Samantha Spiro

JUNIPER BLOOD, THE MAIDS, and WHEN WE ARE MARRIED Set For Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

With the critically acclaimed revival of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel currently playing, Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced three new plays for Autumn 2025/26.

Shakespeare Will Come to Life In Regent's Park With Damian Lewis, Tony Robinson, Olivia Williams, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

On Sunday 25th May Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year. 

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!

Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël Coward
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.

Photos: Luke Thompson, Damian Lewis & More in SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre presented Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live on Monday night. See photos below!

Allie Esiri And Regents Park Open Air Theatre Present Shakespeare For EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR â€" LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

On Monday 8th July Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors including Paul Chahidi, Damian Lewis (Homeland), Derek Jacobi CBE, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), Stephen Mangan (Green Wing), Tracy Ann Oberman, Tony Robinson (Blackadder), Danny Sapani (Killing Eve, Black Panther), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Samuel West (Slow Horses), Olivia Williams (The Crown), and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes), for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year. 

Damian Lewis, Luke Thompson & More to Join Shakespeare Poetry Readings at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre will present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! Learn how to purchase tickets.

One-off Shakespeare Live Event Comes to Regent's Park Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Lineup of MOREoutdoor Events For 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at the Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

All new photos have been released from the opening night of People, Places & Things at the Trafalgar Theatre and post-show party at Sophie's Soho. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For the RSC'S THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Shakespeare's suburban comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor.  Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the show runs in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 5 June – 7 September.  

Photos: Inside Opening Night of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

Photos have been released from opening night of Sheffield Theatres' production of Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Review: THE MOST PRECIOUS OF GOODS, Marylebone Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Jan 25, 2024

The Holocaust is not an easy subject to tackle. Balancing storytelling without over-indulging in  trauma whilst being respectful is a delicate affair. For every Schindler’s List there are swathes of plays, books, and films that drown themselves in schmaltz. The Most Precious of Goods can be added to that list.

Photos: First Look at THE MOST PRECIOUS OF GOODS at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

All new photos have been released from The Most Precious of Goods at the Marylebone Theatre. Performances run through 3 February. Check out the photos here!

RSC's New Season to Include OTHELLO, EDWARD II and Works by Sheridan and Hanif Kureishi
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 16, 2024

Newly appointed Co-Artistic Directors of the RSC, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced their inaugural season for the Company.

Samantha Spiro Joins Cast of THE MOST PRECIOUS OF GOODS, Replacing Allan Corduner
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024

Olivier Award-winner Samantha Spiro has joined the production of The Most Precious of Goods following the withdrawal of Allan Corduner who is recovering from pneumonia. 

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Studio Ghibli's MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023

Last night, (Thursday 30 November), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) celebrated the official opening night of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which returned to the Barbican centre early this month for a strictly limited run.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of ELF THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Last night, ELF: The Musical celebrated the official opening of the show at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Matt Lucas, Heidi Range, Samantha Spiro, Diana Vickers, Bradley McIntosh and more.  Check out photos from the red carpet here!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023

Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

Photos: Celebrities Gather for West End Opening Night of DEAR ENGLAND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 20, 2023

First look photos from the National Theatre's Dear England opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre and post-show party at The Londoner.