Michelle Payne
Latest News on Michelle Payne:
EXCLUSIVE: Ellis Kirk, Sonny Monaghan, & Rhys Hopkins Talk DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Nov 11, 2025)
Photos: Peek Backstage at DEAR EVAN HANSEN International Tour (Oct 31, 2025)
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Announces Filipino Sign Language-Interpreted Performance (Sep 24, 2025)
EXCLUSIVE: Ellis Kirk, Sonny Monaghan, & Rhys Hopkins Talk DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Nov 11, 2025)
Photos: Peek Backstage at DEAR EVAN HANSEN International Tour (Oct 31, 2025)
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Announces Filipino Sign Language-Interpreted Performance (Sep 24, 2025)
BIO
Michelle is a director and published playwright from Essex. She was most recently the Associate Director on the UK and Asia tour of Dear Evan Hansen and director of AiTopia for Young Vic: Taking Part. She was short-listed for the RTST Sir Peter Hall Award in 2022.
She was one of 15 creatives on the Donmar Warehouse Future Forms programme in 2021 and completed her Regional Theatre Young Directors Scheme at the Mercury Theatre Colchester in 2019.
News
EXCLUSIVE: Ellis Kirk, Sonny Monaghan, & Rhys Hopkins Talk DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 11, 2025
'Dear Evan Hansen' UK and international tour stars Ellis Kirk (Evan), Sonny Monaghan (Alternate Evan), and Rhys Hopkins (Connor Murphy) recently sat down with BroadwayWorld for a chat.
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 11, 2025
'Dear Evan Hansen' UK and international tour stars Ellis Kirk (Evan), Sonny Monaghan (Alternate Evan), and Rhys Hopkins (Connor Murphy) recently sat down with BroadwayWorld for a chat.
Photos: Peek Backstage at DEAR EVAN HANSEN International Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 31, 2025
The UK and international touring production of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s beloved musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' is now playing at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.
by Oliver Oliveros - Oct 31, 2025
The UK and international touring production of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s beloved musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' is now playing at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Announces Filipino Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 24, 2025
In a move that embodies the show's powerful message that 'everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and understood,' the Manila production of 'Dear Evan Hansen' at The Theatre at Solaire will host a special Filipino Sign Language (FSL)-interpreted performance on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 24, 2025
In a move that embodies the show's powerful message that 'everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and understood,' the Manila production of 'Dear Evan Hansen' at The Theatre at Solaire will host a special Filipino Sign Language (FSL)-interpreted performance on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Premiere in the Philippines
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 28, 2025
Crowd favorite 'Dear Evan Hansen,' the Tony Award-winning musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is finally premiering in Manila in September 2025. DEH will play at The Theatre at Solaire, featuring the UK touring company.
by Oliver Oliveros - Mar 28, 2025
Crowd favorite 'Dear Evan Hansen,' the Tony Award-winning musical by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, is finally premiering in Manila in September 2025. DEH will play at The Theatre at Solaire, featuring the UK touring company.
World Premiere of AITOPIA Comes to the Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024
Taking Part, the Young Vic's Creative Engagement Department, has today announced the world premiere of AiTopia, the inaugural production from new company The Collective, which is made up of 50 multi-disciplinary artists from Lambeth and Southwark. This new company looks to disrupt traditional conventions of theatre-making to pioneer new models of making work centred on community and collaboration.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024
Taking Part, the Young Vic's Creative Engagement Department, has today announced the world premiere of AiTopia, the inaugural production from new company The Collective, which is made up of 50 multi-disciplinary artists from Lambeth and Southwark. This new company looks to disrupt traditional conventions of theatre-making to pioneer new models of making work centred on community and collaboration.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Extended With New 2025 Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024
DEARThe brand-new Nottingham Playhouse production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN will extend its UK tour for a further four weeks in 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024
DEARThe brand-new Nottingham Playhouse production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN will extend its UK tour for a further four weeks in 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Further Look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
More production photos have been released for the brand-new UK Tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
More production photos have been released for the brand-new UK Tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Check out the photos here!
