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Photos: THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI At Royal Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production images for The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Mark Gatiss. The production of Bertolt Brecht’s play is running at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The staging marks the first time the company has presented the work.

Photos: Mark Gatiss and More in Rehearsal For THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Rehearsal images have been released for the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)’s 2026 production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Learn more and check out the photos below!

Full Cast Set For the RSC's THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for its 2026 production of Bertolt Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring double Olivier award-winning actor Mark Gatiss.

LJ Parkinson, Jennifer Jackson, and More Will Lead ELMET For Bradford City of Culture
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

The Javaad Alipoor Company has announced that LJ Parkinson, Jennifer Jackson, Gabriella Schmidt, Sean Jackson and Tom Varey will star in the world premiere of its brand new stage production, Elmet.

Cast Set For THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (Romeo and Juliet, 2025). Learn more here!

Review: COWBOIS, Royal Court Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 18, 2024

All in all, Cowbois isn’t a bad play. It’s a fun and gimmicky queer-affirming semi-comedy that makes for a good night out if you’re willing to close an eye here and there. It’s weird and long, but it means well.

Charlie Josephine's COWBOIS Will Transfer to London; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Royal Court Theatre have announced the London transfer of Charlie Josephine's rollicking queer western Cowbois. 

Review: COWBOIS, Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 30, 2023

Cowbois might sound like a reboot of Sister Act but there is far more going under the satin bonnets. Gunslinger Jack Cannon (Vinnie Heaven) arrives in a small Wild West-era outpost, handsome by appearance, fearsome by reputation and with a bounty of 200 dollars on their head. The town is populated only by women and a drunken sheriff (Paul Hunter), their menfolk having been gone for over a year and presumed dead after a mine blast. 

Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and More Nominated For 2023 UK Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. Among those with many nominees are Lyric Theatre Belfast, Sheffield Theatres, and more. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Cast Revealed For COWBOIS, A New Queer Cowboy Show For The RSC by Charlie Josephine
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023

Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming production of Charlie Josephine's new play, Cowbois. 

Chloé Nelkin Consulting Launches Personal Public Relations Department
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2023

Chloé Nelkin Consulting (CNC), a leading arts and culture comms agency, has launched a new personal PR department enhancing the work they already offer the performing arts industry.

Drag King Cabaret-Inspired Play MODEST Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023

A drag king-cabaret-inspired play about Victorian superstar artist Elizabeth Thompson visits Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Drag Artists Will Lead UK Tour of MODEST
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

The cast has been announced for Hull-based company Middle Child’s UK tour of Modest, starting at Hull Truck Theatre and heading across the UK, landing at Kiln Theatre, London in the summer.  Made in collaboration with Manchester-based artist-led company Milk Presents, Modest brings you Elizabeth Thompson, the megastar of the Victorian art scene, in a riotous, empowering new show starring the UK’s hottest drag king talent. 

Photos: First Look at CINDERELLA: THE AWESOME TRUTH at Polka Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2021

Production images of madcap musical adventure, Cinderella: the AWESOME truth have been released! Polka Theatre are bringing wonder to Wimbledon this winter, with the world premiere of this feel-good festive show with music and lyrics by the award-winning Felix Hagan.

Cast and Creatives Announced For Polka Theatre's Christmas Production, CINDERELLA: THE AWESOME TRUTH
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021

Polka Theatre are bringing wonder to Wimbledon this winter, with the world premiere of madcap musical adventure Cinderella: the AWESOME truth. This feel-good festive show, with music and lyrics by the award-winning Felix Hagan (Operation Mincemeat, New Diorama Theatre), celebrates the power of friendship and self-worth.

The Albany and Clerkinworks Present THE FESTIVAL OF RADICAL CARE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2021

Angela Clerkin and the Albany, South-East London's award-winning arts centre launches an autumn festival celebrating local acts of caring.