Ashley Cousins News

The cast of brand-new stage show Tom Gates Live! will host a special meet-and-greet session for young fans in Bristol ahead of the show opening at the Bristol Hippodrome on February 20th.

The cast of brand-new stage show Tom Gates Live! will host a special meet-and-greet session for young fans in Bristol ahead of the show opening at the Bristol Hippodrome on February 20th.

Birmingham Stage Company today announces the full cast for their production of Tom Gates, written by Liz Pichon. Neal Foster directs Matthew Chase (Tom Gates), Ashley Cousins (Marcus/Granny), Matthew Gordan (Derek/Grandad), Amy Hargreaves (Amy/Delia), Daniel Harkin (Mr Fullerman/Dad) and Alice Redmond (Mum). The production opens on 20 March with previews from 14 February, and tours until 30 November 2019.

Fresh from a fifteen month UK tour Birmingham Stage Company today announces a London run for David Walliams' Awful Auntie - opening the Bloomsbury Theatre following the venue's major renovation. Adapted and directed by Neal Foster the production opens on 12 December and runs until 5 January.

The bestselling children's author David Walliams came face-to-face today for the first time with one of his most monstrous creations, Aunt Alberta.

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry drama to musical revivals and family-friendly fun, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…

Gangsta Granny, Birmingham Stage Company's production of David Walliams' bestselling children's book, has arrived in the West End following a long-running UK tour. Suitable for kids aged 5 and over, the show is a perfect antidote to cries of 'Grannies are boring!'.

The stage version of David Walliams' hit children's book GANGSTA GRANNY is coming to the West End next summer following an extensive UK tour - more details here. Today, Walliams joined the cast - Gilly Tompkins as Granny, Ashley Cousins as Ben and Umar Malik as Raj - and director/adaptor Neal Foster for a launch event at a spot Gangsta Granny would no doubt have her eye on: Hatton Garden's Bedazzl Diamonds. 

David Walliams' bestseller is a child-pleasing tale of how the elderly can surprise us.

The world premiere of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny, brilliantly adapted by the Birmingham Stage Company, turned out to be a star-studded event indeed; the Britain's Got Talent judge was there in person, creating quite a stir amongst the children in the audience. It's small wonder really - his books have sold 4 million copies worldwide and are simply adored by kids.