Anupama Chandrasekhar

LITTLE BROTHER Comes to Soho Theatre This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Soho Theatre has announced its 2025 theatre season, with the world premiere of LITTLE BROTHER by Eoin McAndrew, winner of the 2024 Verity Bargate Award, this October. Tickets are now on sale.  

Self Esteem Joins 2024 Verity Bargate Award Judging Panel
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

Soho Theatre's iconic new writing competition, the Verity Bargate Award, sponsored by Character 7, opens today.

Soho Theatre Presents BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024

Get the latest updates on the world premiere of BOYS ON THE VERGE OF TEARS at Soho Theatre, featuring a cast and creative team of stage and screen stars.

Verity Bargate Award Submissions Open This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

Soho Theatre has announced the April submissions launch for its prestigious new writing competition, the Verity Bargate Award, sponsored by Character 7.

Two New Shows Will Join National Theatre At Home in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

The National Theatre has announced that two new productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Learn more about the two new shows and find out how to watch them now!

Indhu Rubasingham Appointed Director of the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 13, 2023

The National Theatre has announced the appointment of Indhu Rubasingham as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre.

Review: THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN, National Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Sep 15, 2023

First opening in 2022, Anupama Chandrasekhar's (When the Crows Visit) debut play for The National Theatre, The Father and The Assassin . One of India’s most prominent and taboo-busting playwrights, her historical epic returns to the Olivier stage, now with Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life Of Pi) taking over as the titular assassin.

National Theatre Celebrates 60 Years With Free Tickets for 16�"25-Year-Olds
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

As the National Theatre prepares to mark 60 years of entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world on 22 October, a birthday present of 3,600 free tickets, 60 tickets for 60 performances in October, will be available for 16–25-year-olds to book for productions on the South Bank and in the West End. Learn more about the initiative and how to get tickets here!

Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. 

Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 

Indhu Rubasingham Steps Down As Artistic Director Of Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

Kiln Theatre has announced that Indhu Rubasingham will step down as Artistic Director of the company, leaving early 2024, having led the company for over a decade.

National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.

IN THE AMAZON WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT By Sarah Mantell Wins The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Sarah Mantell for their play In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot.  

Playwright Sarah Mantell Wins The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2023

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Sarah Mantell for their play In the Amazon Warehouse Parking Lot.

The 2023 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Names 10 Finalists Including Zadie Smith, Francisca Da Silveira & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest international prize awarded to women+ playwrights.

National Theatre Announces DANCING AT LUGHNASA, DIXON AND DAUGHTERS, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

The National Theatre has announced three new productions for 2023 and the revival of the critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin. A new production devised by The PappyShow will tour directly to 55 schools across England, and National Theatre Live brings The Crucible, Othello and GOOD to cinema goers around the world.

BWW Review: THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN, National Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - May 20, 2022

Read our critic's review. Gandhi's assassin tells his story across the backdrop of India's struggle for independence.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announce Second Round of 2021-22 Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022

Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of the second round of the 2021-22 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards, totaling $731,000, allow 16 productions extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, hoping to extend the life of the world premiere play after its first run.

National Theatre Announces Lineup for November 2021 - February 2022
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2021

The National Theatre today announces the on-sale dates of upcoming productions Trouble in Mind, Wuthering Heights and Small Island, as well as the return of daytime opening for visitors.

The National Theatre Announces New Programming and Launches 'National Theatre Together' Campaign
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2021

The National Theatre has today announced its programming until the start of next year with productions on all three South Bank stages as well as three major UK tours, two productions on Broadway, a return to cinemas, and a new feature film to be broadcast on television this autumn. In the week the theatre reopened for audiences again, six new productions were announced, and five productions halted by the pandemic were confirmed to return to the South Bank.