Theatre Interviews with Top West End Stars

Alec Boaden on starring in James Graham's 'Punch'

Rising star Alec Boaden stars in James Graham's new play about the real-life, one-punch crime that killed trainee paramedic James Hodgkinson.

Cherrelle Skeete on making her National Theatre debut in 'Alterations'

Birmingham-raised actor Cherrelle Skeete makes her National Theatre debut with a revival of Michael Abbensetts’ comic drama, Alterations.

Five questions with Priyanga Burford of 'The Seagull'

Last year, Priyanga Burford starred opposite Matt Smith in the political play An Enemy of the People, earning an Olivier nomination for her role. Now she performs in Duncan Macmillan's update of The Seagull.

Celia Imrie on taking the plunge in 'Backstroke'

The Bridget Jones and Calendar Girls star discusses returning to the Donmar Warehouse for Anna Mackmin’s new play Backstroke.

'My Neighbour Totoro' sisters Victoria Chen and Ami Okumura Jones on taking the show to the West End

Victoria Chen and Ami Okumura Jones play sisters Satsuki and Mei in the heartwarming RSC production of My Neighbour Totoro, which opened at the Barbican in 2022 and now transfers to the West End.

The journey of 'My Neighbour Totoro' from Japan to the West End

The six-time Olivier Award-winning My Neighbour Totoro, based on the enchanting Studio Ghibli film, returns to London for a third time this month. London Theatre Magazine looks at the show’s extraordinary journey.

Five questions with Omari Douglas of 'Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew'

Known to many for his Bafta-nominated turn in It’s a Sin, Omari Douglas now heads to the Bush Theatre in the touching new play, Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew.

Stephen Kunken on starring in political thriller 'Kyoto'

After receiving rave reviews for his performance in the RSC’s Kyoto in Stratford-upon-Avon, Stephen Kunken has followed the play into the West End — and it couldn't be more apt for current times.

Kat Ronney on making her West End debut in 'Titanique'

The Glaswegian actor is currently making waves as Rose in the hilarious Titanique at the Criterion Theatre in the West End.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Michelle Visage on producing 'Scissorhandz'

Shantay, you stay! Michelle Visage, the Drag Race and musical theatre star, talks about her latest project as a producer on the Tim Burton musical parody Scissorhandz.