Jacoba Williams

THE SHITHEADS By Jack Nicholls Comes To The Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Jack Nicholls' debut play The Shitheads. Learn more here!

Review: POOR CLARE, Orange Tree Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 19, 2025

Poor Clare, written by Chiara Atik and directed by Blanche McIntyre, tells the story of how Clare (Arsema Thomas) is influenced by fellow Assisi resident Francis (Freddy Carter) to abandon her life of riches and become devoted to God, founding the Order of Poor Ladies as a discipline of the soon-to-be Saint Francis. The play opens with Clare getting her hair done in a complicated style by two of her servants, Peppa (Liz Kettle) and Alma (Jacoba Williams), discussing the concept of poverty and what can be done about it. 

Interview: 'We're Not Expecting Sainthood': Actor Liz Kettle on Hot Rehearsals and Thought-Provoking Content in POOR CLARE at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 15, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Liz Kettle, who plays Peppa, one of Clare’s servants. We discussed how she went from Art History to Shakespeare, the importance of the messages in Poor Clare and even what she hopes audiences take away from the show.

Full Cast Set For Chiara Atik's POOR CLARE at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare. Directed by Blanche McIntyre, Poor Clare opens at Orange Tree Theatre next month.

Cast and Creative Team Set For PINOCCHIO At The Watermill
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

Discover the cast and creative team for the Watermill Theatre's festive production of MICHAEL MORPURGO'S PINOCCHIO, featuring a blend of storytelling and music. Performances begin November 16.

Pentabus Reveals New Board Members, Including Shakespeare's Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

Pentabus has announced a new Chair of the Board, Nuala O'Kane, and six new board members.

Review: THE FROGS, Kiln Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 12, 2024

Considering their recent losses, physical theatre giants Spymonkey would have been justified to adapt a Greek tragedy rather than a comedy. The death of Stephan Kreiss in 2021 and the departure of Petra Massey to Las Vegas now leaves only Toby Park and Aitor Bassauri remaining.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Spymonkey's THE FROGS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 18, 2023

Rehearsal photos have been released of leading physical comedy ensemble company Spymonkey for their latest Made in Northampton co-production, The Frogs, which premieres on the Royal stage from Friday 19 January to Saturday 3 February. 

Squint to Present Work from Emerging Playwrights From Low-Income Backgrounds at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023

The Squint Playwriting Award Showcase will present the work of nine emerging playwrights from low-income backgrounds. The showcase features ten minutes of each writer's work from a full-length play they are developing, performed by a professional cast. Get all the details here!

Royal & Derngate Reveal Two Upcoming Shows For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Following the announcement of the re-opening timelines for both Royal & Derngate theatres and the Filmhouse, after the recent temporary closure for RAAC investigations, the organisation has announced two new productions for the next year as part of their produced work. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

Paul Chahidi and Paul Ready Join TWELFTH NIGHT: FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced further casting for Twelfth Night: For One Night Only. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring in it here!

BWW Review: BEFORE I WAS A BEAR, Soho Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 8, 2022

Cally's life is turned upside down when she embarks on an affair with her childhood crush

Photos: First Look at Unicorn Theatre's GULLIVER'S TRAVELS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022

Jaz Woodcock-Stewart directs Leah Brotherhead (Netflix’s Bridgerton/ITV’s Zomboat), Mae Munuo (the Unicorn’s The Bolds/ Complicite’s I’ll Take You to Mrs Cole), Sam Swann (Skellig/ITV’s Mr Selfridge) and Jacoba Williams (Globe’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream/ VAULT Festival When The Sea Swallows Us Whole) in Lulu Raczka’s radical re-imagining of Jonathan Swift’s surreal masterpiece, Gulliver’s Travels for all the family this Easter.

LOVE DANCE at Chiswick Playhouse Extended
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2021

The heartfelt and upbeat rom-com Love Dance has been extended until 4th December due to popular demand. Audiences now have an extra week to see the hilarious Jacoba Williams and Derek Murphy star in this dynamic two-hander at Chiswick Playhouse about the two most unlikely characters finding love.

BWW Review: LOVE DANCE, Chiswick Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Nov 14, 2021

Gentle rom-com that breaks no new ground but is easy on the eye and ear and has its fair share of laughs and 'ahhsss'.

Photos: In Rehearsal for LOVE DANCE at Chiswick Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2021

Go inside rehearsal for the hilarious and uplifting rom-com Love Dance, which will run at Chiswick Playhouse from 10th – 27th November.

Jacoba Williams and Derek Murphy Join the Cast of LOVE DANCE at Chiswick Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2021

Jacoba Williams (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, The Globe) will bring to life the witty and career-driven Rose, an accomplished surgeon who is desperate to have a baby, but not a long-term relationship. Joining her on stage is Derek Murphy (Sequins, Organised Chaos; Dial M For Murder, Michael Friend Productions) as lazy and immature musician Adam.

Photos: TWELFTH NIGHT Prepares to Take the Stage at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2021

Go inside rehearsals of Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe. Directed by Associate Artistic Director of the Globe, Sean Holmes, this production see’s the return of the cast from A Midsummer Night’s Dream in addition to Artistic Director of the Globe Michelle Terry who will be playing Viola.

BBC Radio 4 and Talawa Showcase Three New Audio Dramas
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

Radio 4, Talawa Theatre Company - the UK's leading Black British theatre company, and producers feral inc, will come together to showcase original audio dramas by three promising young writers.

Shakespeare's Globe Reopens Outdoor Theatre From 19 May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021

Shakespeare's Globe is preparing to reopen its outdoor theatre on 19 May 2021. Provided the conditions are met for Step 3 of the Government's roadmap for cultural reopening, the Globe will be welcoming audiences in for socially distanced performances, having closed on 18 March 2020.