Milli Bhatia

BLUE MIST Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

After premiering at the Royal Court Theatre, the Olivier Award-nominated Blue Mist will embark on a National tour this June and July.  Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Photos: Inside The Women's Prize for Playwriting Ceremony at @sohoplacetheatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

All new photos have been released from The Women's Prize for Playwriting at @sohoplacetheatre which took place on 9th February. Check out the photos here!

SAPLING By Georgina Duncan Wins The Women’s Prize For Playwriting
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026

Sapling by Georgina Duncan has won the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, selected from a record number of submissions. The prize is produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough and supports female and non-binary playwrights.

Krishna Istha to Present World Premiere of SECOND TRIMESTER at BAC Ahead of Tour (Full List)
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026

Award-winning performance artist, theatre-maker, comedian and screenwriter Krishna Istha will present the world premiere of their new work Second Trimester at Battersea Arts Centre on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Battersea Arts Centre Unveils 2026 Spring Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Battersea Arts Centre announced its 2026 spring season, showcasing a diverse array of performances set to captivate audiences in London.

Finalists Revealed For the Women's Prize For Playwriting 2025
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - today announces the five finalist scripts for its 2025 Award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.

Shortlisted Scripts Announced For The Women’s Prize For Playwriting 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting has announced the 20 shortlisted scripts for its 2025 award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions. Check out the list here!

Longlisted Plays Revealed For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025

The Women's Prize for Playwriting - produced by Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough - has announced the 41 longlisted scripts for its 2025 award, selected from a record-breaking 1,275 submissions.

Review: SPEED, Bush Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 11, 2025

With so much potential material to explore, it is incredible that until now, a play has not been written about speed awareness courses. Following the success of the Olivier-nominated Blue Mist, writer Mohamed-Zain Dada and director Milli Bhatia come to the Bush Theatre with their darkly amusing new production Speed.

Cast and Creatives Set For SPEED at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The full cast and creative team have been announced for Speed a break-neck journey through the daily annoyances and deep-buried secrets that leave us spinning which opens at the Bush Theatre in April.

MAYA: THE MUSICAL Comes to @sohoplace This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Māyā: The Musical by Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels, and directed by Milli Bhatia, will hold an industry workshop this month! Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Graeae Launches New Writing Festival This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Graeae, the UK’s national theatre for Disabled people, is to host an inclusive New Writing Festival. The two day event will showcase the incredible diversity of storytelling within the Disabled writing community.

The Women's Prize For Playwriting Returns For 2025 With First Prize Of £20,000
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, today announces its return for 2025. This year sees the largest ever prize fund for WPP with a first prize of £20,000.

Review Roundup: KING TROLL (THE FAWN) at The New Diorama Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

See what the critics are saying about King Troll (The Fawn) at the New Diorama Theatre! King Troll (The Fawn) was a finalist for the 2023 Women’s Prize for Playwriting. Read all of the reviews!

Review: KING TROLL (THE FAWN), New Diorama
by Josh Maughan - Oct 9, 2024

This co-production between the New Diorama Theatre and Kali Theatre is a visceral investigation of how migrant communities transform under the layers of anger, fear, and resilience they adopt - products of survival in a vexatious state.

KING TROLL (THE FAWN) Comes To New Diorama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

New Diorama Theatre announced the arrival of KING TROLL (THE FAWN), a new production exploring themes of identity and transformation. The show will run from October 10 to November 5, 2024.

GREAT COMET, Adrien Brody, and More Set For Upcoming Season at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

The season is comprised of the world premieres of 2 brand new plays, the UK premiere of an award-winning musical and a major revival. Learn more about the lineup here!

Royal Court Reveals New Associate Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

David Byrne, Artistic Director of the Royal Court, has announced that Mike Bartlett (Love, Love, Love), Ryan Calais Cameron (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy), Vinay Patel (An Adventure) and Nina Segal (Shooting Hedda Gabler) will join the Royal Court as Associate Playwrights, alongside Gillian Greer (Boy Parts) as Associate Playwright and Dramaturg who joined the organisation earlier in this year. 

New Artistic Director Bec Martin Launches First Season At New Diorama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

Having taken up the post of Artistic Director and CEO in January 2024, Bec Martin’s first season at New Diorama Theatre is a battle cry, a new beginning and a statement of intent. Learn more about the lineup here!

Two World Premieres Set For the Unicorn Theatre as Part of Rachel Bagshaw's Inaugural Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

Newly appointed Artistic Director Rachel Bagshaw has announced two world premieres of major book adaptations as part of her inaugural season at the Unicorn, plus the release of Roald Dahl’s The Magic Finger in partnership with Roald Dahl Story Company as part of Unicorn Online.