting and we are delighted to be announcing these seven finalists today. In these difficult times, it is more important than ever to champion underrepresented voices of the future and find vital stories that help us make sense of our world.” The judging panel for The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2020 is chaired by senior literary agent Mel Kenyon , and includes Sarah Frankcom , Director of LAMDA; playwright Ella Hickson ; actress and playwright Maxine Peake ; and Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham . The finalists in full are: ...blackbird hour by babirye bukilwa COLOSTRUM by Liv Hennessy PARADISE STREET by Chinonyerem Odimba Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me by Amy Trigg Red Sky at Night by Eve Leigh The Virgins by Miriam Battye YOU BURY ME by Ahlam The winner for the Women’s Prize for Playwriting will be announced later in the autumn. www.womensprizeforplaywriting.co.uk Up Up

Back to News & Press Mark Rylance won the 2010-11 Outer Critics Circle Award! Monday, 16 May 2011 For his performance in the Broadway production of JERUSALEM, Mark Rylance won the 2010-11 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play. Celebrating its 61st season of bestowing awards of excellence in the field of theatre, the Outer Critics Circle is an association with members affiliated with more than ninety newspapers, magazines, web sites, radio and television stations, and theatre publications in America and abroad. Up Up

Back to News & Press Pinter's Betrayal will open at Comedy Theatre in May Thursday, 7 April 2011 Betrayal, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, will have its first preview at the Comedy Theatre on 27 May 2011 with press night on 16 June and is booking until 20 August 2011. “I’ve always rather liked Jerry. To be honest, I’ve always liked him rather more than I’ve liked you. Maybe I should have had an affair with him myself.” Sometimes you’ll find there can be three people in a marriage…… Over a period of nine years, we are shown the high price of passion and the damage inflicted by desire. Harold Pinter’s play explores how our loves and our losses echo and accumulate through time. Kristin Scott Thomas was last on stage playing Arkadina in Ian Rickson’s celebrated production of The Seagull at the Royal Court Theatre for which she won the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, reprising the role on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theater the following year. Her other theatre credits include Jonathan Kent’s production of As You Desire Me and Michael Blakemore’s production of Three Sisters both for the Playhouse Theatre in London. Her extensive film credits include most recently Sous Ton Emprise, Une Femme Parfaite and Nowhere Boy as well as Easy Virtue, The Other Boleyn Girl, the multi-award winning Gosford Park, The Horse Whisperer, The English Patient, Mission Impossible, Angels & Insects, for which she won the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress, and Four Weddings and a Funeral, for which she won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a supporting role and the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress. She has just finished filming Bel Ami and Salmon Fishing in Yemen, both due for release later this year. On television her credits include Gulliver’s Travels, Belle Epoque, Body and Soul, Weep No More My Lady and The Secret Life of Ian Fleming. Douglas Henshall was last on stage playing Satan in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at the Almeida Theatre. His other theatre credits include The Cryptogram for the Donmar Warehouse, Death of a Salesman at the Lyric Theatre, The Crucible for Sheffield Theatres, The Coast of Utopia for the National Theatre and American Buffalo for the Young Vic. He is best known on television for playing Nick Cutter in the long running ITV series Primeval. His other extensive television credits include Joe Astell in South Riding, Jim in The Silence and Conan Doyle in The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle, all for the BBC, Alex Gansa in Lewis and D.I. John Tolin in Collision, both for ITV and Daniel Nash in Psychos for Channel 4. His many film credits include Dorian Gray, French Film, Flying Lessons, Dead Long Enough, Ripley Underground, It’s all About Love, The Lawless Heart, This Year’s Love, If Only, Fast Food, The Big Man and Angels and Insects in which he starred alongside Kristin Scott Thomas. Ben Miles was last on stage playing the Duke in Michael Attenborough’s production of Measure for Measure at the Almeida Theatre. Previously his theatre credits included Tom in Matthew Warchus’ multi award-winning production of The Norman Conquests both at the Old Vic and on Broadway, My Child for the Royal Court, Bolingbroke in Richard II for the Old Vic, The Cherry Orchard, The London Cuckolds and Mary Stuart for the National Theatre and Two Gentlemen of Verona, Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet for the Royal Shakespeare Company. His many television appearances include leading roles in Coupling, Lark Rise to Candleford, Freezing and Sex, The City and Me all for the BBC and Cold Feet for ITV as well as roles in Prime Suspect, Hustle, Sea of Souls and Trial and Retribution. His film credits include Speed Racer, V for Vendetta, The Affair of the Necklace and The Wings of a Dove. Written by Harold Pinter in 1978, the world premiere of Betrayal took place at the National Theatre, directed by Peter Hall with a cast comprising Daniel Massey, Michael Gambon and Penelope Wilton and went on to win the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. In 1983 David Jones directed the Academy Award and BAFTA nominated film of Betrayal with Patricia Hodge, Jeremy Irons and Ben Kingsley. Born in 1930 in East London, playwright, screen writer, director, political activist and actor Harold Pinter wrote thirty-two plays, twenty-two screenplays and directed thirty-six theatre productions. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005, and was awarded the Companion of Honour in 2002. His many awards include the Laurence Olivier Award and the Moliere D'Honneur for Lifetime Achievement, the European Theatre Award and the Legion d’Honneur. In October 2006 Pinter performed Samuel Beckett’s monologue Krapp’s Last Tape at the Royal Court Theatre, directed by Ian Rickson. Harold Pinter was married to Antonia Fraser, with whom he lived from 1975 until his death in 2008. Ian Rickson most recently directed the critically acclaimed production of Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour which continues its run at the Comedy Theatre until 7 May 2011. Rickson was Artistic Director of the Royal Court from 1998-2006 where his many productions included Krapp’s Last Tape which he also directed for BBC4, Fallout which he also directed as a film for Channel 4 and The Weir and Mojo both of which transferred to the West End and Broadway. He has directed Jez Butterworth’s The Winterling, The Night Heron, Mojo and Parlour Song as well as Jerusalem, which, following sell-out runs at the Royal Court and in the West End, will begin previews on Broadway on 2 April 2011 starring Mark Rylance. For the National Theatre he has directed The Hothouse and The Day I Stood Still. Up Up

