Danny Boyle News

Two lovers take an elixir with ever-lasting consequences. The creators of five-star sell-out hit, In Tents and Purposes (Assemble Fringe 2016/SOHO Theatre/UK Tour), return to compete with their egos in a new comedy-play about the reality of living for eternity.

In this comic two-hander from theatre and TV writer and performer Roxy Dunn (Edinburgh 2016 sell-out show In Tents and Purposes), one couple tries to overcome Peter Pan syndrome as Dunn pits eternal youth and possibility against happiness in the here and now. Paralysed by indecision, 35 year old Tim's happy to stick to the 'nice solid non-moving ground' rather than move forward in his relationship with his 25 year old girlfriend, Judith. Frustrated by his lack of commitment, she delivers an ultimatum - Tim must choose between growing up or breaking up.

The Orchard Project, a nationally renowned performance laboratory, today announced the six original, independent pilots selected to participate in its first annual Episodic Lab. More than 430 artists applied to the inaugural year of the Episodic Lab, which will help writers develop television and episodic content, working with accomplished showrunners and producers as mentors. The pioneer artists include playwrights, cartoonist, and screenwriters — and they are working on a diverse set of pilots, focusing on everything from the world of rap to the world of celebrity cruises. Selected artists and projects include: BRIGHTSTAR! By Michael Cyril Creighton; CRACK'D by Nako Adodoadji; THE PARK by Amy Jephta; THE SHAMROCKS by Chris Sharp and Kate Barry; THE STRIP by Tom Toro; and TINO & HEDDY by Patricia Scanlon and Louis Mustillo.

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer James Seabright announced complete casting for Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live, the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred, immersive production set to open Off-Broadway this summer.

Two lovers take an elixir with ever-lasting consequences. The creators of five-star sell-out hit, In Tents and Purposes (Assemble Fringe 2016/SOHO Theatre/UK Tour), return to compete with their egos in a new comedy-play about the reality of living for eternity.

Joan of Arc is an icon of protest. From the age of twelve, she was convinced she would change the course of history. She did so before her seventeenth birthday. Joan of Arc's story is brought to life by the luminous Sarah Snook, directed by STC Resident Director Imara Savage, in the fast paced and riveting political drama Saint Joan which opens this weekend at the Roslyn Packer Theatre.

The New York Times has reported that the new James Bond film will be directed by Danny Boyle. Boyle won the best director Oscar in 2009 for Slumdog Millionaire. Daniel Craig will reprise his role as the title character.

QUEEN AMERICA, a new scripted series starring multi-award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, has been given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order by Facebook's new video platform Facebook Watch.

By popular demand, Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live announce the addition of two celebrated titles to the 2018 event cinema line-up. This includes director Marianne Elliot's production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" (originally recorded in 2012) in U.S. cinemas on Tuesday, June 12 and director Danny Boyle's 2011 staging of "Frankenstein" presented in cinemas in two versions on Monday, October 22 with Benedict Cumberbatch as Creature and on Monday, October 29 with Jonny Lee Miller as Creature. The events were captured live from the National Theatre in London during their original runs.

Benedict Cumberbatch has never been in a horror film, and he may not want to be after getting a scare from his 'Avengers: Infinity War' co-star 'Iron Man.'

The National Theatre has announced its May-September 2018 season.

The cast of Trainspotting Live, the acclaimed no-holds-barred immersive, in-ye-face theatre staging of Irvine Welsh's classic novel, are celebrating!

The Bach Choir will perform two modern day masterpieces: Prokofiev's Alexander Nevsky and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms at 7.30pm Thursday May 3rd in the Royal Festival Hall, London.

According to Variety, Daniel Craig has confirmed Bond 25 will be his next project!

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon is in negotiations to joins Lily James in Danny Boyle's untitled comedy for Universal and Working Title.

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has reported that actress Lily James (Baby Driver) is currently brushing up on her Beatles tunes for her role in the upcoming movie musical, All You Need Is Love. 

Trainspotting Live, the acclaimed no-holds-barred immersive, in-ye-face theatre staging of Irvine Welsh's classic novel, today announces a 2-week extension to its upcoming London season - and its first New York transfer.

Producers Brass Jar Productions (Drunk Shakespeare) and Olivier Award-winning producer, James Seabright announced today that the critically acclaimed, no-holds-barred production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting Live will premiere Off-Broadway this summer direct from a world tour. Adapted by Harry Gibson, the production captures the passion and controversy of the generation-defining novel and globally successful film and repackages it into a full-throttled stage show where the audience is an integral part of the action, including the notorious 'Worst Toilet in Scotland' scene. Directed by King's Head Theatre Artistic Director, Adam Spreadbury-Maher in collaboration with Greg Esplin (who will also appear in the U.S. production), Trainspotting Live will open a custom-built immersive performance space at 777th 8th Avenue, also home to the long running hit, Drunk Shakespeare. Preview performances are set to begin on Thursday, July 5, 2018 with an opening night set for Sunday, July 15, 2018. The U.S. cast of Trainspotting will be announced soon. Tickets are now on sale at www.TrainspottingNYC.com.

Adelaide Repertory Theatre presents Frankenstein. Based upon the novel by Mary Shelley

According to Variety,  Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle has confirmed that he's working on the next James Bond movie. The filmmaker made the admission to Metro New York on Wednesday night at a special screening in New York of his new FX series “Trust.”