Sophie Stanton News

Aaron Anthony, Olivia Forrest and More to Star in HEART WALL at Bush Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 19, 2026

A new play with its heart and soul placed firmly in the north-west of England will open at the Bush Theatre.

The Almeida Theatre Extends ROOTS and LOOK BACK IN ANGER

by Stephi Wild — October 15, 2024

Arnold Wesker’s Roots, directed by Diyan Zora, and John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger, directed by Atri Banerjee will now run until Saturday 30 January.

Review: ROOTS, Almeida Theatre

by Alexander Cohen — October 2, 2024

The Almeida’s ”Angry and Young” season is a stroke of curatorial brilliance.

BWW Review: EAST IS EAST, National Theatre

by Jonathan Marshall — October 9, 2021

Ayub Khan Din’s much loved modern classic East is East premiered at the Birmingham Rep back in 1996 before being adapted for the screen a few years later.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For EAST IS EAST At Birmingham Repertory Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 27, 2021

The cast will include Amy-Leigh Hickman as Meenah; Irvine Iqbal as Mr Shah/Dr; Tony Jayawardena as George; Adonis Jenieco as Saleem; Rachel Lumberg as Annie; Noah Manzoor as Sajit; Joeravar Sangha as Maneer; Gurjeet Singh as Tariq; Sophie Stanton as Ella and Assad Zaman as Abdul.

National Theatre Announces New Work For 2020 – 2021; Including Kristin Scott Thomas and More!

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2020

The National Theatre today announces nine productions that will play on the South Bank in 2020-2021 alongside previously announced shows.

BWW Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Barbican Centre

by Anthony Walker-Cook — November 7, 2019

As you enter the Barbican's auditorium to watch the RSC's The Taming of the Shrew, you can't miss the sound of fireworks in the background.

BWW Review: AS YOU LIKE IT, Barbican Centre

by Cindy Marcolina — October 30, 2019

After spending most of the year in its hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Company's newest As You Like It kicks off their London Season at the Barbican Centre.

& JULIET Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows

by Marianka Swain — October 28, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings.

BWW Interview: Director Justin Audibert Talks THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

by Rona Kelly — April 10, 2019

Turning the 1590's patriarchy into a matriarchy, Justin Audibert breaks down why he chose to gender reverse The Taming of the Shrew for the Royal Shakespeare Company, and what effects the decision has had on the actors and audience alike.

BWW Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

by Gary Naylor — March 20, 2019

A bold and often beautifully staged production that makes women men and men women to throw light on the often brutal text.

RSC Will Tour AS YOU LIKE IT, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and MEASURE FOR MEASURE

by Stephi Wild — February 5, 2019

For the first time the Royal Shakespeare Company will tour three productions in repertoire to six regional theatres, playing for two weeks in each venue.

Casting Announced For RSC 2019 Season: AS YOU LIKE IT, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, and MEASURE FOR MEASURE

by Stephi Wild — December 10, 2018

The collaborative, cross-cast company is announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) productions of As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew and Measure for Measure, playing in a newly reconfigured Royal Shakespeare Theatre next summer.

BWW Review: THE FANTASTIC FOLLIES OF MRS RICH, Swan Theatre

by Debbie Gilpin — April 3, 2018

Next up at the RSC's Swan Theatre is an oft-forgotten Restoration comedy by Mary Pix; originally titled The Beau Defeated, Jo Davies' production shifts the focus onto the widowed protagonist with the new title The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich.

BWW Review: INK, Duke Of York's Theatre

by Debbie Gilpin — September 22, 2017

Read all about it! Following a wildly successful run at the Almeida in the summer, James Graham's first of three new plays for 2017 has transferred to London's West End for a limited run at the Duke of York's Theatre.

Full Casting Announced for James Graham's INK at Duke of York's Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 2017

Sonia Friedman Productions and the Almeida Theatre today announce full casting for the West End transfer of Ink, written by James Graham (This House), which will play a limited season at the Duke of York's Theatre from 9 September, following a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre.