Ayrton English
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BIO
Ayrton English is a young british actor, based near London, known for playing Douglas Gresham in Shadowlands (West End); Micheal Hobbs in Elf the musical (West End); Young Harry Wheatley in Inter Alia (The National Theatre); Jeremy Potts in the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Gustave in the China tour of Love Never Dies; Tiny Tim in Antic Disposition’s a Christmas Carol (London). He has voiced the animated character Kai in North by Behnte Lohn and Pictoryland. He also has a number of screen credits, including Playing young Otis in Sex Education (Netflix), Tommy in Ladies First (Netflix), Fin in the short film Star Child and John jr in Neuromancer (Apple). He is represented by Agency4kidz.
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Ayrton English is a British child actor, known for playing Douglas Gresham in Shadowlands (West End); Micheal Hobbs in Elf the musical (West End); Young Harry Wheatley in Inter Alia (The National Theatre); Jeremy Potts in the UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Gustave in the China tour of Love Never Dies; Tiny Tim in Antic Disposition’s a Christmas Carol (London). He has voiced the animated character Kai in North by Behnte Lohn and Pictoryland. He also has a number of screen credits, including Playing young Otis in Sex Education (Netflix), Tommy in Ladies First (Netflix), Fin in the short film Star Child and John jr in Neuromancer (Apple).
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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
A new trailer has been released for the West End production of SHADOWLANDS, written by William Nicholson and directed by Rachel Kavanaugh. Watch the video!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
The West End production of William Nicholson’s Shadowlands, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, is now playing at London’s Aldwych Theatre. See what the critics are saying about the production in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 13, 2026
In his book, A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis wrote, 'The pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That's the deal'. It's that deal that William Nicholson's poignant play explores in the true story of Lewis's late-in-life love, marriage and loss. Thoughtful, tender and touching, Shadowlands examines joy and grief as a profoundly human experience.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
Production photography is released for the highly anticipated West End production of William Nicholson’s beloved and deeply moving play SHADOWLANDS, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh at London’s Aldwych Theatre until Saturday 9 May 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the West End production of William Nicholson's beloved and deeply moving play SHADOWLANDS, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh. which opens at London's Aldwych Theatre in February.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
All new photos have been released from the gala night for ELF the Musical on 6 November. In attendance were Dani Dyer, Faye Tozer, Juliet Mayhew, Rob Madge, Vanessa Feltz and Ranj Singh amongst others. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
All new photos have been released from ELF the Musical, which is now in performances at the Aldwych Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
All new photos have been released of the cast of ELF the Musical, which opens at the Aldwych Theatre in October 2025. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
Rehearsal photos have been released for ELF The Musical, returning to London’s Aldwych Theatre for a limited holiday run, starring Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Aled Jones.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
In just over 7 weeks, Christmas will come early to the Aldwych Theatre when Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones MBE will star in the smash hit musical ELF as Buddy, Jovie and Walter Hobbs respectively.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, the family end up on a hilarious fantastical adventure to far-off lands.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024
Charlie Brooks will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. The tour opens at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024
Elaine C. Smith will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG opening at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on Tuesday 30 April 2024 where it plays until 12 May 2024, before embarking on a UK tour.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2022
David Burt will play Scrooge for a fifth year with Richard Dempsey joining the cast direct from Tammy Faye at the Almeida Theatre as Bob Cratchit in award-winning Antic Disposition's much-loved musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
