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Review: THE P WORD, Bush Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 2, 2026

What a joy it is to see Olivier Award-winning The P Word returning to the Bush Theatre, along with original cast members Esh Alladi and Waleed Akhtar. A deeply moving, heartfelt and important play for our times.

National Theatre Launches Free Exhibition Showcasing Young People Exploring Stage Design
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

The National Theatre opened a free exhibition, An Introduction to Stage Design, in its Wolfson Gallery on April 7, featuring work by 13 young people aged 16-19 inspired by a stage adaptation of Lord of the Flies.

Review: CHOIR BOY, Stratford East
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Apr 1, 2026

Having been on and off, in London, LA, and  New York, since 2012, Choir Boy clearly isn’t going away any time soon. While occasionally off-kilter, this immaculately performed powerhouse production is proof that it’s the kind of show that deserves a place among the classics

Photos: Headlong's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Headlong have released production images for the UK tour of their new production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is now playing at Leeds Playhouse through until 28 February. Check out the photos here!

Cast Set For CHOIR BOY at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

Casting has been announced for Nancy Medina's acclaimed production of Choir Boy by Academy Award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/ Sister Plays).

12 Designers Announced as Linbury Prize For Stage Design Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

Twelve emerging designers are announced as recipients of the Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2025. As the UK's leading award for emerging theatre design talent, the prize offers a vital launchpad into the world of professional theatre.

Applications Open for Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

Applications are now open for the biennial nationwide Linbury Prize for Stage Design, the UK’s leading award for emerging industry design talent. Learn more about how to apply here!

Review: WHY AM I SO SINGLE?, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 12, 2024

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' new show Why Am I So Single? is billed as 'A big fancy musical'. Bright, bold and funny, it is unashamedly focused on the Gen-Z experience, but gets lost with indulgent in-jokes, repetition and an over-long running time.

Video: Listen to '8 Dates' From New West End Musical WHY AM I SO SINGLE?
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2024

The first demo, '8 Dates', has been released from the new West End musical, Why Am I So Single? by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the team behind the musical SIX. Check out the song in the video here!

Cast Set For WHY AM I SO SINGLE? From SIX's Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

The full cast has been announced for Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ all-new, highly anticipated second musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? 

Videos: Watch Two Songs from New Tony Marlow & Lucy Moss Musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE?
by Lauren Hilton - Mar 6, 2024

From the multi-award-winning writers of SIX, Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss, comes an all-new second musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? Watch clips from two of the songs in the upcoming West End production, featuring the show's stars Jo Foster & Leesa Tulley.

SIX's Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss Bring New Musical WHY AM I SO SINGLE? to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

From the multi-award-winning writers of SIX, Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss, comes their all-new second musical, WHY AM I SO SINGLE? Performances run Tuesday 27th August 2024 – Thursday 13th February 2025 at the Garrick Theatre.

Cast Revealed For CHOIR BOY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

Alongside unveiling their brand new show image, Bristol Old Vic today announced the full cast and creative team for Choir Boy, with a cast led by some of the hottest young musical theatre stars in the UK.

Cast Revealed For AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of As You Like It, directed by Ellen McDougall. Learn more about the cast here!

EDINBURGH 2023: BIRTHMARKED Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 13, 2023

Birthmarked is a semi-improvised-gig-theatre-musical based on my personal experience growing up and being disfellowshipped (shunned/ex-communicated) from the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Cast Announced For LORD OF THE FLIES at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

A diverse, dynamic company of actors have been cast in an exciting new production of Lord of the Flies, which premieres at Leeds Playhouse on 18 March-8 April before touring to Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Rose Theatre and Northern Stage.

Casting Announced For Travis Alabanza's SOUND OF THE UNDERGROUND at The Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2022

Casting has been announced for Travis Alabanza's first play for the Royal Court Theatre, Sound of the Underground. Spotlighting London's iconic underground club culture and questioning what it means to get your money's worth when it comes to art, Sound of the Underground will bring together legends of the London Queer club scene from Thursday 19 January - Saturday 25 February 2023 in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.