Kathryn O'Reilly

VIDEO: The Show Must Go Online Presents An Evening For Mental Wellbeing On Behalf Of Mind And Calm
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020

The Show Must Go Online will present an event on Monday 1 June from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Clean Break Announces 2 METRES APART: Socially Distanced Collaborations
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020

Clean Break is commissioning twelve writers from its artist community and twelve of its Member artists for 2 Metres Apart, a new project celebrating connections and collaboration in an isolated world.

ONE JEWISH BOY Transfers To Trafalgar Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020

Amidst an increasing climate of far right ideology worldwide and following a doubling of hate-crime incidents in the UK, One Jewish Boy makes a timely return with its West End debut. Written as an urgent response to overt antisemitism, this compelling two-hander explores a young family's struggle against fear, prejudice and identity looking at the inheritances that haunt us.

Wake Up With BWW 11/11: MTC Fall Benefit, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2019

Today's top stories: MTC has its fall benefit today, and more!

BWW Review: POISONED POLLUTED, The Old Red Lion Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 10, 2019

Two sisters are struggling to survive past their traumatic childhoods. From the moment social services take them away, their bond becomes the only important thing in their lives. Kathryn O'Reilly writes the story of a disintegrating relationship where the culprit is the same love that once united. Directed by Lucy Allan, Poisoned Polluted presents harsh and disconcerting vicious circles that look and feel real.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For POISONED POLLUTED at the Old Red Lion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2019

Rehearsals are underway for Kathryn O'Reilly's bold new play Poisoned Polluted, which opens at The Old Red Lion Theatre this November (5th – 30th).

POISONED POLLUTED Comes to The Old Red Lion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019

The complexities of childhood trauma, drug addiction and shame are brought to the forefront in Kathryn O'Reilly's second play, Poisoned Polluted, exploring the impact of being nurtured in a toxic environment. Stark, raw and bold, this original full-length poetic drama tackles uncompromising social issues and shines a light on the direct correlation between addicts, abuse and suffering which is carried within our bodies.

Old Red Lion Theatre Announces 40th Autumn/winter Season
by Julie Musbach - Sep 16, 2019

The Old Red Lion Theatre has announced its 40th autumn/winter season, which opens with a frighteningly timely new revival of Peter Hamilton's DANELAW, five new plays a?" including two world premieres for the London Horror Festival a?" and two adaptations of literary classics as part of the theatre's Christmas Festival. 

Photo Flash: SKIN IN THE GAME Transfers To London
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2019

Written by emerging writer Paul Westwood and produced by JIH in association with Greenwich Theatre, the taught new thriller Skin In The Game opens the door on an inner-city Birmingham family in turmoil. With Dad in a care home, estranged siblings Danny, Michelle and Jamie struggle to pay the bills, or even have a conversation, made worse by the fact that the family flat isn't selling – but for this urban family nothing is quite as it seems. Lifting the lid on gambling addiction and living on the edges of society, Skin in the Game confronts what happens when you lie to those who know you best.

Cast Announced For New Thriller SKIN IN THE GAME From Writer Paul Westwood
by Julie Musbach - Jul 8, 2019

Charlie Allen, Kathryn O'Reilly, Paul Westwood and David Whitworth join the cast for Skin in the Game which begins rehearsals today.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for SCREWED at Theatre503
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2016

SCREWED by Kathryn O'Reilly begins tomorrow, 28th June, at Theatre503. The production opens 30th June and will play through 23rd July 2016. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH at the Arts Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016

A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH, an evening of imaginative, provocative and hilarious political satire from some of the UK's most celebrated playwrights, directed by Max Stafford-Clark, will play at the Arts Theatre in London from 18 May until 2 July, with a press night on 24 May. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

World Premiere of Kathryn O'Reilly's SCREWED to Play Theatre503 in June
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 12, 2016

Screwed is a gripping and hilarious portrait of a dysfunctional friendship. This powerful play is a debut drama from Kathryn O'Reilly and is directed by award-winning Sarah Meadows (Where Do Little Birds Go?, VAULT Festival and Edinburgh).

Ann Mitchell, Steve John Shepherd & More to Star in A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH at Arts Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 18, 2016

Casting has been announced for A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH, an evening of imaginative, provocative and hilarious political satire from some of the UK's most celebrated playwrights, directed by Max Stafford-Clark, playing at the Arts Theatre in London from 18 May until 2 July, with a press night on 24 May.

BWW Review: Mirvish's OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD is Brilliant and Imaginative
by Alan Henry - Sep 18, 2014

The play Our Country's Good had its opening night last night at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. The play, which has been brought across the pond by presenter David Mirvish is about a colony of convicts who are cast in a play by an officer of the navy at the urging of his captain. Of course, not all members of the colony take kindly to the sentiment of using convicts as actors over laborers. Ultimately, the underdogs do triumph and the play is a hit.

OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD to Begin 9/13 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014

After an extensive tour across the U.K., including a sensational season in London, and fresh from a sold-out run at the prestigious Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis earlier this spring, Max Stafford-Clark's acclaimed revival of Timberlake Wertenbaker's Olivier Award-winning play, OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, will play a strictly limited engagement at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, September 13 - October 26, 2014.

Out of Joint Stages Readings Series to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD at St. James Theatre, Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Timberlake Wertenbaker's Olivier Award-winning play, Our Country's Good, Out of Joint will present a series of staged readings of Timberlake's work. This will include the acclaimed play Three Birds Alighting on a Field, which will be directed by Max Stafford-Clark, and The Grace of Mary Traverse directed by Blanche McIntyre. Out of Joint will also present the world premiere of Timberlake's new play - Jefferson's Garden.

Review Roundup: OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD at the St. James Theatre
by Review Roundups - Feb 6, 2013

Timberlake Wertenbaker's Olivier Award winning play Our Country's Good, has announced 2 extra weeks at the St. James Theatre. Max Stafford-Clark's 25th anniversary opened 4 February and will now run until Saturday 23 March.

Out of Joint to Stage Readings Series to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD at St. James Theatre, Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2013

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Timberlake Wertenbaker's Olivier Award-winning play, Our Country's Good, Out of Joint will present a series of staged readings of Timberlake's work. This will include the acclaimed play Three Birds Alighting on a Field, which will be directed by Max Stafford-Clark, and The Grace of Mary Traverse directed by Blanche McIntyre. Out of Joint will also present the world premiere of Timberlake's new play - Jefferson's Garden.

ATC and Drum Theatre Plymouth Present THE GOLDEN DRAGON 5/12-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2011

Ramin Gray launches his Artistic Directorship of ATC with the UK premiere of Germany's most lauded and performed new play, in a bold co-production with The Drum Theatre Plymouth.