Kate McGrath

Video: First Look at OTHELLO, Coming to Cinemas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Trafalgar Releasing, in partnership with Chris Harper Productions will release Shakespeare’s OTHELLO in cinemas worldwide next month. Check out an all new video clip here!

Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

New production photos have been released for the new British Musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel with music and lyrics by Passenger. CHeck out the photos here!

AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT Comes to Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

FUEL will present 'AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT', a compelling performance by Inua Ellams with a live score by Laura Mvula and the Chineke! Orchestra. Learn more here!

Fuel Adds Three New Trustees To Board
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Fuel has announced the appointment of Rakie Ayola, Selina Ocean, and Jenny Waldman CBE as new Trustees. The three join the organisation’s existing board as Fuel continues its producing and development work.

Full Cast Set For THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The full cast has been announced joining the already announced  Mark Addy as Harold Fry, Jenna Russell as Maureen Fry and Noah Mullins as The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

David Hare-Led OTHELLO Will Be Released in Cinemas Worldwide
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025

Shakespeare's OTHELLO, starring David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald, Vinette Robinson and Luke Treadaway, will be released in cinemas. Learn more here!

Women In Theatre Festival Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

The Women in Theatre Lab, lead on the five year Women in Theatre research project, and Jermyn Street Theatre have announced the Women in Theatre Festival, a new biennial festival celebrating, supporting and amplifying women's voices in theatre.

Cast Announced For National Tour Of ABIGAIL'S PARTY Launching This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2024

The cast for the national tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY this autumn has been revealed.

Theatre Partners Revealed For Part Two Of Women In Theatre Lab
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024

The Women in Theatre Lab and Jermyn Street Theatre have announced the theatre partners who will be nominating female playwrights for part two of the Women in Theatre Lab, the new UK version of America's Women's Project (WP) Lab and Australia's Women in Theatre programme.

Khalid Abdalla's Solo Show NOWHERE and More Set For Fuel's 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Fuel has announced the first part of its anniversary season. The programme is a celebration of everything that has been achieved as well as a statement of intent for the future, including new work from Khalid Abdalla, Toby Olié and Melanie Wilson. Learn more about the lineup here!

FLIP! Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

Fuel’s Director & CEO Kate McGrath has announced the World Premiere of FLIP!, a new play from Racheal Ofori directed by Emily Aboud examining the relationship between two young Black women and an obsession with social media.

Fuel Reveals Lineup of Autumn 2023 Programming; FLIP!, Inua Ellams, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

Fuel has announced its programme of work for autumn 2023. Fuel favourite Inua Ellams has three projects including a special edition of his much loved night-time cultural walking tour through an urban space The Midnight Run, this time celebrating the revival of the City of London’s famous ancient Batholomew Fair. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Cast Announced For Fuel, Imaginate, NTS & Northern Stage's World Premiere Protest, PROTEST
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

Producers Fuel, Northern Stage, Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland have announced the cast for this timely and important new production from award winning Scottish writer Hannah Lavery (Lament for Sheku Bayoh, The Drift, Eavesdropping). 

Fuel Announces Its First Projects For 2023; World Premiere Tour of PROTEST, THE GRETCHEN QUESTION Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Director and CEO of Fuel, Kate McGrath has announced the company's first shows for 2023. A UK tour of Hannah Lavery's new play Protest directed by Natalie Ibu will begin performances at Northern Stage in May followed by dates in Scotland and England. 

Fuel, Imaginate And Northern Stage In Association With National Theatre Of Scotland Present PROTEST
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2022

Producers Fuel, Northern Stage, Imaginate and the National Theatre of Scotland join forces for this timely and important new production from award winning Scottish writer Hannah Lavery (Lament for Sheku Bayoh, The Drift, Eavesdropping).

Inua Ellams Will Bring Cultural Escapades to Dublin City as Part of 05Fest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022

This July, Inua Ellams, Fuel and the Abbey Theatre present 05Fest – a festival that brings poetry centre stage and unites separate strands of Ellams' work in different styles and locations.

Fuel Announces A Programme Of Work For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2022

Kate McGrath, Director of Fuel has today announced a programme of work for 2022 that encompasses a commitment to work for children and young people as well as work that investigates urgent global questions that face us all. Following the launch of Fuel Digital, 2022 continues this work with more groundbreaking digital projects.

Fuel Announces a Programme of Work For 2021
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2021

Featuring a range of artforms and practitioners, the programme represents the culmination of months of planning and preparation. Alongside the live work, McGrath has announced a permanent addition to the Fuel rosta - Fuel Digital. A place where digital streams of new and existing work are presented through Fuel's own web platform. 

Full Line Up of Partner Venues Announced For Live Broadcast Of TOUCHING THE VOID
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2021

As the final in-theatre seats were snapped up for Bristol Old Vic's Touching the Void, the theatre today announced its live-broadcast partners to help bring the production to a global audience.

Fuel Announces Autumn Season Of Work Including Digital and In Person Events
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2020

Fuel Director Kate McGrath has today announced a programme of work planned for autumn 2020. All the work will be presented with Covid-secure protocols in place and will range from performances in socially distanced venues, to outdoor spaces in housing estates and round bonfires, from digital tours to performances that can be enjoyed from the luxury of your own bathtub.