Mackenzie Crook

BWW Review: JERUSALEM, Apollo Theatre

Sir Mark Rylance revisits his extraordinary Rooster Byron in a play that vibrates differently than when first staged in an England almost unrecognisable from the England of today

JERUSALEM Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a juicy revival to a new political play and a classic musical reborn, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

Full Cast Announced For West End Production Of JERUSALEM

Today producer Sonia Friedman announced who is joining the previously announced Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook, who will reprise their celebrated roles as Johnny “Rooster” Byron and Ginger respectively in Ian Rickson's production of Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem.

Jez Butterworth's JERUSALEM Will Return to the West End in 2022, Starring Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook

Previewing at the Apollo Theatre from 16 April 2022 with the opening night on 28 April 2022, Jerusalem will run until 6 August 2022.  There will be over 800 seats at £15 or under each week across the house throughout the run with additional education rates of £25 per student ticket. 

Jez Butterworth's JERUSALEM Will Return Next Year, Led By Original Star Mark Rylance

It has been announced that Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem will return next year. The production will star the play's original lead, Mark Rylance, in the role of Johnny 'Rooster' Byron!

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Anton Chekhov. Today's play, The Seagull!

Casting Announced For BBC One's Adaptation of WORZEL GUMMIDGE

Casting has been announced for the dazzling, modern adaptation of Worzel Gummidge, which will be enchanting BBC One viewers later this year. Set to broadcast in two one-hour films, this family treat is inspired by the classic books of Barbara Euphan Todd and is pegged to be the TV event of the season. Mackenzie Crook has taken Scatterbrook farm and the infamous characters of this well-loved tale and injected them with a tender and authentic charm. This is the perfect family adventure, packed with a fun, mischievous spirit and delivered with an environmental message.

BroadwayHD Shines With Major Star Power In May As It Debuts New Productions

What does an archive considered to be "the crown jewels" of public and network television and Anton Chekhov have in common? They are all headed to BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater, in May.  This month, BroadwayHD will be adding a selection of premier titles from the Broadway Digital Archive, which brings together Broadway plays and great works of literature produced for television over the past five decades. 

Writers' Guild Awards 2019 Announces Shortlist

The Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) has announced the shortlist for its annual awards, to be presented by writer and actor Joanna Scanlan (The Thick of It, Getting On, Puppy Love) on Monday 14 January 2019 at the Royal College of Physicians in central London, in a special ceremony to mark the union's 60th anniversary.

Sam Smith Records Original Song for WATERSHIP DOWN, Peter Capaldi Joins the Cast

The forthcoming adaptation of Watership Down will feature an original song by Sam Smith, it was announced today. The Grammy, Brit and Academy award-winning artist was inspired by Richard Adams' classic novel to write and record Fire On Fire, an original song that will serve as the theme to the forthcoming animated mini-series. Fire On Fire was co-written with Steve Mac and was recorded by Sam Smith with the BBC Concert Orchestra at London's Abbey Road Studios in September 2018.

VIDEO: Watch Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll & More Take on Chekhov in New Trailer For THE SEAGULL

Check out the official trailer for Sony Pictures Classics' film adaptation of Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL, set to be released in May 2018. The film is directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer and adapted for the screen by Tony winner Stephen Karam. The Seagull is fresh and modern and as relevant now as when it was first produced in 1903 Russia. It is the story of eight people, all of whom are fatally in love with the wrong person.

On the next episode of FOX's ALMOST HUMAN entitled "Perception", when Det. Kennex and Dorian investigate the simultaneous and sudden deaths of two genetically-enhanced - or 'chrome' - children, a fatal dose of the perfect designer drug appears to be the cause.

Gina Carano guest stars in the next episode of FOX's ALMOST HUMAN, airing in three weeks, February 3rd on FOX.

ALMOST HUMAN returns with all new episodes on Monday January 6th on FOX. Check out the promo for the all-new episodes below!

On the next episode of FOX's ALMOST HUMAN titled "Arrhythmia", Detective John Kennex and Dorian respond to a suspicious death at a hospital where - before having a fatal cardiac arrest - a man claimed someone was trying to kill him, and inexplicably knew his exact time of death.

On the next episode of FOX's ALMOST HUMAN titled "Blood Brothers", detective John Kennex (Karl Urban) and Dorian (Michael Ealy) are tasked with protecting the only remaining witness in a major murder trial, while Captain Maldonado (Lili Taylor) faces off with the defendant.

On tonight's episode of FOX's ALMOST HUMAN titled 'The Bends,' an old cop friend of Detective Kennex's (Karl Urban) goes undercover, posing as a “cook” of a highly addictive street drug called “The Bends.” But his cover is blown.

On the next episode of FOX's ALMOST HUMAN titled "The Bends", an old cop friend of Detective Kennex's (Karl Urban) goes undercover, posing as a 'cook' of a highly addictive street drug called 'The Bends.'

On the next episode of the new FOX series ALMOST HUMAN titled "Are You Receiving?", an intense hostage situation gives John and Dorian all they can handle, while Maldonado is willing to meet the terrorist's demands to save the lives of innocent people.

A new PSA for Fox's ALMUST HUMAN has just been released - check it out below!