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Review Roundup: ...BLACKBIRD HOUR at the Bush Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

 …blackbird hour is a visceral and moving exploration of a queer Black woman's call to arms for loving oneself when love has made itself scarce. The production is now playing at the Bush Theatre. Read the reviews for the production here.

Disabled-Led Theatre Company Vital Xposure Recruit For Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Vital Xposure has confirmed that they are recruiting for a new Artistic Director as Stephen Bailey steps down from the position in March 2025. Learn more about the process here.

Cast and Creatives Set For ...BLACKBIRD HOUR at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The cast and creative team has been revealed for ...blackbird hour at the Bush Theatre. Learn more about the teams and find out how to get tickets to the show here!

Nancy Medina Will Direct A GOOD HOUSE as Part of Bristol Old Vic's 2025 Spring/Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

Bristol Old Vic has announced its Spring/Summer Season for 2025, including a flagship production directed by Nancy Medina. Learn more about the full season here!

Cast Set For TALAWA STORIES on BBC Radio 4
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

Following a successful first series in 2021, Talawa Stories is returning to BBC Radio 4 with three fresh, powerful audio dramas in 2024, presented by Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company. 

Talawa Stories Radio Dramas Return to BBC Radio 4 For Second Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023

Following a successful first series in 2021, Talawa Stories is returning to BBC Radio 4 with three fresh, powerful radio dramas in 2024.  The playwrights, plays and directors have been announced, bringing their unique and exciting works to the airwaves, presented by Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company. 

Adjani Salmon's DREAMING WHILST BLACK Is Coming to Showtime
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2023

Dani Moseley (Everything I Know About Love) reprises her role as Amy alongside Salmon. They are joined by Demmy Ladipo (We Are Lady Parts) as Maurice, Rachel Adedeji (Champion) as Funmi, Babirye Bukilwa (WE HUNT TOGETHER) as Vanessa, Alexander Owen (Jurassic World Dominion) as Adam and Will Hislop (Gangs of London) as Lewis.

tiata fahodzi Announces New Season, Including Nkenna Akunna's CHEEKY LITTLE BROWN
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 3, 2023

tiata fahodzi, the UK’s leading British African heritage contemporary theatre company, today announces a new season of theatre including a major tour of a new production; welcomes a new wave of six artists and creative associates to the tiata fahodzi family; and commissions a new Triple Bill of explosive short plays showcasing theatre’s most exciting new voices, all slated for autumn 2023/Spring 2024.

Mimi Findlay Appointed Executive Director Of Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

The Bush Theatre has announced the appointment of Mimi Findlay as Executive Director from May 2023. Findlay will replace Lauren Clancy who has been with the theatre for the past nine years. 

English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.

Tyrell Williams Announced as the Recipient Of The 53rd George Devine Award For RED PITCH
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2022

Tyrell Williams has been announced as the recipient of the 53rd George Devine Award for his play Red Pitch, picking up a £15,000 prize in support of his future as a playwright. 

George Devine Award 2022 Shortlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

The George Devine Award has announced its 2022 Shortlist of nine playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.

Bristol Old Vic Announces Autumn Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

As we all feel our way towards post-pandemic recovery, Bristol Old Vic continues to build the foundations for a strong future with the completion of a dazzling year of high-quality drama.

Pentabus Announces 2022 Season Featuring New Commissions and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2022

Today Pentabus announced their 2022 Season which features a new commission touring in the autumn, the return of Pentabus Young Writers live production and three new digital projects. 

Chino Odimba Announces tiata fahodzi's 25th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2022

tiata fahodzi, the UK’s leading British African heritage contemporary theatre company, today announces a new season of creative initiatives, appointments and productions designed to support and invest in the future of Black British artists, in celebration of its 25th anniversary. 

Futures Theatre to Present OFFSIDE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022

Set in 1892, 1992 and 2022, this energetic, powerful production follows four women who live, breathe and play football. Whilst each of them faces very different obstacles, the possibility that the beautiful game will change their lives - and the world - is tantalisingly close.

Timberlake Wertenbaker, Travis Alabanza and Amy Trigg Join BURN IT DOWN at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

Theatre Royal Stratford East announces the line-up of writers and directors for BURN IT DOWN, a series of six newly commissioned script-in-hand performances about urgent political issues. Each short play will be a stand-alone scrutiny, calling out injustice and interrogating the systems that wield power.

Theatre Peckham Appoints Dr. Anni Domingo as New Chair
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022

Theatre Peckham, an award-winning cultural venue for artistic excellence and social change announces the appointment of its new chair Dr. Anni Domingo. 

Young Vic Announces Spring 2022 Season, Including Transfer of Broadway Production of OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2021

Kwame Kwei-Armah, Young Vic Artistic Director, has announced upcoming work for Spring 2022. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup of events here!

Full Cast And Tour Dates Announced For The Thirteenth Annual Papatango New Writing Prize Audio Plays
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021

In a reimagined iteration of the annual awards, in partnership with ETT (English Touring Theatre), the audio productions will play from free listening stations or via a QR code in theatres across the UK, with copies of the scripts including braille translations available.