Michael Longhurst News

Tim Sheader Appointed as New Artistic Director of Donmar Warehouse

by Aliya Al-Hassan — June 7, 2023

Tim Sheader has been appoint as the new Artistic Director and joint Chief Executive of the Donmar Warehouse, alongside Executive Director Henny Finch.

Cush Jumbo Joins David Tennant in MACBETH at Donmar Warehouse

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2023

As public booking for the production opens, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced that Cush Jumbo will play Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant’s Macbeth.

David Tennant as Macbeth and the European Premiere of CLYDE'S Conclude Donmar Warehouse's 2023 Programme

by Stephi Wild — May 5, 2023

With the sold-out production of Noël Coward's Private Lives currently running until 27 May, Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the final two shows in the programme for 2023, and the conclusion of Donmar's 30th birthday season.

Full Cast Revealed For The World Premiere of Jack Thorne's WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at Donmar Warehouse

by Stephi Wild — April 24, 2023

With Noël Coward's Private Lives currently running until 27 May, Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the world première of Jack Thorne's play When Winston Went to War with the Wireless.

Review: PRIVATE LIVES, Donmar Warehouse

by Gary Naylor — April 14, 2023

Fine performances and a good helping of laughs, but the violence throws a wet blanket over the fun

GYPSY and THE BAND'S VISIT to be Screened at the V&A's 2023 Performance Festival, Celebrating Musical Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — April 13, 2023

Running from 22 April 2023, the V&A's Performance Festival will 'explore and deconstruct musical theatre, with a wide range of special events taking place throughout the museum.

Ryan Calais Cameron's RETROGRADE Leads Our Top Ten Shows for April

by Aliya Al-Hassan — April 1, 2023

April has some truly exciting theatre in store.

Video: Caissie Levy Sings 'I Miss The Mountains' From NEXT TO NORMAL

by Stephi Wild — March 23, 2023

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Caissie Levy will lead the London premiere of Next to Normal at the Donmar Warehouse beginning this summer.

Stephen Campbell Moore & Adrian Scarborough to Star in WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 22, 2023

The cast has been set for the world première of Jack Thorne’s play When Winston went to War with the Wireless at Donmar Warehouse.

Photos: First Look at Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES at the Donmar Warehouse

by Stephi Wild — March 17, 2023

All new production photos have been released from the upcoming revival of Noël Coward’s Private Lives directed by Michael Longhurst, that runs at the Donmar Warehouse from 7 April until 27 May.

Open Door Unveils Elevate Participants For 2022/23

by Stephi Wild — January 30, 2023

Open Door have unveiled the graduating actors selected to be part of Open Door Elevate, a brand-new initiative now in it's third year, designed to help emerging talent from lower-income backgrounds as they enter the professional industry.

Caissie Levy Will Lead the London Premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL at Donmar Warehouse

by Stephi Wild — January 26, 2023

Caissie Levy will lead the London premiere of Next to Normal at the Donmar Warehouse beginning this summer.

Michael Longhurst to Step Down as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 26, 2023

After five years in the role, Michael Longhurst has announced that he will step down as Artistic Director of The Donmar Warehouse when his contract ends in February 2024.

PRIVATE LIVES and More Announced For Donmar Warehouse's 30th Anniversary Season

by Stephi Wild — January 26, 2023

Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the next two shows in the Donmar's 30th birthday season, along with lead casting for the previously announced Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Next To Normal.