Full cast revealed for Nell Gwynn starring Gemma Arterton

Nell Gwynn starring Gemma Arterton at the Apollo Theatre London

Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Jessica Swale’s new play Nell Gwynn, directed by Christopher Luscombe. The full cast includes Paige Carter, Michele Dotrice, Matthew Durkan, Michael Garner, Greg Haiste, George Jennings, Ellie Leah, Peter McGovern, David Rintoul, Anneika Rose, Nicholas Shaw, David Sturzaker, Jay Taylor, Sasha Waddell and Sarah Woodward. Award-winning Gemma Arterton (The Duchess of Malfi, Made in Dagenham, Quantum of Solace) stars as cheeky, charming and clever Nell Gwynn, one of the first, and most acclaimed, women to appear on the London stage. Following its critical acclaim and a sell-out run at Shakespeare’s Globe, Nell Gwynn will be on at the Apollo Theatre for a strictly limited season from 4 February 2016. Jessica Swale’s entertaining new play Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain’s most celebrated actress, and … Read more

Curious Cast Celebrate Onesie Wednesday

The Cast of The Curious Incident Of the Dog In The Night-Time In Their Onesies. Photo: Helen Maybanks

Today is National Autism Awareness Week and the cast of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In the Night Time have shown support by taking part in Onesie Wednesday today, encouraging everyone to wear their onesies or pyjames to work to stand out for autism. Cast members Graham Butler, Sarah Woodward, Gay Soper, Roxanne Palmer, Sam Bond and Viv Acheampong gathered for a photo-call on the set of the show today. Graham Butler who plays Christopher in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time said: “Me and my fellow cast mates are delighted to show our support for World Autism Awareness Week’s ‘Onesie Wednesday’. I hope that London is in a sea of colour today with everyone going to work and school in their comfy onesies!” For more information on World Autism Awareness Week visit www.autism.org.uk Book tickets for The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time