Aysha Kala

CRIMINAL RECORD to Premiere on Apple TV+ In January Starring Cush Jumbo & Peter Capaldi
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2023

Apple TV+ will premiere “Criminal Record,” its eight-episode crime thriller starring Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi (“Doctor Who,” “The Thick of It”), and Laurence Olivier Award and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo (“The Good Wife,” “The Good Fight,” “The Beast Must Die”) as detectives in a tug of war over a high-profile murder case.

Review: THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN, National Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Sep 15, 2023

First opening in 2022, Anupama Chandrasekhar's (When the Crows Visit) debut play for The National Theatre, The Father and The Assassin . One of India’s most prominent and taboo-busting playwrights, her historical epic returns to the Olivier stage, now with Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life Of Pi) taking over as the titular assassin.

Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. 

Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 

THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE to Transfer to the West End in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

The Motive and the Cue, which is currently running at the National Theatre through 15 July, will transfer to the West End on December 9, 2023. 

Could Sam Mendes' THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to the West End and Broadway?
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

 Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue is now playing at the National Theatre. Baz Bamigboye has revealed that the production is hoping to transfer to the West End and then Broadway.

Photos: In Rehearsal for THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE, Directed by Sam Mendes
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 12, 2023

Rehearsal images for The Motive and the Cue have been released. The show is directed by Sam Mendes and features a cast that includes Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton and Janie Dee.

Full Cast Announced for Sam Mendes' THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 27, 2023

With a week to go before rehearsals begin, the full cast for Jack Thorne’s new play, The Motive and the Cue, directed by Sam Mendes, is revealed. 

National Theatre Announces DANCING AT LUGHNASA, DIXON AND DAUGHTERS, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

The National Theatre has announced three new productions for 2023 and the revival of the critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin. A new production devised by The PappyShow will tour directly to 55 schools across England, and National Theatre Live brings The Crucible, Othello and GOOD to cinema goers around the world.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of SCANDALTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

Production images have been released today for the world premiere of Mike Bartlett’s new comedy and irreverent satire Scandaltown directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre ahead of opening night for press on Thursday 14 April. 

PHOTO: First Look At The Cast Of Mike Bartlett's New Comedy SCANDALTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022

The first image has been released today of the full company of Scandaltown, a brand new comedy and irreverent satire by award-winning writer Mike Bartlett (BBC's Doctor Foster) directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan (Olivier Award winning Killology) who reunite following their critically acclaimed 2020 revival of Love, Love, Love.

Casting Announced For Mike Bartlett's Brand New Comedy SCANDALTOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022

Full casting is announced today for Scandaltown, a brand new comedy by Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, King Charles III) directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.

English Touring Theatre Announce 2020 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

This year begins with the UK première of Kate Attwell's Testmatch, a co-production with Theatre Royal Bath exploring power, history, colonialism, gender and sexuality a?" all through the lens of women's cricket. The creative team, today announced, includes Nicole Charles (Director), Camilla Clarke (Design), Jess Bernberg (Lighting Design), Max Pappenheim (Sound Design), Chris Whittaker (Movement Director), Amy Ball (Casting Director) and Aysha Kala (Assistant Director). Charles directs Komal Amin, Subika Anwar-Khan, Bessie Carter, Sally Messham, Lotte Rice and Tripti Tripuraneni.

Review Roundup: THE WELKIN at the National Theatre - What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2020

The Welkin opened at the National Theatre on 15th January and will run until 28 March, with further performances to be announced. It will be streamed as part of National Theatre Live on Thursday 21 May.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Photos of THE WELKIN at the the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2020

The Welkin opened at the National Theatre on 15th January and will run until 28 March, with further performances to be announced. It will be streamed as part of National Theatre Live on Thursday 21 May.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE WELKIN at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

The Welkin is at the National Theatre from 15th January until 28 March, with further performances to be announced, and will be streamed as part of National Theatre Live on Thursday 21 May.

National Theatre Announces December 2019 �" June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.

National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020

Photo Flash: First Look at VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at the Ustinov Studio
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2019

Theatre Royal Bath Productions today releases production photography for the UK premiere of Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directed by the Tony Award-winning US director Walter Bobbie. The comedy stars Michelle Asante, Janie Dee, Mark Hadfield, Aysha Kala, Rebecca Lacey and Lewis Reeves and runs at the Ustinov Studio until 6 July with opening night for press this evening.

Further Casting Announced For Theatre Royal Bath's 2019 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2019

Jonathan Church, Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Bath's Summer Season 2019 today announces further casting for its upcoming programme of eight plays.