Amara Okereke

Review: THE TEMPEST, Starring Kenneth Branagh
by Cindy Marcolina - May 31, 2026

Kenneth Branagh has returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to tread the boards of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where we last saw him 33 years ago as the Prince of Denmark directed by Adrian Noble. This time around, Branagh takes on Shakespeare’s swan song under Richard Eyre. He gets to tick Prospero off his Shakespearean to-do list, and we get to watch another project where the actor-director-writer-producer sticks out like a sore thumb. Eyre struggles to keep Branagh under control.

Exclusive Video: Watch 'Cheek to Cheek' From IRVING BERLIN'S TOP HAT on GREAT PERFORMANCES
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2026

Jerry Travers is in heaven in a new clip from Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, which BroadwayWorld can exclusively share ahead of its PBS debut. Check out Phillip Attmore's performance of 'Cheek to Cheek' here.

Videos: Watch Performance Clips From IRVING BERLIN'S TOP HAT on GREAT PERFORMANCES
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026

New performance clips have been released from the Great Performances presentation of Irving Berlin’s Top Hat, premiering on PBS this Friday, May 15. Watch renditions of 'No Strings' and 'Top Hat, White Tie and Tails' now.

WEST SIDE STORY Set for NYMT's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

National Youth Music Theatre announced its 50th anniversary summer season in Birmingham, including a large-scale production of WEST SIDE STORY at Birmingham Hippodrome, new musicals, and workshops following a record year of over 1,300 auditions.

Full Cast Set For RSC's THE TEMPEST
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Richard Eyre marking his first time directing in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Review: TOP HAT, Glasgow Kings Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Feb 9, 2026

Top Hat tap-danced its way into Glasgow this week, bringing with it plenty of sparkle and some superb performances. Based on the 1930s film, the plot depicts a classic case of mistaken identity: American dancer Jerry Travers arrives in London, falls for society girl Dale Tremont, and through a series of misunderstandings is mistakenly assumed to be the husband of someone else entirely. What follows is a whirl of crossed wires, romantic confusion, and farce as the characters chase love (and the truth) across London and Venice.

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 5, 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.

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