Nathan Jones News

Matrix Theatre Company opens its 2016-17 season with Sizwe Bansi is Dead by Athol Fugard onFriday, September 23, 2016. This powerful play weaves the story of a man living under apartheid rule in South Africa whose only hope for financially supporting his family means he must relinquish his very name.  The show runs through Sunday, October 16, 2016 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm.

For the third consecutive year, Creede Repertory Theatre's innovative educational program The KID Show has been recognized as one of 50 finalists for the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards.

Last night, Saturday 9 April 2016, after 4,600 performances and prior to the theatre's previously announced refurbishment programme, the final Victoria Palace Theatre performance of Billy Elliot The Musical took place in front of a packed house with guests including past and present Billy Elliots, original cast members and members of the show's creative team.  The over 1530 strong audience rose to their feet for the curtain call to join the Company in celebrating a very special evening and a phenomenal eleven year run in the West End.  Director Stephen Daldry, writer Lee Hall and composer Elton John joined the company on stage accompanied by 32 past and present Billy Elliots (the most Billy Elliots to ever appear on stage together), 24 past Michaels and 18 past Debbies as well as several adult members of the original Company. 

An extra bunch of Billys will take the stage when the beloved Billy Elliot plays its final performance this Sunday at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical are delighted to announce that the show will play its final London performance in support of East Durham Trust, a charity based in Easington, Co. Durham, a former mining town and the setting for Billy Elliot's iconic story.  Tickets for the final performance will be released for sale today (Tuesday 1 March 2016, 2pm) via the Victoria Palace Theatre box office, with all proceeds from ticket sales for this performance being donated to East Durham Trust.

Billy Elliot the Musical today (16 November 2015) welcomes Euan Garrett, 12 years old from East Lothian, Scotland, who will make his West End stage debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre as the forty-second boy to play the title role in the iconic British musical in London.  Also joining the cast today is Matthew Seadon-Young who will play Billy's older brother Tony.

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park revives the Amy Herzog play, 'The Great God Pan', from July 10-20, 2015.

Nat Sweeney, 12 years old from Birmingham, will make his West End stage debut this evening (3 July 2015) when he becomes the forty-first boy to play the title role in the iconic British musical Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Now in its eleventh year in the West End, the show recently extended booking at the Victoria Palace Theatre until 17 December 2016. In addition, the first UK and Ireland tour of Billy Elliot the Musical begins in February 2016 with tickets now on sale for performances at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Cupsogue Pictures is pleased to announce that Paul Blackthorne will star as Willis in their upcoming fantasy movie Dark Ascension.

Breaking Ground Productions is proud to announce their latest play, 'Out of Gas on Lovers Leap' by Mark St, Germain. The production will be held at the Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park.

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents the Central Florida premiere of Amy Herzog's play, The Great God Pan, for one weekend only: tonight, May 29-June 1, 2015.

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park presents the Central Florida premiere of Amy Herzog's play, The Great God Pan, for one weekend only: May 29-June 1, 2015.

Ruthie Henshall and Deka Walmsley today confirm they are to continue as Mrs Wilkinson and Dad respectively in the West End cast for Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre.  Also continuing in their role are Chris Grahamson as Tony, Gillian Elisa as Grandma, Howard Crossley as George and Claudia Bradley Dead Mum.   Phil Snowdon, in his new role, will play Mr Braithwaite and James Butcher joins the cast as Older Billy.  Ensemble members are Craig Armstrong, Richard Ashton, James Ballanger, David Bardsley, Paul Basleigh, Rachel Bingham, Lucinda Collins, Peter Cork, Scott Cripps, Robbie Durham, Ross Finnie, Lee Hoy, Ruri James, Ben Redfern, Charlotte Riby, Mike Scott, Sharon Sexton, Wendy Somerville, Spencer Stafford, David Stoller and Kerry Washington.

Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron star in the newest installment to the MAD MAX series, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD.

Tonight, 12 May 2015, the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical celebrates ten years in the West End.  The musical received its world premiere at the Victoria Palace Theatre in March 2005 with the gala opening night taking place exactly 10 years ago today.   To coincide with the 10th birthday celebrations, Billy Elliot the Musical today announces an extension to the West End run, releasing over 600,000 tickets for sale, taking booking through to 17 December 2016.  In addition, the first UK and Ireland tour of Billy Elliot the Musical is also announced today, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in February 2016.  Further tour dates and booking details will be announced shortly.

From director George Miller, originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary 'Mad Max' franchise, comes 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' a return to the world of the Road Warrior, Max Rockatansky.

From director George Miller, originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary “Mad Max” franchise, comes “Mad Max: Fury Road,”

FARMINGDALE, N.Y., March 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Nathan Jones attended Blue Community College where he studied Diesel Mechanics and also attended Ambassador Christian College. His early career began working as an Aircraft Mechanic in the US Air Force. From there he went to Houff Transfer Trucking in Weyers Cave, Virginia, Harris Teeter Trucking, Leaseway Trucking and Yellow Freight Inc., all in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Jones' passion for writing in the form of poetry stems from his desire to create an atmosphere of hope and direction. His first book, 'Write Good Stuff: Spiritual Poems' is available now: www.writegoodstuff.org He feels that people from all parts of the world are seeking comfort from words of truth if only for a moment. Mr. Jones life experiences have shown him a decline in respect for others and often for themselves. This includes friends, family and associates. His poems are intended to afford some relief from sadness and sorrow by relaying the message that there is a path to success through faith and perseverance. One of his poems reads: 'Let everyone be a friend to one another. Dismiss the thought of being an enemy to your brother. Let all your deeds be kind and helpful. Refrain from actions that are rude and harmful. Thank you.' Some of his leisure time activities include restoring classic cars, collecting coins and baseball cards.