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THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Gets Behind-the-Scenes Companion Series
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026

The Vampire Lestat is launching a new half‑hour companion series, taking fans behind the scenes of each episode of the flagship AMC series. Hosted by Lizzie Bassett, The Vampire Lestat: After Dark features interviews with the cast and producers.

Listen: Sam Reid's THE VAMPIRE LESTAT Unveils New Single Ahead of AMC Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2026

Lestat de Lioncourt, the immortal rock star played by Sam Reid in AMC's The Vampire Lestat, has unveiled the sultry new single “Butterscotch Bitch.' This is the latest track to be released ahead of the premiere on Sunday, June 7.

Sam Reid's Lestat to Perform One Night Concert at the Beacon Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2026

The Vampire Lestat, the rock star vampire played by Sam Reid in the AMC series, will take over New York City's Beacon Theatre on June 2 for The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only - LIVE.

Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay Returning for LYNLEY Season 2 at BritBox
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 30, 2026

Production is now underway in Dublin for the second season of the original drama series Lynley from BritBox. Leo Suter will return as DI Tommy Lynley, starring alongside Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers.

Video: Watch ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE Season 2 Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024

AMC Networks debuted the first extended trailer for season two of the critically acclaimed series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire. The series stars Jacob Anderson, along with Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles and Ben Daniels. Watch the video trailer now!

Video: AMC Drops ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Season Two Teaser
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024

AMC Networks debuted an all-new teaser for season two of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, starring Jacob Anderson, during Sunday's premiere of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. AMC also released a sneak peek clip of the upcoming new season, featuring stars Anderson and Delainey Hayles. Watch the videos now!

Eric Bogosian Joins Cast of ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022

Eric Bogosian has been cast in Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire as “Daniel Molloy,” a journalist nearing the end of his career who’s given a second chance at the interview of a lifetime. Based on Anne Rice’s novel, the series follows Louis de Pointe, Lestat De Lioncourt and Claudia’s epic story of love, blood and the perils of immortality.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For EAST IS EAST At Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021

The cast will include Amy-Leigh Hickman as Meenah;  Irvine Iqbal as Mr Shah/Dr; Tony Jayawardena as George; Adonis Jenieco as Saleem; Rachel Lumberg as Annie; Noah Manzoor as Sajit; Joeravar Sangha as Maneer; Gurjeet Singh as Tariq; Sophie Stanton as Ella and Assad Zaman as Abdul.

Photo Flash: First Look at RSC's THE WINTER'S TALE, Part of BBC LIGHTS UP; Broadcast Dates Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2021

A filmed adaptation of The Winter’s Tale will be broadcast on BBC Four on Sunday 25 April 2021 at 7pm, celebrating Shakespeare’s birthday weekend and marking the first time in RSC history that a production will have a televised World Premiere.

BWW Review: FESTIVE TALES, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Fiona Scott - Dec 20, 2020

Broadcasted mere hours after the change in Christmas COVID restrictions in the UK, the RSC’s Festive Tales brings some much-needed escapism. We are met with an empty theatre dotted with candles in lanterns and a lone voice singing a carol. It really magnifies the emptiness of our performance spaces at the moment.

Lyric Hammersmith Will Stream A DOLL'S HOUSE on May 20
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020

You can watch a free screening of Lyric Hammersmith's production of A Doll's House, for free on YouTube on Wednesday 20 May, 2020!

Joseph Kloska, Kemi-Bo Jacobs and More to Star in RSC's THE WINTER'S TALE; Full Casting Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020

Casting details have been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) 2020 Summer production of The Winter's Tale, which plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 28 March 2020. Directed by RSC Deputy Artistic Director, Erica Whyman, the production will be cross-cast with The Comedy of Errors (from 25 April 2020) and Pericles (from 15 August 2020). All three plays are sponsored by Darwin Escapes.

BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, Lyric Hammersmith
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Sep 12, 2019

The simple act of deception that opens Ibsen's A Doll's House never ceases to amaze me. A housewife enters, laden with boxes or bags from a recent shopping trip, and pops a sweetie secretly in her mouth. Her husband calls, playfully asking if she visited the confectioners whilst in town. Of course not, the wife replies, licking her lips. If she can lie about something so simple as a delectable treat, what else is she hiding?

Casting Announced For A DOLL'S HOUSE At The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2019

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre today announces the cast for A Doll's House, the first production directed by Rachel O'Riordan in her inaugural season as Artistic Director. Written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted by the award winning Tanika Gupta, this new take on an old classic explores gender politics, ownership and race in 1879, Calcutta.

Edward Stone, Assad Zaman, Francesca Zoutewelle and More Announced For UK Tour of THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2019

English Touring Theatre and Papatango today announce the full cast for the UK tour of Iman Qureshi's The Funeral Director, an exploration of a gay Muslim woman coming to terms with her identity. Hannah Hauer-King directs Edward Stone (Tom), Assad Zaman (Zeyd) and Francesca Zoutewelle (Janey), joining returning cast member Aryana Ramkhalawon (Ayesha). Winner of Papatango's 10th annual New Writing Prize from 1,384 entries, the original production was premiered by Papatango at Southwark Playhouse and now embarks on a UK tour in a co-production with ETT to Traverse Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse, The North Wall and HOME Manchester in Spring 2019.

Review Roundup: What Did Critcs Think of Zadie Smith's WHITE TEETH?
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2018

Zadie Smith's breakthrough novel is adapted for stage by acclaimed playwright Stephen Sharkey and directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham in a major world premiere. The production opened on 5 November. Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Review: WHITE TEETH, Kiln Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Nov 6, 2018

A few protestors might be doggedly hanging on outside the Kiln (was Tricycle) Theatre, but their complaints are firmly refuted by its current show: a vibrant adaptation of Zadie Smith's award-winning novel that is not just about but firmly rooted in the diverse, complex 'melting pot' of north-west London.

Photo Flash: First Look at Zadie Smith's WHITE TEETH at Kiln Theatre
by Marika O'Hara - Nov 1, 2018

Zadie Smith's breakthrough novel is adapted for stage by acclaimed playwright Stephen Sharkey and directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham in a major world premiere. The production opens on 5 November, with previews from 26 October, and runs until 22 December.

HADESTOWN Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Oct 27, 2018

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From new musicals to Shakespeare, Pinter and Magic Mike, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With WHITE TEETH At Kiln Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2018

With Holy Sh!t - the inaugural production in the newly refurbished theatre - in rehearsals, Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham presents  the world premiere of Stephen Sharkey's adaptation of Zadie Smith's White Teeth.