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Fane, the independent programmer of Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel in Piccadilly, has announced that after six very happy years programming the venue, they will be passing on the programming baton at the end of 2022.

Artistic Director, Paul-Ryan Carberry, today announces he will be stepping down from his role at Iris Theatre in Spring 2022.

Iris Theatre today announce their first PLATFORM events for 2022, a monthly showcase night, championing early career artists, from a variety of disciplines. The line-up includes musician Tee Peters on 28 January and musical theatre composer Flora Leo on 20 March, with further artists to be announced.

Following the announcement of a new bespoke theatre space in the heart of the West End, Iris Theatre today announces a programme of one night only performances as part of THE POD's inaugural Winter Season.

Iris theatre, led by Artistic Director Paul-Ryan Carberry, announces today a new bespoke theatre space within the heart of Covent Garden, supported by CAPCO. THE POD, a 70-seater thrust theatre, will be erected in the heart of the West End within the grounds of the company's home of St. Paul's Church, also known as the Actors' Church from November 2021.

Iris Theatre today announces musical theatre composer Jack Miles as the next artist featured in their ongoing PLATFORM initiative, which supports artists from a variety of disciplines taking the next steps in their career.

Iris Theatre's take on the Arthurian legend benefits from a beautiful setting and an engaging cast to close out their Summer Festival.

Writer Reuben Johnson's new re-imagining of this classic tale will take place outdoors in the beautiful gardens of the Actor's Church and features spoken word, original songs and is led by a cast of actor-musicians. Arthur/Merlin will run from 4 August – 22 August.  

Each of the five selected recipient receives £1000, as well as technical, marketing and creative support from Iris Theatre to develop and present their work as part of the Summer Festival. Each artist receives 50% of their production's box office revenue.

Eyes On events will be a part of the Iris Theatre's Summer Festival 2021, taking place in the gardens of the Actors' Church in Covent Garden.

Iris Theatre today announced participants for #start, a development scheme for those early in their theatre careers and those getting into theatre for the very first time. The scheme has two strands: #startDIRECTING and #startDESIGNING, offering aspiring practitioners a selection of workshops, online learning and practical placements.

Following on from the huge success of the Award Nominated first series, Distanced. is back with Distanced 2. which will again examine people's lives as they continue to navigate the pandemic.

Iris Theatre today announce, on Shakespeare Day, the line-up for Shakespeare Sundays, as part of the company's Summer Festival 2021.

Paul-Ryan Carberry, Artistic Director of Iris Theatre, today announces full programme for their Summer Festival 2021, running in the courtyard of the Actors' Church, their home in the heart of Covent Garden from 21 June – 22 August 2021. All performances will adhere to social distancing in line with government guidelines.

Iris Theatre today announce their upcoming PLATFORM events, a monthly showcase night, championing early career artists, from a variety of disciplines. The line-up includes singer/songwriter, Dylan Wynford on 21 May and spoken word artist, TstarNay on 4 June, with further artists to be announced.

Iris Theatre today announce Mediaeval Baebes: 25th Anniversary Concert. The Ivor Novello award-winning group will perform four celebratory performances at The Actors' Church from 27 - 29 May 2021.

Iris Theatre today announce that applications are open for startDIRECTING 2021 - one strand of its development scheme start which supports those beginning a career in theatre.

Paul-Ryan Carberry, Artistic Director of Iris Theatre, today announces Seed Commission Scheme for 2021, a program supporting five early-career artists or companies to develop and present a piece of work as part of Iris Theatre's Outdoor Summer Festival 2021, which runs in the heart of Covent Garden, June – August 2021. Full dates and programme to be announced in due course.

Paul-Ryan Carberry, Artistic Director of Iris Theatre, today announces the online stream of Platform in the Gardens, a series of performances recorded in the gardens of the Actors' Church during the company's outdoor summer festival in 2020.