Akiya Henry

Interview: 'I've Never Played a Character Like Her': Actor Faith Omole on Power, Intense Rehearsal and Taking on the Role of Regan in KING LEAR
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 28, 2024

As the cast settle into the run, BroadwayWorld had the chance to chat with Faith Omole, who plays Regan, one of Lear’s daughters, in the Almeida Theatre's production of King Lear. We discussed how she first got into the theatre world, what it has been like to take on the role of Regan and what she hopes audiences take away from King Lear.

Review: KING LEAR, Almeida Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Feb 16, 2024

Yaël Farber described King Lear as theatre’s Everest. If that’s true, then they might just have scaled the summit.

The Almeida Theatre Reveals Full Cast For Yaël Farber's Production of KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023

The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast of Yaël Farber’s production of King Lear. Performances run Thursday 8 February – Saturday 30 March 2024. Learn more about who is appearing in the show here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PHAEDRA at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Rehearsal images for Phaedra are released today, as writer-director Simon Stone (Yerma, Young Vic) makes his National Theatre debut reimagining Seneca’s famous tragedy in this striking new play.

Review: MAD HOUSE, Ambassadors Theatre
by Jonathan Marshall - Jun 27, 2022

Sometimes a new play comes along that has all the right ingredients for a delectable theatrical recipe.

Photos: First Look at David Harbour and More in MAD HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022

All new photos have been released of dark and funny new play by Theresa Rebeck, Mad House, that opens at the Ambassadors Theatre on 26 June, with previews currently running, and runs until 4 September.

Photos: First Look at David Harbour, Bill Pullman & More in Rehearsals for Theresa Rebeck's MAD HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2022

The dark and funny new play by Theresa Rebeck Mad House that opens at the Ambassadors Theatre on 26 June, with previews from 15 June, and runs until 4 September.

Full Cast Announced For The World Première of MAD HOUSE, Starring David Harbour and Bill Pullman
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022

Joining the previously announced David Harbour and Bill Pullman are Hanako Footman, Akiya Henry, Sinead Matthews, Charlie Oscar and Stephen Wight. Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, the production opens on 26 June at the Ambassadors Theatre, with previews from 15 June, and runs until 4 September.

Olivier Awards 2022 - Full List of Winners!
by Team BWW - Apr 10, 2022

British theatre's biggest night is here at last. The Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard take place tonight, 10 April, at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony will be hosted by Jason Manford and broadcast via official media partners ITV and Magic Radio. We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE.

Final Day To Vote In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
by Marianka Swain - Mar 25, 2022

It's the final day to vote in the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. Voting closes at midnight, so you've still got time to get those last votes in... 

BBC Four Will Screen MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022

The Royal Shakespeare Company and BBC Arts today confirmed that Roy Alexander Weise's 2022 production of Much Ado About Nothing will be broadcast on BBC Four on Sunday 3 April at 8pm following its run in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Final Week To Vote In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; See The Current Standings!
by Marianka Swain - Mar 21, 2022

It's the final week of voting for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. Voting closes on Friday, 25 March.

See The Current Standings In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!
by Marianka Swain - Mar 14, 2022

Voting continues for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. See the current standings below, and cast your vote...

CABARET Leads in Nominations for the 2022 Olivier Awards; View All the Nominees Here
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022

Nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard, British theatre’s most prestigious honours, which take place on Sunday 10 April at the Royal Albert Hall. View the full list.

See The Current Standings In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!
by Marianka Swain - Mar 7, 2022

Voting continues for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. See the current standings below, and cast your vote...

BBC Arts Announces Major New Commitment To Performance and Future Projects
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2022

Suzy Klein, the new head of BBC Arts and Classical Music TV, has announced a range of new and forthcoming highlights for audiences, including a major new commitment to performance with a new dedicated Sunday evening slot and more details on the landmark arts series Art That Made Us.

See The Current Standings In The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!
by Marianka Swain - Feb 28, 2022

Voting continues for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites. See the current standings below, and cast your vote...

BWW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 22, 2022

For those searching for some mid-winter glam to lift the gloom, look no further than @TheRSC’s latest take on Much Ado About Nothing.

Shortlist Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
by Marianka Swain - Feb 21, 2022

Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best of theatre - from the West End to shows around the country and online. CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

Hosts, Presenters & Performances Announced for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022

WhatsOnStage today announced that Jodie Prenger and Tom Read Wilson will host the 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. They are joined by presenters Chris Bush, Graziano Di Prima, Omari Douglas, James Graham, David Harewood, Frances Mayli McCann, Stephanie McKeon, Drew McOnie, Daniel Monks, Tracy Ann Oberman, Johannes Radebe, and more.