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Back to Productions THE CHERRY ORCHARD Playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 03 October 2026 – 09 January 2027. BOOK NOW. “Without the cherry orchard, life has no meaning to me” When Lyubov Ranevskaya returns to her childhood estate after years abroad, she finds her family home and beloved cherry orchard under threat. As old loyalties falter and new ambitions rise, a world of privilege begins to crumble. Can Lyubov embrace the future, or will the pull of memory prove impossible to escape? The BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning actor Kristin Scott Thomas (Electra, Slow Horses, Four Weddings and a Funeral) reunites with renowned director Ian Rickson (Uncle Vanya, Jerusalem, The Weir) for Conor McPherson ’s (The Weir, Girl from the North Country, Uncle Vanya ) new adaptation of The Cherry Orchard, playing the role of Lyubov Ranevskaya. The production will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 3 October 2026 until 9 January 2027, with press night on 13 October. Further casting will be announced in due course. Ian Rickson and Kristin Scott Thomas reunite to bring another Chekhov classic to the stage, with Scott Thomas having previously played Arkadian in Rickson’s acclaimed production of The Seagull which ran both in London and on Broadway; a role for which Kristin won the Olivier Award for Best Actress. Kristin has most recently won the inaugural Leading Light Award at the Women’s Prize for Playwriting ceremony, which took place earlier this year. The award recognises the lifetime achievement by a woman in the arts with an “enduring influence, a distinguished body of work and an outstanding contribution to culture”. Other award wins and nominations include: a BAFTA and Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Four Weddings and a Funeral , a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Darkest Hour , and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for The English Patient . Kristin Scott Thomas said “returning to The Pinter with Chekhov is like coming home to a piece of theatre that is endlessly alive. Conor McPherson’s new adaptation brings a fresh, urgent energy to The Cherry Orchard; and I am excited to be exploring Chekhov’s utterly brilliant and beautiful examination of the human heart with our director Ian Rickson.” CAST KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS - Lyubov Ranevskaya STEPHEN MANGAN - Lopakhin RUBY BENTALL - Sharlotta MEGAN CUSACK - Dunyasha KARL JOHNSON - Firs NOOF OUSELLAM - Yasha NADIA PARKES - Anya JACK RIDDIFORD - Trofimov VINETTE ROBINSON - Varya SHUBHAM SARAF - Yepikhodov PETER WIGHT - Gaev KATHLEEN CRANHAM - Travelling Band / Understudy Anya and Dunyasha RACHEL DAWSON - Travelling Band / Understudy Varya and Sharlotta FERGUS MURPHY - Understudy Lopakhin and Pishchik ALEX CHILDS - Understudy Ranevskaya PAUL EASON - Understudy Gaev and Firs MILES PALOMA - Understsudy Yepikhodov and Yasha CREATIVES ANTON CHEKHOV - Writer CONOR McPHERSON - Adaptation IAN RICKSON - Director CHLOE LAMFORD - Set Designer BRUNO POET - Lighting Designer SHELLEY MAXWELL - Movement Director AMY BALL CDG - Casting Director

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Back to Productions EDWARD ALBEE’S WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Playing at @sohoplace from 21 September until 19 December 2026. ★★★★★ "An absolute knock-out evening. What a play. What a production." Daily Telegraph “I swear…if you existed, I’d divorce you” In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor Nick and his wife Honey to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling.. ★★★★★ "Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup are electric" Independent A new powerhouse production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? comes to the West End this September. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson (The Crown, Sex Education, A Streetcar Named Desire ) and Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup (Almost Famous, The Morning Show, The Elephant Man ). Set in the round and directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Angels in America, Company ), this fierce new production draws every spectator right into the eye of the storm… whosafraidofvirginiawoolfplay.co.uk Instagram: @virginiawoolfplay Facebook: @virginiawoolfplay TikTok: @virginiawoolfplay ★★★★★ "Marianne Elliott's superb new production" Financial Times CAST GILLIAN ANDERSON – Martha BILLY CRUDUP – George JOSH DYLAN – Nick PHOEBE HORN – Honey ALEX CARTUSON - Understudy Nick JESSICA KIRTON - Understudy Martha GEORGIA MILES - Understudy Honey SIMON WILLMONT - Understudy George CREATIVES MARIANNE ELLIOTT – Director MIRIAM BUETHER – Designer JAMES FARNCOMBE – Lighting Designer IAN DICKINSON – Sound Designer JIM CARNAHAN CSA and LIZ FRASER, CSA – Casting Director INGRID MACKINNON - Movement & Intimacy Director CHARMIAN HOARE - Voice & Dialect Coach SAM LYON-BEHAN - Fight Director

OUR TEAM SONIA FRIEDMAN Producer As of June 2026, Sonia Friedman Productions has developed, initiated and led over 300 productions. As lead producer, SFP have won a record-breaking 74 Laurence Olivier Awards, 62 Tony Awards and 382 major theatre awards worldwide. 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 has worked with Sonia Friedman since the formation of SFP in 2001, initially as General Manager and then as Executive Director from 2012. Prior to joining SFP, Diane was Business Affairs Manager at the Ambassador Theatre Group, having previously established and overseen the National Theatre’s Contracts Department. After 25 years with SFP, Diane now works as a theatre industry consultant, continuing her relationship with SFP as Executive Consultant. PRODUCTION DAVID ADKIN Head of General Management 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. 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. 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. 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. MAX EMMERSON Associate General Manager Max joined SFP in 2026 and has previously worked for The Jamie Lloyd Company, Rodeo Productions, Birmingham Rep Theatre, Secret Cinema and Leeds Playhouse in a range of General Management & Producing roles. 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. TOM DICKINSON Production Coordinator Tom joins SFP from the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he worked as Production Coordinator across its London productions, including My Neighbour Totoro. He previously worked on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, following a decade in company and stage management. GRACE ELIZABETH Production Coordinator 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. 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. CARLY OSKAR Production Coordinator Carly Oskar works across producing and theatrical management with experience spanning the UK and US commercial performance industry. Most recently, she's worked with pioneering immersive theatre company, Punchdrunk, and leading contemporary dance company, Rambert, on ambitious, groundbreaking productions across live performance, touring, and interdisciplinary theatre. EMI STANIASZEK Production Coordinator 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. JARRED TED PAGE Production Coordinator Jarred joined SFP in 2024, having previously worked as Production Coordinator on the London production of Mamma Mia! The Party. Prior to this, he worked in television production across various programmes including Channel 4’s Hunted . He began his career as 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. MAX CLARK Production Assistant Max joined as Executive Assistant to SFP in 2025 before moving into production. Prior to this he worked as an Assistant at Collective Agents and in a management role at the Aldwych Theatre. He trained at the BRIT School and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from Performers College. 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. 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. 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 MATT TRUEMAN Creative Executive 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. 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. IZZY EDWARDS Creative Development Coordinator 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. 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. 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 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 Global 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 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. JENNIFER LEIGH Senior 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. HANNAH LORD Marketing Manager Prior to joining SFP, Hannah worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company across commercial productions including numerous plays and musicals across the West End, Broadway and Internationally. She holds a degree in Musical Theatre from University of Portsmouth. 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. 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 Rights 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 & Head of Investment 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. ANYI NKOHKWO Business Affairs Assistant Anyi joined SFP in 2026 as a Business Affairs Assistant. Prior to SFP, she worked as a paralegal at a number of law firms across London. Anyi graduated from the University of Law in 2026 with an MA in Law. 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 & Development Assistant 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. 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

OUR STORY SONIA FRIEDMAN PRODUCTIONS (SFP) is one of the most prolific and influential theatre companies in the world. As of June 2026, Sonia Friedman Productions has developed, initiated and led over 300 productions. As lead producer, SFP have won a record-breaking 74 Laurence Olivier Awards, 62 Tony Awards and 382 major theatre awards worldwide. Led by Sonia Friedman CBE, who last year 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, SFP has developed and delivered an unparalleled body of work across the West End, Broadway and beyond, helping to redefine the theatrical landscape. OUR PRODUCTIONS " Sonia Friedman may just be the most prolific and powerful theater producer working today " New York Times "Sonia Friedman’s portfolio of shows is testament to the export value of this dynamic British industry " The Observer " Regarded as the world’s most successful theatre producer... Friedman’s Midas touch has been well documented " Financial Times "The credit ‘Sonia Friedman Productions’ is a guarantee of quality" Vogue OUR TEAM We have a wonderful team here at SFP, spanning Production, Development, Marketing, Sales & Ticketing, Finance, Administration, and Business Affairs, with team members based both in London and New York. MEET THE TEAM "The world's most successful theatre producer" Financial Times "The most powerful woman in theatre and the super producer behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child " The Sunday Times

