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Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!
Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024
by Cheryl Markosky - Dec 12, 2024

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.
Interview: 'Refuge Said The Play Would Save Lives': Writer Emily Jupp on Funding, Ambiguity and Domestic Violence in Her New Play, WORMHOLES
by Cheryl Markosky - Aug 6, 2024

Jupp's new play, Wormholes, is currently running at the Omnibus Theatre in London's Clapham Common. As well as writing Wormholes, she's also producing it. BroadwayWorld caught up with Emily to chat about the play.
Review: WORMHOLES, Omnibus Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Aug 5, 2024

You simply can't take your eyes off Victoria Yeates (Call the Midwife, Fantastic Beasts, Ben and Imo, The Crucible), who's completely captivating in Emily Jupp's one-woman play, Wormholes, at bijou Omnibus Theatre on London's Clapham Common. Her portrayal of a bubbly young woman broken by a controlling partner in a coercive and abusive relationship is West End standard – but without the hassle of actually having to go into the West End. 
Photos: Inside Opening Night of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at the Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

All new photos have been released from the opening night of People, Places & Things at the Trafalgar Theatre and post-show party at Sophie's Soho. Check out the photos here!
Review: BEN & IMO, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 11, 2024

Written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Erica Whyman, Ben & Imo tells the story of the composition of Benjamin Britten’s (Samuel Barnett) Gloriana with musical assistant Imogen Holst (Victoria Yeates) over a period of nine months in the coast town of Aldeburgh. The play is based on Ravenhill’s BBC Radio 3 presentation, Imo and Ben.
Casting Announced for RSC'S BEN AND IMO, written by Mark Ravenhill
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 19, 2023

Samuel Barnett and Victoria Yeates will make their Royal Shakespeare Company debuts to play, respectively, Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst in the Company’s forthcoming production of Ben and Imo, written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Erica Whyman.
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE Sets HBO Max Debut
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022

The film features an ensemble cast, including Oscar® winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”), two-time Oscar® nominee Jude Law (“Cold Mountain,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley”), Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, William Nadylam, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby-Tuech, and more.
BWW Review: THE DOG WALKER, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 16, 2020

A world premiere of a play is always an exciting thing; a potential opportunity to witness one of the very first performances of a future classic. Unfortunately, Paul Minx's new play The Dog Walker, at the diminutive Jermyn Street Theatre, is an odd and uneven experience.
Jermyn Street Theatre Will Present Alan Ayckbourn's RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020

Greg only met Ginny a month ago, but he knows they're meant for each other. When she announces that she's going to visit her parents, Greg decides this is the moment to ask her father for his daughter's hand. Discovering a scribbled address, he follows her to Buckinghamshire where he finds Philip and Sheila enjoying a peaceful Sunday morning breakfast in the garden, but the only thing is - they're not Ginny's parents.
Michael Pennington Leads THE TEMPEST At Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2020

This March, one of the leading Shakespearean actors of his generation, Michael Pennington, is to play Prospero for the first time in Jermyn Street Theatre's staging of Shakespeare's final work The Tempest.
Victoria Yeates Leads THE DOG WALKER At Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2020

The cast has been announced for Jermyn Street Theatre's World premiere of The Dog Walker by Paul Minx this February. Victoria Yeates, who is best known for her portrayal of Sister Winifred in the BBC drama Call The Midwife, will be joined by Andrew Dennis, whose stage credits include One Man Two Guvnors at The National Theatre and Hotel Cerise at The Theatre Royal Stratford East, in this heartwarming comedy about loneliness and friendship in the big city.
THE FUNNY GIRLS Will Have A Workshop Performance At London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019

A workshop performance of Roy Smiles comic play The Funny Girls will take place at the London Coliseum on 27 November. Loosely based on Barbra Streisand and Joan Rivers, the play explores the egos and dreams of two of the greatest talents of their generation. It stars Debbie Chazen as Joan Rivers and Victoria Yeates as Barbra Streisand.
Photo Flash: THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL Opens in the West End
by Marianka Swain - Jul 3, 2019

Following two highly acclaimed runs at Curve and Menier Chocolate Factory, Sue Townsend's THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL, is now running in the West End. Set in 1980s Leicester, this adaptation of the best-selling book is a timeless tale of teenage angst, family struggles and unrequited love, told through the eyes of tortured poet and misunderstood intellectual Adrian Mole. This critically acclaimed production of THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL has book and lyrics by Jake Brunger, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, and is directed by Luke Sheppard.
Victoria Yates To Star In A One Off Free Reading Performance Of T5
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2019

British actress Victoria Yeates, best known for her portrayal of one of the UK most love TV characters Sister Winifred in ''Call The Midwife'' on BBC 1, and most recently seen playing Bunty the Major in the release of ''Fantastic Beats The Crimes Of Grindelwald'' will perform a one off reading of Simon Stephen's play T5. This reading production of Simon Stephens T5 will be FREE to all full paying ticket holders of '' Country Music'' by Simon Stephens, currently playing at the Omnibus Theatre until June 23rd.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019

Following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and in New York at the Park Avenue Armory, the NT and Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy arrives in the West End, opening for a limited 16-week run.
The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Attend Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2019

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tonight attended Cirque du Soleil's premiere of TOTEM at the Royal Albert Hall to raise vital funds and awareness for The Duke's charity, Sentebale which helps youth affected by HIV in southern Africa.
Photo Flash: Inside Press Night for MONOGAMY at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018

Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY. Janie Dee plays Caroline Mortimer.  They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme. 
Season 7 of CALL THE MIDWIFE to Premiere 3/25 on PBS
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 15, 2018

PBS is transporting viewers back to East London with a seventh season of the critically acclaimed British drama CALL THE MIDWIFE. The series returns on March 25, 2018, with back-to-back episodes from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on PBS. The Sunday night lineup also features two new MASTERPIECE programs, including 'The Child in Time,' starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald, April 1, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET, and 'Unforgotten' April 8-May 13, 2018, 9:00-10:30 p.m. ET.
Superfan, Jessica Williams Gets Cast In 'Fantastic Beasts' Sequel
by Danielle Kfare - Oct 6, 2017

Dreams do come true when it comes to getting cast in the Harry Potter prequel movie series! A super-fan's dream came true when Pottermore revealed a slew of new Fantastic Beasts cast members on Oct. 6!

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