JESSICA BAGLOW will be appearing in First Words - A Season of New Writing at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton from 23 June to 8 July, in which she will perform Blue written by Charlotte Josephine. Jessica is again working with the Octagon's Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman as well as director Ben Occhipinti.
Marcus Griffiths nominated for 2016 Ian Charleson Awards
We're thrilled that MARCUS GRIFFITHS has been nominated for the Ian Charleson Awards for his performance as Laertes in Hamlet at the RSC. The Awards, which are presented by the Sunday Times and National Theatre, reward the best classical performances by actors under the age of 30. The winners will be announced in a ceremony at the National Theatre on Monday 5 June.
Colin Ryan shooting Once Loved
COLIN RYAN has recently finished filming a comedy pilot starring Joanna Lumley. Once Loved takes place in and around a charity shop and has been directed by Tony Dow for producer John Rushton.
Solomon Israel in Doctor Who
SOLOMON ISRAEL will be appearing in Doctor Who on the evening of Saturday 3 June on BBC One. He will play the character of Richard in an episode called The Lie of the Land directed by Wayne Yip.
Joanna Kirkland in Committee at the Donmar Warehouse
JOANNA KIRKLAND has begun rehearsals for Committee... (A New Musical) which will run at the Donmar Warehouse from 23 June to 12 August. The show will feature music by Tom Deering and lyrics edited by Hadley Fraser and Josie Rourke from the transcript of the evidence session on Whitehall's relationship with Kids Company. Adam Penford will direct.
Andreea Paduraru shooting Damned
ANDREEA PADURARU is currently shooting an episode of the comedy series Damned, directed by Natalie Bailey. Starring Jo Brand and Alan Davies, the show is produced by What Larks! and Channel 4.
Colin Ryan in Doctor Who
Look out for COLIN RYAN playing the role of Harry in Doctor Who on Saturday May 6th, airing at 7.20pm on BBC One. The episode was directed by Bill Anderson with David Suchet guest starring.
Solomon Israel in The Pulverised at Arcola Theatre and York Theatre Royal
SOLOMON ISRAEL has started rehearsing for The Pulverised, which will run at the Arcola from 2 to 27 May and then at York Theatre Royal from 31 May to 10 June. The play by Alexandra Badea arrives in the UK in an English translation following its premier at the Strasbourg National Theatre where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Littérature.
Caolan Byrne shooting The Miniaturist
Having just completed three episodes of the BBC's Porridge reboot, CAOLAN BYRNE is now working on all three episodes of The Miniaturist, playing the role of Arnaud. The serial is adapted from the best selling novel by Jessie Burton set in 17th century Amsterdam, and is directed by Guillem Morales for BBC One.
Marcus Griffiths in The Cardinal at Southwark Playhouse
MARCUS GRIFFITHS will appear in The Cardinal at Southwark Playhouse between 26 April and 27 May. James Shirley's tragic play will feature Stephen Boxer in the title role and will be directed by Justin Audibert.
Sean Kingsley in London Road
Look out for SEAN KINGSLEY playing Alan in the musical film London Road which can be seen on BBC iPlayer at present. The film is based on the National Theatre production which was also directed by Rufus Norris. Playwright Alecky Blythe worked with composer Adam Cork after recording interviews with residents of Ipswich who had been affected by a series of murders in 2006.
Melissa Allan nominated for Olivier Award for Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour
We're thrilled that MELISSA ALLAN has been nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role along with the rest of the cast of Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour. The National Theatre of Scotland production originally opened at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015 where it won several awards. It went on to tour the UK and run at the National Theatre of Great Britain in 2016.
Julie Teal in Improbable Fiction at the Mill at Sonning
JULIE TEAL is in rehearsals for Alan Ayckbourn's Improbable Fiction at the Mill at Sonning. Julie will be playing Jess in the show which will run from 16 March to 6 May.
Jasper Jacob shooting Victoria
JASPER JACOB is currently playing the Lord Chamberlain in two episodes of the second series of Victoria. Mammoth Screen are again producing for ITV.
Caolan Byrne in Porridge
The BBC's reboot of the comedy series Porridge is currently being edited by DAVE CRESSWELL in Manchester. Actor CAOLAN BYRNE will feature in three episodes playing the character Mickey Culhane for director Dominic Brigstocke.
John Omole in Chewing Gum
Catch JOHN OMOLE in award winning series Chewing Gum on Thursday 9 February at 10.30pm on E4. John will play the character of Remi, who Tracey (Michaela Coel) pursues after they meet at a book club.
Adrian Irvine in One Love: The Bob Marley Musical at Birmingham Rep
ADRIAN IRVINE is currently in rehearsals for One Love: The Bob Marley Musical in which he will play the role of Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley. The musical will tell the story of a dramatic period of Bob Marley's life and will bring his catalogue to the stage for the first time. Kwame Kwei-Armah will direct the show which will run at Birmingham Rep from 10 March to 8 April.
John Omole in #Hashtag Lightie at the Arcola
JOHN OMOLE will be appearing in #Hashtag Lightie at the Arcola between 31 January and 4 February. Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair and written by Lynette Linton, the play is a heartwarming and hilarious exploration of the conflicting ideas of what it means to be mixed race in Britain today.
Louise Mardenborough in In the Motherhood on tour
LOUISE MARDENBOROUGH is currently in rehearsals for In the Motherhood which will tour for theatre company Outer Circle Arts from 6 to 21 February. The show is directed by Tom Saunders and is a sharply accurate and wickedly funny portrayal of the perils of modern parenting.
Solomon Israel shooting Doctor Who
SOLOMON ISRAEL will soon be joining the cast of Doctor Who to shoot an episode at their production base near Cardiff. The story is being directed by Wayne Yip.