Petra Letang

Cast Set For TALAWA STORIES on BBC Radio 4

Following a successful first series in 2021, Talawa Stories is returning to BBC Radio 4 with three fresh, powerful audio dramas in 2024, presented by Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company. 

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For ROMEO & JULIET

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Romeo & Juliet, directed by Ola Ince, designed by Jacob Hughes, which will open the 2020 Summer Season on Tuesday 14 April.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC Leads December'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 revival to musical comedies and an incendiary Pulitzer winner, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Casting Announced For A KIND OF PEOPLE By Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti

Richie Campbell, Thomas Coombes, Claire-Louise Cordwell, Asif Khan, Petra Letang, Amy Morgan and Manjinder Virk have been cast in the world premiere of A Kind of People by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, directed by Michael Buffong. With design by Anna Fleischle, lighting design by Aideen Malone and sound design by Emma Laxton. A Kind of People will be performed in the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from Thursday 5 December 2019 to Saturday 18 January 2020, with press night on Wednesday 11 December 2019, 7pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at [BLANK] at the Donmar Warehouse

Alice Birch's heartbreaking new play reaches across society to explore the impact of the criminal justice system on women and their families.

Donmar Warehouse And Clean Break Announce Full Casting For [BLANK]

The Donmar Warehouse and Clean Break today announce full casting for the world premiere of [BLANK] a new play by Alice Birch. Directed by Maria Aberg, full casting includes Ayesha Antoine, Shona Babayemi, Sophia Brown, Jackie Clune, Grace Doherty, Lucy Edkins, Zaris-Angel Hator, Zainab Hasan, Joanna Horton, Thusitha Jayasundera, Petra Letang, Leah Mondesir-Simmonds, Kate O'Flynn, Ashna Rabheru, Jemima Rooper and Taya Tower.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsals for SOUL, the Life of Marvin Gaye

This summer, Royal & Derngate Northampton and Hackney Empire will co-produce the world premiere of Soul, a new play by Roy Williams about the family life of soul legend Marvin Gaye. Directed by James Dacre and designed by Jon Bausor, Soul takes to Northampton's Royal stage from Friday 20 May to Saturday 11 June, before its run at Hackney Empire from Wednesday 15 June to Sunday 3 July.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the rehearsal photos below!

Roy Williams' SOUL Sets Cast, Creative Team & Choirs

This summer, Royal & Derngate Northampton and Hackney Empire will co-produce the world premiere of Soul, a new play by Roy Williams about the family life of soul legend Marvin Gaye. Directed by James Dacre and designed by Jon Bausor, Soul takes to Northampton's Royal stage from Friday 20 May to Saturday 11 June, before its run at Hackney Empire from Wednesday 15 June to Sunday 3 July.

Cast Announced For truth and reconciliation At Royal Court Theatre

The cast for debbie tucker green's new play truth and reconciliation in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs at the Royal Court has been announced, opening on 5 September (previews from 1 September).

Lindo Leads Young Vic Revival of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE; Through 3 July

August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose work includes Fences, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Piano Lesson.

Lindo Leads Young Vic Revival of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE; Opens May 27

August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose work includes Fences, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Piano Lesson.

Young Vic Theatre Presents JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE May 27- July 3

August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose work includes Fences, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Piano Lesson.

Lindo Leads Young Vic Revival of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE; Opens May 27

August Wilson's masterpiece receives its first major London revival at the Young Vic. Delroy Lindo (The Cider House Rules, Malcolm X, Get Shorty) leads a stellar cast including Adjoa Andoh, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Petra Letang and Danny Sapani for David Lan's new production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose work includes Fences, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and The Piano Lesson.

Alan Ayckbourn Returns to 'Brits Off Broadway' with MY WONDERFUL DAY, 11/11 - 12/13

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Alan Ayckbourn and the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company (Scarborough) to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of MY WONDERFUL DAY, written and directed by Mr. Ayckbourn. MY WONDERFUL DAY begins previews on Wednesday, November 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 13.

Alan Ayckbourn is a Man of Many Talents

Playwright Alan Ayckbourn, currently represented off-Broadway in the play My Wonderful Day, is a man of many talents. Ayckbourn recently showcased his bartending abilities at the show, mixing up several drinks influenced by the play that are currently being served on the second floor of 59E59 Theatres.

Playwright Ayckbourn Talks Life and Career at 59E59 Theaters, 11/15

The life and works of playwright and director Alan Ayckbourn will be the focus of IN CONVERSATION WITH ALAN AYCKBOURN on November 15th. Howard Sherman will moderate the discussions to be held at the 59E59 Theaters.

Alan Ayckbourn Returns to 'Brits Off Broadway' with MY WONDERFUL DAY, 11/11 - 12/13

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Alan Ayckbourn and the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company (Scarborough) to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of MY WONDERFUL DAY, written and directed by Mr. Ayckbourn. MY WONDERFUL DAY begins previews on Wednesday, November 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 13.

59E59 Theaters Announces 6 Out Of 7 Titles For 6th Annual BRITS OFF BROADWAY Festival, Runs 11/3 through 1/4/2010

59E59 Theaters is thrilled to announce 6 of the 7 productions for the 6th BRITS OFF BROADWAY, 59E59 Theaters' annual festival of new British plays.

Playwright Ayckbourn Talks Life and Career at 59E59 Theaters, 11/15

The life and works of playwright and director Alan Ayckbourn will be the focus of IN CONVERSATION WITH ALAN AYCKBOURN on November 15th. Howard Sherman will moderate the discussions to be held at the 59E59 Theaters.

Alan Ayckbourn Returns to 'Brits Off Broadway' with MY WONDERFUL DAY, 11/11 - 12/13

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the return of Alan Ayckbourn and the Stephen Joseph Theatre Company (Scarborough) to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of MY WONDERFUL DAY, written and directed by Mr. Ayckbourn. MY WONDERFUL DAY begins previews on Wednesday, November 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 13.