Laura Checkley

Review: HOPE HAS A HAPPY MEAL, Royal Court Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 12, 2023

A steroided neo-liberal dystopia is the backdrop for this literal and a metaphorical journey of self-discovery.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For HOPE HAS A HAPPY MEAL At Royal Court Jerwood Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023

Laura Checkley, Mary Malone, Amaka Okafor, Felix Scott and Nima Taleghani star in Hope has a Happy Meal, written by Tom Fowler and directed by Royal Court Associate Lucy Morrison. See photos from inside rehearsal!

Cast Revealed for HOPE HAS A HAPPY MEAL by Tom Fowler at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

Laura Checkley, Mary Malone, Amaka Okafor, Felix Scott and Nima Taleghani have been cast in Hope has a Happy Meal, written by Tom Fowler and directed by Royal Court Associate Lucy Morrison.

Hoxton Hall Announces #CLASS Season Celebrating Working Class Entertainment
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022

Celebrated arts venue Hoxton Hall has curated its vibrant new season #CLASS. Inspired by conversations about what class means in 21st century London, this incredible anthology of theatre, music, debate, film and comedy is firmly rooted in the celebration of working class voices and brings fresh and dynamic entertainment to Hoxton's doorstep.

Photos: Inside Press Night For JERSEY BOYS at the Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2021

The press night of Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS, took place at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre on Tuesday 17 August. Guests included Judy Murray, Bruno Tonioli, Jessica Hynes, Gizzi Erskine and Myleene Klass.

Casting Announced For DICK WHITTINGTON At National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2020

For one year only, pantomime comes to the National Theatre, and the full company of Dick Whittington have begun rehearsals this week. This is further to confirmation from the government that rehearsals can continue in a socially distanced environment during this period of national Coronavirus measures.  

BWW Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Nov 7, 2017

Mother Courage and her Children grows with relevance as Josie Lawrence turns in a once in a lifetime performance as a woman whose eye for business blinds her to what really matters.

Photo Flash: First Look at Josie Lawrence in 'MOTHER COURAGE' at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017

Multi-award-winner Josie Lawrence, one of the UK's best-loved actors and comedians, stars in a new production of Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre), running now through 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is tonight 6 November, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
by Roy Tan - Nov 4, 2017

Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre) will run 2 November 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is Monday 6 November at 7.30pm.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Josie Lawrence and More for MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017

Multi-award-winner Josie Lawrence, one of the UK's best-loved actors and comedians, stars in a new production of Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre), running 2 November - 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is Monday 6 November. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Final Cast Announced to Join Josie Lawrence in MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017

Final casting is announced to join multi award-winning Josie Lawrence, one of the UK's best-loved actors and comedians, in a new production of Mother Courage and her Children.

Bridge House Theatre SE20 to Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Radio Play, 9 December - 4 January
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 9, 2014

South London's newest fringe theatre, Bridge House Theatre SE20, will be officially launched with the UK premiere of the Christmas classic It's A Wonderful Life, performed as a live radio play in front of a studio audience.

Photo Flash: New Images from West End's 'Gone With The Wind'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2008

Darius Danesh and Jill Paice lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. The show opens on April 22.

Photo Flash: 'Gone With The Wind' Opens On West End
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008

Darius Danesh and Jill Paice will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Joining them are Edward Baker-Duly who will play Ashley Wilkes, Madeleine Worrall who plays Melanie, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mammy and Jina Burrows as Prissy.

Photo Preview: Danesh & Paice of 'Gone With The Wind'
by BWW - Feb 13, 2008

Darius Danesh and Jill Paice, who play the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara in the up-coming West End musical Gone with the Wind, began rehearsals this week for Trevor Nunn's production of the classic love story which opens at the New London Theatre in April.

Danesh Joins Paice in Nunn's 'Gone with the Wind,' Begins April 4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2008

Darius Danesh and Jill Paice will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Joining them are Edward Baker-Duly who will play Ashley Wilkes, Madeleine Worrall who plays Melanie, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mammy and Jina Burrows as Prissy. Gone with the Wind will have its first performance at the New London Theatre on Friday April 4, 2008, officially opening on Tuesday April 22, and is initially booking until September 27, 2008.