Daisy Lewis News

Michelle Gomez Departs ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at The Old Vic

by Stephi Wild — March 23, 2026

Michelle Gomez has departed the cast of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at The Old Vic, due to personal reasons.

Photos: Aaron Pierre, Michelle Gomez and More in Rehearsals for ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 9, 2026

You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at The Old Vic, starring Aaron Pierre, Michelle Gomez and more.

Rory Kinnear, Arthur Darvill, and More Will Launch 'More Than One Story' Book With Cardboard Citizens

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2025

Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens.

Photos: Inside the National Youth Theatre's BIG Night Out

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2024

National Youth Theatre recently held its BIG Night Out, a fundraising event with some of the biggest names and shows in the West End raising funds to support the next generation of talent.

National Youth Theatre Will Host First Days Gala 2024 in February

by Stephi Wild — December 12, 2023

Audiences are invited to join the stars of today to support the talent of tomorrow as National Youth Theatre (NYT) announce the 2024 First Days Gala, taking place at The Roundhouse, London on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

National Youth Theatre Gala Raises Vital Funds To Support Next Generation Of Talent

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2022

National Youth Theatre raised £350k to support young talent and widen access to arts on Monday night at their Nostalgic Fantastic fundraising gala in association with EON Productions, TikTok and Netflix with support from Cath Kidston, Omega, Think Publishing, Champagne Bollinger and Soho House, and

45North and Ellie Keel Productions Announce Casts For RECOGNITION and THE GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS MARITIME SCHOOL

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2021

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce full casts for Amanda Wilkin and Rachael Nanyonjo's recognition, available from 17 February; and Jaclyn Backhaus' The Giant Pacific Octopus Maritime School, the penultimate piece in the audio play series, Written on the Waves, which will be released

Casting Announced For THE YOU PLAY VOLUME TWO: THE HAUNTED WOMAN

by Stephi Wild — December 3, 2020

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce Olivia Williams in Rafaella Marcus' The You Play Volume Two: The Haunted Woman, her second play in the audio project Written on the Waves.

Sharon D. Clarke & More Join Line-Up for New Audio Project WRITTEN ON THE WAVES

by Stephi Wild — September 21, 2020

45North and Ellie Keel Productions today announce the cast for the brand-new audio project a?' Written on the Waves.

National Youth Theatre Holds 'Baroque 'n' Roll' Fundraising Gala Dinner At Spencer House

by Stephi Wild — February 12, 2020

The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala on Tuesday 11 February, this year to the theme 'Baroque 'n' Roll' at Spencer House.

National Youth Theatre Raises More Than £150,000 In Annual Fundraiser Gala

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2018

On Monday 26 November, The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala, this year to the theme 'Puttin' on the Blitz Kidz' at Cafe de Paris, and was attended by VIP guests, past alumni and current NYT performers.

Photo Flash: National Youth Theatre Raises More Than £150,000 In Annual Fundraiser Gala

by A.A. Cristi — November 26, 2018

On Monday 26 November, The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala, this year to the theme 'Puttin' on the Blitz Kidz' at Cafe de Paris, and was attended by VIP guests, past alumni and current NYT performers.

National Youth Theatre's Artistic Director Paul Roseby Awarded OBE

by Julie Musbach — June 8, 2018

Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the National Youth Theatre, Paul Roseby, has today become an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and receives the prestigious Queen's award in recognition of his efforts and achievements at the National Youth Theatre.

National Youth Theatre to Hold CHIC TO CHIC Fundraising Gala Dinner At Café De Paris

by A.A. Cristi — November 20, 2017

On Monday 20 November, The National Youth Theatre (NYT) hosted fundraising gala 'Chic to Cheek' atCaf de Paris, attended by current NYT performers, past alumni and VIP guests.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: DOWNTON ABBEY's Daisy Lewis Praises the National Youth Theatre

by BWW News Desk — December 13, 2016

Daisy Lewis, star of ITV's Downton Abbey, paid tribute to NYT for supporting her in her early career development.

Matt Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Timothy Dalton and Gina McKee Join National Youth Theatre 60th Anniversary Gala

by Marianka Swain — September 5, 2016

Paul Roseby, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT) has today announced the initial line-up of alumni who will join current members on stage in London's West End on 18th September for the company's Diamond Anniversary Gala.