Solomon Israel

The cast includes Isis Davis playing Dolly, Nick Fletcher playing Karenin, Solomon Israel playing Stiva, Chris Jenks playing Count Vronsky, Adelle Leonce playing Anna, Douggie McMeekin playing Levin, Sarah Seggari playing Princess Betsy and Tara Tijani playing Kitty. All cast members make their Crucible debut.

Sheffield Theatres today announces the cast for its production of Anna Karenina at the Crucible Theatre from Saturday 5 – Saturday 26 February 2022.

The world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) will open at Hampstead Theatre on Thursday 5 December. From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time – the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.

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

Hampstead Theatre today announces casting for the world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer). From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time a?' the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.

BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES takes you on a cultural exchange trip across the continent of Africa, with a side journey to the UK, to meet and listen in on communities of men who go to the barber shop for much more than a shave and a haircut. Focusing on the relationships of men with fathers, children, friends, and lovers, playwright Inua Ellams provides an intimate view of a time-honored tradition. An ensemble of twelve populates the stage with 30 characters who give a lively, colorful performance.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announces the cast and creative team for Barber Shop Chronicles. The Fuel, National Theatre, and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production begins preview performances on Wednesday, December 5, 2018; opens Friday, December 7; and closes Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University's Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (The Lab) present Lab PerForum, a series of public discussions and workshops with artists from the Kennedy Center's WORLD STAGES series. The Lab PerForumcollaboration begins with discussions provoked by the Fuel, Royal National Theater, and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production of Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams.

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents the West Coast premiere of Nigerian-born, UK-based poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams' celebrated play Barber Shop Chronicles, a co-production of Fuel, National Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse, from Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Freud Playhouse, UCLA.

Casting and venue information was announced today for the US tour of Inua Ellams' celebrated play Barber Shop Chronicles.

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation.