Abi Morgan

LOVESONG to Star Karen Allen and David Garrison at Berkshire Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Karen Allen and David Garrison will lead Berkshire Theatre Group's production of LOVESONG, Abi Morgan's drama spanning decades of marriage, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Auburn at The Unicorn Theatre.

SAPLING By Georgina Duncan Wins The Women’s Prize For Playwriting
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026

Sapling by Georgina Duncan has won the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, selected from a record number of submissions. The prize is produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough and supports female and non-binary playwrights.

Video: Meet the Cast of LOVESONG By Abi Morgan at Gate Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2025

Zara Devlin (Maragret) and Naoise Dunbar (William) behind the scenes of our poster shoot for LOVESONG. The Gate Theatre presents LOVESONG by Abi Morgan, directed by David Bolger. Watch the video!

Review: UNICORN, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 14, 2025

You would think that Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan had had enough of acting roles surrounding marital discord. In Abi Morgan's hugely popular TV series The Split, the pair have been up and down on the rollercoaster of marriage for years. Now reunited on stage, alongside Erin Doherty, for Mike Bartlett's provocative new play, Unicorn, this is a stellar cast, with an excellent writer. So why does it feel rather hollow?

2024 George Devine Award Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, erasure, coercion, faith, unrequited love and social housing amongst subjects explored within the five shortlisted plays announced as contenders for the 2024 George Devine Award. 

Thinking Cap Theatre's LOVESONG to Open At The Hollywood Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Thinking Cap Theatre announced the opening of LOVESONG at the Hollywood Performing Arts Center. Explore this compelling production that delves into themes of love and time. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inis Nua Theatre Company Presents the American Premiere of LOVESONG
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024

Inis Nua Theatre Company in Philadelphia will wrap up its 20th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of Lovesong by Welsh Playwright Abi Morgan, running through June 23, 2024. See photos from the production.

Inis Nua Theatre to Kick-Off 20th Anniversary Season With ONCE UPON A BRIDGE East Coast Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Inis Nua Theatre Company is celebrating the company's 20th Anniversary season with the East Coast premiere of Once Upon a Bridge, written by one of Ireland’s most popular playwrights right now, Sonya Kelly.

Interview: Kevin O'Rourke in OUR SHRINKING, SHRINKING WORLD at NJ Rep from 5/4 to 5/27
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 27, 2023

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJRep) in Long Branch will present 'Our Shrinking, Shrinking World' written by Richard Dresser and directed by Joe Cacaci. Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin O'Rourke who plays Dr. Lyman Hidalgo-Nyquist in the show about his career and the upcoming show at NJ Rep.

Vicky Featherstone to Step Down as Artistic Director of the Royal Court
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 3, 2023

Vicky Featherstone has announced she will step down later this year when the search for a new Artistic Director is complete and once they have taken up post. 

Author Abi Morgan Brings A Reading Of Extracts, Q&A and Book Signing to The Royal Court Theatre, 11 May 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2022

To mark the release of BAFTA and Emmy-award winning screenwriter Abi Morgan's new book, This Is Not A Pity Memoir, the Royal Court Theatre will host a reading of extracts followed by a Q&A and book signing on Wednesday 11 May 2022, 6.30pm in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. 

Casting Directors' Guild Calls on UK TV and Film Industry to Support the Theatre Industry During the Health Crisis
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2020

The Casting Directors' Guild has released a statement, calling on the UK's television and film industry to support the theatre industry.

Frantic Assembly Launch Frantic Digital
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2020

World leaders in devising and collaborative theatre, Frantic Assembly has launched a new virtual resource, Frantic Digital, which will give audiences exclusive insight into the creation of some of the company's most iconic productions, including Beautiful Burnout, Lovesong, Othello and Things I Know to be True.

Cast Announced For National Theatre Of Scotland's THE ENEMY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020

The National Theatre of Scotland presents The Enemy by Kieran Hurley after Henrik Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People.'

Sheffield Theatres Announce Full Casting For CORIOLANUS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2020

Sheffield Theatres today announce the full cast for Robert Hastie's new production of Coriolanus. The production follows his critically acclaimed productions of Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Joining previously announced cast member Tom Bateman are Hermon Berhane, Mudassar Dar, Stella Gonet, Esther McAuley, Remmie Milner, Theo Ogundipe, Louis J Rhone, Eddie-Joe Robinson, Kate Rutter, Malcolm Sinclair, Katy Stephens, Ben Wiggins and Alex Young. The company is completed by members of Sheffield People's Theatre, Sheffield Theatres' intergenerational theatre company.

Full Casting Announced For Sheffield Theatres' Major Revival Of GUYS AND DOLLS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2019

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie today announces the full casting for his revival of Guys and Dolls - Natalie Casey (Miss Adelaide), Darragh Cowley (Lt Brannigan), Dafydd Emyr (Big Jule), Jacob Fisher (Harry the Horse), Adrian Hansel (Benny Southstreet), Dawn Hope (General Cartwright), Kadiff Kirwan (Sky Masterson), TJ Lloyd (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Matthew Malthouse (Rusty Charlie), Martin Marquez (Nathan Detroit), Ross McLaren (Angie the Ox), Garry Robson (Arvide Abernathy), and Alex Young (Sarah Brown) with Shaquille Brush (Havana Boy), Frances Camier (Havana Girl), Charlotte Coggin, Adam Denman, Emily Dunn, Tash Holway, Samantha Hull, Kate Playdon and Anthony Starr. The production opens on 12 December, with previews from 7 December, and runs until 18 January 2020.

Tron Theatre Company Brings THE MISTRESS CONTRACT to the Stage
by Alan Henry - May 2, 2019

Tron Theatre Company is working with Eve Nicol to bring to the stage the Scottish premiere of Abi Morgan's intimate and thought-provoking play The Mistress Contract as part of our 2019 Mayfesto programme.

Tron Theatre Company Brings THE MISTRESS CONTRACT to the Stage
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2019

Tron Theatre Company is working with Eve Nicol to bring to the stage the Scottish premiere of Abi Morgan's intimate and thought-provoking play The Mistress Contract as part of our 2019 Mayfesto programme.

Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019

As his production of Richard Hawley and Chris Bush's Standing at the Sky's Edge opens in the Crucible, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, announces programming for 2019.

Tron Theatre Launches Mayfesto 2019: A Season Of Escapology
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019

Mayfesto is the Tron's mini-festival of edgy and provocative new work and with the world around us seemingly forever on a knife-edge, we present a cavalcade of escape artists. Fierce woman at home and abroad tear apart their societal constraints, lone adventurers strike out in environs new and dreamers carry us down the rabbit hole and off to karaoke.