Francesca Moody Productions

Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026

On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.

Shedload-of-Future Fund Announces 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Bursary Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh announced five recipients of the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund, a bursary supporting early-career artists taking work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time.

Stage One to Launch 2026/27 Producer Placement Scheme With Leading UK Theatre Companies
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Stage One announced partners for its 2026/27 Producer Placement Scheme, offering emerging producers paid year-long placements at London and regional theatres, including Sonia Friedman Productions and Sheffield Theatres.

Cast Set for RELICS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury will star in RELICS, a new dark comedy by Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent, directed by Michael Longhurst at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

ROLEPLAY by Hannah Reilly World Premiere Set for Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions and Global Creatures announced the world premiere of ROLEPLAY, a one-woman comedy-thriller written and performed by Hannah Reilly, directed by Paige Rattray, at Summerhall during the Edinburgh Fringe.

Cast Set For Caribbean Romcom A TO B at Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Sheyi Cole and Zakiyyah Dean will lead A TO B, a debut play by Tia-Renee Mullings, at Soho Theatre this summer. The Caribbean South London love story comes from double Olivier Award-nominated JFR Productions.

GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS Will Return to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS will present its biggest run yet at The Grand at Pleasance Courtyard during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performing every Penguin Classic novel ever written, mostly naked, with flippers.

SHEDINBURGH To Return to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 15, 2026

Shedinburgh is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August, before making its London debut at the Young Vic theatre. Full program details will be announced and tickets on sale in May 2026.

CRYBABIES: THE SCARING Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe in August
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

The newcomer-nominated sketch group CRYBABIES will return to the Edinburgh Fringe in August with their new horror-comedy show, The Scaring, directed by Jon Brittain.

Francesca Moody's Shedload-Of-Future Fund Returns in 2026 with New Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh have announced that applications for the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund will open on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

2026 OffFest Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Following the announcement of this year’s Offies nominations, OffFest will return as the festival arm of OffWestEnd, celebrating work not only made in London but also at festivals across the UK. See the nominations!

Stage One Reveals Francesca Moody MBE, Eleanor Lloyd OBE and Tristan Baker as Mentors For 5 at 50 Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

With applications now open for the ‘5 at 50’ initiative in celebration of Stage One’s 50th anniversary, the first three mentors have been announced. Learn more here!

Cast Revealed for BABYFACE at Storyhouse Queer Festival 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The upcoming Storyhouse Queer Festival will feature BABYFACE by Seiriol Davies, with a newly announced cast set to bring this anticipated production to life in January 2026.

Cast Set For Work-in-Progress Performances of BABYFACE - THE FIERCE WRESTLING MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

Casting has been announced for work-in-progress performances of BABYFACE – THE FIERCE WRESTLING MUSICAL, written by Seiriol Davies. Learn more about the production here!

BABYFACE - THE FIECE WRESTLING MUSICAL to Have Work-in-Progress Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

A work-in-progress performance of BABYFACE – THE FIERCE WRESTLING MUSICAL, written by Seiriol Davies is set to be presented with an 11-strong cast comprising musical theatre performers and professional wrestlers.

GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS Transfers to the Garrick Theatre and Attempts World Record
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Following a sell-out extended run at the Arts Theatre, the critically acclaimed hit show Garry Starr: Classic Penguins will transfer to the Garrick Theatre, seating over 700 audience members a night.

Bonnie Milligan, Alexander Gemignani and More to Star in KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Producers Isaac Robert Hurwitz and Seth A. Goldstein of Hugo Six will present a new American adaptation of the award-winning hit British musical comedy, Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder! Learn more!