Back to News & Press John Tiffany's visionary staging of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams to open in January Friday, 21 October 2016 John Tiffany returns to the West End for the first time since the international critical hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two , to bring his acclaimed production of The Glass Menagerie to the Duke of York’s Theatre for a limited season. Following its premiere in 2013 at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, a multi Tony Award-nominated run on Broadway at the Booth Theater and a European premiere at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, John Tiffany ’s visionary staging of Tennessee Williams ’ classic play will begin previews on 26 January 2017 with Opening Night on 2 February 2017. Cherry Jones will reprise her Tony Award-nominated Broadway role as Amanda Wingfield, with fellow Edinburgh International Festival cast members Michael Esper (Tom) and Kate O’Flynn (Laura). Brian J. Smith reprises his Tony Award-nominated Broadway role as the Gentleman Caller. Alongside this stellar cast, the Duke of York’s Theatre will be transformed into Tennessee Williams ’ St Louis of the 1930’s by a universally acclaimed creative team. The Glass Menagerie features movement by the Olivier Award-winning Steven Hoggett , who has collaborated with John Tiffany on numerous previous productions including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , Once and Let the Right One In . It is designed by seven-time Tony Award-winner Bob Crowley , lighting design is by six-time Tony Award-winner Natasha Katz with sound design from Olivier and Tony Award-winning Paul Arditti with music by celebrated composer Nico Muhly . Time is the longest distance between two places. A domineering mother. A daughter lost in a world of her own. A son determined to leave. Former Southern Belle, Amanda Wingfield, is desperate to find a husband for her fragile daughter Laura, whilst son Tom dreams of breaking free from their faded St. Louis home. But will the long-awaited ‘gentleman caller’ fulfil or shatter the family’s delicate dreams? Michael Esper and Brian J. Smith are appearing with the support of UK Equity, incorporating the Variety Artistes’ Federation, pursuant to an exchange program between American Equity and UK Equity. Up Up

Back to News & Press La Cage Aux Folles, A Little Night Music and A View From The Bridge nominated for Drama League Awards Tuesday, 20 April 2010 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC have both received nominations in the Distinguished Revival of a Musical category. A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE was nominated in the Distinguished Revival of a Play category. In the Distinguished Performance Award category, Kelsey Grammer (LA CAGE), Jessica Hecht (A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE), Douglas Hodge (LA CAGE), Scarlett Johansson (A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE), Angela Lansbury (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC) all received nods. Liev Schreiber (A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE) was also honoured although, as a previous winner of the award, is not eligible for consideration this year. The awards will be presented be presented at The 76th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 21, 2010 (noon) in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street). Up Up