Kwame Owusu

GHOSTS, A SLOW FIRE and More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre 2026 Autumn Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Jermyn Street Theatre has unveiled its 2026 Autumn season. The season opens with the UK premiere of Tony and Olivier-award winner Simon Stephens’ new play A Slow Fire.

Full Cast Set For OMEROS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

Jermyn Street Theatre announced a 30-actor cast for its 12-hour staging of Derek Walcott's OMEROS, directed by Kwame Owusu and Emily Aboud, featuring Paterson Joseph, Fisayo Akinade, and Ronkẹ Adékọluẹ́jọ́ among others.

Fisayo Akinade, Paterson Joseph and More to Lead OMEROS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed the cast for its staging of Omeros by Derek Walcott, presented as an epic 12-hour, one-day theatrical event. Walcott's iconic poem will be performed by a company of 30 actors appearing in relay throughout the day.

Interview: 'It's Quite Visceral and Brutal': Max Bennett on TITUS ANDRONICUS
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 22, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Max Bennett, who plays the role of Saturninus in Titus Andronicus. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it’s like performing at the Hampstead Theatre and even how Shakespeare helped him understand musicals!

Review: ROMEO & JULIET, Stratford East
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 8, 2025

Two joints, both alike in dignity: Monty’s Tacos and Caps Bar. The high street isn’t big enough for the rival families. Shakespeare’s tale of young love and civil bloodshed comes alive in a gripping community-oriented rendition at Stratford East. Adapted by Kwame Owusu and co-directed by Emily Ling Williams and Malik Nashad Sharpe (who also choreographed it), it sees a staggering 38-strong cast of professional performers alongside young artists from the venue’s own training program and representatives of the public. The result is a fresh, energetic, galvanising production infused with music and dance that digs into the more romantic side of the play to deliver an excessively naive interpretation. It’s a springboard for many members of the acting company, but the vision lacks stability.

Full Cast Set For London Transfer of TITUS ANDRONICUS With Simon Russell Beale
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the acclaimed RSC production of Titus Andronicus which transfers to Hampstead Theatre for a strictly limited London run.

Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Rehearsals at Stratford East
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the community production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler’s Wells. Learn more!

Cast and Creative Team Set For ROMEO & JULIET at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for the community production of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler's Wells. Learn more here!

Sadler's Wells East Reveals Upcoming Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Stratford East Reveals 140th Anniversary Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director. 

Cast Set For FANGIRLS at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the initial casting for the new summer musical FANGIRLS. The musical will have its UK premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 13 July – 24 August.

Bush Theatre Launches New Emerging Writers Group and a New Literary Team
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

The Bush Theatre has announced a change to its Literary team along with the new members of its 2023 Emerging Writers Group (EWG).  This year's cohort will be Kaleya Baxe, Yasmine Dankwah, Aaron Kilercioglu, Lare Ofeyusi, Mwansa Phiri, Tanya Shamil.

DREAMING AND DROWNING Announced At Bush Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2023

Rehearsals begin for 'Dreaming and Drowning' at Bush Theatre. A WoLab production in association with Bush Theatre. Written and Directed by Kwame Owusu. Performed by Tienne Simon.

Photos: First Look Inside Rehearsals for World Premiere of LYONESSE, Starring Kristin Scott Thomas
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 29, 2023

Rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere of Lyonesse by Penelope Skinner, directed by Ian Rickson and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. This searingly funny and passionate new play stars Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James alongside James Corrigan, Doon Mackichan and Sara Powell.  It will run at Harold Pinter Theatre from 17 October – 23 December 2023. Check out the photos below.

Bush Theatre Reveals Lineup For the First Half of 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

Bush Theatre has announced productions for the first half of 2024. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!

The Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Winners of 37 Plays Competition
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced details of the final 37 Plays selected for its nationwide playwriting search: an ambitious new initiative open to anybody from anywhere in the UK.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's SPRINGBOARD to Stage Fresh Adaptation of THE BACCHAE This July
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

A new adaptation of Euripides' Greek tragedy The Bacchae by Katherine Soper (Evening Standard Award winner for Most Promising Playwright), directed by Kwame Owusu and commissioned for the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's ground-breaking performance training programme, SPRINGBOARD, will run in the Studio from Thursday 20 -  Saturday 22 July 2023.

Bush Theatre Celebrates The Success of its 50th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

The team at the Bush Theatre, led by Artistic Director Lynette Linton and Executive Director Lauren Clancy are celebrating an unprecedented year of hit plays, community work, and industry awards for the venue's 50th anniversary year.

English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces Return Of Evolution Festival In March 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2023

Evolution Festival returns to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in March 2023 for its seventh year, providing a platform and career launch pad for young theatre makers producing innovative work for stage and screen.