Elizabeth Newman

Sheffield Theatres Unveils 2026/27 Season Featuring World Premieres, Shakespeare and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Sheffield Theatres has revealed details of the 2026/27 season. An ambitious season of classics alongside five world premieres will welcome audiences across the Sheffield Theatres stages.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for LIVING World Premiere At Sheffield Theatres
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2026

Sheffield Theatres has released rehearsal photos ahead of the world premiere of LIVING, a new play by award-winning Sheffield playwright Leo Butler and directed by Abigail Graham.

Sheffield Theatres to Launch OPEN WORKS, a New Festival of Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026

Sheffield Theatres will launch a brand new annual theatre festival celebrating creative talent from Sheffield and beyond. Open Works will run across two weeks in the autumn and be a hub for creatives and audiences alike.

SAPLING By Georgina Duncan Wins The Women’s Prize For Playwriting
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

Sapling by Georgina Duncan has won the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, selected from a record number of submissions. The prize is produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough and supports female and non-binary playwrights.

Photos: First Look At CROWN OF BLOOD Co-Producton From Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres 
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Sheffield-based theatrical powerhouses Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres have released production photos from their major world premiere co-production, Crown of Blood.

Sheffield Theatres to Host Engagement Activities for THE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

This spring, Sheffield Theatres will open their doors for Extra Time; a programme of free to attend activities and events in celebration of their world premiere production of The Ladies Football Club.

Cast Set For LIVING At Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for the upcoming world premiere of LIVING, set to debut in January 2026. The production will feature a dynamic ensemble of actors. Learn ore here!

Cast Set For THE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB At Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Sheffield Theatres have announced casting for the major world premiere production of The Ladies Football Club by Stefano Massini (Lehman Trilogy) and adapted by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls). Learn more here!

Finalists Revealed For the Women's Prize For Playwriting 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - today announces the five finalist scripts for its 2025 Award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.

Chief Executive, Kris Bryce, To Depart From Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

After nearly a decade at the helm, Chief Executive, Kris Bryce, will depart from Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Bryce has led Pitlochry Festival Theatre since 2016.

MY BROTHER'S A GENIUS Comes to Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

Writer of The RSC's Cyrano de Bergerac and The Royal Court's Poet in da Corner and Theatre Centre Resident Writer, Debris Stevenson will present a new play, My Brother's a Genius at Sheffield Theatres.

Cast Set For THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre have announced full casting for the return of Elizabeth Newman’s acclaimed production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s much-loved musical The Sound of Music.

Kirsty Findlay and Ali Watt Will Star in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

CATS Award winning and Olivier award nominated actor Kirsty Findlay and Ali Watt are set to reprise their acclaimed performances as Maria Rainer and Captain Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music.

Sheffield Theatres and Royal Exchange Announce Cast and Creatives for DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Sheffield Theatres and the Royal Exchange Theatre will present Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa, directed by Elizabeth Newman, at the Crucible Theatre September 13–October 4, 2025, before transferring to Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre October 10–November 8. The production stars Martha Dunlea, Kwaku Fortune, Frank Laverty, and Laura Pyper.

Pop/Rock Musical UPLINE to be Presented at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

Upline will make its Los Angeles debut in a special one-night-only workshop presentation in July at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center. Learn more and see how to attend.

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 3, 2025

Set in the summer of 1922, this gripping story unfolds in the West Egg district of Long Island. Nick Carraway has moved from the Midwest and soon meets his neighbour the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish parties every night in his opulent mansion to entertain the rich and famous. A self-made millionaire with a mysterious past, Gatsby is desperate to reunite with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Derby Theatre Will Première New Adaptation of THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Derby Theatre will stage the première of Elizabeth Newman's new adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark novel The Great Gatsby.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Reveals Ensemble For 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced its Ensemble for its 2025 season which takes place this summer between May and September. Learn more about the ensemble here!

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN and More Set For Royal Exchange 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced it's upcoming season including Singin' In the Rain, directed by Raz Shaw. Learn more about the upcoming season here!

DANCING AT LUGHNASA, CONSUMED, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Sheffield Theatres has announced Elizabeth Newman’s inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2025 to summer 2026 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse.