Amit Sharma News

The Beatles' first manager flies too close to John Lennon's sun and falls to earth

Kiln Theatre has released first look rehearsal images for the world premiere of Please Please Me, written by Tom Wright and directed by Kiln Artistic Director Amit Sharma.

Kiln Theatre has announced the full line-up of events as part of the Kilburn High Road Festival taking place from 31 July – 15 August 2026. Learn more about the event here!

Kiln Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Please Please Me, written by Tom Wright and directed by Kiln Artistic Director Amit Sharma.

The Stage Debut Awards have announced the nominees for 2025. The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Kiln Theatre has announced that Aleksandra Barnes, Michael Berg (Vice Chair of the Board), Heather Doughty, Natasha Gordon, Katie Haines, Sophie Hussey, Alastair Levy, Maimuna Memon and Stacy Coyne Wright join the Board of Trustees.

The world premiere new musical Coven has music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning Daisy Chute with Rebecca Brewer, book by Rebecca Brewer and is directed by Olivier Award winner Miranda Cromwell.

National Theatre at Home, the National Theatre's streaming platform, announces the release of two powerful new productions: Alterations, available from 12 August, and Retrograde, releasing 9 September.

Olivier and Tony nominated actor, and 2025 BAFTA and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo  and Nica Burns announces a post-show Q&A with Colman Domingo and writer of Retrograde, Ryan Calais Cameron.

Kiln Theatre, Antic Productions and Damsel Productions have announced the full cast and creative team for The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs, Iman Qureshi's musical comedy about community, belonging, and the power of finding your voice.

Ryan Calais Cameron’s tight knit three-hander cuts deeper than a meditation on money or morality.

Tom Wright will take up the role of Artistic Director at Leeds Playhouse, working closely with newly promoted Chief Executive Shawab Iqbal to form the executive leadership team of the organisation. Learn more!

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the West End transfer of the Kiln Theatre’s production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron. Check out the photos here!

Kiln Theatre has announced its new 2025/26 season, Amit Sharma's second as Artistic Director. The programme features three world premieres and a new version of a much-loved hit.

Olivier and Tony nominated actor, and 2025 BAFTA and Oscar nominee, Colman Domingo will join Nica Burns as producer for the West End transfer of the Kiln Theatre's production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron.

The Kiln Theatre's production of Retrograde by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the West End starring Ivanno Jeremiah. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

See what the critics are saying about The Purists by Dan McCabeat Kiln Theatre. Amit Sharma directs Jasper Britton, Tiffany Gray, Emma Kingston, Richard Pepple and Sule Rimi. Read the reviews.

“This ain’t NWA, it’s NW6.” The preshow warm up rapper unironically proclaims down a booming mic. What a line.

Kiln Theatre, Amit Sharma has released rehearsal photos for the European première of The Purists by Dan McCabe - Sharma directs Jasper Britton, Tiffany Gray, Emma Kingston, Richard Pepple and Sule Rimi. 

New play packs plenty of ethical questions into an engaging and fascinating production that offers much to think about on the way home