Mike Kenny

Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre Reveals In-House Productions For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

The Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced the rest of its in-house productions for 2026. The Scarborough theatre recently announced that it would be producing Murder for Two (28 March to 18 April) and Calendar Girls the Musical (27 June to 25 July).

Cast Set For UK Tour of BAD LADS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

Graeae, in association with Live Theatre, Newcastle have announced the cast for the world premiere of Bad Lads by Mike Kenny this autumn. Learn more here!

BAD LADS Will Tour UK This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Graeae has joined forces with Live Theatre, Newcastle to present the world premiere of Bad Lads by Mike Kenny this autumn. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

First Programming Set For Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The first events in the programme for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture were announced. Taking place across the district throughout 2025, the programme will celebrate contemporary culture in all forms and showcase the rich history and heritage of the area. Events, performances and activities will spread from the city to the towns, villages and green spaces across the district, running from January to December 2025.

Norm Lewis, Myles Frost, and More to Be Honored at NAACP Theatre Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024

The NAACP Theatre Awards has revealed the honorees for the 30th Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place on June 3rd in Los Angeles.

Jenny Sealey Brings SELF-RAISING to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Jenny Sealey, the award-winning artistic director of Graeae, brings her acclaimed one-woman show Self-Raising to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.  Learn more about the show here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for Holiday Production of AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team for the holiday production of As You Like It, playing in STC's Harman Hall DEC 2 – 31.

Artistic Director Jenny Sealey Takes Her Solo Show SELF-RAISING to Soho Theatre and On Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

Graeae's award winning artistic director Jenny Sealey will bring her acclaimed solo show Self-Raising to Soho Theatre next February before embarking on nine date national tour.  

Starlight Launches Performance Series For Young Audiences As Part Of Capital Campaign
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

As part of Starlight's $40 million capital campaign, Uniquely KC, announced in October, the historic theatre is piloting five new Community Engagement programs to enhance the Starlight tradition and extend it to new, diverse participants of all ages.

Jenny Sealey Brings Solo Show SELF-RAISING to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023

The world premiere of SELF-RAISING, written by Mike Kenny and Jenny Sealey, performed by Jenny Sealey, and directed by Lee Lyford comes to Edinburgh Fringe in August.

Roman Theatre Open Air Festival Set to Kick off in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

OVO will present The Roman Theatre Open Air Festival at the historic Roman Theatre in St Albans beginning in June.

Mercury Theatre Announces Full Cast For Summer Production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

Mercury Theatre today announces the full cast for their summer production of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, reimagined by Olivier award-winning playwright Mike Kenny with music by Ivan Stott.

Mercury Theatre Announces Season For 2022-23 Led By Summer Production Of ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

Mercury Theatre, led by Executive Director, Steve Mannix and Executive Producer, Tracey Childs, today announce their forthcoming season into 2023.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022

The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.

World Premiere Production RAPUNZEL ALONE Returns To 24th Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2022

24th Street Theatre's world premiere production of Rapunzel Alone, presented in association with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, returns to the 24th Street venue April 9 through May 1 following a two-weekend run at The Wallis. To increase audience accessibility, all performances feature Spanish supertitles.

BWW Review: RAPUNZEL ALONE at The Wallis Annenberg Center Of Performing Arts
by Tracey Paleo - Mar 17, 2022

Lettie is a city girl and London is her home. But when the war comes to her doorstep, for her safety, Lettie is sent to the country with over 600,000 other children. But it's not as nice as she'd been promised. For the next year, Lettie spends her lonely, monotonous days on an isolated farm wishing she was anywhere else but there.

BWW Interview: Mike Kenny's Never ALONE With RAPUNZEL, Keeping Company With His Multitude of Plays
by Gil Kaan - Feb 28, 2022

24th Street Theatre and The Wallis world premieres Olivier Award-winning playwright Mike Kenny’s RAPUNZEL ALONE March 5, 2022, with live performances alternating between 24th Street Theatre and The Wallis. I had the chance toss a few questions to Mike across the ocean on RAPUNZEL ALONE, as well as on his very lengthy resume of past plays.

World Premiere Of RAPUNZEL ALONE Reimagines Classic Fairy Tale At The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the 24th Street Theatre world premiere production of RAPUNZEL ALONE, a sophisticated reimagining of a classic fairy tale geared for adults and children (ages 7+) alike in seven performances from Saturday, March 12 through Saturday, March 19, 2022, in The Wallis' Lovelace Studio Theater.

World Premiere Of RAPUNZEL ALONE Reimagines Classic Fairy Tale at 24th Street Theatre & The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

Loosely inspired by the famous children's story, Rapunzel Alone centers on Lettie, a young mixed-race girl from London who is sent to the countryside for her own safety during the daily bombings of World War II. On an isolated country farm, she faces her own battles with a strict new guardian and a very “fowl” goose.

24th Street, The Wallis Release Audio Theater Recording Of RAPUNZEL ALONE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2021

A fully-produced, stand-alone audio theater recording of Rapunzel Alone by Olivier Award-winning playwright Mike Kenny (Walking the Tightrope) is being released in advance of the world premiere production that will be presented live-in-performance next spring.