Simon Darwen

HANDBAGGED Cast Set at Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough announced the cast for Moira Buffini's Olivier Award-winning comedy HANDBAGGED, featuring Pandora Clifford, Alexandra Mathie, and Deven Modha among six performers.

Cast and Creatives Set For World Premiere of BINDWEED
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the world premiere production of Martha Loader’s award-winning play Bindweed.

THE INVINCIBLES Comes to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

Telling the little-known true story of the Sterling Ladies, this world premiere from one of the most widely performed playwrights in the UK celebrates the Lionesses and the pioneering women who paved the way as they played their hearts out a century before. Known as the Dagenham Invincibles and the greatest women's football team of World War One, the Sterling Ladies never lose a game over two seasons and are declared 'The Unbeaten Women Champions of the Country'.

Photos: First Look at OF MICE AND MEN at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023

Birmingham Rep have released first-look production images from their brand-new production of the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men, which runs at The Rep until Sat 8 Apr 2023.

Tom McCall and Wiliam Young Will Lead Birmingham Rep's OF MICE AND MEN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023

Birmingham Rep have announced the cast for their brand-new production of the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel, Of Mice and Men, which runs at The Rep from Sat 18 Mar – Sat 8 Apr 2023.

Photos: SIRENS Begins Previews at Mercury Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2021

Mercury Theatre is presenting Sirens by award-winning playwright Kenny Emson, launching the Mercury Originals programme showcasing ground-breaking new plays by local writers. Bethany Pitts directs Jesse Akele (Isla), Simon Darwen (Rory) and Tanya-Loretta Dee (Gemma).

Mercury Theatre Announces Full Cast For SIRENS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2021

Mercury Theatre today announces full cast for Sirens by award-winning playwright Kenny Emson, which launches the Mercury Originals programme showcasing ground-breaking new plays by local writers. Bethany Pitts directs Jesse Akele (Isla), Simon Darwen (Rory) and Tanya-Loretta Dee (Gemma).

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Announces Cast For BEGINNING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2021

This will be the second play of David Eldridge’s produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, with 2019’s homecoming revival of In Basildon playing to national critical acclaim.

Nottingham Playhouse Announces Full Cast For New Family Show SKELLIG
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2019

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the full cast for the stage adaptation of award-winning children's book Skellig - the show will be directed by Lisa Blair, fresh from her acclaimed revival of Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem.

Cast Complete for THE HERE AND THIS AND NOW at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2018

Simon Stokes directs Simon Darven as Niall, Becci Gemmell as Helen, Tala Gouveia as Gemma and Andy Rush as Robby in Glenn Waldron's dark and enigmatic comedy The Here and This and Now at Southwark Playhouse. The play takes an intriguing and intelligent look at the medical industry and asks in these politically uncertain times, how high is the price of progress?

Cast Complete for THE HERE AND THIS AND NOW at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2017

Simon Stokes directs Simon Darven as Niall, Becci Gemmell as Helen, Tala Gouveia as Gemma and Andy Rush as Robby in Glenn Waldron's dark and enigmatic comedy The Here and This and Now at Southwark Playhouse. The play takes an intriguing and intelligent look at the medical industry and asks in these politically uncertain times, how high is the price of progress?