OUR AWARDS 382 MAJOR AWARDS WON 74 OLIVIER AWARDS 62 TONY AWARDS 3 BAFTAs We are proud to have won numerous awards for shows we have led, developed, initiated and produced. Olivier Awards PADDINGTON The Musical, Best New Musical, 2026 PADDINGTON The Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, James Hameed & Arti Shah, 2026 PADDINGTON The Musical, Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, 2026 PADDINGTON The Musical, Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Tom Edden, 2026 PADDINGTON The Musical, Best Director, Luke Sheppard, 2026 PADDINGTON The Musical, Best Costume Design, Gabriella Slade (Costume Design) & Tahra Zafar (Paddington Design), 2026 PADDINGTON The Musical, Best Set Design, Tom Pye (Set Design) & Ash J Woodward (Video Design), 2026 The Years, Best Director, Eline Arbo, 2025 The Years, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Romola Garai, 2025 Oedipus, Best Actress, Lesley Manville, 2025 Oedipus, Best Revival, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Best New Entertainment/Comedy Play, 2024 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Miriam Buether (Set Design) & 59 Productions (Video Design), Best Set Design, 2024 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Best Musical Revival, 2023 Rodgers & Hammertein's Oklahoma!, Arthur Darvill, Best Actor in a Musical, 2023 Patriots, Will Keen, Best Supporting Actor, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Best New Play, 2020 Leopoldstadt, Adrian Scarborough, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, 2020 Fiddler on the Roof, Best Musical Revival, 2020 All About Eve, Monica Dolan, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, 2019 The Inheritance, Best New Play, 2019 The Inheritance, Stephen Daldry, Best Director, 2019 The Inheritance, Kyle Soller, Best Actor, 2019 The Inheritance, Best Lighting Design, 2019 Summer and Smoke, Best Revival, 2019 Summer and Smoke, Patsy Ferran, Best Actress, 2019 The Ferryman, Best New Play, 2018 The Ferryman, Sam Mendes, Best Director, 2018 The Ferryman, Laura Donnelly, Best Actress, 2018 Ink, Bertie Carvel, Best Supporting Actor, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best New Play, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, Best Director, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jamie Parker, Best Actor, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Noma Dumezweni, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Anthony Boyle, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Neil Austin, Best Lighting Design, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Gareth Fry, Best Sound Design, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Katrina Lindsay, Best Costume Design, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Christine Jones, Best Set Design, 2017 Dreamgirls, Amber Riley, Best Actress in a Musical, 2017 Dreamgirls, Adam J Bernard, Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, 2017 Oresteia, Robert Icke, Best Director, 2016 Sunny Afternoon, Best New Musical, 2015 Sunny Afternoon, John Dagleish, Best Actor in a Musical, 2015 Sunny Afternoon, George Maguire, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical, 2015 Sunny Afternoon, Ray Davis, Outstanding Achievement in Music, 2015 The Nether, Es Devlin, Best Set Design, 2015 King Charles III, Best New Play, 2015 The Book of Mormon, Best New Musical, 2014 The Book of Mormon, Gavin Creel, Best Actor in a Musical, 2014 The Book of Mormon, Stephen Ashfield, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, 2014 The Book of Mormon, Casey Nicholaw, Best Theatre Choreography, 2014 Chimerica, Best New Play, 2014 Chimerica, Lyndsey Turner, Best Director, 2014 Chimerica, Es Devlin, Best Set Design, 2014 Chimerica, Tim Lutkin and Finn Ross, Best Lighting Design, 2014 Chimerica, Carolyn Downing, Best Sound Design, 2014 Ghosts, Best Revival, 2014 Ghosts, Lesley Manville, Best Actress, 2014 Ghosts, Jack Lowden, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, 2014 Merrily We Roll Along, Best Musical Revival, 2014 Merrily We Roll Along, Gareth Owen, Best Sound Design, 2014 Legally Blonde, Best New Musical, 2011 Legally Blonde, Sheridan Smith, Best Actress in a Musical, 2011 Legally Blonde, Jill Halfpenny, Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, 2011 The Mountaintop, Best New Play, 2010 Jerusalem, Mark Rylance, Best Actor in a Play, 2010 Jerusalem, Ultz, Best Set Design, 2010 La Cage Aux Folles, Best Musical Revival, 2009 La Cage Aux Folles, Douglas Hodge, Best Actor in a Musical, 2009 Rock 'n' Roll, Rufus Sewell, Best Actor in a Play, 2007 Woman in White, Mick Potter, Best Sound Design, 2005 Hitchcock Blonde, William Dudley, Best Set Design, 2004 Ragtime, Maria Friedman, Best Actress in a Musical, 2004 Tony Awards Oedipus, Best Actress in a Play, Lesley Manville, 2026 Eureka Day, Best Revival of a Play, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Special