Read the reviews for The House of Bernarda Alba at the National Theatre.
One of the great 20th century plays staged by one of London's great 21st century directors, but the alchemy doesn't quite create theatrical gold
The National Theatre has released the production images for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions.
The National Theatre has released the rehearsal photos for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions. Check out the photos below!
The National Theatre has announced the full cast for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions.
Amazon Studios today announces twenty additional cast members joining the ensemble cast of the Amazon Original series based on the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Alice Birch's heartbreaking new play reaches across society to explore the impact of the criminal justice system on women and their families.
The Donmar Warehouse and Clean Break today announce full casting for the world premiere of [BLANK] a new play by Alice Birch. Directed by Maria Aberg, full casting includes Ayesha Antoine, Shona Babayemi, Sophia Brown, Jackie Clune, Grace Doherty, Lucy Edkins, Zaris-Angel Hator, Zainab Hasan, Joanna Horton, Thusitha Jayasundera, Petra Letang, Leah Mondesir-Simmonds, Kate O'Flynn, Ashna Rabheru, Jemima Rooper and Taya Tower.
Birth; marriage; death. And everything in between. As day breaks on another ordinary day, the townsfolk of Grover's Corners go about their business: newspapers are delivered; people go to work; gardens are tended to. And a boy and girl fall in love. But as life's events unfold and a community comes together, one question remains: 'do any human beings ever realise life as they live it? Every, every minute?'
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From timely plays to the beginning of open-air theatre season, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced full casting for Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Our Town. Directed by The Gate Theatre's Artistic Director, Ellen McDougall, the cast is led by Natalie Klamar in the central role of Stage Manager.
Last year, Nina Raine had a National Theatre hit with Consent, which grilled deceit and empathy in both the legal system and relationships. Now, she turns her attention to a 39-year-old single woman desperately seeking a sperm donor - and once again, procedures are sharply juxtaposed with people.
Production images have been release for Nina Raine's new play, STORIES, currently in previews in the Dorfman Theatre, with a press night this Wednesday 17 October, playing until 28 November. The full cast is Claudie Blakley, Stephen Boxer, Sylvie Erskine, Beau Gadsdon, Thusitha Jayasundera, Margot Leicester, Katie Simons, Sam Troughton and Brian Vernel.
Rehearsals began today for Nina Raine's new play, STORIES, which previews in the Dorfman Theatre from 10 October, with a press night on 17 October. Joining the previously announced Claudie Blakeley as Anna will be Stephen Boxer, Beau Gadson, Thusitha Jayasundera, Margot Leicester, Molly Simm, Katie Simons, Sam Troughton and Brian Vernel.
The National Theatre has announced its May-September 2018 season.
Today (16 April 2018), rehearsals begin for the West End production of Nina Raine's Consent which will begin previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 18 May with its opening night on 29 May 2018. Directed by Roger Michell and originally co-produced and commissioned by Out of Joint, this strictly limited 12-week run is booking through to 11 August 2018 following the 2017 critically acclaimed sell-out run at the National Theatre. A series of accompanying pre-show talks and discussions exploring ideas of justice, consent, marriage and modern parenthood will be announced at a later date.
Written as a 'narrative for voices' by Alan Ayckbourn and brought to The Old Vic stage by Old Vic Baylis Director Annabel Bolton following its premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival, The Divide unfolds in a dystopian society of repression and seething insurrection.
The Old Vic today gives a sneak preview of what's to come in 2018 at The Old Vic during its bicentenary. The Divide, a new play by Alan Ayckbourn, will open at The Old Vic on 3 February 2018 with previews from 30 January 2018, following its premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival this summer.
My Eyes Went Dark, written and directed by Matthew Wilkinson, is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters. This emotional, thought-provoking drama is inspired by real-life events.The play is part of the annual Brits Off-Broadway festival that will be held at the 59E59 Theaters through July 2nd.
59E59 Theaters will welcome the critically acclaimed MY EYES WENT DARK, written and directed by Matthew Wilkinson, to the 2017 Brits Off Broadway festival. Produced by 107group in association with Traverse Theatre and Cusack Projects Ltd, MY EYES WENT DARK begins performances on Wednesday, June 7 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 2. Press Opening is Wednesday, June 14 at 7:15 PM.
Thusitha Jayasundera has not appeared on Broadway.
Thusitha Jayasundera has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Thusitha Jayasundera's first West End show was The Divide which opened in 2018
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