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Dame Harriet Walter and Sir Jonathan Bate to Lead Shakespeare Festival for Prison Leavers
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

A weekend of performances, talks and film exploring madness in Shakespeare's plays will take place in the Suffolk coastal town of Aldeburgh this May. Learn more here!

Fiery Angel's 25th Anniversary Cabaret raises £30k for Second Stage Charity
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

On Thursday 6 November, theatre producers Fiery Angel celebrated their 25th anniversary.  The cabaret at the Bloomsbury Ballroom also raised £30,000 for the new charity Second Stage. 

New Theatre Charity Will Provide Training, Industry Experience, and Employment For Those Leaving The Criminal Justice System
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Fiery Angel, led by Edward Snape and Marilyn Eardley, will celebrate the company's 25th Anniversary with a fund-raising cabaret at the Bloomsbury Ballroom to launch and raise money for the new charity.

Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!

Demi Moore's Dog Pilaf Was 'Moved' by Tom Holland's Performance in ROMEO AND JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

According to reports Demi Moore's chihuahua Pilaf loves attending plays as much as the rest of us. 'She recently saw Tom Holland in Romeo And Juliet in London. She was quite moved. She thought the performance was extraordinary, as it was.'

Photos: First Look at Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

All new photos have been released of Tom Holland as Romeo, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, and the cast in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, now open at the Duke of York's Theatre.

Review: ROMEO & JULIET, Duke Of York's Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 24, 2024

Director Jamie Lloyd has taken on the challenge of Shakespeare’s iconic Romeo & Juliet, bringing his trademark style of theatre to the Duke of York’s theatre this summer. Starring Tom Holland as Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers as Juliet, this production brings us into the world of Verona as the star-crossed lovers must fight for their love.

Review Roundup: ROMEO & JULIET Starring Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2024

Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Read the reviews to see what the top critics had to say about the new production!

Photos: Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in ROMEO & JULIET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Get a first look at photos from the new production! 

Tom Holland-Led ROMEO AND JULIET Cancels First Preview
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024

The West End production of Jamie Lloyd Company's Romeo and Juliet, starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in the title roles, has canceled its first preview due to 'technical aspects of the production needing further preparation.'

Rialto Chatter: Tom Holland Will Open West End ROMEO & JULIET With a Scene on the Theatre's Roof
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

As the Jamie Lloyd Company's production of Romeo & Juliet, starring Tom Holland, gears up to begin performances this week, rumors are circulating about the details of the production, including one stunt that may or may not happen.

800 Black Actors Sign Letter in Support of ROMEO & JULIET Star Following 'Racist and Misogynistic Abuse'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Over 800 Black actors have signed a letter in support of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who has faced racially-targeting bullying after being cast as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet in London.

Rialto Chatter: Will Tom Holland-Led ROMEO & JULIET Transfer to Broadway?
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 7, 2024

According to the Mirror, the Jamie Lloyd Company production of Romeo & Juliet, led by Tom Holland as Romeo, might be transferring to Broadway following a sold-out run in the West End. The production will conclude its 12-week run in August.

Jamie Lloyd Company Condemns Racially-Targeted Bullying of ROMEO & JULIET Cast Member
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Following the casting of its upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, The Jamie Lloyd Company has released a statement condemning the bullying of one of its cast members.

Full Cast Set For Tom Holland-Led ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024

Discover the full cast of THE JAMIE LLOYD COMPANY’s ROMEO & JULIET, featuring Tom Holland. Get the latest updates on this highly anticipated production, set to captivate audiences in 2024.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

Last night was the official opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet, as well as the post-show party at The Londoner hotel!

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of Sam Mendes' THE LEHMAN TRILOGY?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 9, 2023

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ The Lehman Trilogy makes a triumphant return to London following an acclaimed season in Los Angeles and a highly lauded run on Broadway, winning 5 Tony Awards® including Best Play. Directed by Academy Award®, Tony Award® and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy features a cast of three playing the Lehman brothers, their sons and grandsons, in an extraordinary feat of story-telling told in three parts on a single evening. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is the story of a family and a company that changed the world.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 9, 2023

Sam Mendes' The Lehman Trilogy has criss-crossed the Atlantic since 2008, picking up numerous nominations and awards along the way. An epic history of Western capitalism and a masterclass in theatrical storytelling, it now makes a dazzling return to the West End’s Gillian Lynne Theatre.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Leads our Top Ten Shows for February
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 1, 2023

February is the shortest month and there's an awful lot of amazing theatre to be fitted in. Head off the winter blues with some fantastic theatrical treats including the return of Sam Mendes' The Lehman Trilogy, the West End transfer of OKLAHOMA! and the very first show at Southwark Playhouse's new venue.

Photos: First Look at THE LEHMAN TRILOGY as it Returns to London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy has returned to London. Check out all new photos of the cast here!