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Sophie Okonedo is a British film, theatre and television actress. She is known for her role in the British coming-of-age drama Young Soul Rebels and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. She made her Broadway debut in the 2014 revival of A Raisin in the Sun. She played Elizabeth Proctor in the 2016 Broadway revival of The Crucible.

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Sophie Okonedo STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Stevie Gray

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Elizabeth Proctor

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ruth Younger

[West End]
Royal Court Theatre Production, 2011
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SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Apple TV+ Renews SLOW HORSES For Season Five

Apple TV+ announced a fifth season for the broadly acclaimed, darkly comedic spy drama “Slow Horses,” following its season three finale. The five-time BAFTA Award-nominated series stars Academy Award winner Gary Oldman, who was recently honored with a Golden Globe nomination for his outstanding performance as the irascible Jackson Lamb.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, VANYA, and More Win Big at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards; Full List of Winners!

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards were held last night, November 19. Among the big winners this year were Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, as well as Jack Thorne's The Motive and the Cue, Andrew Scott for Vanya, and more. Check out the full list of winners here!

Video: Apple Drops the SLOW HORSES Season Three Trailer Starring Gary Oldman

The ensemble cast also includes Academy Award-nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, BAFTA Scotland Award-winner Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Freddie Fox, Chris Reilly, Samuel West, Sophie Okonedo, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan and Academy Award-nominee Jonathan Pryce. Watch the video trailer!

Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

The National Theatre's Learning Activity is Now in Every Local Authority in the UK

The National Theatre’s Learning activity is now present in every local authority across the UK through its in-person and digital programmes. The NT’s active engagement with schools, teachers and young people is a key part of its mission to support the next generation of theatre makers and creators across the UK. The NT aims to inspire creativity, fire imaginations and boost skills for the future workforce of the sector and to build a more creative nation. 

VOGUE WORLD Launches London Fund for the Performing Arts

Vogue will donate 100% of net proceeds from ticket sales to Vogue World: London to arts and cultural organisations in London. Vogue World: London will be held on 14 September at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Video: Gal Gadot Leads HEART OF STONE Film Trailer on Netflix

The official trailer for HEART OF STONE debuted out of the TUDUM Global Fan Event in Brazil. Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt were introduced to the TUDUM stage to the sound of 'Quiet', a new original song made for the movie by artist Noga Erez. The song will be available later this Summer. Watch the new video trailer now!

Tim Crouch's AN OAK TREE Returns This Summer

Francesca Moody Productions has announced the return of Tim Crouch's landmark production An Oak Tree. The acclaimed play will run at Wickham Theatre Bristol from 8 – 10 June, Festival d'Avignon 6 – 11 July and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh from 4 – 27 August. 

Show Of The Week: Tickets from £25 for MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo

Show Of The Week: Tickets from £25 for Medea @sohoplace 'A blazing Sophie Okonedo makes this spartan production a must-see' Evening Standard

Shakespeare Theatre Company Sets 23/24 Season Featuring EVITA Directed by Sammi Cannold & More

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the upcoming 23/24 Season: Greater Wonders. The 23/24 Season opens with the long-awaited production of EVITA. 

Review: MEDEA, @sohoplace

Sophie Okonedo adds flavour to a strong but otherwise vanilla production of Euripides' tragedy.

Finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards Announced

The finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards have today been announced, with a wealth of talent such as Toby Jones, Danielle Vitalis and Ken Cheng all in the running for the top spots.

Tickets from £30 for MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo

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Full Cast Announced For MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels @sohoplace

The production stars the previously announced Sophie Okonedo (Medea) and Ben Daniels (Jason/Creon/Aegeus). They will be joined by Marion Bailey (Nurse), Penny Layden (3rd Woman of Corinth), Jo McInnes (1st Woman of Corinth) and Amy Trigg (2nd Woman of Corinth) with understudies Alicia Charles, Leda Hodgson and Tom Peters.

Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of King Lear. STC favorite Patrick Page will star as the titular king. See who else is in the cast, how to purchase tickets, and more!

Gate Theatre Appoints Nicola Clements as Executive Director and CEO

The Gate Theatre has announced the appointment of Nicola Clements as its new Executive Director and CEO. Nicola joined the Gate in November, succeeding Shawab Iqbal who stepped down to start a new position as Executive Director at Leeds Playhouse.

Full Cast Announced for AS YOU LIKE IT @sohoplace Starring Martha Plimpton & More

Full casting is announced for William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, directed by Josie Rourke, with a musical score by Michael Bruce, @sohoplace, the first new build West End theatre to open in 50 years.

Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels to star in MEDEA @sohoplace

Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels are to return to the West End in Medea, @sohoplace in February 2023

Apple TV+ Announces SLOW HORSES, LITTLE AMERICA & More Premiere Dates

Apple TV+ unveiled the premiere dates for highly anticipated, hit series set to return with new seasons this fall, beginning with “The Mosquito Coast” continuing its high-stakes journey in season two on November 4; celebrated workplace comedy “Mythic Quest” returning for season three on November 11, and more!

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Sophie Okonedo has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Sophie Okonedo has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

Sophie Okonedo's first West End show was Haunted Child which opened in 2011

Sophie Okonedo has been nominated for several prestigious awards for her performances in various Broadway plays. These nominations include the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "The Crucible," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun," Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun."

Sophie Okonedo has won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards for her role in "A Raisin in the Sun" and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production.

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