Samantha Spiro News

Hosted by Jan Ravens, with performers Daniel Evans, Josie Lawrence, Jenny Jules, Jonathan Pryce, Jenna Russell, Samantha Spiro and Meera Syal are joined by Young Friends of the Almeida and award-winning theatre company Inspector Sands to perform as part of 'Almeida Up Close,' the theatre's 2012 fundraising Gala.

Missed out on last night's Whatsonstage.com awards? Check out our photo coverage from the red carpet and the press room!

The 12th Whatsonstage.com Awards winners have been announced, with winners including Matilda, The Wizard of Oz, Kerry Ellis and Alfie Boe.

Hosted by Jan Ravens, with performers Daniel Evans, Josie Lawrence, Jenny Jules, Jonathan Pryce, Jenna Russell, Samantha Spiro and Meera Syal are joined by Young Friends of the Almeida and award-winning theatre company Inspector Sands to perform as part of 'Almeida Up Close,' the theatre's 2012 fundraising Gala.

Hosted by Jan Ravens, performers Daniel Evans, Josie Lawrence, Jenny Jules, Jonathan Pryce, Jenna Russell, Samantha Spiroand Meera Syal are joined by Young Friends of the Almeida and and award-winning theatre company Inspector Sands to perform as part of Almeida Up Close, the theatre's 2012 fundraising Gala. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, Almeida Up Close will take place on 23 February 2012 at One Mayfair. The evening of fine dining and cabaret will include music by Stephen Sondheim and Amy Winehouse.

Shakespeare's Globe recently announced its upcoming 2012 season, which will include multi award-winning actor Mark Rylance to perform the title role of a new production of Richard III and a reprisal of his widely celebrated performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night, also starring Johnny Flynn. According to Whatsonstage, both productions could be aiming for West End transfers as early as Fall 2012.

Shakespeare's Globe has just announced its upcoming 2012 season. The theatre welcomes back multi award-winning actor Mark Rylance to perform in the title a new production of Richard III and a reprisal of his widely celebrated performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, two-time Olivier winner Samantha Spiro will play Kate in a new production of The Taming Of The Shrew at Shakespeare's Globe. Toby Frow helms the production, which is set to play beginning June 23.

Michael Attenborough will direct Eduardo de Filippo's Filumena in a new English version by Tanya Ronder running at the Almeida from 15 March - 12 May 2012, with press night on 22 March at 7pm. Designs are by Robert Jones, with lighting by Tim Mitchell and sound by John Leonard. Filumena is sponsored by Pinsent Masons.

Stephen Sondheim's musical COMPANY began performances at the Crucible Theatre at the end of November, with an official opening night on 5th December. The show will continue through 7th January.

Stephen Sondheim's musical COMPANY began performances at the Crucible Theatre at the end of November, with an official opening night on 5th December. The show will continue through 7th January.

The Crucible celebrates its fortieth anniversary by going back to the early 1970s for its Christmas musical.

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards winners were announced tonight - Sheridan Smith won Best Actress with awards presented by star names including Karen Gillan, Gemma Arterton and Olivia Williams.

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, this year's awards will be announced on November 20.

London 2012 today launched the programme for the London 2012 Festival, a spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK, opening on Midsummer's Day 21 June and running until 9 September 2012.

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, this year's awards will be announced on November 20.

The Daily Mail today reports that Francesca Annis has been cast as Joanne in COMPANY at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield from November 29.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, The Donmar Warehouse will play special tribute to Stephen Sondheim in honor of his 80th birthday this year with a host of special events, including a production of Passion starring Elena Roger and directed by Jamie Lloyd opening September 10, Michael Grandage and Sam Mendes in conversation about staging Sondheim at the Donmar on September 16, and Stephen Sondheim in conversation about his life and career on October 11. Today, Baz Bamigboye reveals in the UK Daily Mail that concert versions of Company and Merrily We Roll Along presented by the Donmar will play the West End at the Queen's Theatre. Merrily will play two performances on October 31, with evening and matiness shows. Company will play the same schedule on November 7. The concerts were initially scheduled to be performed at the Donmar's own space, but have been moved to accommodate more patrons.