Margot Leicester

Cast Set For Caryl Churchill Double Bill at Royal Exchange

Casting has been revealed for the upcoming Caryl Churchill double bill taking place at Royal Exchange in Manchester. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Broadway Rewind: The Royal Family Comes to Broadway in KING CHARLES III

Today we rewind to 2015, when King Charles III arrived on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, where it ran for 103 performances. Directed by Rupert Goold, the Mike Bartlett play was led by Tim Pigott-Smith, with Oliver Chris, Richard Goulding, Adam James, Margot Leicester and more. 

BWW Review: ALBION, BBCiPlayer

Mike Bartletta??s tragicomedy Albion returned to the Almeida stage in early 2020 and is now captured on film for the BBC. Set across the four seasons in a country garden, it teases out the disintegration of dreams and family alongside the upcoming spectre of the UKa??s exit from the European Union.

Almeida Theatre Announces Full Cast For ALBION

Following a sell-out run in 2017, Albion returns to the Almeida for four weeks only.

BWW Review: ADMISSIONS, Trafalgar Studios

News emerged today that Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among 50 wealthy people charged in a college cheating scam dumbed 'Varsity Blues', in which they allegedly paid bribes of up to $6 million to secure places for their offspring at top universities. In a strange twist of fate, the breaking story coincides with the UK opening of Joshua Harmon's incendiary satire Admissions, which demonstrates that even those with the most devout liberal principles about progress and fairness can falter when it comes to their own family and self-interest.

TV: Meet the Cast of ADMISSIONS

Ahead of press night for Joshua Harmon's Admissions, we caught up with the cast to find out more about the show.

BETRAYAL Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry Pinter and tasty musical treat to a portrait of grief, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews!

Sarah Hadland To Star Alongside Alex Kingston In ADMISSIONS

It's been announced today that Miranda favourite Sarah Hadland will join the cast of Admissions. Hadland will star opposite Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) in the award-winning comedy, which opens at London's Trafalgar Studios on 28 February (Press Night 12 March).

BWW Review: STORIES, National Theatre

Last year, Nina Raine had a National Theatre hit with Consent, which grilled deceit and empathy in both the legal system and relationships. Now, she turns her attention to a 39-year-old single woman desperately seeking a sperm donor - and once again, procedures are sharply juxtaposed with people.

Photo Flash: First Look at the National Theatre's STORIES

Production images have been release for Nina Raine's new play, STORIES, currently in previews in the Dorfman Theatre, with a press night this Wednesday 17 October, playing until 28 November. The full cast is Claudie Blakley, Stephen Boxer, Sylvie Erskine, Beau Gadsdon, Thusitha Jayasundera, Margot Leicester, Katie Simons, Sam Troughton and Brian Vernel.

National Theatre Announces Cast For STORIES, A New Play By Nina Raine

Rehearsals began today for Nina Raine's new play, STORIES, which previews in the Dorfman Theatre from 10 October, with a press night on 17 October. Joining the previously announced Claudie Blakeley as Anna will be Stephen Boxer, Beau Gadson, Thusitha Jayasundera, Margot Leicester, Molly Simm, Katie Simons, Sam Troughton and Brian Vernel.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents KING CHARLES III

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Mike Bartlett's future history play King Charles III directed by Karen O'Brien. The play will run April 12 - April 29, 2018 (April 12 - 14, 19 - 21, 26 - 28 at 7:30 PM, and April 15, 22, and 29 at 2:00 PM) at Burning Coal's Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.

BWW Review: ALBION, Almeida Theatre

The urge to present state-of-the-nation plays following the Brexit vote is understandable, even vital, but has produced decidedly mixed results. Thankfully, Mike Bartlett's empathetic Chekhovian response is a real winner: rich in loamy metaphor, yes, but also a gripping family drama crackling with humour.

Photo Flash: First Look at Victoria Hamilton and Cast of ALBION at Almeida Theatre

Albion is a new play by Mike Bartlett, directed by Rupert Goold, their first collaboration following their international award-winning production King Charles III.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal with Victoria Hamilton and More for ALBION at the Almeida

It's England really, isn't it? A climate without cloud and rain isn't honest. In the ruins of a garden in rural England, in a house which was once a home, one woman searches for seeds of hope. Albion is a new play by Mike Bartlett, directed by Rupert Goold, their first collaboration following their international award-winning production King Charles III. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Mike Bartlett's ALBION at Almeida Theatre

It's England really, isn't it? A climate without cloud and rain isn't honest.

VIDEO: First Look - Tony Nominated KING CHARLES III Comes to PBS, 5/14

Masterpiece on PBS and the BBC have teamed on a television adaption of the Tony-nominated play KING CHARLES III. The project will mark a reunion of the hit show's creative team, with writer Mike Bartlett adapting from his own script and Rupert Goold directing.

BWW Review: SEVENTEEN, Lyric Hammersmith

Seventeen captures a cathartic moment in young people's lives - the last day at school - but does not reach its potential due to a largely lacklustre script.

ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From starry Stoppard and Marber revivals to toe-tapping musicals and Elena Ferrante on stage, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…

Sarah Ball, Michael Feast and More Announced for Lyric Hammersmith's SEVENTEEN

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces full casting for Seventeen. Sarah Ball will be playing Lizzy, Michael Feast will be playing Mike, Mike Grady will be playing Ronny, Diana Hardcastle will be playing Jess, Margot Leicester will be playing Emilia and Richard Cordery will be playing Tom.