John Astley

Cast Revealed For the New Vic's Revival of ASTLEY'S ASTOUNDING ADVENTURES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

This autumn the New Vic brings its most spectacular show ever back to its in-the-round stage. New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins and Upswing Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume MBE will direct, following on from their successful collaboration on Olivier award-winning The Worst Witch.

THE KILN Returns To Arts Centre Melbourne In 2019
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019

The Kiln, a program of discussions, masterclasses, networking events, forums and training for artists and arts workers, returns to Arts Centre Melbourne this winter from 2 - 29 June, 2019. The second iteration follows the successful launch of Arts Centre Melbourne's dedicated sector development program in 2017, this time taking over foyer spaces in Hamer Hall, Playhouse and State Theatre.

SEE ME FOR MYSELF Finds Full Cast at The Tabard Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2018

The Tabard Theatre today announces full casting for See Me For Myself, a raw and potent drama making its world premiere.

BWW Review: THE NAP, The Crucible, Sheffield, Mar 15 2016
by Ruth Deller - Mar 19, 2016

Finally - a play about snooker at The Crucible! Richard Bean's new comedy is a fun night out celebrating the theatre and the game.

WAKE UP with BWW 3/17/2016 - SHE LOVES ME, HEAD OF PASSES, St. Patty's Day and More!
by Jessica Khan - Mar 17, 2016

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski and Phylicia Rashad return to the stage -- plus, it's St. Patrick's Day!

Photo Flash: THE NAP Celebrates Opening at the Crucible with Jack O'Connell, John Astley and More
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2016

The world premiere of Richard Bean's THE NAP, directed by Sheffield's Associate Director Richard Wilson, recently announced a one-week extension through 2 April at the Crucible Theatre. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE NAP with Jack O'Connell and More at the Crucible
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2016

The world premiere of Richard Bean's THE NAP, directed by Sheffield's Associate Director Richard Wilson, recently announced a one-week extension through 2 April at the Crucible Theatre. BroadwayWorld has photos of the company in rehearsal below!

Richard Bean's Snooker Play THE NAP, with Jack O'Connell, Extends at the Crucible
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016

Artistic Director Daniel Evans today announces that the world premiere of Richard Bean's THE NAP - directed by Sheffield's Associate Director Richard Wilson - will extend its run by one week to the 2 April due to popular demand.

Sheffield Theatres Announces Full Casts for WAITING FOR GODOT and World Premiere of THE NAP
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 8, 2016

With the critically acclaimed Show Boat currently running in the Crucible, and Partus and A Raisin in the Sun in rehearsals, Sheffield Theatres' Artistic Director Daniel Evans announces the full casts for the forthcoming productions of Waiting For Godot and the world premiere of Richard Bean's comedy thriller The Nap, both at the Crucible this spring.

Snooker Player John Astley to Make Stage Debut in Richard Bean's THE NAP at the Crucible
by Jessica Khan - Jan 8, 2016

Former pro snooker player John Astley is among the full cast of Richard Bean's new play THE NAP, set to premiere at the Crucible Theatre starring SKINS' Jack O'Connell. The Daily Mail writes that Astley will be making his acting debut when the show begins on March 10 in Sheffield. The production, directed by Richard Wilson, runs through March 26, 2016.