Dorothy Atkinson

Review: 'TILL THE STARS COME DOWN, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 10, 2025

There are productions that herald huge amounts of fanfare and and others that creep up and surprise you. Beth Steel's wonderfully human play, 'Till the Stars Come Down, is the latter. A surprise hit at the National Theatre last year, this sharply comic and deeply touching family drama now makes its deserved West End transfer.

Photos: TILL THE STARS COME DOWN at the National Theatre in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s Till the Stars Come Down. Check out the photos here and learn more about the production!

PENNYWORTH: THE ORIGIN OF BATMAN'S BUTLER to Return to HBO Max in October
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022

Season three of the series begins after five years: the civil war is over, and a revolution has changed the world for better or worse – ushering in a new age of Super Heroes and Supervillains. The cast features Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Emma Paetz, Paloma Faith, Ryan Fletcher, Dorothy Atkinson, Ramon Tikaram, Harriet Slater and Simon Manyonda.

PENNYWORTH Will Become a Max Original With New Original Third Season in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2021

HBO Max announced today at DC FanDome that season three of the hit DC series PENNYWORTH, from Warner Bros. Television, will debut in 2022 as a Max Original.

PENNYWORTH Season Two Brings a Surprise for Martha Kane
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 14, 2020

In the upcoming second season of Pennyworth, the DC drama series that follows Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon) in 1960s London where he works with young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), it will be discovered that Martha Kane (Emma Paetz) is... pregnant!

PENNYWORTH Announces New Season Two Casting, Begins Production
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 26, 2020

Premium cable network EPIX® announced today that Pennyworth, its critically acclaimed DC drama from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, has started production on season two.  Season two introduces new series regulars James Purefoy (The Following, Sex Education, Altered Carbon), Edward Hogg (Taboo, Harlots, White Lightning), Jessye Romeo (Curfew, In the Long Run), Ramon Tikaram (Brassic, The Victim) and Harriet Slater (Faunutland and the Lost Magic).  The 10-episode sophomore season began production in the UK in January 2020 – filming once again at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden – with an eye towards a summer 2020 premiere on EPIX.

EPIX Renews PENNYWORTH for Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 30, 2019

Premium cable network EPIX® announced today that Pennyworth, its critically-acclaimed DC drama from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, will return for season two. The 10-episode sophomore season will commence production in the UK in January 2020 – filming once again at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden – with an eye towards a 2020 premiere on EPIX.

Epix to Bring PENNYWORTH to San Diego Comic-Con
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2019

In the lead-up to its highly-anticipated upcoming series Pennyworth (premiering July 28), premium network EPIX today announced an immersive experience for San Diego Comic-Con attendees, set in the off-center 1960's London world of young Alfred Pennyworth (many years before he will become Batman's butler).  For three days, EPIX will take over the Oxford Social Club in the Pendry San Diego (435 Fifth Ave), where attendees will get a hands-on look at Pennyworth as the series comes to life around them. 

PRIDE Takes Home Best Film at British Independent Film Awards- Full Winners List!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 7, 2014

The British Independent Film Awards took place this evening, and we have the full list of winners below!

Tom Hooper, Benedict Cumberbatch Among Nominees for BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2014

The nominations for the 17th annual Moet British Independent Film Awards were announced today, at St Martins Lane, London by actor Jared Harris.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2014 NY Film Festival Main Slate Selections
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2014

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the 30 films that will comprise the Main Slate official selection of the 52nd New York Film Festival (September 26 - October 12)

BWW Reviews: Film & Stage Make the Perfect Affair in Kneehigh's BRIEF ENCOUNTER
by Andrew White - Apr 2, 2014

Remember those sappy romances from the 1930's and 1940's? Think you've seen 'em all? Think you've seen enough of 'em, already? Guess again: England's Kneehigh Theater, currently in residence at the Landsburgh, breathes new life into the old genre, and not only makes them a joy to watch, they've managed a few technical marvels as well.

Shakespeare Theatre Company to Present Kneehigh's BRIEF ENCOUNTER, 3/29-4/13
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 5, 2014

The Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the international hit Brief Encounter as a part of its STC Presentation Series.This U.K. production comes to Washington, D.C. from Cornish theatre company Kneehigh on its acclaimed international tour. Brief Encounter has riveted audiences with its innovative blending of theatre and film mediums in England, Australia and New York and earned nominations for two Tony Awards: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play and Best Sound Design of a Play. Adapted and directed by Kneehigh Joint Artistic Director and Deputy Chief Executive Emma Rice and originally commissioned and produced by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld, Brief Encounter will run from March 29-April 13 at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW).

The Three Faces of BRIEF ENCOUNTER's Dorothy Atkinson
by Adrienne Onofri - Nov 15, 2010

The actress discusses her three roles in the play: a lovestruck lass, a thoughtless snob and an old battle-ax.

Photo Coverage: BRIEF ENCOUNTER's Cast Meets the Press!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 3, 2010

The Broadway company for Kneehigh Theatre's production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted and directed by Emma Rice met the press this week and BroadwayWorld.com was there!