Sean Holmes

Video: Shakespeare's Globe's AS YOU LIKE IT Cast Sums Up the Plot in 60 Seconds
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe shared a video of the As You Like It company condensing the comedy's plot into roughly 60 seconds, as the production runs at the Globe Theatre.

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT, Shakespeare's Globe
by Clementine Scott - Aug 21, 2026

Sean Holmes at the Globe has been characterised as something of a purist, his A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado attracting praise for their Elizabethan costumes and rowdy atmosphere. In the opening scenes of his As You Like It, much of the same traditionalism is on display, except here the result is not revelry, but artifice.

Cast Set For AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for AS YOU LIKE IT, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine, who also stars as Orlando. Lola Shalam leads as Rosalind in the Globe Theatre production.

JULIUS CAESAR, KING JOHN, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Winter 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe has announced its upcoming winter lineup of shows. The season will kick off with Julius Caesar, and continue with Pinocchio, The Animals Come to the Table, The Seagull, and King John.

Interview: 'I'm Intrigued By John Watson': Actor Jyuddah Jaymes on Curiosity and Suspense in SHERLOCK HOLMES
by Kat Mokrynski - May 26, 2026

The game is afoot at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre! Sherlock Holmes, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Sean Holmes, opened earlier this month, bringing with it a new interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic characters of Sherlock [Joshua James] and his companion, Dr John Watson [Jyuddah Jaymes]. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jaymes about taking on the role of Watson. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it is like to be putting his own spin on such an iconic character and even what it’s like to perform in an outdoor theatre!

Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 14, 2026

Something for everyone in Joshua James's tremendous turn as the great detective

Photos: SHERLOCK HOLMES in Rehearsal at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos for the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

SHakespeare's Globe will present Bertolt Brecht's MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN from 7 May to 27 June 2026, featuring a cast led by Michelle Terry as Mother Courage and directed by Elle While.

FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN to Have US Premiere at Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming US premiere of Marcelo Dos Santos' one-person show Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen, which runs at Studio Theatre, Washington DC this summer.

Full Cast Set for SHERLOCK HOLMES World Premiere at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood, directed by Sean Holmes.

Shakespeare's Globe Appoints First Ever Chief Impact Officer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe has appointed Lottie Birdsall-Strong as its inaugural Chief Impact Officer, marking a significant addition to its leadership team.

CATS, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's second season, opening with the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new mystery by Joel Horwood. Learn more here!

Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Summer Season 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.

PINOCCHIO Musical Will Return to Shakespeare's Globe in the 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced that the new musical Pinocchio will return for the 2026 festive season.  Based on Carlo Collodi’s original stories, Pinocchio is directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes.

Review: PINOCCHIO, Globe Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Dec 22, 2025

Pinocchio at the Globe Theatre is a radiant and heartfelt triumph which transforms a much loved story into a richly imaginative new musical. The atmosphere is electric, with the standing audience filling the lower space, with a striking set emblazoned with giant letters spelling PINOCCHIO framed by grand red curtains, ensuring the sense of occasion is unmistakable.

Review: GHOST STORIES, Peacock Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 6, 2025

Ghost Stories, written by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, promises audience members at the Peacock Theatre “moments of extreme shock and tension,” warning potential ticket bookers that the show is “unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15” and recommending that those of a “nervous disposition” should “think very seriously before attending.” It’s quite the list of warnings, making one question exactly what they are going to witness in the play.

Cast Set For West End Run of GHOST STORIES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2025

The cast has been set for the return of Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural sensation Ghost Stories to the West End. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Shakespeare's Globe
by Abbie Grundy - Jul 10, 2025

Revenge is a dish best served thrice in this staging of the Merry Wives of Windsor.

Cast Set For THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (Romeo and Juliet, 2025). Learn more here!

Video: Watch A Scene From Wild West-Inspired ROMEO & JULIET at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

Get a first look at Romeo & Juliet on the Globe stage, as they explore one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, transported to the exciting and dangerous world of the Wild West. Watch Act 1, Scene 5 from the new production!