Siobhán McSweeney

Photos: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD is Now Playing at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The National Theatre has released a first look at the cast of The Playboy of the Western World. The cast includes Nicola Coughlan,  Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney. Check out the photos here!

Photos: A KNIGHT'S TALE Takes Center Stage At Manchester Opera House Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2025

Check out photos from the Manchester Opera House gala night featruing a performance from the company of A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL. Check out photos from the evening.

Photos: Inside Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Photos have been released from Paines Plough’s star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala which took place last night at the Criterion Theatre. Check out the photos below!

Eugene O'Hare Announced Winner of The Inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

At a ceremony held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, Irish actor and playwright from County Down, Eugene O’Hare was announced as the winner of Birmingham Rep’s inaugural The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of DANCING AT LUGHNASA?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 19, 2023

Review Roundup: What did the critics think of the revival of Brian Friel's Dancing At Lughnasa?

Jordan Gray Named Comedy Breakthrough Star Award Winner
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 24, 2023

Critically-acclaimed comedian and singer Jordan Gray has been named as one of the recipients of the Comedy Breakthrough Star Award in The National Comedy Awards 2023.

VIDEO: Hulu Debuts EXTRAORDINARY Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022

'Extraordinary” is led by a cast of UK talent, including Máiréad Tyers (Jen), Sofia Oxenham (Carrie), Bilal Hasna (Kash), and Luke Rollason (Jizzlord). Additional cast members include Siobhan McSweeney (Jen’s mum, Mary), Robbie Gee (Jen’s stepdad, Ian), Safia Oakley-Green (Jen’s half-sister, Andy), and Ned Porteous (Luke). Watch the video now!

ONE NIGHT STANDS Announced At The Royal Court Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022

The Royal Court Theatre will present One Night Stands, a series of one-off performances from familiar faces this December. Throwing open the doors to the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, the Royal Court has invited a selection of theatre-makers, writers, singers, activists and artists to present intimate evenings in their company, each one completely different from the last. The mutually fulfilling, no strings attached one-nighters will run between 1 - 17 December.

HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Season 4 of THE GREAT POTTERY THROWDOWN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 16, 2021

Hosted by Siobhan McSweeney (“Derry Girls”), this is a an inspiring watch full of character, amazing talents and beautiful pieces of pottery. 

The Old Vic Announces Two New Monologues To Mark International Women's Day
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2021

Today, The Old Vic announces two new commissions for International Women's Day to be screened as part of the Your Old Vic programme.

Amnesty International UK And The Guilty Feminist Announce THE SECRET POLICEMAN'S TOUR Show In Manchester
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019

Amnesty International UK and comedy star and host of hit podcast The Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White have teamed up in 2019 to relaunch the much revered Secret Policeman's Tour for the 21st century and are delighted to be bringing it to Manchester in December for its third and final stop this year!

THE SECRET POLICEMAN'S TOUR Comes to Edinburgh Featuring Deborah Frances-White
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2019

It's just ten days until Amnesty International UK and comedy star Deborah Frances-White (host of hit podcast The Guilty Feminist) bring the brand new Secret Policeman's Tour to the prestigious Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 24th August and they are delighted to announce the final line up for this must-see event of the final weekend of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

THE SECRET POLICEMAN'S TOUR Begins In London In 5 Days
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2019

Amnesty International UK and comedy star Deborah Frances-White of hit podcast The Guilty Feminist are delighted to be launching a brand-new Secret Policeman's Tour with three shows to hit the road throughout 2019 - the first being at London's Hackney Empire on Wednesday 5th June.

BWW Review: PITY, Royal Court Theatre
by Laura Jones - Jul 20, 2018

Playwright Rory Mullarkey is back with another show at the Royal Court Theatre, following on from his 2014 production, The Wolf From the Door. At the start of Pity, it seems like an ordinary day in a quiet town somewhere in England but, as the synopsis on the back of the play text quite literally warns, 'what happens next verges on the ridiculous'.  

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Leads July's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jul 5, 2018

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new theatrical epic to Shakespeare and musical spoof, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!

Royal Court Theatre Announces Casting For PITY By Rory Mullarkey
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2018

Paul Bentall, Sandy Grierson, Helena Lymbery, Sophia Di Martino, Siobhan McSweeney, Francesca Mills, Abraham Popoola, Paul G Raymond and Dorian Simpson have been cast in the world premiere of Pity, by Rory Mullarkey. It is directed by Royal Court Associate Director (International) Sam Pritchard and will feature members of Fulham Brass Band.

The Old Vic Announces Global Twitter First In Celebration Of 200th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2018

Today, ahead of its 200th birthday, The Old Vic announces a major collaboration with Twitter that will see the first ever global 'marathon broadcast' from a theatre across the social media platform.

BWW Review: THE ALCHEMIST, Barbican Theatre, 14 September 2016
by Gary Naylor - Sep 15, 2016

Gary Naylor sees a frenetic, physical production of the Ben Jonson classic that fizzes with fibbing and foolishness.

Photo Flash: First Look at Maxine Peake, Michael Shaeffer & More in Rehearsal for Royal Court's HOW TO HOLD YOUR BREATH
by Matt Smith - Jan 31, 2015

"Because we live in Europe. Because nothing really bad happens. The worst is a bit of an inconvenience. Perhaps not such a good mini break. But really in the grand scheme of life, not so bad.'? The first pictures are released today for How to Hold Your Breath, a new play by Zinnie Harris. Directed by the Royal Court's Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the cast includes Christine Bottomley, Neil D'Souza, Peter Forbes, Maxine Peake, Siobhan McSweeney, Maxine Peake, Danusia Samal and Michael Shaeffer. Take a first look at the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Maxine Peake & More for HOW TO HOLD YOUR BREATH at Royal Court
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 30, 2015

The first pictures are released today for How to Hold Your Breath, a new play by Zinnie Harris. Directed by the Royal Court's Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the cast includes Christine Bottomley, Neil D'Souza, Peter Forbes, Maxine Peake, Siobhan McSweeney, Maxine Peake, Danusia Samaland Michael Shaeffer.