Darren Raymond

Review: TARTUFFE (REMIXED), starring Mark Rylance
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 12, 2026

Adapting classical theatre for a new audience is an exciting task and Darren Raymond has relocated Molière’s farce to a Nigerian-Jamaican family living in England. We are all preparing for Adanna and Sinclair’s impending nuptials, with relatives from both sides gathering at her childhood home. When Oga, Adanna’s father, invites Pastor Blake to stay, alarm bells go off for the younger generation. The smooth talking, duplicitous, sleazy old man infiltrates the household, feigning piety. The core of Molière’s work props up a vibrant production that’s infused with colour and music. Written in rhyming verse, this version of Tartuffe is truly charming, but runs long and its humour tends to be overplayed.

Video: TARTUFFE (REMIXED) Rehearsal Footage Released at Marylebone Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Aug 25, 2026

New rehearsal footage offers a first look at Tartuffe (Remixed), Mark Rylance's return to Marylebone Theatre in a reimagined take on Molière's comedy classic.

Photos: TARTUFFE (REMIX) In Rehearsal with Mark Rylance and More at Marylebone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

First look rehearsal photos have been released for Tartuffe (Remixed), Darren Raymond's new adaptation of Molière's classic comedy starring Oscar and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance.

Photos: Mark Rylance in Rehearsals for TARTUFFE (REMIXED)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026

Get first look inside rehearsals for the World Premiere of Tartuffe (Remixed) starring Oscar and Olivier-Award winner Mark Rylance, running in the West End this fall.

Cast and Dates Set For TARTUFFE (REMIXED) Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

Tickets for the World Premiere of Tartuffe (Remixed) starring Oscar and Olivier-Award winner Mark Rylance will go on general sale this week for a strictly limited 7-week season. Learn more here.

Mark Rylance Will Lead TARTUFFE (REMIXED) World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

A brand-new production of Molière's comedy classic, Tartuffe, will make its world premiere starring Mark Rylance in the titular role. Learn more about the production here!

Kathryn Hunter, Malachi Kirby and Indra Ové Named Ambassadors of Drama Charity Intermission Youth 
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

Intermission Youth has announced the appointment of three new ambassadors to its fold. Learn more about Kathryn Hunter, Malachi Kirby and Indra Ové here.

Review: TAMING WHO?, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Dec 6, 2023

21st century language and sensibility ensures that Shakespeare's most dated plot fizzes with new energy and relevance

Guest Blog: Darren Raymond, Artistic Director of Intermission Youth, on 20 Years of Creating Opportunity and Transforming Young Lives For the Better
by Guest Author - Nov 15, 2023

If you would have told me, 20 years ago, I would be leading Intermission Youth in celebrating 15 years of youth work and theatre, I would not have believed you. One because, I didn’t know much about theatre and two because I had little interest in helping young people. But an opportunity to take part in a drama workshop, back in 2005, changed all that for me.

TAMING WHO? Comes to the Arcola Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023

To mark 15 years working in theatre and with young people, Intermission Youth (IY) presents Taming Who? at the Arcola Theatre. Learn more about the Shakespeare-based production here!

Cast Announced For Shakespeare's Globe's SHAKESPEARE IN THE ABBEY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

As celebrations continue for the 400th Anniversary of the First Folio across 2023, Shakespeare’s Globe will return to Westminster Abbey for the hugely popular Shakespeare in the Abbey for six special performances beginning this evening and running until Friday 31 March.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COMEDY OF ERRORS, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe 2023 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the Summer Season, running from April – October 2023.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Intermission Youth to Stage New Reimagining of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

Intermission Youth today announces the staging of their new adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, titled MSND. The production opens on 16 and 17 November at the Chelsea Theatre, with previews from 9 November and its final performance on 3 December.

Intermission Youth Theatre to Present JULIET & ROMEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021

Intermission Youth Theatre will present one of the most famous love stories ever written in this unique re-imagining which premieres next month in London with the support of Sir Mark Rylance and a host of Hollywood heavyweights.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Winter 2020 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company has today announced details of its Winter 2020 programme which includes a newly commissioned series of Tales for Winter running from Saturday 5 December 2020 to Saturday 23 January 2021.

Shortlist Announced For Visionary Honours 2020 - SIX, COME FROM AWAY, & JULIET, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020

The Visionary Arts Foundation has announced the shortlist for the annual Visionary Honours awards on Wednesday 18th March 2020 at the Ham Yard Hotel, Soho, hosted by leading British comic and disability rights advocate Sally Phillips and featuring a special guest performance by rising star singer-songwriter Marika Hackman.

Full Cast Announced For Represent.'s Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2020

Brand-new theatre company represent. today announces the full cast for their inaugural season. With the mission to increase access to the industry for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, performing in repertory are Aaron Douglas (Girlboss, Southwark Playhouse; Wonder Boy, Arcola Theatre), Sarel Madziya (this is Sarel's professional stage debut), Nemide May (Brothers With No Game, Close Friends), Bola Okun (Feels, Lyric Hammersmith), Loussin-Torah Pilikian (Foodie, The Hope Theatre) and Adam Rachid Lazaar (this is Adam's professional stage debut). represent. will provide the cast with an acting apprenticeship where they can develop their craft, earning a London living wage.

Brand New Production Company represent. Announces Their Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2020

Brand-new theatre company represent., is today announced with a mission to increase access to the industry for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds*. Inspired by the repertory model, represent. will offer six 18a?"30 year olds an acting apprenticeship where they can develop their craft on the job, earning a London living wage.

Intermission Theatre Presents EXCLUDED
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2019

Excluded is a powerful and urgent piece of new writing that delves into the lives of our young people in education and holds a mirror up, unearthing their issues and exposing a system that ignores some of the most vulnerable in our society.

Cast Announced for OTHELLO REMIXED
by Julie Musbach - May 14, 2019

Kwame Reed, Hoda Bencher, Baba Oyejide and Iain Gordon have been cast in the lead roles in Othello: Remixed.