Ben Whishaw News

Video: See Jennifer Connelly in New Trailer for BAD BEHAVIOUR

by Josh Sharpe — May 1, 2024

A new trailer for the Jennifer Connelly-led black comedy has just been released.

Cast Set For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Shakespeare's Globe

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.

Open Space Arts' British Hit COCK Extended Through May

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2024

Open Space Arts extends its British hit show COCK to May 11th due to popular demand.

John Lithgow Will Lead Play About the Antisemitism of Author Roald Dahl

by Stephi Wild — March 4, 2024

John Lithgow will lead the world premiere of a new play about the antisemitism of author Roald Dahl.

Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season

by Stephi Wild — March 4, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts.

COCK Comes to Open Space Arts in April

by Stephi Wild — February 29, 2024

Open Space Arts has announced the fourth production of its inaugural season, the comedy COCK, by British playwright Mike Bartlett.

Tickets On Sale Now For PADDINGTON IN CONCERT UK Tour

by A.A. Cristi — February 28, 2024

Join Paddington on a UK tour this Easter! PADDINGTON IN CONCERT features a screening of the award-winning film with live accompaniment by the London Concert Orchestra.

Video: Watch the Trailer for WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 23, 2024

Watch the trailer for the West End production of Waiting for Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket!

Tickets On Sale Today For WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket

by Stephi Wild — February 23, 2024

Tickets are now on sale for the new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald, starring Lucian Msamati (Estragon) and Ben Whishaw (Vladimir).

PADDINGTON IN CONCERT Will Embark on Tour Next Year

by Stephi Wild — December 8, 2023

Next year, audiences across the UK can enjoy watching the award-winning 2014 film, Paddington in Concert on a giant HD screen, accompanied by The London Concert Orchestra playing Nick Urata's calypso-infused score live.

Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw Will Lead WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket

by Stephi Wild — December 7, 2023

A new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot will open at next year, directed by James Macdonald and starring Lucian Msamati (Estragon) and Ben Whishaw (Vladimir), with further casting to be announced.

Emma Corrin Becomes Patron Of MGCfutures

by Stephi Wild — November 24, 2023

MGCfutures has announced that Emma Corrin becomes a patron, joining Judi Dench, Dawn French, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Daniel Radcliffe, Simon Russell Beale, Sheridan Smith, Aidan Turner, David Walliams and Ben Whishaw who already support the work of the charity.

Rachel Zegler Departs PADDINGTON IN PERU Movie

by Michael Major — October 23, 2023

West Side Story star Rachel Zegler has departed the upcoming Paddington in Peru film.

Michael Grandage Will Direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in the World Première of BACKSTAIRS BILLY

by Stephi Wild — July 5, 2023

The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.

Review: LEAVES OF GLASS, Park Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — May 16, 2023

Director Max Harrison takes the play and makes it a contemporary exploration of unaddressed trauma, gaslighting, and complicated family relations with performances that scrape excellence once they settle into themselves.

Isabel Allende, Lorrie Moore, Ben Whishaw And More Come To 92NY In May And June

by A.A. Cristi — April 28, 2023

The 92NY Unterberg Poetry Center's Spring literary season continues in May and June with readings by acclaimed authors Isabel Allende, Lorrie Moore and Miriam Toews, poet Willie Perdomo – and a dramatic reading of Seamus Heaney's work by actor Ben Whishaw, among other events.

Ben Whishaw to Read THE TRANSLATIONS OF SEAMUS HEANEY at 92NY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2023

Acclaimed actor Ben Whishaw will visit 92NY’s Unterberg Poetry Center on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:30 pm to deliver a dramatic reading of literary classics and poems translated over the years by the late, great Irish poet Seamus Heaney, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995.

BACK TO THE FUTURE North American Tour to Launch Summer 2024

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 28, 2023

The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will launch a North American Tour in the summer of 2024.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe & More Win Critics Choice Awards

by Michael Major — January 17, 2023

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe, Brendan Fraser, Jean Smart, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Coolidge, and more were among the winners of Critics Choice Awards.

Winners Announced For the Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2023

by Stephi Wild — January 17, 2023

Writers behind some of the most critically acclaimed works over the last year were honoured at the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 2023 ceremony, including Aamina Ahmad, David Edgar, Vivienne Franzmann, Rebecca Hall, Katie Hims, Adam Kay, Neil McKay, and Ben Power.