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Bristol Old Vic Announces Plans for 260th Anniversary Year
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.

THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN is Coming to The Lowry
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in Salford this Christmas when the much-loved children's book - The Jolly Christmas Postman - is brought to life on stage.  The Jolly Christmas Postman will be at Lowry, Salford.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

Cape Rep's Young Company To Present A MONSTER CALLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2026

Cape Cod Repertory Theatre’s Young Company (YoCo) will present A MONSTER CALLS, based on the novel by Patrick Ness and inspired by an original idea by Siobhan Dowd, with the stage adaptation devised by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck, and the company.

Review: CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE, Royal Lyceum Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 29, 2025

Sally Cookson's celebrated adaptation of Cinderella will delight the whole family in a new production from The Lyceum. With music and puppetry, this festive story adds a magical flutter of wings to happily ever after.

Student-Created A MONSTER CALLS Makes Northern Virginia Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

South Lakes Theatre Arts will present A Monster Calls this month. A Monster Calls is based on the award-winning novel by Patrick Ness (inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd).


Bernadette Peters Inaugurates Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s New $80M+ Associated Bank Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater opened its new Associated Bank Theater Center on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with a grand opening ribbon cutting and a sold-out gala performance by Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present The Woman in Black, the spine-chilling theatrical sensation direct from London’s West End. Performances begin in January. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For The Royal and Derngate Production of THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this brand-new stage adaptation from Royal & Derngate. This award-winning story for all the family sees the Jolly Postman cycling through the snow to deliver parcels and letters to familiar friends as they prepare for Christmas celebrations. 

Christian St. Croix Receives 2024 Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Christian St. Croix received the 2024 Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award, honoring playwrights who have forged their own paths and taken artistic risks, with finalists Aimee Chou and Robert Alexander Wray. Learn more about St. Croix and about the award.

Greenwich Theatre Announces Cast For FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024

Greenwich Theatre reveals full cast and creative team for their production of Bryony Lavery's FROZEN.

GUYS ON ICE to Return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Milwaukee Rep will present the return of the funny Wisconsin favorite, Guys on Ice, celebrating its 25th anniversary of when it premiered at Milwaukee Rep.

Reimagined OLIVER TWIST Comes to Tobacco Factory Theatres Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

In her first production as Artistic Director of Tobacco Factory Theatres, Heidi Vaughan directs a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist in a brand-new adaptation by Olivier Award-winning Bristol playwright Adam Peck and original music by Seamas Carey.

Cast and Creative Team Set For Raymond Briggs' FATHER CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Casting and creative team announced for Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas. Get all the details about the upcoming production at Lyric Hammersmith.

Cast Revealed For Actor-Musician Production of CINDERELLA at Greenwich Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023

Greenwich Theatre has announced the casting for their production of Cinderella - A Fairy tale devised by Sally Cookson and Adam Peck. Running from the 18th August - 3rd September, this toe-tapping revival of one of history's best loved fairy tales is not one to be missed.

José Casas Receives Inaugural Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2023

The Dominic Orlando Fund, which was created in 2022 following playwright Dominic Orlando's passing in 2021, announces the inaugural recipient of the Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award: José Casas. The two other finalists for the award were Tyla Abercrumbie of Chicago and Roger Q. Mason of Los Angeles.

Cast Announced For BELLE AND SEBASTIEN at Bristol Old Vic Studio For Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2022

Rehearsals begin for the long-awaited Christmas show for our younger audiences (4+), Belle and Sebastien - a lovingly reimagined take on the classic children's story by Cécile Aubry.

Town Hall Announces First Installment Of 2022-2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

Playwrights Sally Cookson and Adam Peck's piece, “Cinderella: A Fairytale” will be brought to the stage again, this time by Director Sequoia Schirmer. This stage version of Cinderella has captivated audiences with its dazzlingly original take on one of the oldest and best-loved fairytales of all times.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Eight New Board Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2022

Milwaukee Rep has announced eight newly elected Board Trustees that will serve a three-year term starting July 1, 2022.  They include former Milwaukee Rep Chief Diversity Officer Tammy Belton-Davis (Athena Communications, Founder), Julia Burns (Pathways High School, Founder), and more.

BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS at The Kennedy Center
by Pamela Roberts - May 31, 2022

A MONSTER CALLS, a powerful story of love, loss, truth and self-discovery, is beautifully rendered for the stage. The fantastical tale is highly physical, gorgeous to behold, and packs a potent emotional punch. The production, now touring to the Kennedy Center, was adapted for the stage by visionary director Sally Cookson. Read our critic's review.