Howard Gossington

Review: A FACE IN THE CROWD, Young Vic

“I love you like Mary Shelley loved her monster.” Being in the right place at the right time can change your life. So, when young producer Marcia Jeffries stumbles upon a drunken Larry Rhodes while she’s recording a radio segment somewhere in the southern States, it seems like it’s fate. A gifted singer songwriter with a charming bluntness to him, Rhodes is immediately offered a slot on her show and his rise to stardom begins. Based on the 1957 film that launched Andy Griffith’s career, A Face in the Crowd is now only a creaky musical with an attractive cast. Written by Elvis Costello and Sara Ruhl, it’s Kwame Kwei-Armah’s swansong as Artistic Director of the Young Vic.

Photos: Young Vic's A FACE IN THE CROWD Starring Karimloo and Lucas in Rehearsal

Check out rehearsal photos from A Face in the Crowd at Young Vic Theatre, starring Ramin Karimloo, with original music from Elvis Costello, and a book by Sarah Ruhl, here!

Photos: First Look at PATRIOTS at the Noel Coward Theatre

All new photos have been released for Patriots at the Noel Coward Theatre, Peter Morgan’s new play, which won the Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Play 2023. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PATRIOTS at the Noel Coward Theatre

Rehearsal photos have been released for Patriots, Peter Morgan’s new play, which won the Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Play 2023.

Full Cast Revealed For The West End Transfer Of PATRIOTS

The full cast is announced for Patriots, Peter Morgan's new play, which has just won the Critics' Circle Award for Best New Play 2023. This award follows Will Keen's Olivier Award win for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Vladimir Putin.

West End Production Of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical Extends Booking To June 2020

Over 200,000 new tickets are released for sale today (9 September 2019) for TINA a?" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner which is now booking at the Aldwych Theatre in the West End to 27 June 2020.

Aisha Jawando To Lead TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Beginning October 8

Aisha Jawando, who has been with the Company since its world premiere in Spring 2018, steps up to play the title role in TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL from 8 October 2019.  Having originally played Tina's sister Alline Bullock, Jawando has subsequently performed the iconic role of Tina at certain performances. 

Photo Flash: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Celebrates One Year on the West End

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe (Tina Turner) and Ashley Zhangazha (Ike Turner) led the cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on stage last night (24 April 2019) as the hit West End show celebrated its first birthday.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Cast Recording Available Now

STAGE ENTERTAINMENT and GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS have announced that TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Original London Cast Recording is available for digital download and streaming today Friday, March 29. 

Full Second Year Cast Announced For West End Production Of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

Final casting is announced today (26 March 2019) for the second year West End Company of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL.  Based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner, this hit production is playing to packed houses at the Aldwych Theatre and currently booking to 21 December 2019.

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe And Ashley Zhangazha Announced As New Leads Of TINA

The Daily Mail reports that Adrienne L. Warren and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith have extended their run in the hit bio-musical, Tina about the life and legacy of music icon Tina Turner until April 13.

UK's National Theatre's NATION Gets International Broadcast on 230 Screens, 1/30

Terry Prachett's NATION, filmed live at the National Theatre in London, will be broadcast by satellite to cinemas worldwide on January 30th. NATION is the third play in the pilot season of NT Live, the National's ground-breaking initiative which launched in June with the hugely successful broadcast of Phedre with Helen Mirren, which was seen by 50,000 people in 19 countries around the globe.

UK's National Theatre's NATION Gets International Broadcast on 230 Screens, 1/30

Terry Prachett's NATION, filmed live at the National Theatre in London, will be broadcast by satellite to cinemas worldwide on January 30th. NATION is the third play in the pilot season of NT Live, the National's ground-breaking initiative which launched in June with the hugely successful broadcast of Phedre with Helen Mirren, which was seen by 50,000 people in 19 countries around the globe.

UK's National Theatre's NATION Gets International Broadcast on 230 Screens, 1/30

Terry Prachett's NATION, filmed live at the National Theatre in London, will be broadcast by satellite to cinemas worldwide on January 30th. NATION is the third play in the pilot season of NT Live, the National's ground-breaking initiative which launched in June with the hugely successful broadcast of Phedre with Helen Mirren, which was seen by 50,000 people in 19 countries around the globe.

'TREASURE ISLAND' Posts Early Closing, Now Ends Run 1/10

UK theatre website WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that Treasure Island has posted early closing notices at the West End's Theatre Royal Haymarket.

'TREASURE ISLAND' Posts Early Closing, Now Ends Run 1/10

UK theatre website WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that Treasure Island has posted early closing notices at the West End's Theatre Royal Haymarket.

'TREASURE ISLAND' Debuts Sunday Matinee Showings 12/7

From Sunday 7 December, the producers of TREASURE ISLAND starring Keith Allen at the Theatre Royal Haymarket will be introducing Sunday matinees at 3.00pm.

Photo Flash: TREASURE ISLAND at the Royal Haymarket

Starting Sunday December 7th, the producers of TREASURE ISLAND starring Keith Allen at the Theatre Royal Haymarket will be introducing Sunday matinees at 3.00pm.

'TREASURE ISLAND' Debuts Sunday Matinee Showings 12/7

From Sunday 7 December, the producers of TREASURE ISLAND starring Keith Allen at the Theatre Royal Haymarket will be introducing Sunday matinees at 3.00pm.

Keith Allen to Star in West End's 'Long John Silver'; Full Casting Announced

Keith Allen will make his West End stage debut starring as 'Long John Silver' in Ken Ludwig's new stage adaptation of 'TREASURE ISLAND' by Robert Louis Stevenson at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. The play will open on Monday 17 November, following previews from 7 November. Also in the cast are Michael Legge as 'Jim Hawkins', Tony Bell as 'Bones/Captain Smollett', Paul Brennen as 'Ben Gunn/Black Dog', John Lightbody as 'Blind Pew/Trelawney', Dermot Kerrigan as 'Flint/Dr Livesy', James Atherton, Mark Bagnall, Matt Costain, Estella Daniels, Branwell Donaghey, Howard Gossington, James Lailey, Mark Theodore and Sharlene Whyte.