Samuel West News

The Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for the 2026 Theatre Awards, highlighting outstanding theatrical achievements.

Park Theatre will present the inaugural event of its ArtsCinema Music Series, featuring the acclaimed film IN SEARCH OF MOZART, exploring the life and works of the legendary composer.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

“And thus the whirligig of time brings in his revenges.” Following rave reviews, the RSC’s most recent production of Twelfth Night finally makes its way to London as part of the Barbican’s winter season. Directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, it sees Samuel West, Freema Agyeman, Michael Grady-Hall and others reprise their roles for this limited run - but does this “midsummer madness” feel at home in the festive season?

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released new photos of the Twelfth Night cast ahead of the show's first performance at the Barbican. Check out the photos here!

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released a new music video for its acclaimed production of Twelfth Night, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah. Watch Matt Maltese and Michael Grady-Hall perform 'Maybe This Christmas.'

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for its acclaimed production of Twelfth Night, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah, which transfers to the Barbican in December.

Since the early 1970s, Penelope Wilton has established herself as a major player on the British stage, and we are taking a look back at her expansive theatrical career, just in time for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Director Jonathan Munby's spectacular production of Wendy & Peter Pan will play the Barbican Theatre this autumn. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!

Watch a new trailer video for RSC's production of Twelfth Night, directed by Prasanna Puwanarajah. The full cast features Freema Agyeman (Olivia), Emily Benjamin (Priest), Norman Bowman (Antonio), and more.

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Timothy Lancaster West, CBE, stage and screen actor, has died at age 90. Read the full obituary for Timothy West here.

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's upcoming production of Twelfth Night, which runs at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon between Thursday 5 December 2024 and Saturday 18 January 2025, with a press performance on Thursday 12 December, 7pm.

Apple TV+ has announced a new, six-episode sixth season for the widely hailed, darkly comedic spy drama “Slow Horses,” following its season four finale.

Kyoto will transfer to @sohoplace for a limited 16-week run from Thursday 9 January to Saturday 3 May 2025. Plus, learn more about Twelfth Night and The Red Shoes here!

the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre presented Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live on Monday night. See photos below!

On Monday 8th July Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors including Paul Chahidi, Damian Lewis (Homeland), Derek Jacobi CBE, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), Stephen Mangan (Green Wing), Tracy Ann Oberman, Tony Robinson (Blackadder), Danny Sapani (Killing Eve, Black Panther), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Samuel West (Slow Horses), Olivia Williams (The Crown), and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes), for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year. 

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre will present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!