Award for Illusions and Technical Effects, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Best Sound Design of a Play, Paul Arditti, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Jon Clark, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Best Scenic Design of a Play, Miriam Buether and 59, 2025 Merrily We Roll Along, Best Revival of a Musical, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Best Orchestrations, Jonathan Tunick, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, Daniel Radcliffe, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Jonathan Groff, 2024 Stereophonic, Best Play, 2024 Stereophonic, Best Scenic Design of a Play, David Zinn, 2024 Stereophonic, Best Sound Design of a Play, Ryan Rumery, 2024 Stereophonic, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, Will Brill, 2024 Stereophonic, Best Direction of a Play, Daniel Aukin, 2024 Leopoldstadt, Best Play, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Patrick Marber, Best Director of a Play, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Brandon Uranowitz, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Brigitte Reiffenstuel, Best Costume Design of a Play, 2023 New York, New York, Beowulf Boritt, Best Scenic Design of a Musical, 2023 The Inheritance, Best Play, 2020 The Inheritance, Stephen Daldry, Best Direction of a Play, 2020 The Inheritance, Andrew Burnap, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play, 2020 The Inheritance, Lois Smith, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play, 2020 The Ferryman, Best Play, 2019 The Ferryman, Sam Mendes, Best Direction of a Play, 2019 The Ferryman, Rob Howell, Best Scenic Design of a Play, 2019 The Ferryman, Rob Howell, Best Costume Design of a Play, 2019 Ink, Bertie Carvel, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, 2019 Ink, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Neil Austin, 2019 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Play, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, Best Director, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Katrina Lindsay, Best Costume Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Neil Austin, Best Lighting Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Christine Jones, Best Scenic Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Gareth Fry, Best Sound Design, 2018 A View from the Bridge, Best Revival of a Play, 2016 Humans, Best Play, 2016 A Raisin in the Sun, Best Revival of a Play, 2014 Nice Work If You Can Get It, Judy Kaye, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, 2012 Nice Work If You Can Get It, Michael McGrath, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, 2012 Death of a Salesman, Best Revival of a Play, 2012 Death of a Salesman, Mike Nichols, Best Direction of a Play, 2012 The Book Of Mormon, Best Musical, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, Best Book of a Musical, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, Best Original Score, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker, Best Direction of a Musical, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Larry Hochman & Stephen Oremus, Best Orchestrations, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Scott Pask, Best Scenic Design of a Musical, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Brian MacDevitt, Best Lighting Design of a Musical, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Brian Ronan, Best Sound Design of a Musical, 2011 The Book Of Mormon, Nikki M. James, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, 2011 Jerusalem, Mark Rylance, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play, 2011 La Cage Aux Folles, Best Revival of a Musical, 2010 La Cage Aux Folles, Douglas Hodge, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, 2010 La Cage Aux Folles, Terry Johnson, Best Direction of a Musical, 2010 A Little Night Music, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, 2010 A View From the Bridge, Scarlett Johansson, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, 2010 The Norman Conquests, Best Revival of a Play, 2009 Boeing-Boeing, Best Revival of a Play, 2008 Boeing-Boeing, Mark Rylance, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play, 2008 Faith Healer, Ian McDiarmid, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play, 2006 Noises Off, Katie Finneran, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play, 2002 BAFTAs Best Single Drama, Together, 2022 Drama Series, Wolf Hall, 2016 Leading Actor, Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall, 2016 The Stage Awards Producer of the Year, Sonia Friedman, 2019 Producer of the Year, Sonia Friedman, 2017 Producer of the Year, Sonia Friedman, 2016 Producer of the Year, Sonia Friedman, 2015 The Stage Debut Awards 1536, Best Creative West End Debut, Ava Pickett, 2026 1536, Best Writer, Ava Pickett, 2025 Stereophonic, Best Performer in a Play, Lucy Karczewski, 2025 Fangirls, Best Composer, Lyricist or Book Writer, Yve Blake, 2025 Evening Standard Awards 1536, Most Promising Playwright, Ava Pickett, 2026 Stereophonic, Best Design, David Zinn (Set) & Enver Chakartash (Costume), 2026 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Best Musical, 2022 Rodgers & Hammerstien's Oklahoma!, Patrick Vaill, Best Musical Performance, 2022 The Inheritance, Best Play, 2018 The Jungle, Miriam Buether, Best Design, 2018 