Sally Messham

Review: MANHUNT, Royal Court
by Gary Naylor - Apr 9, 2025

Raoul Moat is as unknowable at the end of his spree as he was at the beginning in this squandered opportunity to examine a hot button topic

ROBERT ICKE'S MANHUNT Full Cast Announced At Royal Court Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Casting has been announced for Robert Icke’s Manhunt. Written and directed by Icke, the world premiere marks his Royal Court debut and tells the story of Raoul Moat: the man at the heart of one of the most infamous manhunts of the century.

Full Cast Set for Robert Icke’s MANHUNT at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The cast has been revealed for Robert Icke’s Manhunt at The Royal Court Theatre. The play tells the story of Raoul Moat: the man at the heart of one of the most infamous manhunts of the century. Learn more!

OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Sets Summer 2025 Release Date at STARZ
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025

STARZ has announced a summer premiere for its new romantic saga “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” with an epic teaser that introduces viewers to two new couples who fight against all odds to be together as their love stories unfold across time.

Video: Apple TV+ Releases Steve McQueen's BLITZ Trailer With Saoirse Ronan
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 19, 2024

Apple has shared the trailer for the upcoming historical drama Blitz, starring Saoirse Ronan. The movie will debut in select theaters November 1, 2024 before premiering globally on Apple TV+ November 22, 2024. Watch the trailer now!

Ailsa Davidson, Terence Rae and More Join Cast of OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024

STARZ continues to round out the cast for “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” announcing additional casting for several roles in the highly anticipated prequel series. Several newcomers are actors with extensive stage backgrounds. The series will center on two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in the early 18th century Scottish Highlands and Claire’s parents in WWI England. Production on the 10-episode season is underway in Scotland.

Photo: National Geographic Reveals First Look of A SMALL LIGHT
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2022

National Geographic released a photo from the upcoming A SMALL LIGHT. Reflecting on the holiday’s themes of resistance, resilience and courage, it shows Miep and Jan Gies, the Frank family, the van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer in a scene from the show in which they gather to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights while hidden in the annex.

Full Casting Announced For UK Premiere Of Kate Attwell's TESTMATCH At The Ustinov Studio
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and English Touring Theatre today announce full casting for the UK premiere of Testmatch, a fast-paced, study of sport, gender politics and the legacy of colonialism, by emerging playwright Kate Attwell which runs at Bath's Ustinov Studio from 2 April to 9 May 2020. Testmatch is directed by Nicole Charles (Emilia, The Merry Wives of Windsor) with an all-female cast starring Komal Amin, Subika Anwar-Khan, Bessie Carter, Sally Messham, Lotte Rice and Tripti Tripuraneni. The production includes Set and Costume Design by Camilla Clarke, Lighting Design by Jess Bernberg and Sound Design by Max Pappenheim.

English Touring Theatre Announce 2020 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

This year begins with the UK première of Kate Attwell's Testmatch, a co-production with Theatre Royal Bath exploring power, history, colonialism, gender and sexuality a?" all through the lens of women's cricket. The creative team, today announced, includes Nicole Charles (Director), Camilla Clarke (Design), Jess Bernberg (Lighting Design), Max Pappenheim (Sound Design), Chris Whittaker (Movement Director), Amy Ball (Casting Director) and Aysha Kala (Assistant Director). Charles directs Komal Amin, Subika Anwar-Khan, Bessie Carter, Sally Messham, Lotte Rice and Tripti Tripuraneni.

New Play BE REET Comes to Higher Walton Community Centre and the Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2019

A new play about growing up gay in the North of England in the early noughties to be workshopped in Higher Walton Community Centre, prior to a London showcase at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham.

BWW Review: PAINES PLOUGH ROUNDABOUT, Orange Tree Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Feb 4, 2018

After a hugely successful 2017 Edinburgh Fringe run and UK tour, Paines Plough's Roundabout plays arrive at the Orange Tree Theatre. Featuring a tense psychological thriller, a fiery tale of friendship, and a story of growing up too fast, this three-show programme has it all. Paines Plough hardly ever tour their work to London, so this is a really exciting opportunity to see three new pieces of writing, by three celebrated playwrights.

Paines Plough Announce Initial Later Programme For Roundabout @ Summerhall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2017

Today, Paines Plough announced the initial programme of comedy, theatre and spoken word which will form part of the LATER programme at ROUNDABOUT @ SUMMERHALL this August. LATER will run throughout the Fringe from 9 - 27 August with multiple further acts to be announced on Paines Plough's social media feeds throughout August.

Paines Plough's Roundabout Plays Will Transfer To Orange Tree Theatre In January 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017

Co-Artistic Directors of Paines Plough James Grieve and George Perrin today announced that, in co-production with Orange Tree Theatre and Theatr Clwyd, Black Mountain by Brad Birch, Out Of Love by Elinor Cook and How To Be A Kid Sarah McDonald-Hughes will transfer to Orange Tree Theatre in January 2018.

Paines Plough Announces Full Programme For ROUNDABOUT @ SUMMERHALL 2017
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017

Co-Artistic Directors of Paines Plough James Grieve and George Perrin today revealed the full programme of new writing filling ROUNDABOUT @ SUMMERHALL, kicking off at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before a UK tour in Autumn 2017.

BWW Review: TIPPING THE VELVET, Lyric Hammersmith, September 28 2015
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 29, 2015

'Tipping The Velvet' brings back the collaboration between playwright Laura Wade and director Lyndsey Turner. Last seen with the successful 'Posh', this is clearly a duo to be reckoned with and their adaptation of Sarah Waters' popular novel is playfully re-imagined with a masterful design.

Newcomer Sally Messham Stars in Stage Version of TIPPING THE VELVET, Beginning Tonight
by Jessica Khan - Sep 18, 2015

Sarah Waters' 1998 novel TIPPING THE VELVET is headed to the stage.

Full Cast Announced for Stage Adaptation of TIPPING THE VELVET
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 24, 2015

Kirsty Besterman, David Cardy, Amanda Hadingue, Adelle Leonce and Andy Rush will join the previously announced Sally Messham and Laura Rogers in Laura Wade's new adaptation of Sarah Waters' bestselling novel, Tipping the Velvet, directed by Lyndsey Turner. They will be supported by a young ensemble. Tipping the Velvet will open at the Lyric Hammersmith on 28 September 2015, with previews from 18 September.

Official: Sally Messham & Laura Rogers to Lead Stage Adaptation of TIPPING THE VELVET This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 10, 2015

Sally Messham and Laura Rogers, are to star as Nancy 'Nan' Astley and Kitty Butler in Laura Wade's electrifying new adaptation of Sarah Waters' bestselling novel, Tipping The Velvet, directed by Lyndsey Turner.

Newcomer Sally Messham to Star in Stage Version of TIPPING THE VELVET This Fall
by Jessica Khan - Aug 7, 2015

Sarah Waters' 1998 novel TIPPING THE VELVET is headed to the stage.