Review Roundup: Letitia Wright and Lorraine Toussaint in THE STORY
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 4, 2026
There’s the truth and then there’s the story.
When a white teacher is killed in a black neighbourhood, four journalists race to get the headline – at any cost. But when shocking new evidence pulls them into the dark heart of the case, they are each forced to confront what they’re prepared to risk to tell their version of the truth.
Review: THE STORY, Starring Lorraine Toussaint and Letitia Wright
by Clementine Scott - Sep 3, 2026
In an unintentionally timely piece of programming, The Story opens at the National a month or so after Jason Arday’s death. Much like that saga, US playwright Tracey Scott Wilson’s play is concerned with the failure of institutions to protect talented people from minority backgrounds, the urge to cheat one’s way in under a broken system, and the immense personal cost of both these phenomena to reputations and lives.
Photos: Rehearsal Images Released For THE STORY At The National Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 13, 2026
Rehearsal images have been released for the UK premiere of leading American playwright, Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller, The Story. Directed by NT Associate Artist, Clint Dyer (the Death of England trilogy), this gripping and adrenaline-fuelled examination of racial politics and journalistic ethics will debut at the National Theare’s Olivier theatre. Check out the photos!
Full Cast Set For THE STORY at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
Full casting announced for THE STORY, Tracey Scott Wilson's newsroom thriller, directed by Clint Dyer at the National Theatre's Olivier stage, starring BAFTA winner Letitia Wright alongside Lorraine Toussaint and Ashley Thomas.
Review: NOT YOUR SUPERWOMAN, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 13, 2025
Not Your Superwoman has already sold out its entire run, which is pretty unusual for an Off West End play. It’s less surprising, however, when you consider the combined star power of actors Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, and outgoing Bush Artistic Director Lynette Linton. In this play, co-created by Linton and writer Emma Dennis-Edwards, it’s easy to see how each of them have risen to fame – and how richly their success is deserved
Colman Domingo and Jeremy Strong in Talks for National Theatre Debuts
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025
Oscar-nominated actors Colman Domingo and Jeremy Strong are in early discussions to make their debuts at London’s National Theatre. The news comes as new Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham unveils her inaugural season, featuring a starry lineup that includes Paul Mescal, Nicola Coughlan and more.
Which AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Cast Members Have Appeared on Stage?
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025
On Wednesday, Marvel slowly unveiled the star-studded cast of the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. Several of the newly announced cast members are Broadway and West End veterans, including Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Kelsey Grammer, and more. Check out the full list!
Fourth Annual Academy Museum Gala to Honor Rita Moreno, Paul Mescal and Quentin Tarantino
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced details of its annual fundraising gala, to be held on October 19, 2024. The Academy Museum Gala will celebrate the acclaimed museum’s third anniversary and will honor Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal; Academy Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno; and two-time Academy Award-winning and six-time Academy Award-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino.
FOR BLACK BOYS... Extends in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres have announced an extension to the current limited run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy for a further 4 weeks due to public demand and renewed critical acclaim.