The Ferryman, Best Play, 2017 The Ferryman, Sam Mendes, Best Director, 2017 The Ferryman, Tom Glynn-Carney, Emerging Talent, 2017 Dreamgirls, Amber Riley, Best Musical Performance, 2017 Ink, Best Design, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Play, 2016 Oresteia, Robert Icke, Best Director, 2015 All My Sons, Howard Davies, Best Director, 2010 Jerusalem, Best Play, 2009 Jerusalem, Mark Rylance, Best Actor, 2009 Othello, Lenny Henry, Outstanding Newcomer, 2009 That Face, Polly Stenham, Most Promising Playwright, 2007 Home Place, Brian Friel, Best Play, 2005 Drama Desk Awards Oedipus, Outstanding Adaptation, Robert Icke, 2026 Oedipus, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play, Lesley Manville, 2026 Oedipus, Outstanding Projection and Video Design, Tal Yarden, 2026 Oedipus, Outstanding Sound Design of a Play, Tom Gibbons, 2026 Eureka Day, Outstanding Revival of a Play, 2025 The Hills of California, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play, Laura Donnelly, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow: Outstanding Sound Design of a Play, Paul Arditti, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play, Jon Clark, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play, Miriam Buether, Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher, 2025 Stereophonic, Outstanding Play, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Daniel Aukin, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Music in a Play, Will Butler, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play, David Zinn, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Costume Design of a Play, Enver Chakartash, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Sound Design of a Play, Ryan Rumery, 2024 Stereophonic, Best Ensemble, The cast of Stereophonic, 2024 The Piano Lesson, Outstanding Revival of a Play, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Outstanding Play, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Brandon Uranowitz, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play, 2023 New York, New York, Beowulf Boritt, Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical, 2023 The Inheritance, Outstanding Play, 2020 The Inheritance, Stephen Daldry, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2020 The Inheritance, Paul Hilton, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, 2020 The Inheritance, Lois Smith, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, 2020 The Inheritance, Paul Arditti and Christopher Reid, Oustanding Sound Design in a Play, 2020 The Ferryman, Outstanding Play, 2019 The Ferryman, Sam Mendes, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2019 The Ferryman, Tom Glynn-Carney, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, 2019 The Ferryman, Nick Powell, Outstanding Sound Design in a Play, 2019 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding New Broadway Play, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Christine Jones, Outstanding Set Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Neil Austin, Outstanding Light Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Finn Ross and Ash Woodward, Outstanding Projection Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Gareth Fry, Outstanding Sound Design, 2018 Nice Work If You Can Get It, Joe DiPietro, Outstanding Book of a Musical, 2012 Nice Work If You Can Get It, Judy Kaye, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, 2012 Nice Work If You Can Get It, Michael McGrath, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, 2012 Death of a Salesman, Outstanding Revival of a Play, 2012 Death of a Salesman, Mike Nichols, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2012 The Book of Mormon, Outstanding Musical, 2011 The Book of Mormon, Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker, Outstanding Director of a Musical, 2011 The Book of Mormon, Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, Outstanding Music, 2011 The Book of Mormon, Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, Outstanding Lyrics, 2011 La Cage aux Folles, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, 2010 La Cage aux Folles, Douglas Hodge, Outstanding Actor in a Musical, 2010 La Cage aux Folles, Matthew Wright, Outstanding Costume Design, 2010 A Little Night Music, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Outstanding Actress in a Musical, 2010 A View From the Bridge, Outstanding Revival of a Play, 2010 A View From the Bridge, Liev Schreiber, Outstanding Actor in a Play, 2010 The Norman Conquests, Outstanding Revival of a Play, 2009 The Norman Conquests, Matthew Warchus, Outstanding Director, 2009 The Norman Conquests, Outstanding Ensemble Performance, 2009 Boeing-Boeing, Outstanding Revival of a Play, 2008 Boeing-Boeing, Mark Rylance, Outstanding Actor in a Play, 2008 A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Eddie Izzard, Outstanding Actor in a Play, 2003 Critic's Circle Awards PADDINGTON The Musical, Best New Musical, 2026 1536, Most Promising Playwright, Ava Pickett, 2026 Oedipus, Best Director, Robert Icke, 2025 Oedipus, Best Actor, Mark Strong, 2025 Oedipus, Best Actress, Lesley Manville, 2025 Patriots, Best New Play, 2023 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Best Musical, 2023 The Inheritance, Best New Play, 2018 The Inheritance, Best Director, 2018 The Inheritance, Best Actor, Kyle Soller 