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14 British Theater Talents to Ready to Break Out
While there’s always been a strong connection between the Brits and Hollywood, it’s currently as good a time as any for English entertainers: from Emilia Clarke and plenty others in the Game of Thrones ensemble to Daisy Ridley, John Boyega , and Felicity Jones rebooting the Star Wars universe. Even Superman is a Brit these days.
And now there is a new crop of English stars in training, who can be found treading the boards of London’s theaters—the Royal Court, the Donmar Warehouse, the Young Vic. British theater is having a moment of late, with world-class productions that range from the classic to the cutting edge—in fact, two of Broadway’s buzziest productions this season, American Psycho and A Streetcar Named Desire, both arrive after initial runs in London. Here are the ones to watch: the actors, writers, directors, and designers who are poised to hit the big time.
Vanessa Kirby, Actress
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David Moorst, Actor
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Noma Dumezweni, Actress
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Zoe Lafferty, Director
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Gemma Chan, Actress
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Johnny Flynn, Actor
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Denise Gough, Actress
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James Graham, Playwright
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Charlene James, Playwright
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Harry Blake, Composer
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Phoebe Fox, Actress
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Joe Robertson and Joe Murphy, Playwrights
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Sarah Beaton, Designer
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