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Jodie McNee Replaces Sinéad Matthews in ILFORD BOY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Jodie McNee has joined the cast of Danny Lee Wynter’s Ilford Boy at the Donmar Warehouse. She will take on the role of Jackie, replacing Sinéad Matthews. Learn more here.

NO MAN'S LAND Starring Simon Russell Beale and Rupert Everett, and THE KING’S RANSOM Will Open at Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

The Donmar Warehouse has announced further programming for the 2026/2027 season, including The King's Ransom and No Man's Land, starring Simon Russell Beale and Rupert Everett.

Video: Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe in THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025

A new trailer has been released for The Man in My Basement, the forthcoming thriller film starring Tony Award-nominated actor Corey Hawkins. Adapted from Walter Mosley’s acclaimed novel, the movie will be available in select theaters on September 12th, and on Hulu and Disney+ this fall. Watch the trailer now.

Video: Corey Hawkins Stars in Teaser Trailer for THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2025

The first teaser trailer has been released for The Man in My Basement, the forthcoming thriller film starring Tony Award-nominated actor Corey Hawkins. Watch it now!

Review: ALTERATIONS, National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2025

Michael Abbensetts was the first Black writer to have a series commissioned by the BBC: the groundbreaking Empire Road, which had an almost entirely Black cast and crew. The Guyanese writer's work has been largely forgotten, so it seems appropriate that the National Theatre, with its important Black Plays Archive, has chosen to stage his play Alterations, not seen since 1978.

Photos: In Rehearsal for ALTERATIONS At The National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

The National Theatre has released first look rehearsal photos for Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton’s (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters) revival of award-winning Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts’ (Sweet Talk, Empire Road) era-defining comedy Alterations.

Full Cast Set For Lynette Linton's National Theatre Revival Of Michael Abbensetts' ALTERATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton's revival of award-winning Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts' Alterations.

HBO Original Limited Series GET MILLIE BLACK Debuting in November
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

The five-episode HBO Original limited series GET MILLIE BLACK, created and executive produced by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James, debuts MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Amber James, Black Apron Entertainment, and English Touring Theatre Announce Short Film Series 'Children's Children'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2021

Amber James, Black Apron Entertainment and English Touring Theatre today announce Children's Children – a series of five short films, curated by Amber James, exploring the interaction of past with the present, and celebrating Black history.

Steve McQueen's LOVERS ROCK to Open Lincoln Center's New York Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 3, 2020

Film at Lincoln Center announced today that Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock will be the Opening Night film of the 58th New York Film Festival, making its World Premiere.

Hampstead Theatre's Associate Company, The Mono Box, Launches 'The Monologue Library'
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2020

Hampstead Theatre's Associate Company, The Mono Box, has announced the launch of The Monologue Library, audio recordings of renowned artists performing their favourite theatrical speeches.

The UK Premiere Of Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER Extends For 2 Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, today announces that her critically acclaimed production of the UK première of Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over extends for 2 weeks - now running until 4 April. Featuring three acclaimed performances by Alexander Eliot ('An unnerving performance' Financial Times), Paapa Essiedu ('Essiedu is superb a?" let's just give him all the awards now' Time Out) and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr ('A sensational performance' Guardian). There are over 2,000 tickets available at just £15 across the remainder of the run.

BWW Review: PASS OVER, Kiln Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Feb 20, 2020

After you have seen Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over, you might give a second thought to the next street beggar you see and, probably, ignore.

Photo Flash: First Look at PASS OVER at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020

Kiln Theatre presents PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu, 13 February – 21 March. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham; Designer Robert Jones; Lighting Designer Oliver Fenwick; Sound Designers Ben & Max Ringham; Movement Director Lanre Malaolu; Casting Director Julia Horan CDG; Voice and Dialect Coach Hazel Holder.

Full Cast Announced For The UK Première Of Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019

With Anupama Chandrasekhar's When the Crows Visit playing its final week and Mike Bartlett's Snowflake in rehearsals, Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, today announces the full cast for her production of the UK première of Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over. Joining the previously announced Paapa Essiedu (Moses), are Alexander Eliot (Mister/Ossifer) and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Kitch). The production opens on 19 February 2020, with previews from 13 February, and runs until 21 March.

BWW Review: SMALL ISLAND, National Theatre
by Marianka Swain - May 3, 2019

The 2004 prize-winning novel by Andrea Levy, who sadly passed away earlier this year, has been beautifully translated to stage by adaptor Helen Edmundson and NT head honcho Rufus Norris, using thrilling theatrical solutions to honour Levy's epic - and still urgent - tale.

Photo Flash: First Look at the National's SMALL ISLAND
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2019

Andrea Levy's epic, Orange Prize-winning novel bursts into new life on the Olivier Stage. A company of 40 tell a story which journeys from Jamaica to Britain through the Second World War to 1948, the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2019

Andrea Levy's epic, Orange Prize-winning novel bursts into new life on the Olivier Stage. A company of 40 tell a story which journeys from Jamaica to Britain through the Second World War to 1948, the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury.

National Theatre Announces Listings For May - October 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2019

National Theatre has announced its listings for May - October 2019. Check out the full lineup below!

National Theatre Announces Lineup For First Half of 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for the first half of 2019.