Sophie Duval

Review: GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE SCENES FROM THE INQUIRY, Playground Theatre

Following up Value Engineering, Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicolas Kent once more let the evidence speak for itself in a piece of verbatim theatre that still manages to shock us

Photos: First Look at Ron Cook, Derek Elroy, Sally Giles & More in GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE

Check out photos for Grenfell: System Failure, which will tour to three West London venues: The Playground Theatre (18 February – 25 February), The Tabernacle (27 February – 12 March) and Marylebone Theatre (14 March – 26 March).

Cast Announced For GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE

Grenfell: System Failure asks further vital questions raised at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry since the critically acclaimed 2021 play Grenfell: Value Engineering, which was in The Telegraph's 100 best cultural events of 2021, and the Observer's top 10 productions of 2021.

Initial Casting Announced For The West End Transfer Of THE WATSONS

Initial casting is announced today for the West End transfer of Laura Wade's The Watsons, following sold-out runs at both Chichester Festival Theatre and the Menier Chocolate Factory. Samuel West directs Sam Alexander (Robert Watson), Sally Bankes (Nanny), Jane Booker (Lady Osborne), Elaine Claxton (Mrs Edwards), Ralph Davis (Lord Osborne), Tim Delap (Mr Howard), Sophie Duval (Mrs Robert), Louise Ford (Laura), John Wilson Goddard (Mr Watson), Rhianna McGreevy (Margaret Watson), Grace Molony (Emma Watson a?" she was Evening Standard Award nominated for her performance), Elander Moore (Bertie), Paksie Vernon (Elizabeth Watson) and Cat White (Miss Osborne), who reprise their roles. Full casting will be announced shortly.

Review Roundup: London Premiere Of THE WATSONS Opens At Menier Chocolate Factory

Chichester Festival Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory today presents the London première of Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade's The Watsons at the Menier.

BWW Review: THE WATSONS, Menier Chocolate Factory

Laura Wade isn't the first to tackle Jane Austen's unfinished novel, abandoned in 1805, but she is the only one so far to write herself, the struggling adaptor, into the text. This witty, ingenious and surprisingly philosophical play, which premiered at Chichester last year, merges Austen with Pirandello, and satire with big existential questions.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE WATSONS at Menier Chocolate Factory

Chichester Festival Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory present the London première of Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade's The Watsons at the Menier.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE WATSONS at Menier

Chichester Festival Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory today announce the full cast for the London première of Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade's The Watsons at the Menier. Samuel West directs original cast members Sam Alexander (Robert Watson), Sally Bankes (Nanny), Joe Bannister (Lord Osborne), Jane Booker (Lady Osborne), Elaine Claxton (Mrs Edwards), Tim Delap (Mr Howard), Sophie Duval (Mrs Robert), Louise Ford (Laura), John Wilson Goddard (Mr Watson), Grace Molony (Emma Watson), Elander Moore (Bertie), Paksie Vernon (Elizabeth Watson), Cat White (Miss Osborne) and Laurence Ubong Williams (Tom Musgrave), who are joined by Rhianna McGreevy (Margaret Watson), with Isaac Forward, Sonny Fowler and Teddy Probets sharing the role of Charles Howard for the run at the Menier. The Watsons played to critical acclaim at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2018. The production opens at the Menier on 30 September, with previews from 20 September, and runs until 16 November.

FALSETTOS Leads September'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 landmark musical and Caryl Churchill to Wall Street and ABBA immersion, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Chichester Festival Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory Announce Full Cast For The London Premiere Of THE WATSONS

Chichester Festival Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory today announce the full cast for the London première of Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade's The Watsons at the Menier. Samuel West directs original cast members Sam Alexander (Robert Watson), Sally Bankes (Nanny), Joe Bannister (Lord Osborne), Jane Booker (Lady Osborne), Elaine Claxton (Mrs Edwards), Tim Delap (Mr Howard), Sophie Duval (Mrs Robert), Louise Ford (Laura), John Wilson Goddard (Mr Watson), Grace Molony (Emma Watson), Elander Moore (Bertie), Paksie Vernon (Elizabeth Watson), Cat White (Miss Osborne) and Laurence Ubong Williams (Tom Musgrave), who are joined by Rhianna McGreevy (Margaret Watson), with Isaac Forward, Sonny Fowler and Teddy Probets sharing the role of Charles Howard for the run at the Menier. The Watsons played to critical acclaim at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2018. The production opens at the Menier on 30 September, with previews from 20 September, and runs until 16 November.

The Yard Theatre Announces Casting for Female-led THE CRUCIBLE

The Yard Theatre has announced the casting for Arthur Miller's The Crucible, its first staging of a classic text by a non-living writer, running from Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 11 May with Press Night on Tuesday 2 April.

Casting Announced For Laura Wade's THE WATSONS At Chichester Festival Theatre

The full company has been announced for Laura Wade's new play THE WATSONS, adapted from Jane Austen's unfinished novel, which receives its world premiere at the Minerva Theatre from 3 November - 1 December, with a press night on 8 November. Directed by Samuel West, the cast is: Sam Alexander, Sally Bankes, Joe Bannister, Jane Booker, Elaine Claxton, Tim Delap, Leonardo Dickens, Sophie Duval, Archie Elliot, Louise Ford, John Wilson Goddard, Grace Molony, Elander Moore, Katherine Rose Morley, Paksie Vernon, Cat White and Laurence Ubong Williams.

Oliviers Reaction: National Theatre 'Proud' Of CURIOUS INCIDENT Nominations!

The National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards - more than any other production this year.

Photo Flash: Luke Treadaway and More at THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Opening in the West End

Last night, 12 March 2013, saw the West End opening of the National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Timeat the Apollo Theatre. Guests included Tom Hiddleston, Tim Minchin, Neil Stuke, Matt Smith, Nina Toussaint-White, Harry Treadaway, Jeremy Vine and Zoe Wannamaker. BroadwayWorld has photos from opening night, including the curtain call and party, below!

Photo Flash: First Look at THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME in the West End!

The National Theatre's highly acclaimed, sell-out production based on Mark Haddon's award-winning novel, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, has transferred to the West End's Apollo Theatre from 1 March. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Will Transfer to West End's Apollo, March 1; Casting Complete

The National Theatre's highly acclaimed sell-out production based on Mark Haddon's award-winning novel, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, will transfer to the West End's Apollo Theatre from 1 March.