Photos/Video: First Look at Riz Ahmed in New Comedy Series BAIT
Prime Video has released first-look images and a special preview clip for the forthcoming comedy series Bait, starring Riz Ahmed.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 19, 2026- SIX To Welcome New Queens and More
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend:
Riz Ahmed-Led HAMLET Sets North American Release Date
Hamlet, a new reimagining of the Shakespeare tragedy, has been acquired by Vertical for North American distribution.
Video: Riz Ahmed Stars as HAMLET in First Trailer for Modern Reimagining
The first trailer has been released for Hamlet, a modern reimagining of the Shakespeare tragedy starring Riz Ahmed as the titular prince.
The RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence For 2025-26
The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.
Oscar Isaac HAMLET Documentary to Premiere at Telluride Film Festival
King Hamlet, a new documentary that follows Oscar Isaac during the 2017 production of Hamlet at the Public Theater, is set to make its world premiere at this year's Telluride Film Festival.
Paapa Essiedu, Maxine Peake, Claudia Jessie, Fionn Whitehead & Jenny Beavan Named Open Door Ambassadors
Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.
Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, & More Lead HARRY POTTER Full Cast Audiobooks
The initial cast has been announced for Audible's Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions, which includes Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort, and Riz Ahmed as Professor Snape.
Wes Anderson's THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME Coming to Digital Tomorrow
Focus Features’ The Phoenician Scheme will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent at home tomorrow, July 8, 2025, from Universal.
Theatre In The Mill Announces Artist in Residence for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture
Theatre in the Mill, commissioned by Bradford 2025, has announced that Sudha Bhuchar has been appointed Artist-in-Residence of the theatre from June 2025 to December 2025, remaining connected till March 2026.
Sudha Bhuchar Brings EVENING CONVERSATIONS to OSO Arts Centre
Sudha Bhuchar will bring her one woman show Evening Conversations to OSO Arts Centre this May, following its critically praised run at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Soho Theatre, and more.
MOVEMENT OF BODY AND STORY Comes to The Hermitage In May
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced its newest May program, “Movement of Body and Story,” on Friday, May 30 at 4pm, featuring award-winning choreographer, playwright, and director nicHi douglas.
Open Door Issue Last Call For Their Acting Programme Applications
Award-winning charity Open Door are announcing final call for applications to their Acting and Behind the Scenes programmes, with auditions and interviews set to take place in October.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album Is Coming This Fall
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' have been working hard on a new concept album, Warriors.
The Friends Of The Drama Centre London Donate £70,000 To Open Door
Open Door have received a £70,000 donation from The Friends of the Drama Centre London.
Cape Cod Theatre Project Announces 30th Season of Plays
The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced its 30th Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 5 through July 28 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts.
Riz Ahmed Joins Michael Cera in Wes Anderson's Upcoming Film
Riz Ahmed has been cast in his latest film.
Interview: Sylvia Kwan Returns to East West Players With KAIROS
Next up for East West Players, Lisa Sanaye Dring’s Kairos opening April 7, 2024 (with previews beginning April 4th).
Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading
Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble.
Open Door Reveals Elevate Participants For 2023/24
Open Door have unveiled the latest graduating actors selected to be part of Open Door Elevate, an initiative now in its fourth year, designed to help emerging talent from lower-income backgrounds as they enter the professional industry.
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