Owen Oakeshott

Review Roundup: LAND OF THE FREE at Southwark Playhouse

See what the critics are saying about Land of the Free at Southwark Playhouse. Playing in the lead up to the most contentious American presidential election since the time of the Civil War, Land of The Free, tells the full story for the first time in British theatre of the life of the actor John Wilkes Booth. Read all of the reviews.

Cast Set For LAND OF THE FREE at Southwark Playhouse Borough

A new play exploring the assassination of Abraham Lincoln announced its cast ahead of its opening next month. The production promises a deep dive into the historical event with a fresh perspective.

Torben Betts's MURDER IN THE DARK Will Be Available on Original Online

A filmed version of Torben Betts' ghostly stage thriller Murder in the Dark, starring TV and stage favourites Tom Chambers and Susie Blake, and directed by Philip Franks, will be available exclusively from Original Theatre's digital streaming platform Original Online.

Susie Blake Joins Tom Chambers in the UK and Ireland Tour of MURDER IN THE DARK; Full Casting and Extra Dates Revealed!

Original Theatre, Trafalgar Theatre Productions and JAS Theatricals have announced full casting and extra dates for the new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks. 

Booking Period Extends To April 2023 For Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Rebecca Stafford Productions have announced an extension for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. Audiences can now watch the trial of Leonard Vole at the magnificent London County Hall until 16th April 2023.

BWW Review: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, London County Hall

A great new cast has just taken to the stage in Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. Settle in, pay close attention and you’ll soon be wrapped up in trying to work out who’s guilty.

Photos: Check Out All New Photos From WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at London's County Hall

The new cast includes Joshua Glenister as the accused, Leonard Vole, opposite Lauren O’Neil as Romaine. Owen Oakeshott will play Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC. He is joined by Peter Landi as Mr Mayhew, Richard Teverson as Mr Myers QC, and James Hayes as Mr Justice Wainwright.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Fifth Cast of WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

Now in its third year, Witness for the Prosecution has today released a first glimpse at production images featuring its killer fifth cast, who had their first performance on 19 November 2019.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Celebrates 2nd Birthday At London's County Hall

Witness for the Prosecution this week celebrates its 2nd birthday at London's County Hall. Director Lucy Bailey (Ghosts, Love From A Stranger, The Graduate) thrillingly places the audience in the thick of the action in a?oethe comfiest seats in Londona?? (New York Times), or observing from the Press Gallery, as Agatha Christie's gripping tale of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them.

Review Roundup: WAR OF THE ROSES, Rose Theatre Kingston

Rose Theatre Kingston presents THE WARS OF THE ROSES, which opened on 16 September and runs through 31 October 2015.

Joely Richardson Leads Trevor Nunn's THE WARS OF THE ROSES, Starting Tonight at Kingston

Rose Theatre Kingston presents THE WARS OF THE ROSES, beginning tonight 16 September and running through 31 October 2015, with press performances for all three plays on 3 October.

Full Company Announced for Rose Theatre Kingston's THE WARS OF THE ROSES

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces the full company for The Wars of the Roses. Trevor Nunn will direct Oscar Batterham (John Talbot/Son who killed his father), Freddy Carter (company), Kare Conradi (Dauphin/Edward IV), Oliver Cotton (Winchester/Clifford/Hastings), Jim Creighton (Burgandy/Simpcox/Stafford/Father who killed his son/Ely), Imogen Daines (Joan of Arc/Lady Bona/Lady Anne), Harry Egan (company), Alexandra Gilbreath (Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester/Elizabeth), Alexander Hanson (Richard, Duke of York/Buckingham), Rufus Hound (Bedford/Bolingbroke/Jack Cade/Rivers), James de Lauch Hay (company), Geoff Leesley (Exeter/Mortimer/Lord Mayor/Lt of the Tower), Owen Oakeshott (Somerset/Ratcliff), Joely Richardson (Margaret), Robert Sheehan (Alencon/Richard III), James Simmons (Talbot/John Hume/Norfolk/First Murderer), Laurence Spellman (Bastard of Orleans/Young Clifford/Richmond/Second Murderer), Susan Tracy (Margery Jourdain/Duchess of York), Alex Waldmann (Henry VI/Tyrrel), Timothy Walker (Warwick/Catesby), Andrew Woodall (Gloucester/Iden/Derby) and Michael Xavier (Suffolk/George of Clarence).

URINETOWN & THIS MAY HURT A BIT Set for St. James Theatre's Spring 2014 Season

David Gilmore, Artistic Director, has confirmd details of the upcoming season of main house productions at the St. James Theatre. The 312 seat main house is an exciting alternative to the West End, staging a varied programme of quality plays and musicals and featuring excellent sightlines from every seat. The intimate studio space incorporates the very best of both established and emerging talent in the worlds of cabaret, music, comedy and theatre. The informal bar and brasserie on the ground floor, and the elegant Carrara restaurant on the first floor cater for all pre and post-theatre tastes. Earlier this month, the St. James Theatre was one of only seven theatres shortlisted for the My Theatre Matters! Most Welcoming Theatre Award out of over 225 theatre venues across the country.