Mark Newnham

Review: GIRLS DON'T PLAY GUITARS, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - Oct 7, 2024

Following a critically acclaimed run in 2019, Girls Don’t Play Guitars is back at Liverpool’s Royal Court.

Half Moon Theatre's TEN IN THE BED Explores The Child Refugee Experience
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

A humorous and inventive new show for ages 3-8 that sensitively explores the child refugee experience, where the power of invention offers an escape from reality, opens at Moon Theatre, East London, on Saturday 4 May 2024 ahead of a national tour. The show returns to Half Moon from Tuesday 4 to Tuesday 11 June 2024.

The Watermill Theatre Announces Four New Associate Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

Today, The Watermill Theatre announces the appointment of four new Associate Directors as part of its Associate Artist Programme. The four emerging directors have been selected to work with the producing theatre to develop their skills and build experience as they embark on the next phase of their careers. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Paul Hart, each will take on roles ranging from Assistant Directorships to fully directing productions, all with the aim of nurturing their talents and extending their knowledge. These new appointments are a part of The Watermill's continued commitment to supporting emerging theatre-makers and nurturing the talent of the future.

Full Cast Announced for ALL OR NOTHING at Ambassadors
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2018

Full casting is announced for the Ambassadors Theatre run of the critically acclaimed ALL OR NOTHING - THE MOD MUSICAL, with book by Carol Harrison and music and lyrics by the Small Faces. The show transfers to the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End on 28 March, following a sell-out season at the Arts Theatre.

BWW Review: BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL, Southwark Playhouse
by Emma Watkins - Jan 6, 2018

Bananaman the Musical has some ap-peel-ing aspects, with a bunch of silly banana-drama in the plot, a hard-working cast and some nicely cartoonish elements. But will it make your sides split with laughter?

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of BANANAMAN in the Studio Performing 'Every Great Cliche'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2018

Mark Newnham & Jodie Jacobs count down to Thursday and the 1st major London press night of 2018 as Bananaman The Musical, a new British musical based on the famous Beano & TV character, opens at Southwark Playhouse! In this video Crow gives Eric Wimp a pep talk to fulfil his BANANA DESTINY! Watch the video below!

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2017

Bananaman is flying to London to save the world! The most brainless superhero ever to grace the skies is making his live action debut in an all-singing, all-flying must-see new British musical at Southwark Playhouse. Check out production photos below!

Photo Flash: Eyes Peeled! Inside Rehearsal for BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017

Bananaman, the Man-of-Peel, is flying out of the pages of much-loved comic Beano, and the hugely popular TV cartoon, in the world premiere of Bananaman the Musical, the hilarious new musical comedy by Leon Parris. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL is Flying to Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2017

Is it a bird, is it a plane, Is it a fruit? No, it's the first photo of Matthew McKenna as muscle-bound super-hero Bananaman in the world premiere of 'Bananaman the Musical' at Southwark Playhouse!

BWW Interview: Mark Perry Talks BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Ackman - Dec 2, 2017

Mark Perry is the founder of Sightline Entertainment and has worked as both an actor and director in the West End. This Christmas season, he is directing Bananaman the Musical, a farcical adaption of the comic and cartoon, at the Southwark Playhouse. A longtime fan of Bananaman, he is thrilled to be working with writer and composer Leon Paris on this hilarious original show.

TV: Marc Pickering Performs 'A Call to Action' from BANAMAN THE MUSICAL
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 28, 2017

Bananaman the Musical has unveiled its first song and music video for 'A Call to Action,' featuring Marc Pickering and the cast - check it out below!

Photo Flash: Eyes Peeled! Inside Rehearsal for BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2017

Bananaman, the Man-of-Peel, is flying out of the pages of much-loved comic Beano, and the hugely popular TV cartoon, in the world premiere of Bananaman the Musical, the hilarious new musical comedy by Leon Parris. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Matthew McKenna to Lead the World Premiere of BANANAMAN THE MUSICAL; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017

Matthew McKenna is unmasked today as the star and handsome hero of Bananaman the Musical.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals for OXY AND THE MORONS at The New Wolsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017

The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich is currently in rehearsals for their brand new actor-musician production OXY AND THE MORONS, which runs from Thursday 12 to Saturday 21 October, directed by Artistic Director Peter Rowe. Check out photos below!

SUNNY AFTERNOON to Bring The Kinks to The Marlowe Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017

The multi-award-winning hit West End musical Sunny Afternoon comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month.

Photo Flash: Relive the 60s with National Tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017

Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group present the national tour of the multi-award winning hit West End musical SUNNY AFTERNOON.

Full Cast Announced for the National Tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016

As the West End multi Olivier award-winning hit musical continues to excite audiences in the West End, Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the full cast for the national tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON.

BWW Review: SUNNY AFTERNOON, King's Theatre, Glasgow, 11 October 2016
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 12, 2016

Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain's greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom.

King's Theatre Glasgow Warms Up with SUNNY AFTERNOON
by Liz Cearns - Oct 7, 2016

???????The King's is warming up for a spell of brighter weather next week as the hit musical based on the true story of The Kinks arrives for a five night run at the venue.  Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group, the show, which received four awards at the 2015 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies, opened at the Manchester Opera House on Friday 19 August 2016 before rocking out on a national tour.

Multi Olivier Award-Winning Hit Musical SUNNY AFTERNOON Confirms Cast
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 22, 2016

It may be a dull morning here in Glasgow but we're holding out for a spell of brighter weather as the West End multi Olivier award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon confirms its cast. Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group, the show, which received four awards at the 2015 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies, will open at the Manchester Opera House on Friday 19 August 2016 before rocking the King's Theatre Glasgow from Tuesday 11 until Saturday 15 October 2016.