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Review: MISS MYRTLE'S GARDEN, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 7, 2025

Miss Myrtle’s garden is an oasis caught in the jaws of gentrification. As her mind starts to go, her grandson Rudy moves in with his “friend” and prods her for answers about their shared past. The generational gap is an abyss of doubt, but is that what’s making it hard for her grandson to be open about his life? Danny James King writes a sophisticated exploration of memory, grief, and identity, which, directed by Taio Lawson (the Bush Theatre’s incoming Artistic Director), becomes a touching, beautiful piece of theatre. King surrounds the stigma of dementia with lots of breathing space rooted in the unsaid, sweetening uncomfortable truths with surprising circumstantial humour. A finely tuned balance is set up: though frankly hilarious at times, the show bottles up that unbearable wave of sadness you get when you see an old person sitting by themselves.

Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, and More Set for Bush Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

The Bush Theatre has revealed its programme until early 2026 which includes some of the country’s most exciting new writing. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Arts Foundation Reveals 2025 Winners Of £115,000 Prizes
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

The five winning fellows were revealed at an Awards Ceremony on Monday 17 February at Kings Place, London, featuring a welcome address from choreographer Siobhan Davies and a live performance from Daniel Casimir.

Review Roundup: ...BLACKBIRD HOUR at the Bush Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

 …blackbird hour is a visceral and moving exploration of a queer Black woman's call to arms for loving oneself when love has made itself scarce. The production is now playing at the Bush Theatre. Read the reviews for the production here.

Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!

Cast and Creatives Set For ...BLACKBIRD HOUR at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The cast and creative team has been revealed for ...blackbird hour at the Bush Theatre. Learn more about the teams and find out how to get tickets to the show here!

Photos: THE GIRL IN THE MACHINE At The Young Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has released production photos of Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith (The Outrun, Nora: A Doll's House) directed by Annie Kershaw.

Review Roundup: PEANUT BUTTER AND BLUEBERRIES at the Kiln Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Peanut Butter and Blueberries at the Kiln Theatre. Learn more about the production!

Review: PEANUT BUTTER AND BLUEBERRIES, Kiln Theatre
by Louise Penn - Aug 15, 2024

Peanut Butter and Blueberries is original, sweet, touching and vibrant. It is extremely refreshing to see a play about the British Muslim experience where trauma and tradition are, of course, acknowledged, but are not the main focus of the drama. As this is Manzoor-Khan's first play, it will be fascinating to see what she tackles next.

Cast Set For GIRL IN THE MACHINE at the Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced casting for Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith and directed by Annie Kershaw.Girl in the Machine will run from Wednesday 16 - Saturday 26 October 2024 in the Young Vic’s Clare Theatre as part of the Creators Program and Genesis Future Directors Award program.

Photos: First Look at THE SECRET GARDEN at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released first look production images for the stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story The Secret Garden, in a new version by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard, directed by Howard.

Cast Set For THE SECRET GARDEN at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story The Secret Garden, in a new version by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard, directed by Howard.

Young Vic Theatre Announces New Work From Taking Part and The Creators Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced brand new work from Taking Part and the Creators Program.  Learn more about the upcoming works here!

Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. 

Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for EVERY LEAF A HALLELUJAH at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023

Check out rehearsal photos for Every Leaf A Hallelujah at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Full Cast Revealed For the World Premiere Of 'untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play'
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

The full cast for Kimber Lee's untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play directed by Royal Exchange Joint Artistic Director Roy Alexander Weise has been announced by Royal Exchange Theatre, Factory International on behalf of Manchester International Festival, Young Vic Theatre and Headlong.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For EVERY LEAF A HALLELUJAH
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2023

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the brand new adaptation of Ben Okri's Every Leaf A Hallelujah, adapted and directed by Chinonyerem Odimba (22 May – 10 June, press performance 25 May, 11am).

National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.

Photos: First Look at ANTIGONE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2022

Check out all new production photos  from Antigone at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre which opens on Friday this week.