Tobi Bamtefa

Review: SKELETON CREW, Donmar Warehouse
by Alexander Cohen - Jul 8, 2024

It takes its time to warm up. But when this American four hander stretches its dramatic muscles a pummelling emotional workout results

Full Programme of Events Set For Donmar OpenHouse For SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full programmes for DONMAR OpenHouse, which is a long weekend (11 - 13 July) of free performances and events for groups with which the Donmar has extended and deepened its ties during Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director.

MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Season 3 to Premiere This Saturday
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

The new season of Mayor of Kingstown, starring Jeremy Renner, will premiere June 2 on Paramount+. In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls. The pressure is on Mike McLusky (Renner) to end the war but things get complicated when a familiar face from his incarcerated past threatens to undermine the Mayor’s attempts to keep the peace among all factions. 

Full Cast Set For the UK Première of Dominique Morisseau's SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew – the final production in Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director. Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia directs Tobi Bamtefa, Branden Cook, Pamela Nomvete, and Racheal Ofori.

MAYOR OF KINGSTON Season One to Arrive on Blu-ray & DVD
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2022

Season one features an all-star cast, including Academy Award® nominee Jeremy Renner, Academy Award® winner Dianne Wiest, Emmy Award® winner Kyle Chandler, Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Hamish Allan-Headley, Pha’rez Lass and Aidan Gillen.

VIDEO: Paramount+ Releases MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2021

Paramount+ has released the trailer for 'Mayor of Kingstown', an upcoming drama starring Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Taylor Handley, Kyle Chandler, and more! Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither. Watch the new trailer now!

Review Roundup: Inua Ellams' THREE SISTERS at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2019

Chekhov's iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold new adaptation in the Lyttelton at which opened at National Theatre. Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village and the sisters long to return to their former home, Lagos.

BWW Review: THREE SISTERS, National Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 11, 2019

When confronted with the name Chekhov, hot Russian summers and country houses are probably what immediately spring to mind. It's all change for Inua Ellams' new adaptation at the National Theatre, as events are transported to Nigeria on the brink of civil war; the play is set between 1967 and 1970, as the Igbo in Biafra make a bid for total freedom following the country's independence from the UK. Nadia Fall directs this enlightening and heartbreaking new production.

National Theatre Announces December 2019 �" June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.

Photo Flash: Take a Look Inside Rehearsals for the National Theatre's THREE SISTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019

Chekhov's iconic characters are relocated to Nigeria in this bold new adaptation in the Lyttelton at the National Theatre from 3 December. Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village and the sisters long to return to their former home, Lagos.

BWW Review: THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, Crucible, Sheffield
by Ruth Deller - Oct 3, 2019

This adaptation of Giles Foden's novel takes us into the heart of Idi Amin's regime

National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2019

Sheffield Theatres Welcomes GAME OF THRONES Alum and More in Upcoming Shows
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2019

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, today announces the full cast for the world première of Giles Foden's The Last King of Scotland, adapted for the stage by Steve Waters; and for their major revival of Charlotte Keatley's My Mother Said I Never Should in a co-production with fingersmiths.

Maynard Eziashi, Mohammed Mansaray, and More Will Lead the UK Tour of BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES - Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2019

Fuel have today announced the cast for the UK tour of Inua Ellams' critically acclaimed Barber Shop Chronicles which returns by popular demand.

National Theatre Announces New Casting for Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2018

New casting announced for the new National Theatre season. Full cast has been announced for Brian Friel's Translations including Colin Morgan and Ciaran Hinds, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Eric Kofi Abrefa and Thalissa Teixeira join Vanessa Kirby in the cast of Julie, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Sam Mendes directs The Lehman Trilogy, a co-production with Neal Street Productions, cast includes Adam Godley, Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale. Full casting is announced for the award winning An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, transferring to the National Theatre in a co-production with the Orange Tree Theatre. The NT will tour to 30 venues in 27 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, for a total of 83 playing weeks over the next year. Rufus Norris' Macbeth to tour to 18 venues across the UK and Ireland from autumn 2018. War Horse returns to the National Theatre marking the centenary of Armistice Day.

Bryan Cranston-Led NETWORK Begins Tonight at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2017

This autumn the National Theatre will stage the world-premiere of Network, Lee Hall's new adaptation of the Oscar-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky. Previews begin tonight 4 November for a press night 13 November and continue in the repertoire until 24 March.

National Theatre Announces Casting for MACBETH, THE GREAT WAVE, JOHN and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017

Dates and casting have announced for new National Theatre season!

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals with Bryan Cranston, Michelle Dockery, and Cast of NETWORK at National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017

First chance to buy Network tickets through Friday Rush is this Friday 27 October. Performances start on Saturday 4 November. BroadwayWorld brings you an inside look at rehearsals for Network below!

Be Projected Onstage in Bryan Cranston-Led NETWORK at the National
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017

Want to see your video in Network? Bryan Cranston just announced that audience members can send in footage of them saying, 'I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!' with the hashtag #ntMadAsHell for a chance to see their work projected as part of Network. Check out his announcement below!