Laurie Kynaston News

One-off staged concerts are all the rage these days. A way for producers to attract established stars that will fill a room and the chance to test the waters for potential longer runs are only a few benefits. Realistically, they’re also cheaper, relatively risk-free, and easier to mount than a full-blown production. The latest in this type of venture is Bare, Damon Intrabartolo and Jon Hartmere’s musical with a troubled history.

Eugene O'Neill's classic play of family strife has had regular revivals in London (most recently in 2018 and 2012). Set in 1912 and published posthumously in 1956, it remains one of the great American plays. Brian Cox returns to the London stage as James Tyrone, actor, family colossus, and flawed man, in a mesmerising performance.

All new production photos have been released for the new staging of Eugene O’Neill’s autobiographical magnum opus, Long Day’s Journey into Night directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out the photos here!

In a new interview, Long Day's Journey into Night stars Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson responded to the idea that celebrities are used as a marketing tactic in the theater. 

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Eugene O’Neill’s  Long Day’s Journey into Night directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check out the photos here!

Bare, a “coming-of-age rock musical,” is coming to the London Palladium for one night only on Sunday 7 April as a concert. Recently, I had the chance to talk with Jordan Luke Gage, who is playing Jason. We discussed how he first got into the world of theatre, what Bare means to him and what he hopes audiences take away from the performance.

BARE comes to the London Palladium on Sunday 7 April, in a one-night-concert. The full cast has been announced for this upcoming production, led by the previously announced Jordan Luke Gage as Jason, and Laurie Kynaston as Peter. Find out who else is joining the cast here!

Laurie Kynaston has joined Long Day's Journey Into Night in the role of Edmund Tyrone, replacing Anthony Boyle who has had to withdraw due to personal reasons. Learn more about the production!

BARE comes to the London Palladium on Sunday 7 April, in an unmissable one-night-concert. The cast is led by Jordan Luke Gage and Laurie Kynaston.

burbThe Royal Court was the first stage for Lucy Wade’s biting satire Posh, which focused on the lack of consequences of the poor and entitled behaviour of certain members of the upper classes. That was back in 2010 and it can be argued that amount of material to work with on the subject is even greater that ever. Unfortunately, Rory Mullarkey’s new play wastes every opportunity to say anything novel.

The Royal Court Theatre has announced that Amy Booth-Steel, Natalie Dew, Karina Fernandez, George Fouracres, Laurie Kynaston, Philipp Mogilnitskiy and Fenella Woolgar have been cast in Mates in Chelsea. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Watch the first video trailer for the live capture of Rupert Goold's production of Spring Awakening. The musical is set to hit cinemas following its run in at the Almeida Theatre in the U.K. The cast includes Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea, Asha Banks, Taylor Bradshaw, Catherine Cusack, Carly-Sophia Davies, Kit Esuruoso, and more.

National Geographic released a photo from the upcoming A SMALL LIGHT. Reflecting on the holiday’s themes of resistance, resilience and courage, it shows Miep and Jan Gies, the Frank family, the van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer in a scene from the show in which they gather to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights while hidden in the annex.

FUNNY GIRL opened last night, Sunday, April 24 at the August Wilson Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the star-studded red carpet arrivals. Check out the photos below of the stars who came to see the show!

So many musicals wish they were as cool, progressive, provocative as Spring Awakening still is since its premiere Off-Broadway in 2006. More than 15 years later and a bunch of awards garnered across the world, it’s still as fresh and stunning in Rupert Goold’s monumental production at the Almeida. Based on a 19th Century banned German play and delicately exploring topics like sex, homosexuality, abortion, and rape in a disapproving, hyper-conservative community, Steven Sater (book and lyrics) and Duncan Sheik’s (music) rock musical has become an evergreen show that society as it is won't be able to surmount thematically.

As the Almeida revival of Spring Awakening opens in London, writer Steven Sater talks about his relationship with the show over the years, as well as his new Grammy-nominated concept album with Burt Bacharach.

The Almeida Theatre announces the full cast for Rupert Goold's revival of the award-winning musical Spring Awakening.

As theatre comes roaring back, this autumn and winter see plenty of exciting new productions, including big West End musicals and intriguing plays. Here are the shows that we’re most looking forward to seeing.

The Son focuses on Peter (Hugh Jackman) as his busy life with new partner Emma and their baby is thrown into disarray when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) turns up with their teenage son, Nicholas.

Shows will include and breathe..., Hymn, Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Spring Awakening, and The Key Workers Cycle.