Photos: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Kicks Off New UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
All new production photos have been released for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, which opened at the Nottingham Playhouse on 9 September 2024, where it plays until 28 September, ahead of a UK tour.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024
All new production photos have been released for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN, which opened at the Nottingham Playhouse on 9 September 2024, where it plays until 28 September, ahead of a UK tour.
UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Perform Three Numbers on TikTok Live
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024
The UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will perform three numbers from the new production on TikTok Live, offering fans a preview of the show.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024
The UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will perform three numbers from the new production on TikTok Live, offering fans a preview of the show.
Ryan Kopel and More Will Lead New Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
Nottingham Playhouse has announced the full cast for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024
Nottingham Playhouse has announced the full cast for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
Young Vic Theatre Announces New Work From Taking Part and The Creators Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
The Young Vic Theatre has announced brand new work from Taking Part and the Creators Program. Learn more about the upcoming works here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
The Young Vic Theatre has announced brand new work from Taking Part and the Creators Program. Learn more about the upcoming works here!
Courtney Stapleton, Julian Ovenden, Laura Baldwin, and More Join Overture Showcase 2023 at The Other Palace
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
The Overture Showcase amplifies six of the most exciting and innovative new musicals written by groundbreaking, underrepresented writing teams from across the UK. Read more about the cast here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
The Overture Showcase amplifies six of the most exciting and innovative new musicals written by groundbreaking, underrepresented writing teams from across the UK. Read more about the cast here!
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023
Production photos have been released today for The Good Enough Mums Club, a new musical based on the real-life moving and funny tales of motherhood.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023
Production photos have been released today for The Good Enough Mums Club, a new musical based on the real-life moving and funny tales of motherhood.
Review: THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Oct 30, 2023
Society places a huge amount of pressure on mothers to be perfect, so it's a joy to see this new musical that reassures mums that their best is good enough. With a book and lyrics by Emily Beecher, who developed the show after her own diagnosis of postnatal depression, this production is produced, directed, designed and performed by mothers.
by Laura Lott - Oct 30, 2023
Society places a huge amount of pressure on mothers to be perfect, so it's a joy to see this new musical that reassures mums that their best is good enough. With a book and lyrics by Emily Beecher, who developed the show after her own diagnosis of postnatal depression, this production is produced, directed, designed and performed by mothers.
Cast Set For the UK Tour of THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023
The REcreate Agency and Spin Arts have announced the cast of the premiere production of The Good Enough Mums Club. Learn more about the tour and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023
The REcreate Agency and Spin Arts have announced the cast of the premiere production of The Good Enough Mums Club. Learn more about the tour and find out how to get tickets here!
THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2023
The REcreate Agency and Spin Arts presents the premiere of The Good Enough Mums Club – a poignant and hilarious new musical which is based on women’s own stories of motherhood. It has been produced, written, directed and performed by mums.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2023
The REcreate Agency and Spin Arts presents the premiere of The Good Enough Mums Club – a poignant and hilarious new musical which is based on women’s own stories of motherhood. It has been produced, written, directed and performed by mums.
Christopher Chung, Chelsea Halfpenny & More to Perform at Stiles + Drewe's 2022 Best New Song Prize Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022
Stiles + Drewe and Mercury Musical Developments announced a selection of starry performers to join the line-up for this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 21st November at 7.30pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022
Stiles + Drewe and Mercury Musical Developments announced a selection of starry performers to join the line-up for this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 21st November at 7.30pm.
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe Announce 2022 Best New Song Prize Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe announced the finalists of this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 21st November 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe announced the finalists of this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 21st November 2022.
Finalists Announced For The Stiles And Drewe Best New Song Prize 2022
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe have announced the finalists of this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 21st November 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe have announced the finalists of this year's Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 21st November 2022.
Stephen Bailey Announced As Winner Of The 2022 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 20, 2022
The winner of the 2022 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award is Stephen Bailey, with Beth Shouler as the runner-up.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 20, 2022
The winner of the 2022 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award is Stephen Bailey, with Beth Shouler as the runner-up.
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