Michael Elwyn
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Michael played Sir Anthony Eden in the original production of The Audience at London’s Gielgud Theatre. He has since appeared as Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing at London’s Old Vic with James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave, directed by Mark Rylance; and as Wyn Griffith in ...
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Rod McLachlan, Anthony Cochrane, Richard McCabe, Tony Ward, Judith Ivey, Rufus Wright, Helen Mirren, Michael Rudko, Dakin Matthews, Jason Loughlin, Michael Elwyn, Geoffrey Beevers and Dylan Baker
Helen Mirren (Queen Elizabeth II) and Michael Elwyn (Anthony Eden)
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PerformancesMichael Elwyn Biography
Michael played Sir Anthony Eden in the original production of The Audience at London’s Gielgud Theatre. He has since appeared as Leonato in Much Ado About Nothing at London’s Old Vic with James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave, directed by Mark Rylance; and as Wyn Griffith in National Theatre Wales’ acclaimed production of Mametz, set on the Somme in 1916.
Other theatre includes Rope (Almeida), The Long Road (Soho Theatre), Three Sisters, Cymbeline (Royal Exchange, Manchester), The Solid Gold Cadillac (Garrick Theatre), Revelations (Hampstead Theatre), Broken Glass (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Darwin in Malibu (Birmingham Rep.). A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Troilus & Cressida, All’s Well That Ends Well (Regent’s Park Open Air); The Seagull, A Penny For A Song (Richmond’s Orange Tree).
Films include: The Iron Lady, Shadowman, Half Moon Street, The French Lieutenant’s Woman, A Touch of Class, Decline and Fall. Michael played a much younger Anthony Eden in NBC’s The Gathering Storm with Richard Burton as Churchill.
Television includes: Becchi in Da Vinci’s Demons (Starz), BBC America’sSharpe’s Challenge, The Tudors, The Queen’s Sister ,Sir Edward in Robin Hood; Into The Storm (HBO); Small Island, Foyle’s War, Lionel Logue in Bertie & Elizabeth (Masterpiece Theater); Burne-Wilke in ABC’s War & Remembrance.
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The Olivier and Dorfman Theatres to Reopen in June 2021 With UNDER MILK WOOD and AFTER LIFEby Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2021
The National Theatre today announces plans to reopen in June, welcoming audiences back to the South Bank for the first time since closing last December.
Gemma Arterton, Lennie James, Rory Kinnear, Alison Steadman and Meera Syal To Star In UNPRECEDENTED: THEATRE FROM A STATE OF ISOLATIONby Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2020
The cast of over 50 UK actors taking part in Unprecedented: Theatre from the State of Isolation has been announced.
Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Casting Update For THE COUNTRY WIFE, THE MEETING, and ME AND MY GIRLby Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2018
Further casting is announced today for Festival 2018 at Chichester Festival Theatre. Clive Rowe joins Matt Lucas, Caroline Quentin and Alex Young to lead the cast of the musical ME AND MY GIRL, which Daniel Evans directs at the Festival Theatre from 2 July - 25 August. Clive will play Sir John Tremayne, returning to Chichester following his appearance in Kiss Me Kate in 2012 which later transferred to The Old Vic.
National Theatre Announces New Casting for Upcoming Seasonby Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2018
New casting announced for the new National Theatre season. Full cast has been announced for Brian Friel's Translations including Colin Morgan and Ciaran Hinds, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Eric Kofi Abrefa and Thalissa Teixeira join Vanessa Kirby in the cast of Julie, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Sam Mendes directs The Lehman Trilogy, a co-production with Neal Street Productions, cast includes Adam Godley, Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale. Full casting is announced for the award winning An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, transferring to the National Theatre in a co-production with the Orange Tree Theatre. The NT will tour to 30 venues in 27 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, for a total of 83 playing weeks over the next year. Rufus Norris' Macbeth to tour to 18 venues across the UK and Ireland from autumn 2018. War Horse returns to the National Theatre marking the centenary of Armistice Day.
Bryan Cranston-Led NETWORK Begins Tonight at the National Theatreby BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017
This autumn the National Theatre will stage the world-premiere of Network, Lee Hall's new adaptation of the Oscar-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky. Previews begin tonight 4 November for a press night 13 November and continue in the repertoire until 24 March.
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Leads November's Top 10 New London Showsby Marianka Swain - Nov 3, 2017
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new British musical to starry Mamet and cheeky burlesque, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews
National Theatre Announces Casting for MACBETH, THE GREAT WAVE, JOHN and Moreby BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017
Dates and casting have announced for new National Theatre season!
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals with Bryan Cranston, Michelle Dockery, and Cast of NETWORK at National Theatreby BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017
First chance to buy Network tickets through Friday Rush is this Friday 27 October. Performances start on Saturday 4 November. BroadwayWorld brings you an inside look at rehearsals for Network below!
Be Projected Onstage in Bryan Cranston-Led NETWORK at the Nationalby BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017
Want to see your video in Network? Bryan Cranston just announced that audience members can send in footage of them saying, 'I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!' with the hashtag #ntMadAsHell for a chance to see their work projected as part of Network. Check out his announcement below!
Cast Complete for Bryan Cranston-Led NETWORK at the National Theatre; Show to Offer On-Stage Seating!by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017
This autumn the National Theatre will stage the world-premiere of Network, Lee Hall's new adaptation of the Oscar-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky.
Michael Elwyn Videos
by Stage Tube - Mar 8, 2017
stufffOn this day in 2015, Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returned to Broadway with a stunning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production nabbed two Tony Awards, one for Mirren in the Leading Actress in a Play category and the other for Featured Actor in a Play, taken home by Richard McCabe for his portrayal of Harold Wilson.
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2015
Helen Mirren stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about being the Queen of Broadway in the critically acclaimed play THE AUDIENCE. Check out clips from the performance below!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015
THE AUDIENCE's Helen Mirren stopped by LIVE today and talked about meeting the Queen of England (and getting "Queenitis") with Kelly Ripa and co-host Mark Cuban.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015
Helen Mirren stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about her new film 'Woman in Gold' and her starring role as Queen Elizabeth II in Broadway's THE AUDIENCE. Check out the appearance below!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2015
Helen talks to Jimmy about her adventures traveling on New York City trains while commuting to her Broadway play, THE AUDIENCE.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 9, 2015
Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened last night, March 8, 2015, and runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the big night, and below, you can check out interviews with Mirren and the rest of the cast at the aftetr party!
by TV - Red Carpets - Mar 9, 2015
Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. The production opened last night, March 8, 2015, and runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the night's biggest guests before the curtain went up, and below, you can check out interviews with Tyne Daly, Taylor Hackford, David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris & more!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 7, 2015
Academy Award winner Helen Mirren opens on Broadway on Sunday night as Elizabeth II in Peter Morgan's The Audience, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry. We've got a first look at scenes from the limited engagement, which runs through June 28, 2015 at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street, New York, NY).
by Stage Tube - Feb 22, 2015
Helen Mirren returns to the Broadway stage to portray Queen Elizabeth II for the second time, having previously portrayed her in the 2006 film, THE QUEEN. In the following interview, Mirren discusses playing the icon and even meeting her. Check it out below!
