We chatted to the director about the revival of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, currently touring the UK. Hi Anthony - how does it feel to be directing such an iconic play? Exciting. Tennessee Williams: what a writer. But klaxon: he didn't set out to write an iconic play. What's stimulating to direct this play… Continue reading Interview With….Anthony Almeida
We round up what the critics have had to say about Sam Yates' production of Tennessee Williams' play. (c)Marc Brenner The Arts Desk: **** "A timely return for Tennessee Williams' long-neglected play." Camden New Journal: "All kudos to director Sam Yates and Hampstead for recognising the play’s importance, what it reveals about Williams, and for… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Two Character Play, Hampstead Theatre
This 2014 Young Vic Theatre production is as heartbreaking as it is powerful to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb6DNYWViYE With his production of this classic play by Tennessee Williams, Benedict Andrews powerfully captures all the central themes of the play including the dangers of fantasising, loneliness and mental illness. A Streetcar Named Desire follows the story of Blanche… Continue reading REVIEW: A Streetcar Named Desire, National Theatre at Home
The production will run at the theatre from the 24th April. Full casting and creative team has been announced for the Hampstead Theatre's upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' The Two Character Play. Directed by Sam Yates, this revival is set to star: David Dawson (Fairview, Aristocrats) and Lyndsey Marshal (Blood Wedding, Boston Marriage). Sam Yates returns to… Continue reading NEWS: Cast Announced for The Two Character Play at Hampstead Theatre
The theatre has unveiled details of its Spring/Summer season, marking its 60th anniversary. Hampstead Theatre has revealed details of its upcoming spring/summer programme titled Hampstead Classics to mark the theatre's 60th anniversary and celebrate its history as a new writing theatre. The four pieces of work in the season are from the venue's archive and will… Continue reading NEWS: Hampstead Theatre Announces its Hampstead Classics Season
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for James MacDonald's production starring Clive Owen. (c)BRINKHOFF/MOEGENBURG. Variety: " Originally a short story written soon after World War II, “The Night of the Iguana” sits out of sorts onstage. Arguably, that works to its advantage. Like its restive leads, it never quite finds its footing. Their… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Night of the Iguana, Noel Coward Theatre
Production images have been released for James MacDonald's production of Tennessee William's play. (c) BRINKHOFF/MOEGENBURG Now in previews at the Noel Coward Theatre, James MacDonald's production stars Golden Globe-winner Clive Owen (Closer, Children of Men) as Rev. T. Lawrence Shannon ; Lia Williams (The Crown, Mary Stuart) as Hannah Jelkes; two-time Emmy Award-winner Anna Gunn (Deadwood, Breaking Bad) in her West End debut as Maxine Faulk and Julian… Continue reading First Look at…The Night of the Iguana
The two one act plays by Tennessee Williams will play at the theatre from the 24th July. (c)Nick Rutter Performed as part of the King's Head Theatre's 2019 Queer Season, Southern Belles will headline the season from the 24th July and is directed by Jamie Armitage, co-director of the multi Olivier nominated musical Six. Southern Belles… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for Southern Belles at King’s Head Theatre
Rehearsal images have been released for James MacDonald's production which begins previews at the Noel Coward on the 6th July. (c)Brinkhoff/Moegenburg. Directed by James MacDonald, the cast for the production is led by Golden Globe-winner Clive Owen (Closer, Children of Men) who returns to the West End as Rev. T. Lawrence Shannon ; Lia Williams (The Crown, Mary Stuart) as Hannah… Continue reading Inside the Rehearsals of… The Night of the Iguana, Noel Coward Theatre
Final casting has been confirmed for James MacDonald's production Tennessee William’s The Night of the Iguana, which begins performances at the Noel Coward Theatre from the 6th July. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14ChesDRboo Joining the cast of James MacDonald's production is Alasdair Baker (The Bear,The Strangers) as Herr Fahrenkopf; Timothy Blore (Edward II, Ghost About the House) as Wolfgang;Emma Canning (Heart in Cardio, Towers)… Continue reading NEWS: Full Casting Announced for The Night of the Iguana
