Sean Foley
- English
- Actor, writer and director
Press clippings
Sean Foley to step down as artistic director at Birmingham Rep
Birmingham Rep has announced that Sean Foley will step down as its artistic director this summer, following his forthcoming production of Withnail And I.
British Comedy Guide, 18th April 2024Full cast announced for Withnail & I on stage
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere stage adaptation of Withnail And I, based on the film of the same name.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 3rd April 2024Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy shortlist announced
Eight plays have been shortlisted for the inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2024Withnail & I to premiere as stage show in 2024
Bruce Robinson's 1987 British comedy film Withnail & I is being adapted as a stage show. It will premiere at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in May 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2023Steve Coogan to star in Dr Strangelove play
Steve Coogan will take on multiple roles in Dr Strangelove, the stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's iconic 1964 film overseen by Armando Iannucci and Sean Foley.
British Comedy Guide, 26th September 2023The Crown Jewels review
Overall it's such a disappointment to see a production that promised so much, fail to deliver, and whilst there are laughs to be had they aren't as frequent or funny as they need to be.
Matthew Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 21st September 2023Let's do it: how the Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize is paying tribute to the comedy genius
As a playwriting prize for comedy is launched in honour of Victoria Wood, Birmingham Rep's Sean Foley and Wood's longtime producer Lucy Ansbro discuss setting up the award, and look back at the life and legacy of the late comic legend, actor and writer.
Nick Smurthwaite, The Stage, 31st August 2023The Crown Jewels review
Al Murray stars in The Crown Jewels, a comedy that lacks sparkle.
Sarah Hemming, The Financial Times, 2nd August 2023The Crown Jewels review
This real-life audacious heist story should have an abundance of comedy riches to exploit, but instead The Crown Jewels never manages to shimmer.
Theatre Weekly, 1st August 2023The Crown Jewels review
With a star-studded cast, and some performers multi-roling throughout, it has the potential to be a great show - but isn't polished enough to sparkle like the aforementioned jewels.
Amy Rye, Lost in Theatreland, 31st July 2023