Mike Longhurst

Cast Set for RELICS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury will star in RELICS, a new dark comedy by Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent, directed by Michael Longhurst at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Rialto Chatter: Regé-Jean Page Will Make Stage Debut in New THE GREAT GATSBY Adaptation in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

A new stage adaptation of The Great Gatsby may be heading to the West End, led by Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Interview: 'I Feel Stupidly Lucky to Be Back Here': Eleanor Worthington-Cox on Playing Hero in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 14, 2025

Director Michael Longhurst is bringing a new production of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, this time placing the work in the world of football. The production stars Freema Agyeman as Beatrice and Nick Blood as Benedick, two old rivals whose teammates are determined to get them together. 

Interview: 'It's a Story About Family and Hope': Actor Jack Wolfe on Fandom and Emotional Intensity in NEXT TO NORMAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 13, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Wolfe about bringing Next to Normal to the West End. We discussed what it has been like to join the show as a fan of Next to Normal, the importance of mental health both on stage and off and what he hopes audiences take away from this production.

Laurie Kynaston Joins the Cast of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024

Laurie Kynaston has joined Long Day's Journey Into Night in the role of Edmund Tyrone, replacing Anthony Boyle who has had to withdraw due to personal reasons. Learn more about the production!

Photo Flash: OLD FOOLS Opens Tonight at Southwark Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018

Tonight marks the opening of the world premiere of Old Fools by Tristan Bernays, a surprising, touching and often humorous tale about a couple, one of whom is living with Alzheimer's, and their enduring efforts to hold their relationship together through the years.

Casting Announced For The World Premiere Of OLD FOOLS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2018

Casting is announced for the world premiere of Old Fools by Tristan Bernays, a surprising, touching and often humorous tale about a couple, one of whom is living with Alzheimer's, and their enduring efforts to hold their relationship together through the years.

Tristan Bernays' OLD FOOLS Gets World Premiere in April 2018
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2017

Old Fools, Tristan Bernays' first play in London since the storming success of Boudica at The Globe, will get its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse from Wednesday 14 March - Saturday 7 April 2018.

National Theatre's Annual Review 2016–17 Reports Best-Attended Programme in 12 Years
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

The National Theatre has released its Annual Review for 2016-17.

Photo Coverage: Inside THE RIVER's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Nov 17, 2014

THE RIVER opened last night, Nov. 16, at Circle in the Square (50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). A new play by Jez Butterworth, The River stars Hugh Jackman, Laura Donnelly andCush Jumbo and is directed by Ian Rickson. The production will play a strictly limited 13-week engagement through Sunday, January 25, 2015. BroadwayWorld was on hand for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arivals below!