Sharon D Clarke News

No one could accuse Max Webster's flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest of being subtle. A new cast takes the reins from the National Theatre's hugely successful production last year and moves onto the intimate Noël Coward stage, bringing with them the biting wit, vibrant costumes and sexual fluidity that made this show such a hit.

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. 

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is partnering with the National Theatre of Great Britain to bring National Theatre Live productions to Santa Barbara audiences beginning in the 2025-2026 season. Learn more!

Joy Productions and Broadway Theatre will return to present Dick Whittington and his Catford Cat, their third consecutive festive family show in Lewisham's glorious Art Deco Theatre.

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!

The Young Vic Theatre and Francesca Moody Productions have announced more guest artist names to be featured in Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree. Learn more here!

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.

 Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.

The Young Vic Theatre has announced an extension to Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, now playing from 6 - 24 May 2025. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show here!

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Watch a video from the filmed capture of The Importance of Being Earnest, starring Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ellis), Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (Fleabag).

The Young Vic Theatre has announced that Francesca Moody Productions will present Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, in association with the Young Vic in May. Learn more here!

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced National Theatre Live screenings coming to Harman Hall this February. Kicking off the month of screenings is The Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo.

BroadwayWorld has put together 12 facts that we learned from the Wicked movie commentary by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo including cameos, Easter Eggs, and shots that offer insights into how the magical world of Oz came to the screen.

Three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke discusses playing Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre and what audiences can expect on The London Theatre Review in the video here.

See what the critics are saying about The Importance of Being Earnest at The National Theatre, starring Ncuti Gatwa and more! Read the review for the production.

This is an Earnest for a new generation, Bridgertonian in its approach and just brat enough. Everybody is a little gay. Everybody is incredibly horny. Everybody has the smoothest comeback. Webster forgoes any sanctimony with sacrilegious extravagance. Gorgeously anachronistic costumes by Rae Smith splash on Smith’s own set design, shaking up the comedy of manners conventions in favour of a more original take.

Ahead of opening night this evening, the National Theatre has released all new production images for Oscar Wilde’s comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Check out the photos here!

Part one of the Wicked movie soundtrack is finally here! Listen to it here, but a spoiler warning is in order- some tracks include cameos that listeners may want to save until they see the movie themselves