Stockroom Theatre Company Closes Its Doors
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
The trustees and chair of Stockroom, formerly Out of Joint, have announced the theatre company's formal closure. This follows the loss of its Arts Council of England National Portfolio status in April 2023.
Paines Plough Reveals New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025
Paines Plough has announced the appointment of Claire Simpson who will take on the role of Executive Director in August this year, with Lilli Geissendorfer joining the company until then as Interim Executive Director.
Review: SHANGHAI DOLLS, Kiln Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 11, 2025
Looking at the rise and fall of two powerful Chinese women through the vague lens of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House probably sounded good on paper. It’s a shame then that Shanghai Dolls fails to deliver on almost every front.
Paines Plough Reveals 2025 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Paines Plough has announced its programming for 2025, with two new commissions set to tour the UK. This follows the company’s 50th anniversary fundraising gala at the Criterion Theatre earlier this month.