Siobhán McSweeney

Video: Eric McCormack Stars in NINE BODIES IN A MEXICAN MORGUE Series Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025

Premium network MGM+ has released a first-look trailer for the upcoming mystery Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue, starring Broadway alum Eric McCormack. Watch it now!

Beverley Knight, Amanda Holden, & More Serving as Guest Judges in RUPAULS' DRAG RACE UK Season 6
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will return to WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories this fall for another round of fabulosity, fierce fashion and fun. Ahead of the new season, the celebrity guest judges have been announced, which include theater actresses Beverley Knight and Amanda Holden. Check out the full list here!

Video: Watch Hulu's EXTRAORDINARY Season 2 Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2024

Catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated Season 2 of the Hulu Original Series 'Extraordinary.' Dive into the world of mystery and intrigue in the new season. The series stars Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna and Luke Rollason. Siobhán McSweeney and Robbie Gee will be returning in season two as Mary and Ian. Watch the video trailer now!

EXTRAORDINARY Season 2 Sets Hulu Premiere
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2024

The series stars Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna and Luke Rollason. Siobhán McSweeney and Robbie Gee will be returning in season two as Mary and Ian, Jen’s mum and stepdad. New cast this season includes Julian Barrett as George, Jen’s power coach at the Discovery Clinic; Rosa Robson as Nora, and more.

Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and More Nominated For 2023 UK Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. Among those with many nominees are Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and more. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of DANCING AT LUGHNASA?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 19, 2023

Review Roundup: What did the critics think of the revival of Brian Friel's Dancing At Lughnasa?

Review: DANCING AT LUGHNASA, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Apr 19, 2023

Josie Rourke's new production has much about it to admire, but has little to say on the changes in Ireland since the play's first incarnation on the South Bank in 1990

Ryan Calais Cameron's RETROGRADE Leads Our Top Ten Shows for April
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 1, 2023

April has some truly exciting theatre in store. From Ryan Calais Cameron's new play about Sidney Poitier to a revival of Brian Friel's Olivier Award-winning play and one of Noël Coward's darkly comic masterpieces, BroadwayWorld has some brilliant recommendations for your theatrical delectation.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for DANCING AT LUGHNASA at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 13, 2023

Rehearsal photos have been released for Josie Rourke’s striking revival of Brian Friel’s Olivier Award-winning play, Dancing at Lughnasa, opening in the Olivier theatre in April. See the photos from rehearsal here.

National Theatre Announces DANCING AT LUGHNASA, DIXON AND DAUGHTERS, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

The National Theatre has announced three new productions for 2023 and the revival of the critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin. A new production devised by The PappyShow will tour directly to 55 schools across England, and National Theatre Live brings The Crucible, Othello and GOOD to cinema goers around the world.

ONE NIGHT STANDS Announced At The Royal Court Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2022

The Royal Court Theatre will present One Night Stands, a series of one-off performances from familiar faces this December. Throwing open the doors to the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, the Royal Court has invited a selection of theatre-makers, writers, singers, activists and artists to present intimate evenings in their company, each one completely different from the last. The mutually fulfilling, no strings attached one-nighters will run between 1 - 17 December.

Adrian Dunbar, Conleth Hill, Siobhán McSweeney, and More Will Be Extras in STONES IN HIS POCKETS at the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

A tour de force in comic showmanship, Marie Jones's legendary award-winning play will explode once again into the Lyric Theatre where it all began almost 25 years ago. But this time it’s unlike you’ve ever seen it before as, with the help of technology - and a host of famous stars - Stones in his Pocketswill be brought to life in a new way. 

Abbey Theatre's DEAR IRELAND Premieres Live Online
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2020

Over four nights (28 April - 1 May), audiences throughout Ireland and across the globe can watch the world premiere of Dear Ireland a?" a historic digital theatre project that brings together 50 brand new monologues, commissioned by the Abbey Theatre as a rapid response to the COVID-19 crisis. Each piece of work was written and created in self isolation by 100 participating artists.

Abbey Theatre Announces 100 Artists For DEAR IRELAND
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2020

The Abbey Theatre has commissioned writers from Ireland, with unique additional contributions from the USA, China and Italy, to each write a monologue, to be performed by 50 actors, and then streamed on the Abbey's digital platforms. Today, 15 April 2020, Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, Directors of the Abbey Theatre, announce the lineup of artists taking part in the theatre's historic project, Dear Ireland.

The Eagerly Awaited World Premiere of AUTUMN ROYAL at the Everyman is this Week
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2017

The curtains rise this week on Kevin Barry's first stage play, Autumn Royal.

The Everyman Set To Present And Coproduce The World Premiere Of AUTUMN ROYAL
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017

May (Siobhan McSweeney) and Timothy (Shane Casey) are looking after the father - the father has long since taken to the bed. Their own lives are curtailed, closed down, and they're not getting any younger. Should they stay or should they go?

Photo Flash: First Look at Maxine Peake, Michael Shaeffer & More in Rehearsal for Royal Court's HOW TO HOLD YOUR BREATH
by Matt Smith - Jan 31, 2015

"Because we live in Europe. Because nothing really bad happens. The worst is a bit of an inconvenience. Perhaps not such a good mini break. But really in the grand scheme of life, not so bad.'? The first pictures are released today for How to Hold Your Breath, a new play by Zinnie Harris. Directed by the Royal Court's Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the cast includes Christine Bottomley, Neil D'Souza, Peter Forbes, Maxine Peake, Siobhan McSweeney, Maxine Peake, Danusia Samal and Michael Shaeffer. Take a first look at the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Maxine Peake & More for HOW TO HOLD YOUR BREATH at Royal Court
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2015

The first pictures are released today for How to Hold Your Breath, a new play by Zinnie Harris. Directed by the Royal Court's Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the cast includes Christine Bottomley, Neil D'Souza, Peter Forbes, Maxine Peake, Siobhan McSweeney, Maxine Peake, Danusia Samaland Michael Shaeffer.

UK's HOW TO HOLD YOUR BREATH Reveals Full Cast, Including Christine Bottomley
by Matt Smith - Jan 6, 2015

"Because we live in Europe. Because nothing really bad happens. The worst is a bit of an inconvenience. Perhaps not such a good mini break. But really in the grand scheme of life, not so bad.'? Full casting is announced today for How to Hold Your Breath, a new play by Zinnie Harris. Directed by the Royal Court's Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the cast join the previously announced Maxine Peake on the first day of rehearsals today.? ?

Review Roundup: FATHERS AND SONS at Donmar Warehouse
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 11, 2014

Donmar Warehouse opened Lyndsey Turner's FATHERS AND SONS by Brian Friel, on 10 June. It stars Anthony Calf, Elaine Cassidy, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Susan Engel, David Fielder, Joshua James, Karl Johnson,Tim McMullan, Jack McMullen, Siobhan McSweeney, Seth Numrich, Phoebe Sparrow, and Lindy Whiteford.