Kay Mellor

Full Cast Revealed For CINDERELLA At The Epstein Theatre This Christmas
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

Cinderella goes to the ball at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre this Christmas and the full cast which will enchant family audiences was revealed this afternoon on stage at the Hanover Street venue.

Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Aled Jones MBE Will Lead ELF THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

In just over 7 weeks, Christmas will come early to the Aldwych Theatre when Joel Montague, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Aled Jones MBE will star in the smash hit musical ELF as Buddy, Jovie and Walter Hobbs respectively.

Cast Set For CINDERELLA at Epstein Theatre Liverpool This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The world’s most loved fairytale is set to entertain Epstein Theatre audiences this Christmas – and today the first fabulous cast members can be revealed.

SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT A New Play By Marisa Smith is Coming to Shaker Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Shaker Bridge Theater will present the one-night-only staged reading of Samantha Inside Out, a new one-woman show written by Marisa Smith. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Kat Rose-Martin Joins The Stephen Joseph Theatre on 18-Month Attachment
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

The Stephen Joseph Theatre will welcome playwright Kat Rose-Martin on attachment for 18 months. Learn more about Kat and find out what her plans are at the theatre here!

Theresa Rebeck to Direct Reading of SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT By Marisa Smith At Shaker Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Shaker Bridge Theatrewill present a one-night-only staged reading of SAMANTHA INSIDE OUT, a new one-woman show written by Marisa Smith, directed by Theresa Rebeck, and starring Jayne Atkinson as part of Shaker Bridge's commitment to developing new work.

Jasmin Mandi-Ghomi Named as 2025 Recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Wakefield-based British-Iranian playwright Jasmin Mandi-Ghomi has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Learn more about Mandi-Ghomi and about the Fellowship.

Open Call Out Launches For Yorkshire Writers In Memory Of Kay Mellor
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024

Writers based in Yorkshire are being invited to apply for a paid, year-long fellowship, which will see them working with Leeds Playhouse and Rollem Productions, alongside a place on the prestigious BBC Writers Voices programme, which will help them to hone their skills in stage and screen as well as gaining on-the-ground industry knowledge through a range of workshops, masterclasses, panels and industry talks.

Review: THE SYNDICATE, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 3, 2024

Based on her hit BBC TV series that entertained millions of viewers over four series, The Syndicate is the new stage hit comedy drama by the legendary Kay Mellor which is getting five star reviews and standing ovations from audiences around the country.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale Stars Bring THE SYNDICATE to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series, the world premiere of Kay Mellor's final stage play, The Syndicate, will come to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from 2-6 July 2024.

Leeds Playhouse Offers Paid Residency For Early Career Theatre Designer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Could you be the new Jerwood Resident Designer at Leeds Playhouse? This year-long paid placement, supported by the Jerwood Foundation and run in partnership with Leeds-based theatre company Tutti Frutti Productions, is an exciting chance for an early career Yorkshire-based theatre designer to take their creativity to the next level.

THE SYNDICATE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024

​​​​​​​The Syndicate, based on the smash-hit critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 28 May - Sat 1 Jun.

Yorkshire Writer Receives The Kay Mellor Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

Yorkshire writer announced as recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Learn more about this exciting opportunity for emerging talent in the theater industry.

Cast Set For THE SYNDICATE at The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Max George is set to make his stage acting debut in the world premiere of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate UK Tour. Max is best known as a member of boy band The Wanted, whose hits include All Time Low and Chasing the Sun. His previous acting credits include the role of Clint in smash hit FOX TV show Glee.

Monique Ashe-Palmer and Yasmin Taheri Lead The Cast of New Play £1 THURSDAYS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023

SIX's Monique Ashe-Palmer and RSC's Yasmin Taheri lead the cast of £1 THURSDAYS, the new play from Kat Rose-Martin.

Kay Mellor's Final Play, THE SYNDICATE, to be Directed by her Daughter, Gaynor Faye
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 13, 2023

The world premiere of Kay Mellor’s final stage play, The Syndicate, tours the UK for 15 weeks from April to July next year.

Patrick Duffy, Tristan Gemmill & More to Star in TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Get all the details about the upcoming TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour featuring TV stars Patrick Duffy and Tristan Gemmill. Don't miss the opportunity to see this incredible cast in action!

Declan Spaine and More Join the Cast of HAMILTON in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

New casting has been announced for Hamilton in the West End, who will have their first performance at the Victoria Palace Theatre on 19 June 2023 where tickets are currently on sale to 2 March 2024.

Cast Set For Kay Mellor's A PASSIONATE WOMAN at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023

Full casting has been announced for a major new production of the late Kay Mellor's A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse – the theatre which first staged her breakthrough play 30 years ago.

Kevin Kennedy and More Join ROCK OF AGES 2023 Farewell Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Full casting for the farewell tour of the production of Rock of Ages, starring Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy as Dennis Dupree, opening at Peterborough New Theatre on Wednesday 1 February 2023.