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Evening Standard Awards - 2000 - Best Play

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Ben Caplan, Tam Williams & More Join SUNNY AFTERNOON Tour; Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions have just announced the full company for the 2025/2026 UK tour of the multi Olivier Award-winning hit musical SUNNY AFTERNOON opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on 11 October 2025. 
The Story Of Jackson Pollock's Widow, Lee Krasner, is Coming To Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Telling the story of Lee Krasner, artist and wife of American painter Jackson Pollock, Lee explores the life and artworks of the woman behind the great painter at Park Theatre.
Danny Horn, Oliver Hoare and More to Star in SUNNY AFTERNOON UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

The principal cast has been revealed for the 2025/2026 UK tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the tour here!
Jonathan Groff-Led MINDHUNTER May Return as Three Movies
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Despite Mindhunter ending in 2019, the series may live on in another form. In an interview, Holt McCallany, who starred alongside Tony-winner Jonathan Groff in the Netflix series, noted that there could be a future for the show
RED PEPPERS / AGED IN WOOD Comes to Theatre at the Tabard
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Red Peppers, a short play by Noël Coward in which he originally starred, shows a faded music hall double act, a husband and wife team, who perform two musical numbers punctuated by backstage bickering and quarrels with colleagues.
Review: SUNNY AFTERNOON at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 31, 2025

If you enjoy the music of The Kinks, you’ll enjoy SUNNY AFTERNOON.
Olivier Award-Winning SUNNY AFTERNOON Will Brighten Up Brighton This Christmas
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

The multi–Olivier Award-winning hit musical SUNNY AFTERNOON will return to Brighton this December as part of a highly anticipated 2025/2026 UK tour.
Video: Watch the Trailer For SUNNY AFTERNOON at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has released a trailer for its highly anticipated North American Premiere musical event Sunny Afternoon. Watch the video now!
SUNNY AFTERNOON Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Sonia Friedman Productions and ATG Productions have announced that the multi-Olivier Award-winning hit musical SUNNY AFTERNOON will return for a 2025/2026 UK tour, which includes performances at Milton Keynes Theatre.
SUNNY AFTERNOON Returns To Glasgow's King's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The multi Olivier Award-winning hit musical SUNNY AFTERNOON will return for a 2025/2026 UK tour, coming to the King's Theatre, Glasgow for its first Scottish dates.
SUNNY AFTERNOON Will Embark on 2025/26 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The multi Olivier Award-winning musical SUNNY AFTERNOON will return for a 2025/2026 UK tour opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre. Learn more about the tour here!
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces Cast Of SUNNY AFTERNOON North American Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team of its highly anticipated North American Premiere musical event Sunny Afternoon.
Original Creative Team Returns For CRAVE At Intiman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

Intiman Theatre welcomes prominent artists to revisit their work from 20 years prior in an encore production of Sarah Kane's CRAVE, showing February 11 - March 2, 2025, at the Erickson Theater (1524 Harvard Ave).
Robert Bathurst Will Return in JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

Robert Bathurst will once again star in the immersive production of Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, performed in his favourite Soho haunt, the legendary Coach and Horses pub.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Reveals First Round Of 2024-25 Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

The Edgerton Foundation has revealed the first round of recipients for the 2024-25 New Play Awards, supporting the development of new theatrical works across the country. Learn more about the recipients and the award.
James Corden Delays Start of THE CONSTITUENT to Watch England Euros Match on Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

James Corden delayed the start of a recent performance of The Constituent, the play in which he is currently starring, so that he and the audience could watch England's penalty shootout against Switzerland.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 27, 2024
by - Jun 27, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: THE CONSTITUENT, Starring James Corden
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 26, 2024

The Old Vic just celebrated opening night of The Constituent, a new play by Joe Penhall, directed by Matthew Warchus. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new play!
Review: THE CONSTITUENT, The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 26, 2024

Matthew Warchus' production focuses on a single back-bench MP trying to balance help and professional distance with her increasingly unstable constituent.
Photos: First Look at James Corden, Anna Maxwell Martin and Zachary Hart in THE CONSTITUENT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

The Old Vic has released all new photos from The Constituent, a new play by Joe Penhall, directed by Matthew Warchus, starring James Corden, Anna Maxwell Martin and Zachary Hart. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe Penhall written?

Joe Penhall has written 4 shows including Some Voices (Playwright), Blue/Orange (Playwright), Haunted Child (Playwright), Mood Music (Playwright).

What awards has Joe Penhall been nominated for?

and Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Blue/Orange.

What awards has Joe Penhall won?

Joe Penhall won the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for Blue/Orange.

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