Deirdre O’Halloran

Hightide Reveals Titilola Dawudu as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025

HighTide has announced the appointment of Titilola Dawudu as the company’s new Artistic Director and CEO. Dawudu brings a wealth of experience to the role with a deep commitment to supporting new writing and underrepresented voices.

Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, and More Set for Bush Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

The Bush Theatre has revealed its programme until early 2026 which includes some of the country’s most exciting new writing. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: THE JINGLECLAW at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has released first look photos for the brand new musical, The Jingleclaw. Performances are now underway. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For THE JINGLECLAW at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the director and cast for the new musical, The Jingleclaw, which is set to entertain young audiences this festive season.

Idris Elba, Maya Jama and Little Simz Join Producing Team of SHIFTERS in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Award-winning actor Idris Elba, broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama and Brit Award and Mercury Prize-winning musician and actor Little Simz have been announced as producers for the West End Transfer of Bush Theatre’s production of Shifters.

On-Stage Seating Released For SHIFTERS at the Duke of York's Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

On-stage seating has been released for Shifters, the award-winning play by Benedict Lombe, transferring from the Bush Theatre to the Duke of York’s Theatre this summer for a limited season. 

Bush Theatre's SHIFTERS Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

The Bush Theatre’s production of Shifters, Benedict Lombe’s intoxicating and fierce new romance will transfer to the West End this summer following a sell-out run at the Bush Theatre earlier this year. 

New Musical Theatre Writers Begin Key Development Programme At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has welcomed 15 musical theatre writers and creatives to their new Musical Theatre Writers Group programme. 

THE JINGLECLAW Opens at Birmingham Hippodrome in December
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre department have announced their first full production The Jingleclaw, a festive family musical created for 3–7 year olds.

Workshop of THIS IS A LOVE STORY Comes to Birmingham Hippodrome in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome is inviting audiences to experience an early look at a new musical theatre production in the making, with workshop performances of This Is A Love Story (Thu 1 and Fri 2 Feb).

Deirdre O'Halloran Announced as Head of New Musical Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that Deirdre O’Halloran will join the organisation as Head of New Musical Theatre. Deirdre will start her new role in October 2023.