Alec Newman

Review Roundup: THE COLLABORATION, Starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope

The world premiere of The Collaboration, Anthony McCarten's thrilling new drama directed by Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah, is now open at the Young Vic. Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Review: THE COLLABORATION, Young Vic

Public fascination with unexpected celebrity pairings is not a new thing; before 50 Cent and Bette Midler buddied up, two very different artists were thrown together in the hope that some extraordinary work would be produced - what resulted was a genuine connection and a friendship that would endure until their deaths, only 18 months apart. Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s collaboration is what forms the basis of Anthony McCarten’s new play.

Photos: First Look at THE COLLABORATION at the Young Vic

Production images are today released for the world premiere of The Collaboration, Anthony McCarten’s thrilling new drama directed by Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE COLLABORATION at the Young Vic

The Young Vic today announces the complete cast and creative team for The Collaboration, the world premiere of Anthony McCarten's thrilling new drama, directed by Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah.

Rachael Stirling and Alec Newman Star in LOVE IN THE LOCKDOWN

Leading actors of the stage and screen Rachael Stirling and Alec Newman are set to star in a new topical online play with music, due to be released in nine episodes on YouTube next month from 4 March to 23 May 2021. 

Hampstead Theatre Cancels Remainder of its Run of THE DUMB WAITER

In light of the recently announced lockdown, Hampstead Theatre has announced that the rest of the programmed run of The Dumb Waiter has been cancelled.

Hampstead Theatre Announces Date Changes For 60th Anniversary Production Of THE DUMB WAITER

Hampstead Theatre has provided an update on its performance dates in light of yesterday's news and London remaining under Tier 4.

BWW Review: THE DUMB WAITER, Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead Theatre are reopening their doors after an exceptionally difficult year with their long-delayed production of Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter. The show features a cast that’s been reshuffled from the conception of Alice Hamilton’s project, with Alec Newman and Shane Zaza taking over from Philip Jackson and Harry Lloyd - who’d previously been announced for the original run in March for the play’s 60th anniversary.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of Hampstead Theatre's THE DUMB WAITER in New Trailer

A behind-the-scenes trailer is released for Hampstead Theatre’s 60th anniversary production of The Dumb Waiter ahead of the theatre reopening on 3 December 2020.  The production will now run until 16 January 2021. 

BWW Interview: Director Alice Hamilton Talks THE DUMB WAITER at Hampstead Theatre

Alice Hamilton's directing work includes the Olivier-nominated Every Day I Make Greatness Happen at the Hampstead Theatre,The Weatherman at Park Theatre and While We’re Here at the Bush Theatre. She's now back at the Hampstead to helm Harold Pinter's The Dumb Waiter, which premiered here 60 years ago.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of Hampstead Theatre's THE DUMB WAITER in New Trailer

A behind-the-scenes trailer is released for Hampstead Theatre’s 60th anniversary production of The Dumb Waiter ahead of the theatre reopening on 3 December 2020.  The production will now run until 16 January 2021.