Bush Theatre

Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!

Stars From SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Take Home 2024 The Stage Debut Awards

The 12 winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2024, in partnership with ATG Entertainment, were revealed at a  London ceremony at 8 Northumberland Avenue on September 29.

Lynette Linton and Daniel Bailey Will Leave the Bush Theatre in 2025

The Bush Theatre has announced that Artistic Director Lynette Linton and Associate Artistic Director Daniel Bailey will step down from their roles in Spring 2025 after six years at the west London venue. Bailey will leave in January and Linton in March. 

Hightide Reveals First Group of Mentors For New Hightide Writer's Group

HighTide has announced the six mentors for the new HighTide Writer’s Group. The mentors are Alice Birch, Jez Butterworth, Lolita Chakrabarti, Dennis Kelly, Anoushka Lucas and Winsome Pinnock.

Nassim Soleimanpour's NASSIM to be Presented at The Huntington

The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of Nassim, a vibrant theatrical experience written by Nassim Soleimanpour, directed by Omar Elerian. From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour comes an audacious, 75-minute, new theatrical experiment. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BOY WITH WINGS and More Set For Polka Theatre In 2025

Polka Theatre has announced new shows coming to Polka in 2025. Polka's major summer show in 2025 will be the world premiere of The Boy With Wings, a co-production with Birmingham Rep, based on the best-selling Macmillan children's book by Sir Lenny Henry, and adapted by writer Arvind Ethan David and directed by the Bush Theatre's Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey.

Bristol Old Vic Reveals Casts For Two Productions This Christmas

Bristol Old Vic has announced the casts for not one, but two productions for the festive season. Learn more about the two shows here!

Review: THE REAL ONES, Bush Theatre

At once intimate and expansive, The Real Ones follows the friendship of Zaid and Neelam from age nineteen to thirty-six. Once kindred spirits, moving in sync, they fall out of step when the harsh reality of adult life sends them in different directions. Waleed Akhtar (Olivier winner for The P Word) pens a sharply observed look into whether platonic love can last.

Hightide Reveals Full Cast For MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT

HighTide has announced the cast for its East of England tour of More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight. The production opens on 17 October, with previews from 15 October, and tours to 11 venues in the East of England.

Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

Cast Set For UK Tour of THE WATCH HOUSE

Papatango has announced the full cast of Chris Foxon’s adaptation of The Watch House, based on the novel by Robert Westall. George Turvey directs Donald McBride (Arthur/Geordie), Catherine Dryden (Fiona/Prudie/Da Souza/Timmo) and Aoife Kennan (Anne).

Cast Set For GUARDS AT THE TAJ at Orange Tree Theatre

With the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America in rehearsals, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj.

FAIRVIEW By Jackie Sibblies Drury To Begin This September

Capital Stage has announced that the Pulitzer Prize-winning play FAIRVIEW by Jackie Sibblies Drury will open its 20th anniversary season on September 4, 2024.

ATG Entertainment, Bush Theatre And Producers Of SHIFTERS Announce SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE: RADICAL LOVE COMMISSIONS

ATG ENTERTAINMENT, BUSH THEATRE, and the producers of SHIFTERS have announced the Shifting the Narrative: Radical Love commissions, inspired by Benedict Lombe’s critically acclaimed play.

Sara Crowe Completes The Cast Of THE CABINET MINISTER At The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Sara Crowe joins the company of Arthur Wing Pinero's The Cabinet Minister – adapted for the stage by Nancy Carroll.

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think of The West End Transfer of SHIFTERS?

Written by Benedict Lombe and directed by Lynette Linton, Shifters has now opened at thr Duke of York's Theatre after playing at the Bush Theatre earlier this year.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards; Full List!

The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Stage Debut Awards, which celebrate the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Hightide Reveals Alan Bookbinder As New Chair Of The Board

HighTide has announced the appointment of Alan Bookbinder as Chair of the Board. Bookbinder will take over from Tim Clark who steps down as Chair this Autumn.

Review: SHIFTERS, Duke of York's Theatre

An eloquent and very funny depiction of two young black British people, navigating their way through a waxing and waning relationship. It is a bittersweet, intelligent and exciting piece of theatre.

Photos: THE REAL ONES Begins Rehearsal at the Bush Theatre

The Real Ones, a funny and honest love letter to platonic soulmates will have its world premiere production at the Bush Theatre from 6 September. Check out rehearsal photos here!