Anwar Russell

Photos:  KING LEAR in Rehearsal at the Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

xAll new rehearsal photos have been released for KING LEAR at the Royal Exchange Theatre, beginning performances in October. Check out the photos here.

Cast Set For KING LEAR at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Led By David Threlfall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

David Threlfall will star as King Lear alongside Nadine Shah at the Royal Exchange Theatre, in a production adapted and directed by Matthew Dunster marking part of the venue's 50th anniversary season.

MEASURE FOR MEASURE Extends At The Donmar Warehouse Until 1 December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018

The Donmar Warehouse today announces the extension due to exceptional demand of Measure for Measure, now booking performances until Saturday 1 December 2018. Friday 30 November will be a performance dedicated solely to YOUNG+FREE audiences aged 25 and under, enabling even more young audiences the opportunity to experience Shakespeare's exploration of sex and power. YOUNG+FREE is funded through the generosity of audiences via the Donmar's PAY IT FORWARD scheme. These donations have allowed the Donmar to allocate more than 12,000 free tickets to those aged 25 and under since the scheme began. Tickets to the YOUNG+FREE Friday performance will be allocated by ballot at the end of October. The ballot is now open for entries by signing up to the YOUNG+FREE mailing list at donmarwarehouse.com.

Photo Flash: First Look at MEASURE FOR MEASURE at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2018

Vienna is corrupt. The Duke, who has let the city fall to vice, hands control to his Deputy, a hardline, puritan reformer.

Photo Flash: Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, and the Cast in Rehearsal For MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2018

The Donmar Warehouse has released rehearsal images of Measure For Measure which opens on Thursday 11 October (with previews from Friday 28 September). Directed by Artistic Director Josie Rourke it stars Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden who will alternate the roles of the powerful Deputy and the powerless Novice within every performance.

Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting For MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018

The Donmar announces full casting for Artistic Director Josie Rourke's production of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare. Joining the previously announced Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden are Ben Allen, Matt Bardock, Nicholas Burns, Jackie Clune, Rachel Denning, Molly Harris, Adam McNamara, Raad Rawi, Sule Rimi, Anwar Russell and Helena Wilson.

Fevered Sleep Bring Dance Piece MEN & GIRLS DANCE To Tate Britain
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2017

London-based arts company Fevered Sleep - described by the Guardian as 'boundary-smashing' -  bring a new version of their highly acclaimed dance piece, 'MEN & GIRLS DANCE' to Tate Britain this summer.  This adapted durational version has been specially re-worked for the gallery.

Full Cast Announced for IMOGEN at Shakespeare's Globe
by Marianka Swain - Aug 8, 2016

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Matthew Dunster's production of IMOGEN. Award-winning actor Maddy Hill, in the lead role of Imogen, is best known for the recurring role of Nancy Carter in EastEnders (BBC), for which she won Best Newcomer at the National Television Awards in 2015, and Best Newcomer in the British Soap Awards 2014, as well as being nominated for Best Newcomer at the TV Choice Awards 2014. Maddy will be joined by Jonathan McGuinness as Cymbeline, Ira Mandela Siobhan as Posthumus and Matthew Needham as Iachimo. Running from 17 September, Imogen is Shakespeare's Cymbeline renamed and reclaimed.

Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Kicks-off UK Tour After Season at Sadler's Wells
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 1, 2010

Premiering at Sadler's Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne's triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, taking the dance world by storm. Following the huge success at Sadler's Wells over Christmas and the New Year, the multi award-winning hit is now on a national UK tour.

Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Returns To Sadler's Wells
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 15, 2009

Premiering at Sadler's Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne's triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, taking the dance world by storm. This Christmas the multi award-winning hit returns to the theatre where it all began for a strictly limited run from 10 December - 24 January 2010 followed by a national UK tour opening in Woking on 25 January 2010.