BWW Review: SMALL ISLAND, National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Mar 4, 2022
Rufus Norris’ stage production of Andrea Levy’s Small Island was hailed as a triumph on its debut in 2019. The epic story of race, friendship and betrayal set among the Windrush generation was a welcome distraction when streamed during lockdown and now makes an exultant return to the grandeur of the Olivier’s stage.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 15, 2022
Rehearsal images for the critically acclaimed production of Small Island are released today. Adapted by Helen Edmundson from Andrea Levy’s prize-winning novel and directed by Rufus Norris, the production will open on 24 February in the Olivier theatre.
Park Theatre Announces Vicky Hawkins as Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Feb 14, 2022
Vicky Hawkins has been announced as the new Executive Director of Park Theatre, taking the reins from Rachael Williams who was in the role for five years. A Haringey resident, Vicky joins Park Theatre from the National Theatre where she was Head of Producing.
Cast Announced For SMALL ISLAND As Rehearsals Begin
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 12, 2022
Casting for the revival of the critically acclaimed production Small Island is announced today as the company begin rehearsals. Adapted by Helen Edmundson from Andrea Levy's prize-winning novel and directed by Rufus Norris, the production will open on 24 February in the Olivier theatre.
The National Theatre's HEX to be Remounted in November 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 6, 2022
The National Theatre's Hex faced cancelations due to Covid-19, and is scheduled to run until January 22, 2022. To give the show the chance to have a full run, the National Theatre will be remounting Hex in November 2022.
MOULIN ROUGE! Leads January's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain
- Jan 4, 2022
Though hardly an ideal start to the new theatrical year, we want to applaud all of the incredible casts, creatives, backstage and front-of-house staff who are working so hard to keep shows on. If you can support productions, please do – whether revisiting an amazing long-running show or checking out something new. And speaking of which: here are some of the most intriguing London additions for this month. Keep checking back for our reviews, interviews and features!
HEX Opening Night Postponed Due to COVID-19
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 15, 2021
The National Theatre has postponed the opening night of its new musical Hex due to COVID-19 among the show’s company. According to National Theatre director Rufus Norris, one of the leads was among those impacted.
BWW Interview: Kat Ronney and Michael Elcock Talk HEX at National Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina
- Dec 6, 2021
Right before Hex started its previews this past weekend, we sat down with cast members Kat Ronney and Michael Elcock to talk about the National Theatre's new original musical. Directed by Rufus Norris, with music by Jim Fortune, book by Tanya Ronder and lyrics by Norris himself, the show is a retelling of the popular fairy tale Sleeping Beauty.
National Theatre Appoints Kate Varah As Executive Director
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 19, 2021
The National Theatre has today announced that Kate Varah has been appointed as Executive Director. Currently Executive Director of The Old Vic, a role she has held since 2015, Kate will join Director and Chief Executive Rufus Norris to lead the National Theatre, from Spring 2022 succeeding Lisa Burger.
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