Stephen Fry News

Sandi Toksvig, the internationally renowned and much-loved comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner, has announced One Night Only, a new live theatrical comedy extravaganza, for two nights only on Wednesday 13 and and Thursday 14 November 2024 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End. 

Netflix has revealed the new cast members & characters that are joining the next sequence of stories of The Sandman including Ruairi O'Connor, Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, Lauren O'Fuarain, Ann Sklly, and more.

Rising artist Paris Paloma will embark on her second UK headline tour, launching in Manchester on 17th November and culminating in Leeds on 28th November, with her fifth headline London show taking place at KOKO on 20th November. The 9-date tour follows her recent sold-out debut UK headline tour, which saw her play packed out shows in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London.

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, the Criterion Theatre will host a special gala performance on 24 June 2024 at the historic venue in the heart of London’s West End. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the gala will be hosted by Stephen Fry, celebrating the theatre’s rich history featuring songs, sketches and scenes from the last 150 years. 

Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the power of written correspondence, returns to the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 12 December in collaboration with the RSPCA for a special one-off event.

Netflix has announced the casting for the remaining Endless members, who will appear in Season 2 of The Sandman with a new teaser. The family is now complete with the addition of Esmé Creed-Miles (she/her) as Delirium, Adrian Lester (he/him) as Destiny, and Barry Sloane (he/him) as The Prodigal. Watch the teaser!

To celebrate its 150th anniversary the Criterion Theatre will host a special gala performance on 24 June 2024. Directed by Michael Fentiman the gala will be hosted by Stephen Fry in his capacity as Chairman of the Criterion Theatre Trust.

Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.

After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour has continued its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024. This new Australian production will welcome Gretel Killeen to play its final Narrator from May 4 – 12.

Revered Finnish composer and musician Lauri Porra has released his spectacular new album Matter And Time. Scored for narrator, large orchestra, choir, electric ensemble and vocal soloist, Matter And Time finds Porra bringing together an array of musical influences to create a hugely ambitious work, in both scope and sound. It features broadcasting legend Stephen Fry as the narrator. Listen to the album here!

Based in Piccadilly Circus in the heart of London's West, The Criterion Theatre is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a pioneering scheme to give 150 free tickets each week for eight weeks to 12-21 year olds to see the production currently playing at the theatre - Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York).

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

Lauri Porra releases new single 'Consciousness' featuring Ringa Manner. The album will be narrated by Stephen Fry. Stay tuned for more updates on BroadwayWorld. On ‘Consciousness' she sings the lyrics of songwriter Paula Vesala while elsewhere on the album Stephen Fry speaks the words of the celebrated astronomer and writer Esko Valtaoja.

The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Andrew Rannells is reuniting with Girls creator Lena Dunham for her new Netflix series. Rannells will be joining Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, and Emily Ratajkowski in Too Much, also starring Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Fry, Janicza Bravo, Rhea Perlman, Rita Wilson, and more. Get the scoop on the new show.

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Directed by Wagner College Professor Brian Sgambati and Music Directed by Sarah Brett England, ME AND MY GIRL comes to Wagner College Theatre next month.

The 50th Anniversary world tour of The Rocky Horror Show continues in 2024. This new Australian production will return to Theatre Royal Sydney from March 31.

The BBC World Service’s original musical ‘U.Me: The Complete Musical’ has launched globally on BBC World Service’s YouTube channel, BBC Sounds, all major podcast providers and BBC iPlayer. Watch the musical here!

The Pandemic and its consequences, especially on 20- and 30-somethings, are explored in the BBC's world premiere of U.Me: The Complete Musical.