David Nellist News

ROMEO & JULIET Sets Fall Run at New Vic Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — August 3, 2026

The New Vic Theatre and NOT TOO TAME have announced additional casting for their reimagined ROMEO & JULIET, running Sept 17-Oct 10, 2026, joining previously cast Russell Kane and Natalie Casey.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of PROTEST SONG at La MaMa

by Bruce Glikas — December 8, 2025

Now running at La Mama Experimental Theatre Club is the United States premiere of Protest Song, written by acclaimed Welsh playwright Tim Price and starring celebrated British actor David Nellist.

Spotlight on Plays: December 2025

by Team BWW — December 2, 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds.

Spotlight on Plays: Winter 2025/26

by Team BWW — November 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds.

David Nellist to Star in U.S. Premiere of Tim Price's PROTEST SONG at La MaMa

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 4, 2025

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the United States premiere of Protest Song, written by acclaimed Welsh playwright Tim Price and starring celebrated British actor David Nellist.

Review: ANIMAL FARM, Stratford East

by Cindy Marcolina — February 14, 2025

Amy Leach directs Tatty Hennessy’s adaptation of Orwell’s shockingly relevant novella, exploring greed and corruption in a sophisticated production that integrates British Sign Language.

Photos: UK Tour of ANIMAL FARM In Rehearsal

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2025

Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse has released first look rehearsal photos for the upcoming tour of ANIMAL FARM.

PROTEST SONG Comes to the Arcola Theatre Next Month

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2023

First performed ten years ago, writer Tim Price (Nye, Teh Internet is Serious Business, The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning) Protest Song explores hope and the power structures we unwittingly create even among activists.

Review: I, DANIEL BLAKE, Stratford East

by Cindy Marcolina — October 25, 2023

I, Daniel Blake was the film on everybody’s lips in 2016.

Cast and Creative Team Set for First Stage Adaptation of I, DANIEL BLAKE

by Stephi Wild — March 28, 2023

The world premiere stage adaptation of I, Daniel Blake that exposes the stark reality behind the cost-of-living crisis headlines will open at Northern Stage (25 May - 10 June) before touring.

Mischief Announce Full Casting For MAGIC GOES WRONG UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2021

Magic Goes Wrong will open on tour at Curve, Leicester on 16 July, before visiting Salford, Eastbourne, Cambridge, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Woking and Bath with further dates to be announced.

BWW Review: SHARON 'N' BARRY DO 'ROMEO & JULIET', Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch, Online

by Aliya Al-Hassan — February 28, 2021

Sharon and Barry have been married for years.

Casting Announced For World Premiere Of A New Everyday Comedy At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

by A.A. Cristi — February 8, 2021

Full casting has been announced for Queen's Theatre Hornchurch's upcoming production of Sharon 'n' Barry do 'Romeo & Juliet', a new everyday comedy, on Zoom from 25 February - 6 March 2021.

Reimagined Hoard Festival Announced At Staffordshire's New Vic Theatre

by Stephi Wild — October 23, 2020

Audiences will be given the opportunity to return to the newly refurbished New Vic Theatre and revisit pieces from its critically acclaimed 2015 Staffordshire Hoard Festival in Hoard: Rediscovered, screened at the theatre as part of its Housewarming Season this November.

Photo Flash: MACBETH Opens at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

by Stephi Wild — February 18, 2020

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch opens its Spring 2020 season with a revival of Shakespeare's bloodiest thriller, Macbeth.

Photo Flash: First Look At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch And Derby Theatre Production Of MACBETH

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2020

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will open its Spring 2020 season with a revival of Shakespeare's bloodiest thriller, Macbeth.

Casting Announced For Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and Derby Theatre Production Of MACBETH

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2020

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced the cast for its production of Macbeth.

Photo Flash: First Look at Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

by Stephi Wild — February 12, 2019

Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre have released production images for their co-production of William Shakespeare's glorious tale of antagonistic romance and chaotic comedy - Much Ado About Nothing, which has its official opening night at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme on Tuesday 12

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals For Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

by Stephi Wild — January 24, 2019

Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre have released rehearsal images for their forthcoming touring co-production of William Shakespeare's glorious tale of antagonistic romance and chaotic comedy -Much Ado About Nothing.

Full Casting Announced For Northern Broadsides/New Vic Theatre Production Of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2019

Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre are delighted to announce full casting for their forthcoming touring production of William Shakespeare's glorious tale of antagonistic romance and chaotic comedy -Much Ado About Nothing.