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Nick Lane’s Beauty & The Beast Wins Best Play for Children & Families at the UK Theatre Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Nick Lane’s Beauty & The Beast production has been awarded Best Play for Children & Families at the prestigious UK Theatre Awards! This magical retelling of a beloved classic captivated audiences of all ages, showcasing Nick’s unparalleled talent for storytelling and bringing heartwarming tales to life on stage.

We couldn’t be prouder to represent such a brilliant writer and director.

A massive congratulations to Nick from everyone at MacFarlane Chard! We look forward to seeing even more of his incredible work in the future.

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Paul Kemp

Has opened to fantastic reviews in Alan Ayckbourn’s 90th play ‘Show and Tell’. ‘A standout performance by Paul Kemp’ – The Guardian. ‘Paul Kemp, in the linchpin role of Ben, is simply magnificent’ – The Observer.

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Roisin Agnew

We are thrilled to see Roisin Agnew featured in The Observer, where she discusses the 30-year anniversary of Ireland’s political voice ban. In this insightful piece, Roisin shares how this unusual chapter in history continues to shape public discourse and the media landscape today.

In addition, don’t miss her forthcoming film, The Ban, which delves deeper into this powerful story. Roisin was also recently interviewed in The Irish Times about the film, where she offers further insights into the impact of barring Sinn Féin voices from the airwaves and what it did to political culture. You can read the full interview here.

We’re excited to announce that The Ban will screen this Sunday as part of the IFI Documentary Festival. Make sure to check it out—it’s not to be missed! Find more information here.

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Laura Way

Dead & Buried directed by the wonderful Laura Way is airing on Virgin Media and BBC One Northern Ireland now!

Dead and Buried asks what you would do if you met the man who murdered your brother 20 years ago? He’s turned his life around, should we forgive?  

Catch up on BBC iPlayer!

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Ionica Adriana

Is about to film on new comedy ‘Smoggy Queens’ a new comedy for the BBC from Hatrick.

The series tells the story of volatile Dickie along with drag queen Mam, self-styled hun Lucinda, awkward Sal and newcomer Stewart as they navigate love, life and their pride for a town that feels neglected in its own little corner of the UK. Expect a few passionate scraps that may send your wig flying!

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Us!

30 years ago tomorrow – 13 July 1994 – MacFarlane Chard Associates opened the doors. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the fun, tears and laughter along the way!

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Kim Wall

Recently filmed a guest role on new UKTV drama ‘The Marlow Murder Club’ and is about to shoot on ‘Joan’ the new ITV drama telling the story of real life jewel thief Joan Hannington.

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Daniel Hill

Soon to be back on screens in his semi-reg role in BBC show ‘Doctors’. Daniel is about to film a guest role in ‘Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’ a major new ITV show. The drama tells the story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history.

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LAURA DODDINGTON

Delighted to say Laura has been nominated for an OFFIE for Lead Performance in ‘Yours Unfaithfully’ and has had glowing notices.

Laura Doddington, emotion skimming her face like clouds, is superb as the wife. The Observer ****

Laura Doddington is particularly impressive. The Times ****

Doddington gives a standout performance. The Guardian ***

Laura Doddington is immense. She offers oceans of feeling, welling deeps of hurt and betrayal, with insouciant charm and grace. It is a subtle but brilliant performance, and looks as effortless as a gliding swan, all unruffled beauty on the surface and churning like a paddle steamer underneath. The Reviews Hub ****

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LAURA DODDINGTON

Delighted to say Laura will be playing the starring role of Anthea in ‘They Don’t Pay, We Don’t Pay’ at the Mercury Theatre Colchester this March in a rip roaring comedy about women who take things into their own hands!

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WESLEY GRIFFITH

Delighted to say Wesley will be back on tour in ‘Not Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ this Autumn playing Mellors in a fun and sometimes moving take on the controversial work by DH Lawrence..

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MARILYN NNADEBE

Marilyn has just completed filming in ‘The Thief, His Wife & the Canoe’.

The ITV drama tells the real life story of John Darwin who faked his own death to fraudulently collect his life insurance payout and fled to Panama. Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan will star in the title roles.

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THE MOUSETRAP

We’re delighted to announce Nicholas Bailey and Louise Jameson will star in The Mousetrap when the iconic Agatha Christie play – the longest runner in West End history – relaunches in May as Theatreland opens once more.

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DI BOTCHER

Catch Di on a ‘Pointless’ celebrity special at 730pm this Saturday and see how she and George Rainsford do. Then at 820pm she’s breaking all the rules on ‘Casualty’.

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KELLY CLARE

Kelly has just shot a guest role in ‘Close to Me’ a new drama starring Connie Nielson based on the novel by Amanda Reynolds, described as a brooding, inventive, darkly funny psychological drama it has been produced by Viaplay and C4.