Henry Filloux-Bennett

Reading Rep Theatre Reveals Details of 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2023

Reading Rep Theatre has today announced details of their 2023/24 Season, which will go on sale on Monday 19 June at 12pm.

HOME, I'M DARLING Will Embark on UK Tour Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

This new production of Home, I'm Darling opens at the Theatre Royal Windsor on 25 January 2023, prior to the play's first extensive national tour. Leading the cast are BAFTA award winner Jessica Ransom (Doc Martin, Armstrong and Miller, Horrible Histories) as Judy, Diane Keen (Doctors, The Cuckoo Waltz) as Sylvia and Neil McDermott (Eastenders, The Royal) as Johnny, with further casting to be announced.

Extension Announced For World Premiere Digital Production GOING THE DISTANCE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2021

The producers of GOING THE DISTANCE, the world premiere digital production of a new comedy by Henry Filloux-Bennett and Yasmeen Khan, have today announced that they have extended the production's digital run until 31 October 2021, following critical acclaim.

Photos: Sara Crowe, Nicole Evans, Shobna Gulati & More Star in World Premiere of GOING THE DISTANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2021

The world premiere of GOING THE DISTANCE – a digital production of a new comedy by Henry Filloux-Bennett and Yasmeen Khan, will be available on demand from 4 – 17 October 2021. Sara Crowe stars as ‘Em, Nicole Evans as ‘Billie’, Shobna Gulati as ‘Vic’, Sarah Hadland as ‘Rae’, Merch Husey as ‘Kem, Matthew Kelly as ‘Frank’, and more!

Photos: Behind the Scenes of the World Premiere of  GOING THE DISTANCE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021

Sara Crowe stars as ‘Em, Nicole Evans as ‘Billie’, Shobna Gulati as ‘Vic’, Sarah Hadland as ‘Rae’, Merch Husey as ‘Kem, Matthew Kelly as ‘Frank’, Emma McDonald as ‘Gail’, and Penny Ryder as ‘Maggie’ with Stephen Fry as the ‘Narrator’.

Further Details Announced For GOING THE DISTANCE, Premiering Digitally In October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2021

Sara Crowe stars as 'Em, Nicole Evans as 'Billie', Shobna Gulati as 'Vic', Sarah Hadland as 'Rae', Merch Husey as 'Kem, Matthew Kelly as 'Frank', Emma McDonald as 'Gail', and Penny Ryder as 'Maggie' with Stephen Fry as the 'Narrator'.

The Big Tiny Presents CHARLOTTE HOLMES: TOP SECRET
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2021

Returning with a brand-new adventure for families this summer, Charlotte Holmes: TOP SECRET is an interactive theatrical experience created by theatre producers The Big Tiny in association with the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and Lancaster's treasured arts venue The Dukes.

GOING THE DISTANCE, New Digital Play Premieres This October
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2021

GOING THE DISTANCE – the world premiere of a digital production of a new comedy by Henry Filloux-Bennett and Yasmeen Khan, directed by Felicity Montagu (best known for her role as 'Lynn' in I'm Alan Partridge, as well as numerous stage and screen credits) – will launch this autumn, available on demand from 4 – 17 October.

Digital Production of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Announces Two Week Extension
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2021

The critically acclaimed digital adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray will extend for two weeks only, now completing its run on the 17th April.

BWW Review: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, Online
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 16, 2021

Adapting classic works for the modern day is a double-edged sword. The usual risk is a clash between a hip makeover and situations that stay too rooted to their original framework. Not in Henry Filloux-Bennett’s take on Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. He reframes beauty and popularity for a technology-centric age where our digital lives have essentially taken over.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, March 16- with Kelli O'Hara, Keala Settle, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2021

Today (March 16) in live streaming: Stars in the House celebrates one year, The Last Five Years continues, and more!

Review Roundup: Digital Reimagining of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2021

The Barn Theatre's contemporary take on the Oscar Wilde classic brings the Faustian tale kicking and screaming into a world of Instagram, Facebook and dating apps and stars Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch) in the title role of Dorian Gray.

Photo Flash: First Look at the New Digital Production of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2021

From the creative team behind the award-winning What a Carve Up!, the contemporary take follows influencer Dorian Gray as he makes a deal for his social star never to fade.

Full Cast Announced For New Digital Production Of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2021

From the creative team behind the critically acclaimed What a Carve Up!, the beloved Faustian tale by Oscar Wilde is brought kicking and screaming into a world of Instagram, Facebook and dating apps. Set in a profile pic-obsessed, filter-fixated world, the contemporary take follows influencer Dorian Gray as he makes a deal for his social star never to fade.

Schools' Education Packs To Accompany New Digital Production Of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2021

The co-producers of the upcoming contemporary digital adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray, have announced that they will be offering a cross-curriculum educational pack for teachers, lecturers and students that will be available throughout the production's run from 16-31 March, as well as available by request for dates following the run.

The Barn Theatre to Stream Archived Recording of DADDY LONG LEGS Starring Ryan Bennett and Rebecca Jayne-Davies 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2021

The Barn Theatre have announced today that they will be releasing an archive recording of their 2019 Built by Barn production of the musical Daddy Long Legs for a limited number of dates over the Valentine’s Day and February half term weekends.

Fionn Whitehead To Star In New Digital Production Of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2021

Fionn Whitehead, star of Dunkirk and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, will take on the titular role in an upcoming contemporary digital adaptation of the Oscar Wilde classic, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Barn Theatre's PETER PAN Starring Waylon Jacobs Will Be Available To Stream Internationally
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2020

The Barn Theatre have revealed that their reimagined one-man production of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan starring Waylon Jacobs (Hamilton, Memphis, The Last Five Years) will be available to live stream internationally at select performances during its run in Cirencester.

Lee Mack Replaces Stephen Fry in THE UNDERSTUDY at the Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2020

Everyone needs an understudy, right? Stepping into the role of narrator, replacing Stephen Fry, is BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning legend Lee Mack. The cast of The Understudy, now includes Matthew Horne, Emily Atack, James Norton, Mina Anwar, Natalie Casey, Adelayo Adedayo, Lucy Briggs-Owen, Sasha Frost, Marie Lawrence, and more.

Barn Theatre Announces Schools Digital Tour Of PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2020

The Barn Theatre have announced today that their reimagined one-man production of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan will be available for schools to live stream as part of an “international digital tour”.