2018 Summer and Smoke, Best Actress, Patsy Ferran, 2018 The Ferryman, Best New Play, 2017 Hamlet, Best Shakespearean Performance, Andrew Scott, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, Best Director, John Tiffany, 2016 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, Best Designer, Christine Jones, 2016 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, Most Promising Newcomer, Anthony Boyle, 2016 Bend It Like Beckham, Best Musical, 2015 King Charles III, Best New Play, 2014 Chimerica, Best New Play, 2013 Merrily We Roll Along, Best Musical, 2012 All My Sons, Best Actor, David Suchet, 2011 Clybourne Park, Best New Play, 2011 Jerusalem, Best New Play, 2010 Jerusalem, Mark Rylance, Best Actor, 2010 La Cage Aux Folles, Best Musical, 2009 WhatsOnStage Awards Paddington The Musical, Best New Musical, Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Professional Debut Performance, Timi Akinyosade, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Direction, Luke Sheppard, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Set Design, Tom Pye, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Sound Design, Gareth Owen, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Costume Design, Gabriella Slade (Costume Design), Tahra Zafar (Paddington Design, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Wigs, Hair & Makeup, Cambpell Young Associates, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Casting Direction, Natalie Gallacher CDG (for Pippa Ailion & Natalie Gallacher Casting), Nick Hockaday & Annabelle Davis, 2026 Paddington The Musical, Best Musical Supervision / Direction, Matt Brind The Importance of Being Earnest, Best Supporting Performer in a Play, Stephen Fry, 2026 Mean Girls, Best New Musical, Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin and Tina Fey, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Best New Play, 2024 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Best Musical Revival, 2023 Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, Joshua Thorson, Best Video Design, 2023 To Kill A Mockingbird, Gwyneth Keyworth, Best Supporting Performer in a Play, 2023 The Inheritance, Best New Play, 2019 The Inheritance, Vanessa Redgrave, Best Supporting Actress in a Play, 2019 Sonia Friedman, Equity Services to Theatre Award, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best West End Show, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Show Poster, 2018 The Ferryman, Best New Play, 2018 The Ferryman, Sam Mendes, Best Direction, 2018 The Ferryman, Fra Fee, Best Supporting Actor in a Play, 2018 Hamlet, Best Play Revival, 2018 Hamlet, Juliet Stevenson, Best Supporting Actress in a Play, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best New Play, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jamie Parker, Best Actor in a Play, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Anthony Boyle, Best Supporting Actor in a Play, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Noma Dumezweni, Best Supporting Actress in a Play, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, Best Direction, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Christine Jones, Best Set Design, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Neil Austin, Best Lighting Design, 2017 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Finn Ross and Ash Woodward, Best Video Design, 2017 Dreamgirls, Amber Riley, Best Actress in a Musical, 2017 Funny Girl, Best Musical Revival, 2017 Hamlet, Best Play Revival, 2016 Hamlet, Benedict Cumberbatch, Best Actor in a Play, 2016 Hamlet, Es Devlin, Best Set Design, 2016 Hamlet, Jane Cox, Best Lighting Design, 2016 Shakespeare in Love, Best New Play, 2015 The Book of Mormon, Best New Musical, 2014 Twelfth Night, Stephen Fry, Best Supporting Actor in a Play, 2013 Richard III & Twelfth Night, The IMAIL Best Ensemble Performance, 2013 Twelfth Night, Best Shakespearean Production, 2013 Much Ado About Nothing, David Tennant and Catherine Tate reuniting on stage, Theatre Event of the Year, 2012 Much Ado About Nothing, Best Shakespearean Production, 2012 All My Sons, Zoe Wanamaker, Best Actress in a Play, 2011 All My Sons, David Suchet, Best Actor in a Play, 2011 Legally Blonde, Sheridan Smith, Best Actress in a Musical, 2011 Legally Blonde, Jill Halfpenny, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, 2011 Shirley Valentine, Meera Syal, Best Solo Performance, 2011 Legally Blonde, by Nell Benjamin, Lawrence O’Keefe & Heather Hach, Best New Musical, 2011 Legally Blonde, Jerry Mitchell, Best Choreographer, 2011 La Cage Aux Folles, John Barrowman, Best Takeover Role, 2010 Jerusalem, by Jez Butterworth, Best New Play, 2010 La Cage Aux Folles, Tracie Bennett, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, 2009 Under The Blue Sky, by David Eldridge, Best New Play, 2009 La Cage Aux Folles, Lynne Page, Best Choreographer, 2009 The Dumb Waiter, Lee Evans, Best Supporting Actor, 2008 Rock ‘n’ Roll, by Tom Stoppard, Best New Play, 2007 Rock ‘n’ Roll, Trevor Nunn, Best Director, 2007 Otherwise Engaged, Anthony Head, Best Supporting Actor, 2006 The Woman in White, Michael Ball, Best Takeover Role, 2006 The Woman in White, Maria Friedman, Best Actress in a Musical, 2005 The Woman in White, Angela Christian, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, 2005 The Woman in White, Michael Crawford, Best Actor in a