Freema Agyeman

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Barbican Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 17, 2025

“And thus the whirligig of time brings in his revenges.” Following rave reviews, the RSC’s most recent production of Twelfth Night finally makes its way to London as part of the Barbican’s winter season. Directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, it sees Samuel West, Freema Agyeman, Michael Grady-Hall and others reprise their roles for this limited run - but does this “midsummer madness” feel at home in the festive season?

Photos: First Look at the Cast of TWELFTH NIGHT at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released new photos of the Twelfth Night cast ahead of the show's first performance at the Barbican. Check out the photos here!

Video: Matt Maltese & Michael Grady-Hall Perform 'Maybe This Christmas' From TWELFTH NIGHT
by Michael Major - Dec 4, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released a new music video for its acclaimed production of Twelfth Night, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah. Watch Matt Maltese and Michael Grady-Hall perform 'Maybe This Christmas.'

Full Cast Set For RSC's TWELFTH NIGHT at The Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for its acclaimed production of Twelfth Night, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, which transfers to the Barbican in December.

RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN and TWELFTH NIGHT Set For The Barbican This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Director Jonathan Munby's spectacular production of Wendy & Peter Pan will play the Barbican Theatre this autumn. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Apr 28, 2025

Former Donmar Warehouse artistic director Michael Longhurst swaps war for Italian football in a new, exuberant Royal Shakespeare Theatre adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. The latest in a line of theatrical fixtures – including James Graham's award-winning Dear England and Tyrell Williams' Red Pitch ­­– this tale of returning heroes, their WAGs, rivalries and romance is sure to pull in plenty of young viewers.

Interview: 'I Feel Stupidly Lucky to Be Back Here': Eleanor Worthington-Cox on Playing Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 14, 2025

Director Michael Longhurst is bringing a new production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, this time placing the work in the world of football. The production stars Freema Agyeman as Beatrice and Nick Blood as Benedick, two old rivals whose teammates are determined to get them together. 

Video: Watch the Trailer For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Royal Shakespeare Company
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2025

Watch the video trailer for a new staging of Shakespeare’s original rom-com, Much Ado About Nothing, set in the glossy world of professional football in a new production featuring Freema Agyeman as Beatrice and Nick Blood as Benedick.

Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!

Video: Watch a New Trailer For RSC's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2024

Watch a new trailer video for RSC's production of Twelfth Night, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah. The full cast features Freema Agyeman (Olivia), Emily Benjamin (Priest), Norman Bowman (Antonio), and more.

MJ THE MUSICAL, CHOIR BOY, and More Win 2024 Black British Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The BBTAs continue to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black artists to the UK's vibrant theatre industry.

MJ THE MUSICAL, CHOIR BOY, and More Win 2024 Black British Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards at a prestigious ceremony held at the Lyceum Theatre. Celebrating its sixth year, the BBTAs continue to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black artists to the UK's vibrant theatre industry.

Full Cast Set For The RSC's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's upcoming production of Twelfth Night, which runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between Thursday 5 December 2024 and Saturday 18 January 2025, with a press performance on Thursday 12 December, 7pm.

Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.

Jonathan Pryce, Michael Sheen & More to Star in WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!

Demi Moore's Dog Pilaf Was 'Moved' by Tom Holland's Performance in ROMEO AND JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

According to reports Demi Moore's chihuahua Pilaf loves attending plays as much as the rest of us. 'She recently saw Tom Holland in Romeo And Juliet in London. She was quite moved. She thought the performance was extraordinary, as it was.'

Photos: First Look at Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

All new photos have been released of Tom Holland as Romeo, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, and the cast in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, now open at the Duke of York's Theatre.

Review: ROMEO & JULIET, Duke Of York's Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 24, 2024

Director Jamie Lloyd has taken on the challenge of Shakespeare’s iconic Romeo & Juliet, bringing his trademark style of theatre to the Duke of York’s theatre this summer. Starring Tom Holland as Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, this production brings us into the world of Verona as the star-crossed lovers must fight for their love.

Review Roundup: ROMEO & JULIET Starring Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2024

Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Read the reviews to see what the top critics had to say about the new production!