Roger Michell

Full Cast Set For THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA at Swan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

Wise Children have announced the full cast for the world première of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia – adapted by the company’s Artistic Director Emma Rice, with Kureishi.

The Almeida Launches 2024 Season, Including THE COMEUPPANCE, ALMA MATER, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

The Almeida Theatre has announced a new season for 2024! Learn more about highlights from the season here!

Waleed Akhtar Announced as First Recipient of The Roger Michell Commissioning Fund
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 16, 2023

Waleed Akhtar is the first recipient of The Roger Michell Commissioning Fund. The annual fund, set up after the passing of director Roger Michell in 2021 with donations from his family and friends, will support an annual commission for a playwright with a fresh and unique perspective on the world to develop a play alongside the Almeida.

Rainn Wilson And Dakin Matthews to be Honored at The Acting Company's Annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023

Rainn Wilson will receive the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor and that Dakin Matthews will receive the John Houseman Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala on April 24, 2023 at Capitale.

Almeida Theatre Announces Upcoming New Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022

The Almeida Theatre has announced a new season of shows from autumn 2022 to spring 2023, including a world premiere of a new musical from Elton john, Jake Shears and James Graham.

MY POLICEMAN Cast to Receive 2022 TIFF Tribute Award for Performance
by Michael Major - Aug 8, 2022

The ensemble cast of My Policeman — Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett — will be honoured with the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance. As previously scheduled, My Policeman by director Michael Grandage will have its World Premiere at this year’s Festival.

Showtime to Premiere ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S)
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022

SHOWTIME has announced the documentary feature ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S), directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Venus, The Duke), a portrait of the great monarch's life, honoring her playful and joyous spirit while also diving into many of the social, political and personal issues that she dealt with in her long and illustrious reign.

VIDEO: Susan Sarandon Leads Tear-Jerking Family Drama in New BLACKBIRD Trailer
by Kelle Long - Aug 18, 2020

This one is going to require some tissues. Millenium Films has released the official trailer for BLACKBIRD starring Susan Sarandon (ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW) and Sam Neill (JURASSIC PARK). What begins as an awkward and humorous black comedy gives way to real emotion. 

JOKER, FORD V FERRARI, HUSTLERS Among Premieres at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 23, 2019

TIFF Co-Heads Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente today announced the first round of titles selected for the Gala and Special Presentations programmes at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival. This first batch of films from the 2019 Official Selection features 18 Galas and 38 Special Presentations.

Crime Writer Patricia Highsmith is the Subject of Joanna Murray-Smith's SWITZERLAND
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2019

59E59 Theaters welcomes the NYC premiere of SWITZERLAND written by Joanna Murray-Smith and directed by Dan Foster. Produced by Hudson Stage Company,SWITZERLAND begins performances on Today, February 7 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 3.

Crime Writer Patricia Highsmith is the Subject of Joanna Murray-Smith's SWITZERLAND
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2019

59E59 Theaters welcomes the NYC premiere of SWITZERLAND written by Joanna Murray-Smith and directed by Dan Foster. Produced by Hudson Stage Company,SWITZERLAND begins performances on Today, February 7 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 3.