Roy Williams

Review: THE LONELY LONDONERS, Kiln Theatre

Roy Williams’ tight adaptation of Sam Selvon’s 1956 rather meandering novel The Lonely Londoners continues that education. It was a hit when it played at the diminutive Jermyn Street theatre last year. Ebenezer Bamboye’s adaptation now comes to the Kiln Theatre, transporting you to a Bayswater bedsit in the 1950s where four West Indian men are trying to make their way in a city that seems to despise them.

Theatre503 Reveals New Leadership Team

Theatre503 has announced Anthony Simpson-Pike as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Lisa Spirling who departs Theatre503 after eight years to join Stratford East as Artistic Director.

Guest Blog: 'It’s Beautiful and Ugly': Director Annie Kershaw on Power and Control in New Adaptation of THE MAIDS

In 2024 I was Carne Deputy Director at Jermyn Street Theatre. The role was designed to teach the recipient about the day to day running of a theatre with the view to one day leading a building.

Lane Czaplinski Will Lead Charlotte Street as Interim Executive Director

Charlotte Street has engaged Lane Czaplinski to be its Interim Executive Director as it transitions from the formative leadership of outgoing director Amy Kligman over the last nine years.

Photos: THE LONELY LONDONERS in Rehearsal at the Kiln Theatre

All new  rehearsal photos have been released for Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners adapted by Roy Williams. Performances begin next month. Check out the photos here!

WAITRESS Live Capture Will Stream on National Theatre at Home Next Year

Three new shows will be part of National Theatre at Home's streaming service in 2025. The recently announced productions include Coriolanus, Death of England, and Waitress.

Artists Sign Open Letter Calling On National Theatre To Reinstate Primary Theatre Schools Touring Programme 

Artists, including David Morrissey, urged the National Theatre to reinstate its primary school touring program, emphasizing its importance for arts education and community engagement.

World Premiere & More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre Spring 2025 Season

Jermyn Street Theatre's Spring 2025 season will feature a world premiere by Timberlake Wertenbaker, alongside a diverse lineup of productions. Discover what's in store for the upcoming season.

Stratford East Reveals 140th Anniversary Season Lineup

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director. 

Review Roundup: DEATH OF ENGLAND: CLOSING TIME at @sohoplace

See what the critics are saying about Death of England: Closing Time. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.

Review: DEATH OF ENGLAND: CLOSING TIME, @sohoplace

It only premiered last October, but Death of England: Closing Time, the final chapter in Roy Williams and Clint Dyer’s state of the nation triptych, not only retains its spine-frosting freshness, but feels more dangerous than ever.

Video: DEATH OF ENGLAND at @sohoplace Releases New Trailer

Watch a trailer for the West End productions of Clint Dyer and Roy Williams' three state of the nation plays, Death of England: Michael, Death of England: Delroy and Death of England: Closing Time in the video here.

Review Roundup: DEATH OF ENGLAND Opens at @sohoplace

Read the reviews for Death of England: Michael, Death of England: Delroy and Death of England: Closing Time. See what the critics are saying and learn more about the shows.

Review: DEATH OF ENGLAND: DELROY, @sohoplace

Some actors can play a role. Sure. Only a handful can inhabit it living and breathing. Even fewer are so convincing that you can’t imagine anyone else in their shoes. Paapa Essiedu is the latter. Without a doubt. Not even a second of doubt.

Review: DEATH OF ENGLAND: MICHAEL, @sohoplace

The guns fire loud and sonorous for the opening salvos of Clint Dyer and Roy Williams’s Death of England trilogy. A staggered premiere over four years at The National Theatre from 2020, new kid on the theatreland block @sohoplace (it’s really called that) have collated the trilogy (Michael, Delroy, and Closing Time) in rep in the West End.

Cast And Creatives Set for STATUES At Bush Theatre

The Bush Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of STATUES. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for DEATH OF ENGLAND: MICHAEL & DEATH OF ENGLAND: DELROY

Check out rehearsal photos for Death of England: Michael, starring Thomas Coombes and Death of England: Delroy starring Paapa Essiedu. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jermyn Street Theatre Reveals Autumn Season

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced its Autumn Season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Dan McCabe's THE PURISTS & More Announced For Amit Sharma's Inaugural Season at Kiln Theatre

The lineup for Amit Sharma's inaugural season as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre will include the European premiere of Dan McCabe's The Purists, and more.

Tickets on Sale Now For DEATH OF ENGLAND: THE PLAYS at @sohoplace

Tickets are on sale now for Death of England: The Plays at @sohoplace! Performances run 15 July 2024 - 28 September 2024.