Tony Jayawardena

Review: DR. STRANGELOVE, Noel Coward Theatre

New stage version of Stanley Kubrick's black comedy lands with as much force today as it did in cinemas 60 years ago

Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE at the Noël Coward Theatre

All new production photos have been released from the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.

Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE in Rehearsal With Steve Coogan and More

New rehearsal photos have been released for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.

Cast Set For Steve Coogan-Led DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End

As rehearsals began this  week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong, the full cast has been announced. 

Review: NYE, National Theatre

The emotions driving the birth of the NHS, as experienced by its founding father, explored in epic production

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For NYE at the National Theatre

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre have released rehearsal photos for Nye. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Announced for the National Theatre's NYE, Starring Michael Sheen

The National Theatre and Wales Millenium Centre have announced the full cast for Nye as the company begins rehearsals. Tim Price's (Teh Internet is Serious Business) new play directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. Michael Sheen is cast as Nye in this co-production between the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre.

BILLIE THE KID Adds Performances at The Vaudeville Theatre: Watch Cast Members Sing 'Peaches'

Due to overwhelming demand, the premiere of the major new British musical 'Billie the Kid' at Vaudeville Theatre has added more dates. Watch cast members sing 'Peaches' in a new video!

Michael Sheen Will Play NHS Founder Nye Bevan in New Play NYE

A major new play, 'Nye,' co-produced by the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre, will chronicle the life of influential political figure Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan. Michael Sheen will star as Bevan in this production directed by Rufus Norris.

Full Cast Set For New Musical BILLIE THE KID at the Vaudeville Theatre

The full cast has been announced for new British musical ‘Billie the Kid’, with music and lyrics by Gez Mercer, book by Conway McDermott and Gez Mercer, directed by Kerry Kyriacos Michael. Find out who is starring in the musical here!

Review: THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN, National Theatre

First opening in 2022, Anupama Chandrasekhar's (When the Crows Visit) debut play for The National Theatre, The Father and The Assassin . One of India’s most prominent and taboo-busting playwrights, her historical epic returns to the Olivier stage, now with Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life Of Pi) taking over as the titular assassin.

Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre

The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. 

Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 

National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.

Review: MARJORIE PRIME, Menier Chocolate Factory

Jordan Harrison’s 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist is a reflection on mortality that doesn’t dare to go into the depths of the matter. It ends up being rather stagnant philosophically and anthropologically, but Dominic Dromgoole’s latest production is a delicate take. Running at 85 minutes on paper but around 70 in reality, the piece’s greatly sophisticated performances and sleek look save it from its redundant nature.

Review Roundup: MARJORIE PRIME at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Marjorie Prime just celebrated its opening night. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For MARJORIE PRIME at the Menier Chocolate Factory

All new rehearsal images have ben released for The Menier Chocolate Factory’s production of Marjorie Prime. The production opens on 15 March, with previews from 3 March and runs until 6 May.

Full Cast Announced For the UK Première of MARJORIE PRIME

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full casting for the UK première of Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime.

THE FIR TREE at Shakespeare's Globe Announces Casting and Festive Family Activities

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the return of its climate conscious festive production, The Fir Tree, running 15 – 31 December.

Review: ANTIGONE, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Nigerian born writer, Inua Ellams, originally turned down working on Antigone due to feeling “no distant kinship with the protagonist.” Five years of work later, how could Ellams have predicted that his modern adaptation would feel so responsive to the current socio-political climate.