The Latest Breaking News from Giles Terera

Giles Terera to star as Ebenezer Scrooge in West End’s A Christmas Carol

The actor and singer will appear at the Old Vic later this year in the stage adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic.

Evening Standard · Sep 3

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest review – Aaron Pierre makes a mesmerising McMurphy

Director Clint Dyer brings a fresh political focus to Ken Kesey’s story of disempowerment but the relentless misogyny of the text feels retrograde

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest review: Aaron Pierre is electric in problematic story

3/5 Clint Dyer’s production at the Old Vic is big on intensity and performances but can’t shake some dated aspects of the classic story

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Hamlet review – Giles Terera dives deep into the prince of Denmark’s torment

Justin Audibert’s lucid production is classically considered, with a fine cast making full unsettling use of the intimate space

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Oti Mabuse ‘delighted’ as she receives Freedom of the City of London

She is recognised for achievements in contemporary dance and charitable work.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

Sir Lenny Henry receives Freedom of the City of London

The comedian and actor joins previous recipients including Dame Judi Dench and Damian Lewis.

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Chichester Festival theatre announces first Hamlet, starring Giles Terera

Justin Audibert’s production with the Hamilton star is part of season including Top Hat, Natalie Dormer’s Anna Karenina and new play Safe Space

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Dr Strangelove review – Steve Coogan scores a quadruple cold war coup

Adding a fourth role to Peter Sellers’ three turns in the classic film, the comic excels in a fun yet unadventurous adaptation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

Passing Strange review – an all-out wild ride of a rock musical

Giles Terera is sublime as the guitar-wielding musician looking back on his tearaway years in this rowdy production

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024

Passing Strange at the Young Vic review: a rock-gig musical with undeniable verve and brio

This fondly ironic coming-of-age story has style and swagger, but lacks a bit in the substance department

Evening Standard · May 21, 2024