Orlando Wells News

Lindsay Posner's production of The Turn of the Screw at the Almeida Theatre finishes it's run on 16 March 2013. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP.

Patrick Hamilton's The Duke in Darkness will be presented at The Tabard Theatre from 16 April to 11 May 2013. In a new version adapted by Orlando Wells, this production will mark the first time Hamilton's 'lost' play returns to the London stage in over 60 years. The production will be directed by Phoebe Barran.

Lindsay Posner directs Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw at the Almeida Theatre which runs until 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP.

Lindsay Posner has returned to the Almeida to direct Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw which runs from 18 January - 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek of the rehearsals below.

Lindsay Posner returns to the Almeida to direct Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw from 18 January - 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP.

Composer Robert Paterson's Sextet and Sonata for Bassoon and Piano will be performed by the American Music Ensemble as part of Travelin' Music tonight, June 7 at 7:30pm at Merkin Concert Hall (129 W. 67th St., NYC). The concert explores travel-inspired music and also includes Steve Reich's Different Trains, John Adams' Road Movies, D.J. Sparr's Woodlawn Drive, selections from Erik Friedlander's Block Ice and Propane, and Billy Strayhorn's Take The A Train.

Composer Robert Paterson's Sextet and Sonata for Bassoon and Piano will be performed by the American Music Ensemble as part of Travelin' Music on Thursday, June 7 at 7:30pm at Merkin Concert Hall (129 W. 67th St., NYC). The concert explores travel-inspired music and also includes Steve Reich's Different Trains, John Adams' Road Movies, D.J. Sparr's Woodlawn Drive, selections from Erik Friedlander's Block Ice and Propane, and Billy Strayhorn's Take The A Train.

On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, Gotham Chamber Opera will return to Le Poisson Rouge for an evening of chamber music, opera, and rock and roll. Gotham Chamber Opera Steps Out will take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) at Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, NYC. Tickets are $15 and are available at http://lepoissonrouge.com/events.

Composer Robert Paterson's song cycle, Stepping Into The Batter's Box, He Hears His Father's Voice will be performed by the American Modern Ensemble (the group founded by Paterson and his wife violinist Victoria Paterson), as part of their concert entitled Good Sports on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7pm at Galapagos Art Space (16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn).

Composer Robert Paterson's song cycle, Stepping Into The Batter's Box, He Hears His Father's Voice will be performed by the American Modern Ensemble (the group founded by Paterson and his wife violinist Victoria Paterson), as part of their concert entitled Good Sports on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7pm at Galapagos Art Space (16 Main Street, Dumbo, Brooklyn).

According to Reuters, British actress Susannah York, one of the most memorable film actresses of the 1960s, died from cancer at the age of 72.

A new cast is announced for The Woman In Black, now in its 21st year in the West End. From APRIL 6th 2010, Michael Mears (Harper Regan, Nation) will play Arthur Kipps, alongside Orlando Wells (As If, The History Boys) who will play the young actor who retells the story of Arthur Kipps.

The Jericho House Presents KATRINA at The Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf

The Jericho House will present Katrina, a promenade production composed entirely of accounts provided by both survivors and those responsible for the failed relief effort following the hurricane which destroyed the city of New Orleans in 2005. Written and directed by Jonathan Holmes, Katrina will be performed by Andrew Dennis, Andrea Harris, Stephanie Langton, Wunmi Mosaku, Joe Speare and Orlando Wells. The newly composed score and immersive sound design, featuring indigenous New Orleans music, is by Peter Readman and Peter Nash.

The Jericho House will present Katrina, a promenade production composed entirely of accounts provided by both survivors and those responsible for the failed relief effort following the hurricane which destroyed the city of New Orleans in 2005. Written and directed by Jonathan Holmes, Katrina will be performed by Andrew Dennis, Andrea Harris, Stephanie Langton, Wunmi Mosaku, Joe Speare and Orlando Wells. The newly composed score and immersive sound design, featuring indigenous New Orleans music, is by Peter Readman and Peter Nash.

Theatre503 and Bird & Be Productions present The Tin Horizon, a new dark comedy by Orlando Wells Directed by Phoebe Barran, Produced by Lliana Bird Set design by Anna Bliss-Scully, Lighting Design by Matt Drury 15th April - 9th May 2009

Theatre503 and Bird & Be Productions present The Tin Horizon, a new dark comedy by Orlando Wells Directed by Phoebe Barran, Produced by Lliana Bird Set design by Anna Bliss-Scully, Lighting Design by Matt Drury 15th April - 9th May 2009

West End audiences will get an opportunity to take their seats in the classroom with the History Boys for a limited run (to April 17) at the Wyndham's Theatre from January 3rd (following 2 weeks of previews which began on December 21). Simon Cox's recreation of Nicholas Hytner's original staging of Alan Bennett's multi-award winning play (6 Tony Awards, 5 Drama Desk Awards, 4 Outer Critics Circle Awards in addition to the Best Play accolades at the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards in the UK) comes to the West End with a huge reputation built by successful runs at the National Theatre, on Broadway, on film and two UK tours. And the reputation is thoroughly deserved - this play is Alan Bennett's master work.