Amara Okereke

Review: TOP HAT, Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Clementine Scott - Dec 18, 2025

Twenty or so dancers parade before an oversized Art Deco clock, to the familiar strains of ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ from a brass band offstage. In other words, the stage is set for a reassuringly old-fashioned taste of the Golden Age of movie musicals.

TOP HAT Comes to Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

Chichester Festival Theatre's production of Irving Berlin's Top Hat will have a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. Learn more here!

Review: ECHO, King's Head Theatre
by Clementine Scott - Jul 24, 2025

“What is it about this hotel room?” This is the question posed by a cast member of Echo, over halfway through the play, when we’ve been trapped inside a deliciously kitsch B&B, all lilac wallpaper and shag carpets, for over an hour. The effect is claustrophobic, somewhere between the Overlook Hotel from The Shining and the apartment from Rosemary’s Baby, and the horror doesn’t stop with the set design.

Photos: Amara Okereke and Kyle Rowe in ECHO at the King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

All new photos have been released of Amara Okereke and Kyle Rowe in Susan Eve Haar’s play ECHO. The show opened at King’s Head Theatre on 18 July 2025 and will run until 17 August.

Photos: In Rehearsals for ECHO, with Amara Okereke and Kyle Rowe
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Echo, directed by Abigail Zealey Bess and starring Amara Okereke and Kyle Rowe, run at King’s Head Theatre from 18 July 2025 until 17 August. See the photos from the rehearsal room here! 

ECHO Comes To King's Head Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Susan Eve Haar's play ECHO will run at King's Head Theatre next month. ECHO will be directed by Abigail Zealey Bess and will star Amara Okereke and Kyle Rowe.

Photos: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE At Sheffield Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Sheffield Theatres has released a ‘first look’ at production images for Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, which is currently playing in the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield until Saturday 29 March 2025.

Full Cast Set For A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Crucible Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Sheffield Theatres has announced the full cast for Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, which runs in March. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

The National Youth Music Theatre Perform For His Majesty The King At Buckingham Palace To Showcase Holocaust Memorial Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

On Monday 13th January 2025, Young Company Members from the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT), in partnership with CORE Education Trust, Holocaust Educational Trust, and the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, were invited to Buckingham Palace to meet His Majesty the King, King Charles.

The National Youth Music Theatre Unveils 2025 Programme With New Patron Kerry Ellis, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced its 2025 programme, which promises an array of iconic musicals, innovative new works, and a range of opportunities for young people passionate about music theatre.

The National Youth Music Theatre Announces Bold Rebrand, Move to Birmingham, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced a rebrand, relocation to Birmingham, and a new vision aimed at empowering young talent, marking a significant shift in its strategic direction.

National Youth Music Theatre Hosts End-Of-Year Celebration With 2024 Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024

NYMT announced the return of their festive celebration on December 8 at Sinfonia Smith Square, featuring performances by young musical theatre talents.

The National Youth Music Theatre Achieves Guinness World Records For OUR HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) are celebrating being awarded a Guinness World Records for their production Our House. 

National Youth Music Theatre Announces PLATFORM And CRESCENDO To Close Summer 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

The National Youth Music Theatre has announced PLATFORM and CRESCENDO to close Summer 2024 season.

Feature: A Day at The National Youth Music Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Apr 15, 2024

Practice-based learning lives on as the stars of the future are created

Matt Lucas, Amara Okereke, and Callum Scott Howells Appointed Patrons of NYMT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) has announced three of its alumni – the critically acclaimed Matt Lucas, the award-winning Amara Okereke (My Fair Lady, West End; Spring Awakening, Almeida Theatre), and Callum Scott Howells (It’s a Sin, Channel 4; The Way, BBC; Cabaret, West End) – are newly appointed patrons.

British Youth Music Theatre Reveals 20th Anniversary Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

For their 20th season, BYMT will fully produce seven brand new British musicals and develop another seven new musical theatre ideas in week-long camps - working with venues, creatives and young people from across the United Kingdom. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Isobel Thom and Elan Davies to Host The Stage Awards 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2024

The Stage has revealed the hosts of The Stage Awards 2024, in association with Tysers Live.

Guest Blog: 'There is Something for Everyone': New Associate Director Alex Sumner Hughes on the Future Vision for NYT
by Guest Author - Jan 5, 2024

The NYMT is under new management. After the successful 10-year tenure of Jeremy Walker the new team, CEO Adrian Packer, Artistic Director Chris Cuming, and I, as Associate Artistic Director (Courses) have huge plans for bringing Musical Theatre joy to the whole of the country and beyond.

Photos: West End Stars Join National Youth Music Theatre For A Christmas Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

A host of West End rising stars joined the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) A Christmas Celebration at the iconic St Johns Smith Square, all alumni of this leading youth organisation. See photos of the concert.