Omar Elerian
Omar Elerian is a director whose BroadwayWorld credits include White Rabbit Red Rabbit, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, and Misty.
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Joe Lycett and Olivia Cooke Join WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
New cast members and further dates have been revealed for the experimental play White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour as it extends its 15th anniversary run in the West End.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
New cast members and further dates have been revealed for the experimental play White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour as it extends its 15th anniversary run in the West End.
Mel Giedroyc, Christopher Eccleston, and More Join WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT 15th Anniversary Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
Further artists have been announced for White Rabbit Red Rabbit in a celebratory 15th anniversary West End run, including Mel Giedroyc, Christopher Eccleston, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
Further artists have been announced for White Rabbit Red Rabbit in a celebratory 15th anniversary West End run, including Mel Giedroyc, Christopher Eccleston, and more.
Photos: KOLHAAS Starring Arinzé Kene At Corn Exchange
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Production photos have been released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, directed by Omar Elerian (Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Chairs) starring three-time Olivier nominee Arinzé Kene.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Production photos have been released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, directed by Omar Elerian (Rhinoceros, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, The Chairs) starring three-time Olivier nominee Arinzé Kene.
Photos: In Rehearsals for KOHLHAAS, Premiering at Brighton Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Rehearsal images are released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, the opening event of the 60th Edition of Brighton Festival and its first ever original theatre production, directed by Omar Elerian. Check out photos here.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026
Rehearsal images are released for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, the opening event of the 60th Edition of Brighton Festival and its first ever original theatre production, directed by Omar Elerian. Check out photos here.
David Tennant, David Harewood, and More Will Lead WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at the Duchess Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Nassim Soleimanpour and Omar Elerian launched new theatre company There & Then, with WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT returning to London's Duchess Theatre featuring David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Nassim Soleimanpour and Omar Elerian launched new theatre company There & Then, with WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT returning to London's Duchess Theatre featuring David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, and more.
Full Programme Revealed For 60th Edition of Brighton Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Brighton Festival has announced the full line-up for the 2026 edition of the largest annual curated multi-arts festival in England. Learn more about the lineup here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
Brighton Festival has announced the full line-up for the 2026 edition of the largest annual curated multi-arts festival in England. Learn more about the lineup here.
Review Roundup: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO at the Young Vic
by Gillian Blum - Dec 14, 2025
BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO opened at the Young Vic this week, and runs through January 31 — here is what critics thought of the production in the United Kingdom.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 14, 2025
BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO opened at the Young Vic this week, and runs through January 31 — here is what critics thought of the production in the United Kingdom.
Review: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, Young Vic
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 10, 2025
Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo, arriving now at the Young Vic for its long-overdue European premiere, is ostensibly about the American occupation of Iraq. Really, though, Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer-nominated work is about two things: a gold-plated toilet seat stolen from Uday Hussein (son of Saddam and recreational rapist, torturer and murderer), and the sheer, unforgivable absurdity of existence.
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 10, 2025
Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo, arriving now at the Young Vic for its long-overdue European premiere, is ostensibly about the American occupation of Iraq. Really, though, Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer-nominated work is about two things: a gold-plated toilet seat stolen from Uday Hussein (son of Saddam and recreational rapist, torturer and murderer), and the sheer, unforgivable absurdity of existence.
Ben Lawson, Pia Miranda, Nadine Garner, and More Join Malthouse Theatre's ECHO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
Malthouse Theatre has announced the seven leading Australian media and entertainment personalities who will star in the highly anticipated Australian premiere of ECHO: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025
Malthouse Theatre has announced the seven leading Australian media and entertainment personalities who will star in the highly anticipated Australian premiere of ECHO: Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen.
Daniel Kaluuya, James Corden, Reece Shearsmith and More Join ECHO at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has revealed ten new performers who will star in Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s critically acclaimed production ECHO at the Royal Court next month.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has revealed ten new performers who will star in Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s critically acclaimed production ECHO at the Royal Court next month.
BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO and More Set For 2025/26 Season at the Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director and CEO Nadia Fall. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director and CEO Nadia Fall. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!
Review: RHINOCEROS, Almeida Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Apr 2, 2025
Elerian's brand of maximalist metatheatre greedily hogs the limelight, a crusade to deconstruct Rhinoceros within an inch of its life.
by Alexander Cohen - Apr 2, 2025
Elerian's brand of maximalist metatheatre greedily hogs the limelight, a crusade to deconstruct Rhinoceros within an inch of its life.
Marianne Elliott-Helmed THE UNBELIEVERS and More Set for Royal Court Theatre 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre will present six productions running from May to December, to complete Artistic Director David Byrne’s 2025 programme. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre will present six productions running from May to December, to complete Artistic Director David Byrne’s 2025 programme. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For RHINOSAURUS at The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast of Omar Elerian’s production of Rhinoceros. Performances begin in March. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast of Omar Elerian’s production of Rhinoceros. Performances begin in March. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Liam Rees Premieres THE LAND THAT NEVER WAS In Edinburgh And Glasgow This March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The Land That Never Was is a new play from emerging Scottish theatre maker Liam Rees, which tells the true story of Scotland's most infamous con artist, asking audiences what and why they believe.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
The Land That Never Was is a new play from emerging Scottish theatre maker Liam Rees, which tells the true story of Scotland's most infamous con artist, asking audiences what and why they believe.
Review: Thought-Provoking Humor Infuses the Huntington's NASSIM
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 13, 2024
What did our critic think of NASSIM at Calderwood Pavilion?
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 13, 2024
What did our critic think of NASSIM at Calderwood Pavilion?
Review Roundup: NOWHERE at Battersea Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Nowhere at Battersea Arts Centre. The production features the star of United 93, The Kite Runner and The Crown, Khalid Abdalla, in his writing debut. Read the reviews!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Nowhere at Battersea Arts Centre. The production features the star of United 93, The Kite Runner and The Crown, Khalid Abdalla, in his writing debut. Read the reviews!
Review: NOWHERE, Battersea Arts Centre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 5, 2024
The world is a dark place. Every day, we seem to edge closer to the start of another global conflict. Nowhere is safe. War and destruction have become steady protagonists on our television screens, to the point where we’re growing increasingly desensitised to violence.
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 5, 2024
The world is a dark place. Every day, we seem to edge closer to the start of another global conflict. Nowhere is safe. War and destruction have become steady protagonists on our television screens, to the point where we’re growing increasingly desensitised to violence.
Nassim Soleimanpour's NASSIM to be Presented at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of Nassim, a vibrant theatrical experience written by Nassim Soleimanpour, directed by Omar Elerian. From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour comes an audacious, 75-minute, new theatrical experiment. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024
The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of Nassim, a vibrant theatrical experience written by Nassim Soleimanpour, directed by Omar Elerian. From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour comes an audacious, 75-minute, new theatrical experiment. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kris Nelson Named Festival Director For Sydney Festival 2026 - 2029
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Kris Nelson will assume the role of Festival Director for Sydney Festival from 2026 to 2029, leading the festival into its milestone 50th edition in 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024
Kris Nelson will assume the role of Festival Director for Sydney Festival from 2026 to 2029, leading the festival into its milestone 50th edition in 2026.
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