Rikki Beadle-Blair News

Uncovering the plots and schemes that go on behind closed doors, ROTTEN is a darkly comical thriller that sees a diabolical plan spiral into anarchy.  The performance is at 7.45pm on Tuesday 23 April.

The Squint Playwriting Award Showcase will present the work of nine emerging playwrights from low-income backgrounds. The showcase features ten minutes of each writer's work from a full-length play they are developing, performed by a professional cast. Get all the details here!

The Hope Theatre has shared details of its Winter season, running from the end of November until March. Consisting of premieres of new writing and comedy, the season includes the return of a number of writers who have made work at the venue over the past two years.

With their production of Sasha Hails’ Possession about to open at the company’s home base, Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen and Executive Director Leyla Nazli, has announced their new season.

In just over four weeks the annual Pride in Trafford Festival will open for its fifth fabulous year at Waterside in Sale. Running from Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 May '23, this annual creative celebration of LGBTQ arts and artists, features the best in comedy, cabaret, theatre and movement.

Platforming the untold experiences of marginalised voices, Gate Theatre will host the launch of Scooters, Shooters and Shottas: a Curious tale, a new audio drama that highlights the lives of young black queer communities. 

The King's Head Theatre has announced further details of A QUEER INTERROGATION, the second season of the Takeover, curated by Guest Artistic Director Tom Ratcliffe, playing at the iconic Islington pub theatre 19 April – 14 May.

The 2023 Fusion Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to LGBTQ+ visibility in stories, arts and media, will honor Outfest alum Elegance Bratton recognizing his many accomplishments, including his now award-winning, A24-produced narrative feature The Inspection.

Join National Youth Theatre and some of Britain's leading voices for a world-first all-night West End youth takeover at the iconic Duke of York's Theatre on 10 February 2023. 

Any one of us could die at any time, with no warning and no reason behind it. This is the heartbreaking truth we grapple with in Tom Ratcliffe’s Wreckage, now running at the Turbine Theatre.

The award-winning production of Wreckage is now open at London's Turbine Theatre following a successful run at Edinburgh's Summerhall as part of this year's Fringe Festival.

All new character photos have been released for Wreckage, which will be heading to London in January 2023. 

In 2012 Paul Roseby, Artistic Director and CEO of National Youth Theatre (NYT), launched a new REP company that would provide intensive real-world experience each year to a group of young performers and creatives.

Harlow Playhouse has announced that Wreckage will be heading to London in January 2023. The award-winning production of Wreckage will open at London's Turbine Theatre on Thursday 5th January 2023 following a successful run at Edinburgh's Summerhall as part of this year's Fringe Festival.

Harlow Playhouse has announced that they will be producing a brand-new LGBTQ+ drama Wreckage. Written by Tom Ratcliffe and directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE, Wreckage will be taking part in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival performing at Venue 26, Summerhall.

Celebrate Pride with the Royal Opera House and enjoy a range of events and activities this July, commemorating LGBTQ+ creatives and campaigners and examining the many challenges faced by the community over the past 50 years.  

Alexis Gregory's UK summer tour for his critically acclaimed production, Riot Act, has announced two new dates for the diaries this July! 

Alexis Gregory’s critically acclaimed Riot Act is heading on a UK tour following its successful outing on the West End at the Duchess Theatre, and online reimagining in February celebrating LGBT History Month 2022. 

The Belgrade Theatre has announced full casting for I Ain't Dumb, a brand new play from acclaimed playwright and former Belgrade Youth Theatre member Tom Wright. Produced by PlayWell Productions and Epicene, in association with the Belgrade Theatre, I Ain't Dumb premieres from Weds 9 – Sat 12 Feb in the B2 auditorium.

Alexis Gregory’s critically acclaimed production Riot Act returns in 2022 to celebrate LGBT History Month.  Direct from the West End and touring the UK, this online ‘reimagining’ has been created using interviews with a Stonewall survivor, a radical drag artist, and an AIDS activist.  This audience favourite solo show is filmed at the Hackney Empire and will be available to watch throughout February.