Ashley Zhangazha

Photos: Inside the National Youth Theatre's BIG Night Out
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

National Youth Theatre recently held its BIG Night Out, a fundraising event with some of the biggest names and shows in the West End raising funds to support the next generation of talent.​ Check out photos here!

National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

This summer will see the inaugural StoryFest held at the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. A month-long festival that demonstrates the NYT’s commitment to championing new work from emerging talent, many of whom are alumni of the NYT themselves. 

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of MJ THE MUSICAL in the West End?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 28, 2024

The multi-Tony Award®- winning musical MJ has now opened at the Prince Edward Theatre.

Review: MJ: THE MUSICAL, Prince Edward Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Mar 27, 2024

This slathered-in-schmaltz hagiography is like watching the Zone of Interest: you know the disturbing stuff is always just out of view.

Full Cast Set Joining Myles Frost in MJ THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Casting has been announced for the UK premiere production of MJ the Musical, which begins performances at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from Wednesday 6 March 2024. Find out who is joining the previously announced Myles Frost!

Ashley Zhangazha Featured in 2023 Guildhall School Honors
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 14, 2023

Actor, director and Guildhall School mentor, Ashley Zhangazha has been made a Fellow of Guildhall School of Music & Drama at this year’s Guildhall School graduation ceremony on Friday 3 November.

Ian Charleson Awards 2023 Nominations Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 24, 2023

Nominees have been revealed for this year’s Ian Charleson Awards. The annual awards celebrate actors under 30 who have performed in a classical role, which is defined as a play written before 1918.

Cast Announced For Shakespeare's Globe's SHAKESPEARE IN THE ABBEY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

As celebrations continue for the 400th Anniversary of the First Folio across 2023, Shakespeare’s Globe will return to Westminster Abbey for the hugely popular Shakespeare in the Abbey for six special performances beginning this evening and running until Friday 31 March.

National Youth Theatre Announces UP ALL NIGHT An All Night Takeover At The Duke Of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2023

Join National Youth Theatre and some of Britain's leading voices for a world-first all-night West End youth takeover at the iconic Duke of York's Theatre on 10 February 2023. 

Guildhall School of Music & Drama Announces Spring 2023 Events
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 25, 2022

This spring, Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents a varied programme of events for the public to enjoy, including concerts, drama productions, opera and jazz.

National Youth Theatre Announces The Tenth Anniversary Of Its Successful REP Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022

In 2012 Paul Roseby, Artistic Director and CEO of National Youth Theatre (NYT), launched a new REP company that would provide intensive real-world experience each year to a group of young performers and creatives.

Photos: Inside the Launch of WE. BLACK. WOMEN. at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

All new photos have been released from the launch of the WE. BLACK. WOMEN. exhibition at the Donmar Warehouse!

BWW Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 3, 2021

Life in the UK at the moment feels uncannily like we’re going through a ‘Worst of the 70s’ playlist: periods of no economic growth, food shortages, an increase in the cost of living, and rumblings over a referendum on Europe. There was also an attempt to kickstart the conversation about equality between the sexes, with the formation of the Women’s Liberation Movement. It’s little wonder, then, that this version of Measure for Measure seems so familiar – hint: it’s not just the perennially relevant themes of the play that hit home.

Photos: First Look at MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021

Images have been released of Measure for Measure currently showing in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe until the 15 January.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Cast Of MEASURE FOR MEASURE In The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2021

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast of Measure for Measure, directed by Blanche McIntyre and designed by James Cotterill. Opening the Winter Season on the 19 November in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Cast for MEASURE FOR MEASURE in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast of Measure for Measure, directed by Blanche McIntyre and designed by James Cotterill. Opening the Winter Season on the 19 November in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe.

CHANGING DESTINY at Young Vic Cancels First Preview Due to Company Member Needing to Isolate
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2021

Joan Iyiola (Duchess of Malfi, RSC) and Ashley Zhangazha (Tina The Musical, West End) star in Changing Destiny. This epic new stage adaptation of the 4,000-year-old Egyptian poem about the Warrior King Sinuhe is written by Booker Prize-winner Ben Okri.

OT EXTRAORDINARY Will Be Hosted By Mel Giedroyc at Orange Tree Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021

The live event will raise money for the OT Recovery Fund, supporting the company's return following the pandemic on Sunday 18 July at 6pm. Alongside the event, there will be two raffles. Audiences do not have to be attending the event to participate in the raffle.

Cast Announced For CHANGING DESTINY at Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2021

The Young Vic has announced Joan Iyiola (Duchess of Malfi, RSC) and Ashley Zhangazha (Tina The Musical, West End) as the cast of Changing Destiny. This epic new stage adaptation of the 4,000-year-old Egyptian poem about the Warrior King Sinuhe is written by Booker Prize-winner Ben Okri.

National Youth Theatre Launches New Hub Scheme in Replacement of Audition Fees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2020

Today National Youth Theatre have launched Hub, a new, accessible subscription service in replacement of audition fees. The Hub subscription includes a new online platform that will give users access to live and pre-recorded workshops with actors and online resources for only £2 a month or £24 for the year.