Danusia Samal

Review: MORE THAN ONE STORY, Trafalgar Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 10, 2025

If there is one message that those who were in attendance at More Than One Story LIVE on 9 November absorbed through their skin, it is that “The arts don’t belong to a few, they belong to everyone.” The sentiment was declared proudly by Rory Kinnear in his opening speech and echoed warmly by co-host Shahab Awad, actor and member of Cardboard Citizens. It was sprinkled, allegorised, and spoken boldly throughout the monologues that were presented.

Rory Kinnear, Arthur Darvill, and More Will Launch 'More Than One Story' Book With Cardboard Citizens
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens.

Review Roundup: MORE LIFE Opens at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Royal Court Theatre is presenting Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. The cast includes Marc Elliott, Alison Halstead, and more. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews for the production.

SH Productions Announces The First Tour Of BANGERS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Following outstanding responses to its runs in London and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Danusia Samal's acclaimed gig theatre show Bangers will tour between February and April 2025.

Cast Set For More Life at Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Royal Court Theatre and Kandinsky Theatre Company have announced the cast for Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. Learn more about the production here!

Nancy Medina Will Direct A GOOD HOUSE as Part of Bristol Old Vic's 2025 Spring/Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

Bristol Old Vic has announced its Spring/Summer Season for 2025, including a flagship production directed by Nancy Medina. Learn more about the full season here!

Lisa Spirling Appointed Artistic Director Of Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Stratford East has announced the appointment of Lisa Spirling as their new Artistic Director and joint CEO. Spirling, who has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre503 since 2016, takes up the role in spring 2025, taking over from Nadia Fall.

Review: BANGERS, Arcola Theatre
by Matthew Paluch - Jul 24, 2024

Bangers, written by Danusia Samal was first performed at the Soho Theatre in 2022, and in Edinburgh in 2023. It returns for a third stint at the Arcola Theatre and one can understand why. 

Cast And Creatives Set for STATUES At Bush Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024

The Bush Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of STATUES. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for BANGERS By Danusia Samal At Arcola Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

The cast has been revealed for BANGERS, running at Arcola Theatre. Written by Danusia Samal and directed by Chris Sonnex, featuring Tanya-Loretta Dee. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BANGERS Comes To The Arcola Theatre This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024

The critically acclaimed show BANGERS is set to hit the Arcola Theatre this summer.

Photos: First Look at CINDERELLA at Brixton House
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

Following last year’s multi-award nominated and winning Christmas show Alice in Wonderland, Brixton House returns with a brand-new spin on the story of Cinderella. Check out all new photos here!

Retelling of CINDERELLA Comes to Brixton House Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2023

Following last year’s multi-award nominated and winning Christmas show Alice in Wonderland, Brixton House returns with a brand-new spin on the story of Cinderella.

Playwrights Revealed in 2023/24 Soho Six, Co-Commissioned With Leading UK Producers
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Focusing on the best and brightest in emerging playwrighting talent, Soho Theatre's Soho Six attachment programme develops and nurtures playwrights' artistic practice as they write a new play for Soho's stages.

Winner Announced For 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023

Emerging  playwright Roxy Cook was announced today as the winner of the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award for her first play A Woman Walks Into a Bank. Roxy accepted the Award from Erica Whyman, Chair of the Award Judging Panel at an event taking place in the shell of the 503Studio at Nine Elms, which will become a world-class centre for debut playwrights.

Finalists Announced For the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

Five outstanding new writers from the UK, US and Eastern Europe are the finalists for the 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award. Olga Braga, Georgia Bruce, Roxy Cook, Charlotte Cromie, and Nia Akilah Robinson's plays were chosen from 1,466 scripts sent in from 49 countries.

GANGS OF LONDON to Return in AMC+ in November
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2022

The critically-acclaimed, award-winning drama became an international sensation in its first season, with its shocking yet artfully-choreographed action scenes and stunt work. Following the premiere, one episode of the eight-part season will debut Thursdays on AMC+, AMC Networks’ premium streaming bundle.

Chris Sonnex Announces First Season as Artistic Director of Cardboard Citizens
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

Cardboard Citizens has announced plans for the inaugural season from Artistic Director and joint CEO, Chris Sonnex.

Almeida Theatre Announces Cast for THE KEY WORKERS CYCLE
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

The Almeida Theatre has announced the professional cast joining the previously announced eighty strong community company for The Key Workers Cycle, a cycle of nine new plays celebrating the stories of those who keep our daily lives running.

RSC Announces Updates to 2022 Season, Including Disabled Actor Arthur Hughes as Richard III
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2022

In the week that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new season opens in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Company today released further details of its 2022 activity including three new Shakespeare productions that speak directly to our world today, the launch of TikTok Tickets, plus details of how people can participate in 37 Plays: a nationwide search to write the stories of today co-created in partnership with the RSC’s network of 12 regional theatre partners, over 200 Associate Schools and freelance artists who together form the Royal Shakespeare Community.