Kel Matsena

Cast Set For RSC's EDWARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Casting has been announced for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Nancy Carroll, Jared Harris, and More Will Lead The RSC's HAMLET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced further casting for Hamlet, directed by the multi award-winning Rupert Goold and running in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 8 February – Saturday 29 March 2025, with press night on Tuesday 18 February 2025.

Royal Shakespeare Company to Return to Chicago with PERICLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Royal Shakespeare Company's Pericles, direct from a run at the company’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. the RSC returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Sadler's Wells East Reveals Upcoming Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Photos: First Look at West End Transfer of the National Theatre's DEAR ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023

Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

Video: Watch an All-New Trailer For DEAR ENGLAND at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023

A new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. Check out the video here!

Full Cast Announced for West End Transfer of James Graham's DEAR ENGLAND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 13, 2023

The National Theatre has announced full casting for its highly acclaimed production of Dear England, transferring to the West End this Autumn. This new smash-hit play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. It will play at the Prince Edward Theatre from 9 October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week run.

Review Roundup: DEAR ENGLAND, Starring Joseph Fiennes
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2023

The National Theatre is now presenting Dear England, a new play by James Graham, directed Rupert Goold, telling the story of the England men's football team under Gareth Southgate's management. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Review: DEAR ENGLAND, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jun 21, 2023

With humour and sympathy, James Graham's play gives the nation the leader it needs

Photos: Full Cast Set for Joseph Fiennes-Led DEAR ENGLAND; Get a First Look Inside Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Dear England, a new play by James Graham telling the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate’s management. See rehearsal photos!

BWW Review: WARRIOR QUEENS // SHADES OF BLUE at Sadlers Wells Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - May 8, 2022

Sadlers Wells presents a double bill consisting of work touching on social movement and cultural heritage. Brought to the stage by some of the next generation of leading UK choreographers, Warrior Queens and Shades of Blue are both ambitious pieces of work that really make you pay attention.

Matsena Productions and House of Absolute to Stage SHADES OF BLUE/WARRIOR QUEENS
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

Matsena Productions and House of Absolute present their latest work for the first time in Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Friday 6 & Saturday 7 May in a double bill as part of the Well Seasoned Programme, a Sadler’s Wells initiative to platform and celebrate work by Black dancemakers. 

A MONSTER CALLS Comes to the Marlow
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020

Olivier-award-winning production A Monster Calls offers an insight into love, life and healing in Canterbury later this month.

BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Jo Fisher - Feb 16, 2020

Produced by The Old Vic, in association with Bristol Old Vic, Oliver award-winning A Monster Calls is making its way around the UK on tour, and has just closed its appearance at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Sally Cookson's A MONSTER CALLS Comes To Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2020

Following its successful opening in London in 2018, Sally Cookson's Olivier Award-winning production of A Monster Calls comes to the Belgrade Theatre this spring, as part of its first ever UK tour.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of A MONSTER CALLS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2020

A Monster Calls embarks on UK tour from 6 February – 6 June 2020. Get a first look at rehearsal photos!

Casting Announced for A MONSTER CALLS 2020 tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2019

Full casting is today announced for the 2020 UK tour of A Monster Calls, which runs at the Belgrade Theatre from 3-7 March as part of its Spring Season 2020.

Full Casting Announced For The UK Tour Of A MONSTER CALLS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019

Global Creatures, Jonathan Church Productions and Chichester Festival Theatre today announce full casting for the UK tour of A Monster Calls, an Old Vic production, in association with Bristol Old Vic, which will be touring to 16 venues across the UK commencing in February 2020.

Casting Announced For BOING! At Weston Studio This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2019

Travelling Light and Bristol Old Vic today announced the casting for Sally Cookson's award-winning production of Boing! with Wilkie Branson reprising his role as 'Wilkie' and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School graduate Kel Matsena making his professional debut as Wilkie's mischievous and playful brother.