Susan Wokoma

Video: New Trailer for Josh O'Connor's Teen Romance BONUS TRACK
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2024

Sunrise Films is set to release BONUS TRACK, the feature directorial debut from director Julia Jackman. Written by Mike Gilbert, with story by Josh O’Connor, in select theaters on October 11th, 2024, which also marks National Coming Out Day. Watch the trailer now!

The Royal Court Theatre Launches 'The Writers' Card' Membership and New Writer Support Programmes
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has launched The Writers' Card, a new membership at the heart of an expanded package to support playwrights at every stage in their career. 

Review: THE REAL THING, The Old Vic
by Gary Naylor - Sep 4, 2024

Hard going with characters largely bereft of sympathetic virtues, delivering dialogue long on ideas, but short on heart

Photos: Luke Thompson, Damian Lewis & More in SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre presented Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live on Monday night. See photos below!

Susan Wokoma and Oliver Johnstone Join THE REAL THING at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

The Old Vic has announced that Susan Wokoma (Cheaters, Enola Holmes 1 and 2) and Oliver Johnstone (All My Sons, Henry V) have joined the cast of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing.

Allie Esiri And Regents Park Open Air Theatre Present Shakespeare For EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR â€" LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

On Monday 8th July Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors including Paul Chahidi, Damian Lewis (Homeland), Derek Jacobi CBE, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), Stephen Mangan (Green Wing), Tracy Ann Oberman, Tony Robinson (Blackadder), Danny Sapani (Killing Eve, Black Panther), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Samuel West (Slow Horses), Olivia Williams (The Crown), and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes), for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year. 

Damian Lewis, Luke Thompson & More to Join Shakespeare Poetry Readings at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre will present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! Learn how to purchase tickets.

One-off Shakespeare Live Event Comes to Regent's Park Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!

Photos: Inside the National Youth Theatre's BIG Night Out
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

National Youth Theatre recently held its BIG Night Out, a fundraising event with some of the biggest names and shows in the West End raising funds to support the next generation of talent.​ Check out photos here!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Lineup of MOREoutdoor Events For 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

800 Black Actors Sign Letter in Support of ROMEO & JULIET Star Following 'Racist and Misogynistic Abuse'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Over 800 Black actors have signed a letter in support of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who has faced racially-targeting bullying after being cast as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet in London.

Video: THE BEAUTIFUL GAME is Now Available on Netflix - Watch the Trailer Here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024

The Beautiful Game is now available on Netflix. Watch the trailer here!

Full Company Announced for Deborah Frances-White's NEVER HAVE I EVER
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 19, 2023

Amit Shah joins Alexandra Roach, Greg Wise and Susan Wokoma in the world premiere of NEVER HAVE I EVER by Deborah Frances-White, running from 1 – 30 September at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre. The four-strong cast are all appearing at Chichester for the first time, directed by Emma Butler.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Sondheim's ASSASSINS Announced as Part of the New Chichester Festival Theatre Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 16, 2023

Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2023 – the final season programmed by outgoing Artistic Director Daniel Evans – has been announced by Daniel and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.

Jordan Gray Named Comedy Breakthrough Star Award Winner
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 24, 2023

Critically-acclaimed comedian and singer Jordan Gray has been named as one of the recipients of the Comedy Breakthrough Star Award in The National Comedy Awards 2023.

VIDEO: Millie Bobby Brown & Henry Cavill Team Up in New ENOLA HOLMES 2 Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2022

ENOLA HOLMES 2 is directed by Harry Bradbeer, with a screenplay by Jack Thorne and story by Harry Bradbeer & Jack Thorne.  Along with new friends and foes, it stars Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, David Thewlis, Louis Partridge, Susan Wokoma, Adeel Akhtar, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Helena Bonham Carter. Watch the video trailer now!

'This is only the beginning!' West End Winners Announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2022
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 20, 2022

After a virtual ceremony in 2020 and a pandemic-induced silence in 2021, The Stage Debut Awards have finally returned in all their glitz and glamour the day before the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Stage veterans and shooting starlets gathered to celebrate their debuts and, after a nationwide minute of silence at eight sharp, Susan Wokoma kicked off the festivities.

Susan Wokoma Announced as Host of The Stage Debut Awards 2022 Alongside Presenters and Performers
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022

BAFTA Award-winning actor Susan Wokoma has been announced as the host of The Stage Debut Awards 2022, in association with Ambassador Theatre Group. The Stage Debut Awards celebrate the very best breakthrough talent in theatre, from actors and directors to designers, writers, composers and lyricists, all of whom have made their professional debuts in the past two years.

Photos: Inside the Launch of WE. BLACK. WOMEN. at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

All new photos have been released from the launch of the WE. BLACK. WOMEN. exhibition at the Donmar Warehouse!

THE BAND'S VISIT and More Announced For Donmar Warehouse's 2022 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022

Ahead of the UK première in April of Jackie Sibblies Drury's Marys Seacole, directed by Nadia Latif, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch today announce further programming for the Donmar Warehouse's 2022 season.