Emily Ling Williams News

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the community production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler’s Wells. Learn more!

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for the community production of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler's Wells. Learn more here!

Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre department have announced the cast and creative team for No Such Thing as Wolves, a brand-new musical adventure from two of the writers behind Horrible Histories.

Laith’s parents have survived unimaginable atrocities in order to save themselves and give him a better chance, yet he struggles. This exploration of the personal consequences of the Arab diaspora cracks open the constant compromising of immigrant children. Emily Ling Williams directs Tommy Sim’aan in Laith Elzubaidi’s tender, amusing, and thoroughly thought-provoking award-winning solo play. It’s a funny, politically charged tearjerker.

Side-splittingly funny and deeply moving, Insane Asylum Seekers, which explores the complexities of the British-Iraqi refugee experience, will open at Bush Theatre, London in May.

The Bush Theatre has revealed its programme until early 2026 which includes some of the country’s most exciting new writing. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Royal Bath has announced further casting for productions in the Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath season taking place from June 2025. Learn more here!

Headlong has announced the 2025 participants in their pioneering Origins programme, celebrating and developing early career theatre directors from across the UK, outside of London.

As Halloween creeps closer, things are starting to get spooky. And, following a sell-out tour in 2023, Ghost Stories by Candlelight is back for More.

Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

HighTide has announced the cast for its East of England tour of More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight. The production opens on 17 October, with previews from 15 October, and tours to 11 venues in the East of England.

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director. 

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts, directed by Emily Ling Williams, is an adaptation of the popular book of the same name. Written by Kevin and Katie Tsang and adapted for the stage by Julie Tsang, we are introduced to Sam Wu (Sam Liu), a young boy who insists that he is NOT afraid of ghosts.

HighTide has announced tour dates for More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight. Following the sell-out success of their 2023 autumn tour of Ghost Stories by Candlelight, the East of England company brings together four new stories from playwrights in their home region to deliver this brand new, chilling production.

Polka Theatre has released photos of the premiere of the new stage adaptation of Kevin and Katie Tsang’s best-selling book Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts. Recommended for 6 – 12-year-olds, the adaptation will play in the Main Theatre at the Wimbledon venue through  Sunday 18 August 2024.

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the upcoming premiere of a new stage adaptation of Kevin and Katie Tsang's best-selling book Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts.

HighTide has announced programming for their 2024 season, which focuses on producing, nurturing and celebrating new writing in the East of England. Learn more aboutt he lineup here!

Sam Wu is Now Afraid of Ghosts and How to Catch a Star are both coming to the Polka Theatre. Tickets are on sale now!

Headlong has begun recruitment for the next wave of Headlong Origins Directors. The programme, which forms part of the company's commitment to supporting the next generation of theatre makers, looks to celebrate and nurture early career directors from throughout the UK, outside of London.

Headlong Theatre's production of A View From The Bridge has just opened at Chichester Festival Theatre. Arthur Miller’s compelling drama follows the anti-hero Eddie Carbone as his world collapses through betrayal, jealousy, and desire. BroadwayWorld spoke with Nancy Crane about taking on the iconic role of lawyer Alfieri.