Siobhan Athwal

Graeae Launches New Writing Festival This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Graeae, the UK’s national theatre for Disabled people, is to host an inclusive New Writing Festival. The two day event will showcase the incredible diversity of storytelling within the Disabled writing community.

Sohm Kapila Joins the UK Cast of BHANGRA NATION
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Rehearsals for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig began this week.  Sohm Kapila has joined the cast.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Premiere of BHANGRA NATION at Birmingham Rep; Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

Casting has been announced for the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical, presented by Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig. Plus, check out all new photos and video here!

Cast Set For Joy Productions' Inaugural Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

Joy Productions has announced the full cast for their inaugural pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk at the Broadway Theatre, Catford, marking a new addition to London's festive calendar.

Photos: Pilot Theatre Presents THE BONE SPARROW
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2022

Pilot Theatre has today released production images for the world premiere of S. Shakthidharan (Counting and Cracking, Sydney Festival) adaptation of Zana Fraillon’s award winning book The Bone Sparrow.

Pilot Theatre Announces The Cast For The World Stage Premiere Of THE BONE SPARROW
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022

Pilot Theatre has today announced the casting for the world premiere of S. Shakthidharan's adaptation of The Bone Sparrow, Zana Fraillon's award winning moving novel about a Rohingya refugee boy who has spent his entire life living in a detention centre in Australia.

Southwark Playhouse Announces #SouthwarkStayhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2020

Southwark Stayhouse is a brand new online streaming service where we'll be sharing shows and exclusive video content until our doors are able to open again on Newington Causeway. All shows are free, so you can watch them whenever you want.

Writers Confirmed For Signal - Redefining New British Music Theatre At The Hospital Club
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2018

Ground-breaking new musical theatre event SIGNAL is taking over The Hospital Club's Oak Room for the fourth time. This free concert showcases some of the best and boldest new British musical theatre and since its first incarnation last December has presented over fifty world premieres of new musical theatre songs. Helped by a selection of West End performers and accompanied by a live house band, SIGNAL looks to showcase the breadth and talent of those currently developing new British musical theatre.

BWW Review: WASTED, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 13, 2018

After Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit Hamilton and the newly opened Six, Christopher Ash and Carl Miller's rockumentary Wasted takes a good look at the achievements and heartbreaks of the Bronte siblings. The lives of Charlotte (Natasha Barnes), Emily (Siobhan Athwal), Anne (Molly Lynch), and Branwell (Matthew Jacob Morgan) are turned into a headbanging musical in the resurgence of stage retellings of history.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For WASTED at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2018

Through the lens of a rock documentary, Wasted is a brand new musical that gives an access-all-areas account of the struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs of the three Bronte sisters Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brother Branwell. Brought up in a remote, poverty-stricken town in Yorkshire, without money or opportunity, they fought ill health, unrequited love and family feuds to write some of the most celebrated literature including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

Photo Flash: First Look At The Cast Of WASTED At Southwark Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2018

Through the lens of a rock documentary, Wasted is a brand new musical that gives an access-all-areas account of the struggles, heartbreaks and triumphs of the three Bronte sisters Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brother Branwell.  Brought up in a remote, poverty-stricken town in Yorkshire, without money or opportunity, they fought ill health, unrequited love and family feuds to write some of the most celebrated literature including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

ROBIN HOOD: THE ARROW OF DESTINY to Put Twist on Classic Tale at York Theatre Royal
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2017

This summer's fun family show at York Theatre Royal puts a twist on the tale of the legendary hero of Sherwood Forest in Robin Hood: The Arrow of Destiny from 4 August to 2 September.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for ROBIN HOOD: THE ARROW OF DESTINY at York Theatre Royal
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017

Rehearsals are under way for Robin Hood: The Arrow of Destiny at York Theatre Royal, and BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!

ROBIN HOOD: THE ARROW OF DESTINY to Put Twist on Classic Tale at York Theatre Royal
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017

This summer's fun family show at York Theatre Royal puts a twist on the tale of the legendary hero of Sherwood Forest in Robin Hood: The Arrow of Destiny from 4 August to 2 September.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Casting for ROMEO AND JULIET and TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017

Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce casting for Romeo and Juliet directed by Daniel Kramer, and Twelfth Night directed by Emma Rice.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE DONKEY SHOW - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DISCO in London
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2016

Award winning comedian, Vikki Stone (Oberon/Mia) is joined by Siobhan Athwal (Dmitri/Vinnie), Bronte Barbe (Helen/Vinnie), Melissa Bayern (Tytania/Sander), Natalie Chua (Disco Girl), Samuel Fogell (DJ Hernando/Cobweb), James Gillan (Lady Puck), Dominique Kinisky(Peaseblossom), Nyron Levy (Moth), Adrian Martel (Mustardseed), Harry Morley (Fidget) and Jessica Spalis (Rico Suave) to complete the cast for The Donkey Show. 

Full Cast Announced for THE DONKEY SHOW - A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DISCO in London
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2016

?Award winning comedian, Vikki Stone (Oberon/Mia) is joined by Siobhan Athwal (Dmitri/Vinnie), Bronte Barbe (Helen/Vinnie), Melissa Bayern (Tytania/Sander), Natalie Chua (Disco Girl), Samuel Fogell (DJ Hernando/Cobweb), James Gillan (Lady Puck), Dominique Kinisky (Peaseblossom), Nyron Levy (Moth), Adrian Martel (Mustardseed), Harry Morley (Fidget) and Jessica Spalis (Rico Suave) to complete the cast for The Donkey Show. 

VIDEO: The Spice Girls to Reunite for 20th Anniversary?
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 26, 2015

PEOPLE reports that in a new interview with the Daily Star, Emma Bunton revealed the iconic all-female group The Spice Girls may be reuniting for their 20th anniversary next year

VIVA FOREVER! To Close On June 29
by Carrie Dunn - May 2, 2013

Media outlets are reporting that Viva Forever!, the Spice Girls musical with book by Jennifer Saunders, will be closing on June 29.

STAGE TUBE: VIVA FOREVER! Releases New TV Spot!
by Stage Tube - Mar 10, 2013

Producer Judy Craymer presents Viva Forever!, the new musical written by one of Britain's most brilliant comediennes and BAFTA winning writers Jennifer Saunders, (Absolutely Fabulous, French & Saunders) and featuring the multi-million-selling songs of The Spice Girls. Viva Forever! just celebrated its 100th performance in the West End on March 8, and the show has released a new TV spot. Watch it below!