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BIO

Ken Nwosu trained at Drama Centre London.



Theatre:
At the National: Three Sisters, An Octoroon, As You Like It
For the RSC: The Alchemist, Othello, The Merchant of Venice, The White Devil, Arden of Faversham, The Roaring Girl
Other theatre includes: Ghosts at HOME; A Human Being Died That Night at Hampstead; and Perfect Match at Watford Palace.

TV:
The Letter for the King, Sticks and Stones, Killing Eve, Upstart Crow and Catastrophe.

Film:
The Witches, Christopher Robin and The Works.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
National Theatre Revival Production, 2016
Silvius


News


Shakespeare's Globe Will Bring Ola Ince's OTHELLO to Cinemas

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced that Ola Ince’s 2024 production of Othello is set for cinema broadcast. This will be the Globe’s first cinema broadcast since 2019.
Video: MGM+ Debuts THE WINTER KING Trailer

THE WINTER KING is based on Bernard Cornwell’s Warlord Chronicles series. Produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Bad Wolf, filming took place in Wales and the West Country.  Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders, His Dark Materials) serves as lead director and executive producer, alongside Toby Leslie. Watch the video trailer now!
BWW Review: WHITE NOISE, Bridge Theatre

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Suzan-Lori Parks confronts the audience with big themes in her thrilling and radical play, which has received its European premiere at The Bridge Theatre. The writer describes this work as something that, “rips the face off of civilisation.” And I’d agree that it certainly does. Taking an unflinching look at race in the 21st Century, from both a black and white perspective, this production is undeniably bold, but reflective of the place society finds itself in today.
Photos: Suzan-Lori Parks' WHITE NOISE Receives European Premiere at the Bridge Theatre

Suzan-Lori Parks’ White Noise has now received its European premiere at the Bridge Theatre, directed by Polly Findlay with a cast comprising James Corrigan, Ken Nwosu, Faith Omole and Helena Wilson and we have a first look at photos from the show.
Casting Announced For Suzan-Lori Parks' WHITE NOISE at the Bridge Theatre

Suzan-Lori Parks' White Noise will receive its European premiere at the Bridge Theatre, directed by Polly Findlay with a cast comprising James Corrigan, Ken Nwosu, Faith Omole and Helena Wilson.
RESET THE STAGE: 7 New Monologues Filmed In Empty London Theatres Will Be Presented by The Mono Box and Apatan Productions

The Mono Box has announcedRESET THE STAGE, a collection of 7 filmed monologues written by 7 emerging, ethnically diverse writers performed by established actors on the empty stages of 7 London theatres in lockdown will stream live online on Thursday 17th June at 7.30pm.
45North and Ellie Keel Productions Announce Casts For RECOGNITION and THE GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS MARITIME SCHOOL

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce full casts for Amanda Wilkin and Rachael Nanyonjo's recognition, available from 17 February; and Jaclyn Backhaus' The Giant Pacific Octopus Maritime School, the penultimate piece in the audio play series, Written on the Waves, which will be released 8 April. The final play in the series will be announced shortly.
Casting Announced For THE YOU PLAY VOLUME TWO: THE HAUNTED WOMAN

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce Olivia Williams in Rafaella Marcus' The You Play Volume Two: The Haunted Woman, her second play in the audio project Written on the Waves. Directed by Jessica Lazar, it follows the previous collaboration on Marcus' debut The You Play: small acts, and will be available from 14 December 2020.
Sharon D. Clarke & More Join Line-Up for New Audio Project WRITTEN ON THE WAVES

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce the cast for the brand-new audio project a?' Written on the Waves.
Review Roundup: Inua Ellams' THREE SISTERS at the National Theatre

Chekhov's iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold new adaptation in the Lyttelton at which opened at National Theatre. Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village and the sisters long to return to their former home, Lagos.
National Theatre Announces December 2019 " June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.
Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS

Chekhov's iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold new adaptation in the Lyttelton at the National Theatre from 3 December. Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village and the sisters long to return to their former home, Lagos.
National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations

The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020
The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.
Netflix Sets Cast For THE LETTER FOR THE KING

The cast of Netflix's The Letter for the King is led by Amir Wilson (The Secret Garden), Ruby Serkis and Nathanael Saleh, who plays John Banks in Mary Poppins Returns, according to Deadline.
Tall Story Pictures and ITV Announce Casting for The Man

Tall Story Pictures and ITV today announced further casting on The Man as principle photography commences on Mike Bartlett's (Press, Trauma, Doctor Foster) new three-part drama.
ITV Announces THE MAN Starring Ken Nwosu

ITV and Tall Story Pictures today announced the commission of a new three-part Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, The Town) drama, The Man, to be directed by Julia Ford (Safe) with Ken Nwosu (Christopher Robin, Killing Eve, An Octoroon at the National Theatre) in the lead role of Thomas Benson.
The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting

The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.
BWW Review: AN OCTOROON, National Theatre

Ned Bennett's production is a gruelling watch, and has contained within it many moments that shock, enlighten, provoke and surprise. Despite its transfer to the National Theatre, the production is still, as Ken Nwosu states to the audience, 'surrounded by white people.'
Photo Flash: First Look at National Theatre's AN OCTOROON

Described by the New York Times as 'this decade's most eloquent statement on race in America today', Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' extraordinary and provocative play An Octoroon comes to the National Theatre after a sold out run at the Orange Tree Theatre. In 1859, white Irish playwright Dion Boucicault writes a hit play about America. Today, a black American playwright attempts to do the same.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ken Nwosu been in?

Ken Nwosu has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ken Nwosu been in?

Ken Nwosu has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Ken Nwosu's first West End show?

Ken Nwosu's first West End show was As You Like It which opened in 2016

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