Denzel Westley-Sanderson

British Youth Music Theatre Premieres CHOREOMANIA at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) is returning to Birmingham Hippodrome this August with Choreomania, the final show of its summer 2025 season. Learn more here!

CHOREOMANIA Comes to Birmingham Hippodrome in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2025

British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT)’s final show of its 2025 summer season Choreomania is presented as part of a partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome. 

Cast Set For the UK Tour of COMING TO ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been announced for the UK tour of the stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s much-loved and award-winning book, Coming to England. This vibrant and energetic new play with music from Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios tells Floella’s personal story of moving to England in the 1960s at the age of 10.

Floella Benjamin's COMING TO ENGLAND Stage Adaptation Kicks Off UK Tour In September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Floella Benjamin's autobiographical story COMING TO ENGLAND has been adapted for the stage, offering a poignant and inspiring tale of her journey and experiences.

Stratford East Reveals Lineup Of New Shows And Events For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

STRATFORD EAST has announced a lineup of new shows and events for 2024, including Lanre Malaolu's 'Now, I See,' a powerful exploration of the Black male experience in contemporary Britain. Don't miss this thought-provoking production.

Nathan Kiley Joins JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Stratford East has announced Nathan Kiley (he/him) as the dame, Milky Linda, completing the cast for this year's pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Learn more about the show here!

Theatre Royal Stratford East Reveals Cast and Creative Team For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for this year's pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, with book and lyrics by Succession/Killing Eve writer Anna Jordan (she/her) and music and lyrics by Stratford East pantomime veteran Robert Hyman (he/him). Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!

English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 3, 2022

Like Wilde, Denzel Westley-Sanderson, winner of the RTST Sir Peter Hall Award for young directors, pushes boundaries and brings fresh ideas to the social comedy: an all-black cast, a drag queen as Lady Bracknell and a lesbian twist.

Steven Kavuma Appointed as Head of Programming at Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

Seven Dials Playhouse has appointed Steven Kavuma as Head of Programming. Kavuma will work in collaboration with artists and creatives to curate and deliver Seven Dials Playhouse’s artistic programmes and alongside the senior management team, help to deliver the creative and strategic vision for the organisation.

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022

Award-winning Director Denzel Westley-Sanderson's vibrant retelling of Oscar Wilde’s sharpest and most outrageous comedy, premieres at Leeds Playhouse from 5-17 September before heading out on a UK tour. Check out all new photos!

Full Cast Announced For Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2022

The cast includes Phoebe Campbell (Cecily), Valentine Hanson (Merriman/Lane), Joanne Henry (Miss Prism), Daniel Jacob (Lady Bracknell), Adele James (Gwendolen), Abiola Owokoniran (Algernon Moncrieff), Anita Reynolds (Dr. Chasuble) and Justice Ritchie (John Worthing).

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Anton Lesser, and Nicholas Woodeson Are Part Of Rose Theatre's 2022/2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

Rose Theatre's Artistic Director, Christopher Haydon, has announced the first Rose Productions in the 2022/23 Season, beginning on 9 September with the London premiere of Anthony McCarten's The Two Popes starring Anton Lesser and Nicholas Woodeson.

Leeds Playhouse Announces Autumn/Winter 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

Leeds Playhouse has revealed today the full range of ambitious productions that make up its exciting Autumn/Winter 2022 Season, showcasing creative collaboration, deep-rooted partnerships, and exciting and diverse voices from across the UK.

New Version of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Comes to Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

Award-winning director Denzel Westley-Sanderson's vibrant retelling of Oscar Wilde's sharpest and most outrageous comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is to premiere at Leeds Playhouse in September.

Autumn 2022 Lineup Announced at Northern Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2022

Powerful new dramas explore race, the climate crisis, disability, queer politics and the experience of refugees, alongside family shows and great nights out for fans of dance, comedy and cabaret.

Denzel Westley-Sanderson Will Direct THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

It was announced yesterday at a special Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) ceremony that the winner of the RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2021, Denzel Westley-Sanderson, will direct a new production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest – in a co-production between English Touring Theatre (ETT), Leeds Playhouse and Rose Theatre.

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust and Nottingham Playhouse Invite Entries For The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2022
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and Nottingham Playhouse have announced that the 2022 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2022

Rehearsal images for the critically acclaimed production of Small Island are released today. Adapted by Helen Edmundson from Andrea Levy’s prize-winning novel and directed by Rufus Norris, the production will open on 24 February in the Olivier theatre.  

Denzel Westley-Sanderson Wins The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2021
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and English Touring Theatre (ETT) have announced Denzel Westley-Sanderson as the winner of the 2021 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award and Nathan Crossan-Smith as the runner-up.