Sophie Okonedo News

Shakespeare Theatre Company Sets 23/24 Season Featuring EVITA Directed by Sammi Cannold & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 24, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the upcoming 23/24 Season: Greater Wonders.

Review: MEDEA, @sohoplace

by Alexander Cohen — February 18, 2023

Sophie Okonedo adds flavour to a strong but otherwise vanilla production of Euripides' tragedy.

Finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards Announced

by Aliya Al-Hassan — February 8, 2023

The finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards have today been announced, with a wealth of talent such as Toby Jones, Danielle Vitalis and Ken Cheng all in the running for the top spots.

Tickets from £30 for MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo

by Aliya Al-Hassan — January 27, 2023

What could turn a woman from a lover into a destroyer of love?

Full Cast Announced For MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels @sohoplace

by Stephi Wild — January 4, 2023

The production stars the previously announced Sophie Okonedo (Medea) and Ben Daniels (Jason/Creon/Aegeus).

Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 21, 2022

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of King Lear.

Gate Theatre Appoints Nicola Clements as Executive Director and CEO

by Stephi Wild — December 13, 2022

The Gate Theatre has announced the appointment of Nicola Clements as its new Executive Director and CEO.

Full Cast Announced for AS YOU LIKE IT @sohoplace Starring Martha Plimpton & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 3, 2022

Full casting is announced for William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, directed by Josie Rourke, with a musical score by Michael Bruce, @sohoplace, the first new build West End theatre to open in 50 years.

Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels to star in MEDEA @sohoplace

by Aliya Al-Hassan — October 19, 2022

Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels are to return to the West End in Medea, @sohoplace in February 2023

Apple TV+ Announces SLOW HORSES, LITTLE AMERICA & More Premiere Dates

by Michael Major — September 29, 2022

Apple TV+ unveiled the premiere dates for highly anticipated, hit series set to return with new seasons this fall, beginning with “The Mosquito Coast” continuing its high-stakes journey in season two on November 4; celebrated workplace comedy “Mythic Quest” returning for season three on Nove

Lena Dunham's CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY to Have World Premiere at TIFF

by Michael Major — July 25, 2022

From Prime Video, Catherine Called Birdy stars Bella Ramsey, Lesley Sharp, Sophie Okonedo, Joe Alwyn, Isis Hainsworth, Dean-Charles Chapman, Paul Kaye, with Billie Piper and Andrew Scott.

Apple TV+ Orders Two New Seasons of SLOW HORSES

by Michael Major — June 1, 2022

The ensemble cast includes Academy Award nominee Kristin Scott Thomas, BAFTA Scotland Award winner Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, Freddie Fox, Chris Reilly, Samuel West, Sophie Okonedo, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, and Academy Award nominee Jonathan Pryce.

DEATH ON THE NILE to Stream on HBO Max

by Michael Major — March 10, 2022

Death on the Nile is based on the 1937 novel by Agatha Christie.

EPIX Sets New BRITANNIA Season Three Episode Premiere Dates

by Michael Major — January 26, 2022

Aulus (David Morrissey) comes under pressure from a new and dark force - otherwise known as his wife (Sophie Okonedo), whilst Amena (Annabel Scholey) finds herself in a lethal ménage à trois with both of them.

VIDEO: Gal Godot in DEATH ON THE NILE Trailer

by Michael Major — December 21, 2021

The film stars Tom Bateman, four-time Oscar® nominee Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders and Letitia Wright.

Sophie Okonedo Joins Ewan McGregor in Apple TV's RAYMOND & RAY

by Michael Major — October 21, 2021

Directed by Rodrigo Garcia, the film follows two half-brothers Raymond (McGregor) and Ray (Hawke) who have both lived in the shadow of their terrible father.

The National Theatre Adds New Productions To Streaming Platform NT At Home

by Stephi Wild — September 10, 2021

Launching today, the Young Vic and Joshua Andrews' production of Tennessee Williams' timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire featuring Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby as Stella, the NT's recent production of Dylan Thomas' Under Milk Wood with Michael

HAMILTON, Cynthia Erivo, Bernadette Peters & More Earn 2021 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!

by Sarah Jae Leiber — July 13, 2021

This morning, Hamilton star Jasmine Cephas Jones and Ron Cephas Jones announced the 2021 Primetime Emmy Nominations, which included 12 nominations for the Disney Plus recording of Hamilton in addition to nomination for Broadway veterans like Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Julie Andrews, the Lopezes an

Tony Winner Sophie Okonedo Joins Kathryn Gallagher, Nikki M. James & More in Season 2 of MODERN LOVE

by Nicole Rosky — May 26, 2021

Tobias Menzies (The Crown) and Tony winner Sophie Okonedo (Ratched) joined the cast of the star-studded second season of Modern Love.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 19- Remembering Lorraine Hansberry, Author of A RAISIN IN THE SUN

by A.A. Cristi — May 19, 2021

On this day, we celebrate the life and legacy of history-making playwright, journalist, and author, Lorraine Hansberry, on her birthday.