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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Performer

[West End]
Playhouse Theatre Revival, 2017
Performer

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2011
Dr. Harry Hyman

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1996
Big Jule

[West End]
West End, 0
Sims


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RETROGRADE Will Transfer to the West End

The Kiln Theatre's production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the West End starring Ivanno Jeremiah. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Photos/Video: Netflix Releases New Trailer and First Look Photos for KAOS

Netflix has premiered the official trailer for the upcoming series KAOS, alongside the first looks of Billie Piper, Suzy Eddie Izzard, and Debi Mazar. KAOS stars Jeff Goldblum as Zeus alongside Janet McTeer, David Thewlis, Rakie Ayola, and more. Watch the trailer and take a look at the new photos here!
Video: Jeff Goldblum is Zeus in New Trailer for Netflix Series KAOS

Netflix has dropped the teaser trailer for KAOS, the upcoming series starring Jeff Goldblum. From Charlie Covell KAOS is a bold, darkly comic, contemporary take on Greek mythology: exploring love, power, and life in the underworld. Watch the trailer now!
Interview: 'Creating This Work Has Forced Me to Completely Rethink Directing For The Stage': Director Sam Yates on Embracing New Dimensions in VANYA

BroadwayWorld caught up with Sam Yates as he prepared to take the show to the West End to discuss the enduring appeal of Chekhov, having to rethink his method of directing and the joy of reuniting with Andrew Scott.
Video: HBO Releases THE REGIME Teaser Starring Kate Winslet

HBO has released the official teaser video for the limited series THE REGIME, Kate Winslet. Joining the previously announced cast of Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton and Hugh Grant, the newly announced cast members include Danny Webb, David Bamber, Henry Goodman, Stanley Townsend, and more.
The Everyman Launches Autumn Lineup With Reggie From the Blackrock Road, Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, The Everyman Panto, and More

The Everyman has announced an upcoming Autumn season packed with top-quality drama, music, and comedy, as the theatre celebrates an impressive 125 years as a home for culture in Cork.
National Theatre Announces THE NORMAL HEART and DICK WHITTINGTON On Sale For Olivier In-the-Round Season

For one year only, pantomime comes to the National Theatre. Jude Christian and Cariad Lloyd's hilarious and heartfelt version of Dick Whittington, first staged at Lyric Hammersmith in 2018 and freshly updated for 2020, will open in the socially distanced Olivier theatre on the 11 December.  
BWW Review: THE HOLLOW CROWN - HENRY VI: CIVIL WAR, BritBox

BWW is reviewing the BBC's epic adaptation of Shakespeare's history plays, The Hollow Crown, available for streaming on Britbox (free 30 days trial).
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of David Mamet. Today's play, Glengarry Glen Ross!
Abbey Theatre's DEAR IRELAND Premieres Live Online

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

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.
Irish Rep Announces LADY G Extension and Upcoming Performances

After a strong critical & audience response, Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) announced today a one-week extension for Lady G: Plays and Whisperings of Lady Gregory. Lady G is written by Lady Augusta Gregory with additional material by Ciarán O'Reilly (Dublin Carol), and direction by O'Reilly. Originally set to close on March 22, 2020, Lady G will now play in the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre through March 29, 2020.
Photo Coverage: Irish Repertory Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of INCANTATA

Irish Repertory Theatre presents the US premiere of Incantata, which premiered to wide acclaim at the 2018 Galway International Arts Festival and was most recently staged at Dublin's famed Gate Theatre.
Irish Repertory Theatre Will Present THE SMUGGLER by Ronán Noone

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) has announced The Smuggler written by Ronán Noone (The Second Girl), directed by Nicola Murphy (Pumpgirl) and starring Michael Mellamphy (The O'Casey Cycle).
Irish Repertory Theatre Has Announced the Full Cast of LADY G and an Extension for LONDON ASSURANCE

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) has announced the cast & creative team for Lady G: Plays and Whisperings of Lady Gregory. Lady G is written by Lady Augusta Gregory with additional material by Ciarán O'Reilly (Dublin Carol), with direction by O'Reilly. Previews begin in the W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre on February 12, 2020, with opening night set for February 19, 2020, for a limited engagement through March 22, 2020.
Irish Repertory Theatre Announces Three New Productions for Winter 2020

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) has announced three new productions for Winter 2020. First on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage will be Incantata by Paul Muldoon (The Dead, 1904) and directed by Sam Yates (The Starry Messenger).
ALL ABOUT EVE Will Be Broadcast Live in Cinemas in One Week

One week before the NT Live broadcast of All About Eve, Sonia Friedman Productions and Fox Stage Productions have today announced that the Olivier Award-nominated production has broken box office records at the Noel Coward Theatre. Each week since official opening on 12th February, All About Eve has exceeded the previous record for weekly net sales. Ivo van Hove's production must end on 11th May 2019.
Photo Flash: Check Out More Photos of Gillian Anderson and Lily James in ALL ABOUT EVE

Below, check out more photos of Gillian Anderson and Lily James in the world premiere of Ivo van Hove's highly anticipated stage adaptation of the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film All About Eve.
BWW Review: ALL ABOUT EVE, Noel Coward Theatre

Fasten your seatbelts! Ivo van Hove has taken on the ultimate quotable backstage melodrama: Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1950 Oscar-winning film about a celebrated actress and her young wannabe assistant. And the modern star power is assured: Gillian Anderson succeeds Bette Davis, while Lily James follows in the scheming footsteps of Anne Baxter.
COME FROM AWAY Leads February'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 hit Canadian musical to showbiz satire and a classic sitcom reborn, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Stanley Townsend been in?

Stanley Townsend has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Stanley Townsend been in?

Stanley Townsend has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Stanley Townsend's first West End show?

Stanley Townsend's first West End show was The Nether which opened in

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