Bill Kenwright: Last News

Sheridan Smith will reprise her much-loved role as Cilla Black for a new stage production.

coronavirus pandemic.However, with live performances still currently banned, it is not known exactly when the new production will open, but producers are hopeful it will be in ‘the forthcoming months’.Hamlet will be directed by Sean Mathias, who previously worked with Sir Ian on Waiting For Godot and No Man’s Land, and produced by Bill Kenwright.Sir Ian said: ‘I feel lucky to be working again, thanks to Bill Kenwright’s inspiring optimism and Sean Mathias’s invitation to re-examine Hamlet, 50 years on from my first go.Announcing our fabulous Hamlet & Cherry Orchard Creative Team!Directed By #SeanMathias Set Design @LeeNewbyDesign Lighting Design @JamiePlatt1 Costume Design @LorenElstein Sound Design/Composition #AdamCork Assistant Director

coronavirus pandemic.Put on by powerful producer Bill Kenwright, the age-defying Shakespeare show will begin performances at the Theatre Royal Windsor — steps from where Queen Elizabeth II is quarantined — on a date to be announced.“I feel lucky to be working again, thanks to Bill Kenwright’s inspiring optimism and [director] Sean Mathias’ invitation to re-examine ‘Hamlet,’ 50 years on from my first go,” McKellen said in a statement. “So now we will meet again.