Michael Sheen News

Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens.

The National Theatre has announced its Autumn programme for schools across the UK, deepening its work with young people to support its continued ambition to reach every child in the UK before they leave school. 

The Delaunay, in partnership with the Royal Theatrical Fund, will host an exclusive evening with acclaimed actor Russell Tovey, as part of its ‘The Delaunay Presents, An Evening With…’ series.

Following a sold-out West End season, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are taking the critically acclaimed Inside No.9 Stage / Fright to theatres around the UK this autumn, with the tour arriving in Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 9 – Sat 13 Sep.

In what feels like something of a Blue Peter moment, here comes a play which the departing Rufus Norris made earlier last year. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has released a first look at the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, which charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre have released rehearsal photos from the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris, which charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. 

The digital series Bluey Book Reads is back for Series 2, with a lineup that includes Auli’i Cravalho, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Sheen, Rose Byrne, Sophie Okonedo, and more.

Welsh National Theatre has unveiled its debut season, first appointments, and creative pathways, following the establishment of the company in January by the actor Michael Sheen. 

Rose Theatre has announced Our Town, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring internationally celebrated actor Michael Sheen in the leading role of Stage Manager.

Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has announced further casting for the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris.

Olly Alexander has just released his first album under his own name. Polari is his full disclosure on who he is as an artist; an explorative musical showcase to the world in this moment in time. Check out the album now.

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honour regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, OLIVER!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, has now opened at the Gielgud Theatre.

This week, we explore whether congestion pricing is reshaping Manhattan travel habits and examine a labor strike disrupting productions at Atlantic Theater Company. On the regional stage, we reflect on the loss of Theatre Palisades to Los Angeles wildfires and the struggles facing Bay Area theatres. Internationally, the launch of Welsh National Theatre and ATG’s acquisition of SOM Produce bring new opportunities, while changes at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School underscore ongoing financial pressures. Each story highlights resilience amid transformation in the global arts community.

Michael Sheen will fund new theatre company, the Welsh National Theatre, which has officially launched in the wake of the folding of the National Theatre Wales.