Alistair Petrie News

Sophie Okonedo Will Lead A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse

by Stephi Wild — July 2, 2026

Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner.

Photos: First Look at Hiran Abeysekera in HAMLET at BAM

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 6, 2026

You can now get a first look at at BAM’s Harvey Theater, starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera.

Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

Spotlight on Plays: April 2026

by Team BWW — April 1, 2026

Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide

by Team BWW — March 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season.

Spotlight on Plays: March 2026

by Team BWW — March 4, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds.

Francesca Mills , Alistair Petrie, Ayesha Dharker & More Join HAMLET at BAM

by Nicole Rosky — February 11, 2026

Kicking off a new multi-year partnership between BAM and the National Theatre of Great Britain, National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) brings his contemporary HAMLET to US audiences this spring at the Harvey Theater at BAM.

Review: NT LIVE'S HAMLET, Starring Hiran Abeysekera

by Cheryl Markosky — January 12, 2026

NT Live's filmed screening of Hamlet, featuring Hiran Abeysekera (Olivier award-winner for Life of Pi) in the title role, will be released in UK cinemas on January 22 and soon after around the world.

Review: HAMLET, National Theatre

by Debbie Gilpin — October 3, 2025

“Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.

Photos: Hiran Abeysekera and Cast in HAMLET at the National Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 2, 2025

You can now get a first look at Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie’s sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining of Hamlet at The National Theatre.

Photos: Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, & More in DEATH BY LIGHTNING Historical Drama Series

by Josh Sharpe — August 21, 2025

New first-look photos have been released for Netflix's Death by Lightning, a new limited series that brings to life the story of President James Garfield and his assassin, Charles Guiteau.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum

by Stephi Wild — May 9, 2024

Following a sell-out tour of Japan in 2022, the original Japanese cast will perform this spectacular production for a strictly limited London season.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE

by Stephi Wild — February 29, 2024

Photos have been released from opening night of Sheffield Theatres' production of Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE

by Stephi Wild — December 19, 2023

All new photos have been released from opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Motive and the Cue at the Noel Coward Theatre, as well as the post-show party at The Crypt, St-Martins-in-the-Fields.

Video: Watch the SEX EDUCATION Final Season Trailer

by Michael Major — September 12, 2023

The video teases a packed season full of new sexual experiences, personal growth, love, laughter, tears, friendship, more of Eric’s fabulous wardrobe, Jean back in session and with a new boss (played by Hannah Gadsby), Adam working on a farm (?), Aimee’s artistic prowess, and to top it off…Mae

SEX EDUCATION to End With Season Four on Netflix; Watch the Teaser

by Michael Major — July 5, 2023

Asa Butterfield leads the cast as Otis Milburn, alongside Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Aimee-Lou Wood, Emma Mackey, Connor Swindells, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Mimi Keene, George Robinson, Chinenye Ezeudu, Dua Saleh, Alistair Petrie, Samantha Spiro, Jim Howick, Rakhee Thakrar and Daniel Ings.