Musical, 2005 The Woman in White, Trevor Nunn, Best Director, 2005 The Woman in White, William Dudley, Best Set Designer, 2005 What the Night Is For, Gillian Anderson, Best Actress in a Play, 2003 Up For Grabs, Sian Thomas, Best Supporting Actress in a Play, 2003 Up For Grabs, Madonna’s West End debut, Theatre Event of the Year, 2003 A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Victoria Hamilton, Best Actress in a Play, 2002 A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Best Play Revival, 2002 Black British Theatre Awards Shifters, Best Production - Play, 2025 South Bank Sky Arts Awards Uncle Vanya, 2021 The Inheritance, 2019 The Jungle, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, 2017 King Charles III, 2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Outstanding Sound Design, Paul Arditti, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Outstanding Lighting Design, Jon Clark, 2025 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Outstanding Scenic Design, Miriam Buether, Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher, 2025 The Hills of California, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play, Laura Donnelly, 2025 Stereophonic, Best Play, David Adjmi, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding New Broadway Play, David Adjmi, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Daniel Aukin, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Sound Design, Ryan Rumery, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Scenic Design, David Zinn, 2024 Leopoldstadt, Outstanding New Broadway Play, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Brandon Uranowitz, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play, 2023 Leopoldstadt, Patrick Marber, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2023 New York, New York, Beowulf Boritt, Outstanding Scenic Design, 2023 New York, New York, Susan Stroman, Outstanding Choreography, 2023 Merrily We Roll Along, Jonathan Groff, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical, 2023 Merrily We Roll Along, Lindsay Mendez, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical, 2023 The Inheritance, Outstanding New Broadway Play, 2020 (Honours) The Inheritance, Stephen Daldry, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2020 (Honours) The Inheritance, John Benjamin Hickey, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, 2020 (Honours) The Inheritance, Paul Hilton, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, 2020 (Honours) The Inheritance, Samuel H. Levine, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, 2020 (Honours) The Inheritance, Lois Smith, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, 2020 (Honours) The Ferryman, Outstanding New Broadway Play, 2019 The Ferryman, Sam Mendes, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2019 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding New Broadway Play, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, Outstanding Director of a Play, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Christine Jones, Outstanding Set Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Neil Austin, Outstanding Lighting Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Finn Ross & Ash Woodward, Outstanding Projection Design, 2018 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Gareth Fry, Outstanding Sound Design, 2018 Mean Girls, Tina Fey, Outstanding Book of a Musical, 2018 Drama League Awards Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, Maria Friedman, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Honoured with the Distinguished Performance Award, Jonathan Groff, 2024 Stereophonic, Outstanding Production of a Play, 2024 Stereophonic, Best Director of a Play, Daniel Aukin, 2024 Leopoldstadt, Outstanding Production of a Play, 2023 The Inheritance, Outstanding Production of a Play, 2020 The Ferryman, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play, 2019 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play, 2018 New York Drama Critic's Circle Awards Stereophonic, Best Play, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Special Citation, 2024 The Ferryman, Best Play, 2019 Lortel Awards Stereophonic, Best Featured Actor in a Play, Eli Gelb, 2024 Theatre World Awards Oedipus, Outstanding Broadway Debut Performance, Lesley Manville, 2026 Stereophonic, Sarah Pidgeon, 2024 Stereophonic, Chris Stack, 2024 Stereophonic, Tom Pecinka, 2024 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Merrily We Roll Along, Favorite Musical Revival, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Favorite Performance of the Year (Musical): Jonathan Groff, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Favorite Featured Actor in a Musical, Daniel Radcliffe, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Favorite Featured Actress in a Musical, Lindsay Mendez, 2024 Merrily We Roll Along, Favorite Onstage Pair: Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe, 2024 The Shark is Broken, Favorite Featured Actor in a Play: Alex Brightman, 2024 School Travel Awards Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Theatre Production for Schools, 2023

