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David Adkin Limited is an award-winning, London based theatrical production and general management company.


Selected credits as Producer and/or General Manager include:
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee, dir. Steven Kunis (Southwark Playhouse)
THE REALISTIC JONESES by Will Eno, dir. Simon Evans (Ustinov, Theatre Royal Bath)
AFTERGLOW by S. Asher Gelman, dir. Steven Kunis (Waterloo East Theatre)
WILD GOOSE DREAMS by Hansol Jung, dir. Michael Boyd (Ustinov, Theatre Royal Bath)
THE REFUGEE ORCHESTRA PROJECT dir. Steven Kunis (LSO: St Luke's)
AFTERGLOW by S. Asher Gelman, dir. Tom O'Brien (Southwark Playhouse)
THE OMISSION OF THE FAMILY COLEMAN by Claudio Tolcachir / Stella Feehily, dir. Laurence Boswell (Ustinov, Theatre Royal Bath)
A LESSON FROM ALOES by Athol Fugard, dir. Janet Suzman (Finborough Theatre)
AGNES COLANDER by Harley Granville Barker/Richard Nelson, dir. Trevor Nunn (Jermyn Street Theatre)
ROTHSCHILD & SONS by Sherman Yellen, Sheldon Harnick & Jerry Bock, dir. Jeffrey Moss (Park Theatre)
THE GRINNING MAN by Carl Grose, Tim Philips & Marc Teitler, dir. Tom Morris (Trafalgar Studios)
ANGELS IN AMERICA by Tony Kushner, dir. Marianne Elliott (Neil Simon Theater, Broadway)
COMPANY by Stephen Sondheim & George Furth, dir. Derek Anderson (Aberdeen Arts)
THE LIFE by David Newman, Ira Gasman & Cy Coleman, dir. Michael Blakemore (Southwark Playhouse)
DESSERT by Oliver Cotton, dir. Trevor Nunn (Southwark Playhouse)
STALKING THE BOGEYMAN by Markus Potter & David Holthouse, dir. Markus Potter (Southwark Playhouse)
OFF THE KINGS ROAD by Neil Koenigsberg, dir. Alan Cohen (Jermyn Street Theatre)
NEXT FALL by Geoffrey Nauffts, dir. Luke Shepherd (Southwark Playhouse)
OUR FRIENDS THE ENEMY by Alex Gwyther, dir. Tom O'Brien (UK Tour/New York)
SWEENEY TODD by Stephen Sondheim & Hugh Wheeler, dir. Derek Anderson (Twickenham Theatre)
Winner of Best Off West End Production and nominated for Best Musical Revival at the 2015 Whatsonstage Awards
OUR HOUSE THE MUSICAL by Madness & Tim Firth, dir. Matthew Warchus (Savoy Theatre)
10th Anniversary Concert starring Suggs, Tameka Empson, Alistair McGowan and Wendi Peters
CABARET by John Kander, Fred Ebb & Joe Masteroff, dir. Derek Anderson (Aberdeen Arts)
HOLMES & WATSON: FAREWELL TOUR by Stuart Fortey, dir. Tristan Pate (Edinburgh/UK Tour)
DUSKY WARRIORS by Nasser Memarzia & Kulvinder Ghir, dir. Iqbal Khan (Theatre Royal, Stratford East)
THAT FACE by Polly Stenham, dir. Tara Robinson (Landor)
THE AGONY & ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS by Mike Daisey, dir. Nasser Memarzia (Waterloo East Theatre)

In 2016/17 David worked for legendary Producer Robert Fox on the UK premiere of David Bowie and Enda Walsh's musical LAZARUS, dir. Ivo Van Hove (Kings Cross Theatre). In 2015, he was the Festival Producer for the OLD VIC NEW VOICES FESTIVAL (The Old Vic). In 2019/20, David was the Producer of the award-winning nationally acclaimed Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath.

In addition to the selected credits above, David Adkin Limited has produced and managed numerous workshops, development projects and private events.

David is a member of the Society of London Theatre; a bursary recipient of The Stage One Producers Scheme; the Associate Producer of the Arts at Stowe programme at Stowe School; and the Chairman of Cherwell Theatre Company - a charity providing arts based opportunities for young people in his hometown.

director DAVID ADKIN
associate general manager ALEXANDRA DA SILVA
dramaturg AIDA ROCCI
accountancy BRECKMAN AND COMPANY
legal SIMON DIXON and JONATHAN HULL

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Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!
Milton Keynes Theatre Welcomes THE CROWN JEWELS To The Stage This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023

The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history. Don't miss it when it comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in October!
Video: Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher Perform New Song from THE CROWN JEWELS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023

Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher perform 'Praise Him,' one of two new songs from the West End heist comedy THE CROWN JEWELS!
Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE CROWN JEWELS at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023

All new rehearsal photos and video footage have been released for the must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7 July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements.
DISRUPTION Comes to Park Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the forthcoming world premiere of Disruption by Andrew Stein. 
Final Casting Revealed For THE CROWN JEWELS at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

Final casting has been announced for this summer’s must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7 July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements.
Lucas Hnath, Trevor Nunn, Noel Coward, and More Set For The Orange Tree Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

The Orange Tree (OT) has announced its first full year of programming under new Artistic Director Tom Littler. It features world and European premieres by Zoe Cooper and Lucas Hnath; revivals from Mustapha Matura, Noël Coward and Oliver Goldsmith; directors including Trevor Nunn and Matthew Dunster; and Niamh Cusack headlining the first major London revival of Polly Stenham's breakout hit That Face.
Nathaniel Curtis Will Star in DISRUPTION at Park Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

Nathaniel Curtis is the first actor to join the cast of the world premiere of a cautionary play about AI - Andrew Stein's Disruption will run at Park Theatre from Friday 7 July to Saturday 5 August, with further casting to be announced in coming weeks.
Mel Giedroyc, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and More Will Lead THE CROWN JEWELS in the West End and on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2023

The cast has been announced for this summer's must-see West End comic caper, The Crown Jewels which plays at the Garrick Theatre from Friday 7  July – Saturday 16 September 2023 ahead of regional autumn engagements.
BRIGHT HALF LIFE Will Make UK Premiere at The King's Head Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

What if life came with a rewind button? Jumping across time, Bright Half Life, by award-winning American playwright Tanya Barfield, tells the four-and-a-half-decade story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, start a family, and traverse the highs, lows, joys, and fears that come from sharing your life with someone else.
Initial Casting Announced For The First Major Revival Of CLYBOURNE PARK
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2022

Having had to shut down the production of Bruce Norris' seminal play Clybourne Park at final dress rehearsal in March 2020, Trish Wadley Productions and David Adkin, in association with Park Theatre, have announced that the production, originally planned for the play's 10th anniversary year, will open at the venue in March.
OffWestEnd Announces 86 Finalists For Its Offies Awards 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022

OffWestEnd has announced 86 finalists for its Offies awards 2022. The Offies recognise and celebrate the excellence, innovation and ingenuity of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London, helping to raise their profiles and rewarding the new talent that they nurture, which is essential for the future of the theatre industry.
Cary Crankson, Alex Mugnaioni and Simon Rouse Join Charlie Condou in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN at Southwark Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

Straight White Men by Korean American playwright Young Jean Lee, opening at Southwark Playhouse on Wednesday 10th November, is a hilarious and revealing play about the most unoppressed of this world's peoples. 
Santino Fontana and Thomas Sadoski Will Lead a Short Film Adaptation of STALKING THE BOGEYMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2021

A short film adaptation of the play Stalking the Bogeyman is underway, starring Tony Award winner Santino Fontana and Tony Award nominee Thomas Sadoski. The project is currently in production, with distribution plans to be announced.
Maxine Peake Will Direct a Charity Performance Of BITTERENDERS at the Arcola Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2021

Set in Jerusalem and inspired by a true story, this black comedy tells the story of a family of Palestinians who are forced, by court ruling, to share their home with a group of Israeli settlers.  Speaking directly to the situation today, this timely production balances humour, storytelling and metaphor, to give audiences a fresh perspective on the Middle East.
ROCKY ROAD Streams From Stream.Theatre Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021

Shaun McKenna’s compelling and timely new thriller Rocky Road is a gripping exploration of grief, obsession and revenge.
Full Cast Announced For RAGS At Park Theatre - Carolyn Maitland, Dave Willetts and Sam Attwater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2019

Carolyn Maitland, Dave Willetts and Sam Attwater will star as Rebecca, Avram and Bronfman respectively in RAGS The Musical at Park Theatre, London. The show will run for a limited season from 9 January to 8 February 2020, with a press night on 14 January. RAGS The Musical has a book by Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof), revised book by David Thompson, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and music by Charles Strouse (Annie).
AFTERGLOW Announces A Final Extension As The Cast Celebrates 100 Performances
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2019

'Afterglow' this week celebrated its 100th London performance - and announced a final extension and closure date for the long running Off West End hit.
AFTERGLOW Announces An Extension
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2019

The boys of 'Afterglow' are heading under the shower for longer as the hit Off West End show today announces a two-week extension to December 8.
Photo Flash: First Look at AFTERGLOW at Waterloo East Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019

'Afterglow', by S. Asher Gelman, will run at Waterloo East Theatre, Brad Street, London, SE1 from Thursday 17 October to Sunday 24 November.

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