Roxana Silbert

Lead Cast Set For STRANGERS ON A TRAIN UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2026

Bill Kenwright Ltd announced Lewis Cope and Jonny Labey will lead the cast of its UK tour of STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, directed by Roxana Silbert. The tour opens at Theatre Royal Windsor on 15 January 2027, followed by Norwich, Canterbury and York, with further dates to be announced.

I, MOTHER Will Premiere at Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026

Soho Theatre will present the world premiere of Nadya Menuhin's I, MOTHER, directed by Roxana Silbert. The play explores motherhood through the story of a new mother navigating physical and emotional change.

ANNE BOLEYN: THE MUSICAL to Return, Coming to London in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

The musical, which premiered at Hever Castle in 2025, will play London's Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. The production features direction by Roxana Silbert and an original score by Selma Greenwood.

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN UK Tour to Open at Theatre Royal Windsor in January 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Bill Kenwright Ltd will present a new UK tour of STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, opening at Theatre Royal Windsor on January 15, 2027, ahead of stops in Canterbury, York, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Siobhán Redmond and Forbes Masson Will Lead HAPPY DAYS at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

Siobhán Redmond and Forbes Masson will lead a production of Samuel Beckett's Happy Days at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, part of Alan Cumming's inaugural season as artistic director.

Siobhán Redmond Will Lead HAPPY DAYS at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that Siobhán Redmond will star in a new production of Samuel Beckett’s surreal masterpiece Happy Days. Learn more here!

Roxana Silbert Will Direct CHARIOTS OF FIRE UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Based on the multi Oscar and BAFTA award winning film, Chariots of Fire is inspired by the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they strive for glory in the 1924 Paris Olympics. 

Review: ANNE BOLEYN: THE MUSICAL, Hever Castle
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Aug 7, 2025

There are only a few names that, when spoken, hold such a weight that you feel almost as if you cannot carry them. Anne Boleyn, dare I say, is one of the most pivotal. Her story is one that is either at the forefront of your mind, or it should be. And bearing witness to it, in the home where she was stripped of any possible freedom, is something that is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Historalia is marking their UK debut with their newest production, Anne Boleyn: The Musical, at the very heart of Anne’s childhood — Hever Castle.

Photos: A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS At Birmingham Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025

A Thousand Splendid Suns comes to Birmingham Rep from Fri 11 Apr – Sat 3 May 2025, based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini, adapted by Ursula Rani Sarma, and directed by Roxana Silbert. See photos from the production.

Cast Set For A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Casting has been announced for Birmingham Rep’s new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Ursula Rani Sarma’s play based on Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner. 

World Premiere of ANNE BOLEYN THE MUSICAL Comes to the Grounds of Hever Castle in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

Eliane Astor-De Merode and Simon de Merode of Historalia Productions have announced the world premiere of Anne Boleyn the Musical, debuting at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home. 

Nottingham Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic, and More Nominated For UK Theatre Awards 2024; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

The nominees for this year's UK Theatre Awards have been announced. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the very best of theatre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Stockard Channing and Michael Praed Will Lead World Premiere of THE GATES OF KYIV
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2024

Theatre Royal Windsor has announced that one of Hollywood and Broadway’s best-loved actors, Stockard Channing, will take the role of Maria Yudina and renowned British stage and TV actor Michael Praed the role of Shostakovich, narrating the world premiere production of The Gates of Kyiv.

Tife Kusoro Receives The 54th George Devine Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023

Tife Kusoro has been announced as the recipient of the 54th George Devine Award for her debut full length play G. Kusoro  has been awarded the £15,000 prize to pen her next piece of theatre. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing.

George Devine Award 2023 Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023

The George Devine Award has announced its 2023 Shortlist of nine playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: ADULTS, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 7, 2023

Amongst a raft of anonymous Air BnBs in Edinburgh, thirty-something Zara is running her own business and trying to make her way in the world. A new client has just arrived, but her colleague is running late. Tensions are high

The Traverse Reveal New Additions to Their TravFest23 Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

​​​​​​​Joining the already packed line-up in Traverse 1, Traverse Theatre Company will present ADULTS by Kieran Hurley, writer of the sensational TravFest hit Mouthpiece. This brand new, pitch black comedy, delving into intergenerational conflict and is a play for lovers of drama that offers an excoriating take on society today.

The UK Premiere of DUCK Comes To The Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

Katy Galloway Productions and maatin have announced the UK première of Duck by maatin, whose play Friday at the masjid has been shortlisted for the RSC's new national playwriting competition 37 Plays, at Arcola Theatre.

Review: THE ART OF ILLUSION, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 4, 2023

Sold as a curious tale of enchantment, it’s a romantic comedy masquerading as a French pastiche that crosses eras and genres. Translated by Waleed Akhtar, it’s debuting at the theatre’s Downstairs stage with Tom Jackson Greaves at the helm. Unfortunately, this shaky production leaves much to be desired.

Review: SONS OF THE PROPHET, Hampstead Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Dec 13, 2022

An atonal family tragicomedy that descends into sitcom silliness