Back to News & Press New Cast announced for the Multiple Award-Winning Critically Acclaimed Smash-Hit Production of PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Tuesday, 29 September 2026 As the multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed smash-hit PADDINGTON TM The Musical celebrates its first birthday in the West End, producers Sonia Friedman Productions , STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK today announce the new cast that will take the company into their second year in London. Taking on the role of Paddington Bear are Abbie Purvis and Hassan Taj alternating the role as the Paddington on Stage Performer, and Sonny Monaghan as Young Man/Paddington (Voice & Remote Puppetry). They are joined by Samantha Bingley (Lady Sloane), Tarinn Callender (reprising his role as Grant), Alex Crandon (Hank the Pigeon), Linzi Hateley (Mrs Bird), Cassidy Janson (Millicent Clyde), Teddy Kempner (reprising his role as Mr Gruber), Sandra Marvin (Tanya), Haydn Oakley (Mr Brown), Marc Pickering (Mr Curry) and Charlotte Wakefield (Mrs Brown); and Poppy Houghton and Francesca Ratcliffe alternate the role of Judy Brown; Eddison Burch and Shayne Maphosa alternate the role of Tony, with Charlie Dean , Arlo Drage , Oliver Goodman , and Finn Leonard alternating the role of Jonathan Brown; with Esme Bacalla-Hays , Sarah Benbelaid , Millie Gubby , Helen Gulston , Daisy Hanna , Jonathan Hermosa-Lopez , Jacqueline Hughes , Kellianna Jay , Kwame Kandekore , Sam Lathwood , Andilé Mabhena , Kate Parr , Billy Roberts , Hugo Rolland , Eugene Shire , Vicki Lee Taylor and Kevin Tristan . Freya Rose is the Standby Paddington on Stage Performer. Sonia Friedman and Eliza Lumley said today, “It is an absolute privilege bringing Paddington The Musical to the stage with our partners from STUDIOCANAL, and as we celebrate our first year in the west end, it’s a joy to announce this brand-new company. Shows like this don’t come along very often, and we’re continually in awe of how audiences embrace the production, and take this much-loved bear to their hearts. We know this wonderful company will make the show their own and continue to create magic on stage at the Savoy Theatre.” The production is currently booking until 13 February 2028. Best availability for tickets is now from Summer 2027. Up Up

SFP NEWS The latest updates, announcements and news from Sonia Friedman Productions. READ MORE 29 Sept 2026 New Cast announced for the Multiple Award-Winning Critically Acclaimed Smash-Hit Production of PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL As the production celebrates its first birthday in the West End. READ MORE 18 Sept 2026 RENT No Day But Today Seats! 100 tickets available at £20 for the first preview on Saturday 26 September 2026 £30 front-row tickets available during all other preview READ MORE 15 Sept 2026 HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD First Cast Announced For Reimagined One-Part Production Historic, Record-Breaking Original Two-Part Production Enters Final Week After Ground-Breaking Ten-Year Run. READ MORE 14 Sept 2026 Full Cast announced for Robert Icke's adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's multi-award-winning THE LIVES OF OTHERS The previously announced Kiera Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson are joined by the full company. READ MORE 10 Sept 2026 The Tom Stoppard Theatre unveiled in the heart of the West End READ MORE 8 Sept 2026 Verity Power announced as Eliza Doolittle opposite Alan Cumming as Professor Higgins in Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s production of MY FAIR LADY 21 November – 31 December, Pitlochry Festival Theatre. READ MORE 26 Aug 2026 Rupert Grint returns as "Ron Weasley" in the Broadway production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD 17 weeks only from 2 February 2027 at New York City's Lyric Theatre. READ MORE 24 Aug 2026 Full Casting announced for Jonathan Larson's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT At London's Tom Stoppard Theatre from 26 September 2026. READ MORE 11 Aug 2026 Stage and TV Star Jennifer Ellison to play Ms Heron / Ms Norbury / Mrs George in the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning musical MEAN GIRLS Touring until January 2027. READ MORE 6 Aug 2026 Front Row Seats Released and Full Company Announced for EDWARD ALBEE'S WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Starring Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup. Directed by Marianne Elliott. Opening @sohoplace on 21 September 2026. READ MORE LOAD MORE

Back to Productions RENT Coming to the Duke of York's Theatre from 26 September 2026. BOOK NOW 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. DEADLINE 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. CAST GATEN MATARAZZO - Mark TRAVIS ROSS - Roger BELLA BROWN - Mimi BILLY NEVERS - Collins LAZY VIOLET - Maureen DANIELLE FIAMANYA - Joanne JEEVAN BRAICH - Angel JOAQUIN PEDRO VALDES - Benny CREATIVES JONATHAN LARSON - Book, Music and Lyrics LUKE SHEPPARD - Director TOM JACKSON - Choreography DAVID WOODHEAD - Set Design GABRIELLA SLADE - Costume Design HOWARD HUDSON - Lighting Design PAUL GATEHOUSE - Audio Production and Sound Design GEORGE REEVE and NATHAN AMZI - Video Design and Cinematography JACKIE SAUNDERCOCK - Make-up and Hair Design PEARSON CASTING CSA, CDG, CDA - UK Casting JIM CARNAHAN CSA - US Casting BILL SHERMAN - Musical Supervisor KATY RICHARDSON - Musical Director and Associate Musical Supervisor ASHA JENNINGS-GRANT - Intimacy Director PRIYA PATEL APPLEBY - Associate Director JOE TRILL - Dialect Coach