Omar Elerian News

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).

The Huntington has announced its 2024-2025 season featuring the classic romantic comedy THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and the International Fringe hit NASSIM.

Intricately weaving together a tapestry of different times and places, Nassim Soleimanpour’s ECHO is a feat of creative technology. Performed by a different celebrated actor each night, the performance offers a sharply intelligent take on immigration and national identity. 

The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) have announced a further nine artists who will perform in the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) written by critically acclaimed Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour.

Battersea Arts Centre is launching its autumn 2024 season as part of celebrating 50 years as a home for the extraordinary.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Fuel has announced the first part of its anniversary season. The programme is a celebration of everything that has been achieved as well as a statement of intent for the future, including new work from Khalid Abdalla, Toby Olié and Melanie Wilson. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT have announced five of the fifteen artists who will perform in the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) which will run at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from Saturday 13 - Saturday 27 July 2024 with opening night on Wednesday 17 July.

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.

Experience the captivating performance of NASSIM at the Portland Center Stage from March 30 to May 12, 2024. Don't miss this unique theatrical event that promises to engage and inspire.

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. Among those with many nominees are Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and more. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Old actors play young characters and find new nuances in familiar speeches

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released new artwork for its forthcoming production of As You Like It, directed by Omar Elerian, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August 2023. 

Geraldine James makes her RSC debut to play Rosalind in director Omar Elerian’s new production of As You Like It which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August.  

Check out photos from opening night of Arinzé Kene's Misty at The Shed!

Read the reviews for Arinzé Kene's Misty at The Shed.

Get a first look at the US premiere of Misty, a genre-defying play written by and starring Olivier Award–nominee Arinzé Kene, presented at The Shed!

The Shed will present the US premiere of Misty, a genre-defying play written by and starring Olivier Award–nominee Arinzé Kene. See how to purchase tickets!

New York City is home to some of the most innovative artists in the world, and home to some of the most creative spaces to present art. One such place is The Shed. Read more about what goes on at The Shed, its upcoming performances, and more!

The Shed will present the US premiere of Misty, a genre-defying play written by and starring Olivier Award–nominee Arinzé Kene in his US stage debut and directed by Omar Elerian.