Sam Ward

Review: THE GLORIOUS FRENCH REVOLUTION, New Diorama Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 19, 2024

Finding the funny in one of Europe’s most violent episodes of political tumult, YESYESNONO’s The Glorious French Revolution (or: why sometimes it takes a guillotine to get anything done) is a riotous romp.

Video: Lewis Francis, Sarah Morrison Talk MISS SAIGON
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 25, 2024

In a sit-down interview with 'Miss Saigon' cast, Lewis Francis (John) and Sarah Morrison (Ellen) were asked: What’s the core message of ‘Miss Saigon’? They both answered unflinchingly: 'There are no winners in war.'

The TEN Tenors to Embark on 30th Anniversary Tour in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2024

Marking 30 years since their very first performance in Brisbane in 1995, Australia’s favourite tenor ensemble The TEN Tenors will embark on the massive Australian leg of the tour that will take them across every state, 38 shows over two months from April 2025.

With Additional Dates, MISS SAIGON Lands in Singapore on August 15
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 20, 2024

Cameron Mackintosh’s mega-musical 'Miss Saigon,' which first played at the Kallang Theatre in 2001, returns to Singapore in a reimagined production that’s 'more relevant than ever' (BroadwayWorld). Leading the cast of this new production are Sydney-based actress Abigail Adriano (Kim) and Singapore-raised actress Louisa Vilinne (alternate Kim.)

New Artistic Director Bec Martin Launches First Season At New Diorama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

Having taken up the post of Artistic Director and CEO in January 2024, Bec Martin’s first season at New Diorama Theatre is a battle cry, a new beginning and a statement of intent. Learn more about the lineup here!

Video: Check out MISS SAIGON Asia Tour Official First Bows
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 27, 2024

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of ‘80s mega-musical 'Miss Saigon' officially opened with a gala performance on March 26. This iteration of its London revival production ten years ago has found more inclusive storytelling with the casting of non-binary performer Seann Miley Moore in the lead role of The Engineer.

Five Kids Play Tam in MISS SAIGON Asian Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - Feb 11, 2024

Five kids will join the cast of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new 'Miss Saigon' production in time for its premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in March 2024, which kicks off its Asian tour. This 'Miss Saigon' production initially played at the Sydney Opera House in 2023.

Nigel Huckle, Laurence Mossman to Star in MISS SAIGON
by Oliver Oliveros - Jan 22, 2024

Two familiar names, Nigel Huckle and Laurence Mossman, have made the list released by GWB Entertainment and GMG Productions, which unveiled the complete cast of 'Miss Saigon.'

THE TEN TENORS Return to Popejoy Hall in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

The TEN Tenors return to Popejoy Hall to perform their Greatest Hits LIVE on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7:30pm.

George Devine Award 2023 Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

The George Devine Award has announced its 2023 Shortlist of nine playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.

MISS SAIGON Comes to Melbourne This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

Melbourne audiences will soon have the chance to experience Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Boublil and Schönberg's award-winning musical Miss Saigon, playing from Sunday 29 October for a strictly limited 7-week season.

Playwrights Revealed in 2023/24 Soho Six, Co-Commissioned With Leading UK Producers
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Focusing on the best and brightest in emerging playwrighting talent, Soho Theatre's Soho Six attachment programme develops and nurtures playwrights' artistic practice as they write a new play for Soho's stages.

Full Cast Revealed For Opera Australia's MISS SAIGON
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

Opera Australia has announced a full cast of talented performers representing all corners of Asia-pacific, in Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Boublil and Schönberg's Miss Saigon. Learn more about the cast and production here!

59E59 Theaters to Present Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season Featuring BREATHLESS, THE HABIT OF ART & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

59E59 Theaters has announced productions for the Brits Off Broadway 2023 Season, their annual celebration of U.K. theatre.

BroadwayWorld UK's Best of 2022
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 29, 2022

After Covid dealt a stuttering start to the year, 2022 brought some standout shows and performances. Here are some of our critics' highlights from the past twelve months.

2022 Year in Review: Alexander Cohen's Best of 2022
by Alexander Cohen - Dec 20, 2022

2022 got off to a shaky start. The shadow of Omicron loomed threatening another year of cancellations and a return to the online realm. But as soon as Covid worries dissipated and theatres reopened their doors with confidence, a gentle tide of scandals and uproars ebbed and flowed across the theatre world. Yes, theatre is back, but is it better than ever?

WE WERE PROMISED HONEY! Comes to the Soho Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022

Following its critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the mesmerising solo show returns for a limited run in the heart of London’s West End. From award-winning artist Sam Ward (Verity Bates Awards finalist 2022; Five Encounters on a Site Called Craigslist; YESYESNONO) We Were Promised Honey! will immerse audiences in the experience of what it means to tell a story when we’ve already been told how it ends.

Soho Theatre Announces Verity Bargate Award 2022 Shortlist
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2022

Soho Theatre has announced the six plays shortlisted for the 40th anniversary of Soho Theatre's Character 7 sponsored Verity Bargate Award.

Review: WE WERE PROMISED HONEY, Summerhall Roundhouse
by Alexander Cohen - Aug 19, 2022

A dazzling meditation on human transience

Soho Theatre's Verity Bargate Award 40th Anniversary Longlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022

From modern day inequities to porn addiction, betting shops, spiritual and sexual liberation and an octopus taught to believe in God, 17 new plays have been longlisted for the 40th anniversary of Soho Theatre's Character 7 sponsored Verity Bargate Award.