Miriam Margolyes

Priyanka Shetty Wins Scotsman Fringe First Award for #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Priyanka Shetty has won the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE. Following a sold-out, extended run at the Fringe, the play will continue with U.S. and international tour stops.

HOT MESS Wins 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Hot Mess, a satirical new musical by Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey, has won the 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Presented by Miriam Margolyes, the award celebrates bold new voices in theatre, with winners receiving career support from Popcorn Group and BBC Writers.

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: MARGOLYES AND DICKENS: MORE BEST BITS, EICC
by Mary Baillie - Aug 21, 2025

After her hit sold-out show at last year’s Fringe, national treasure Miriam Margolyes returns with a brand new piece. At 84 years young, Margolyes knows she doesn't have to prove herself to anyone. Sporting a beautifully vibrant gown, she commands the stage with a charming combination of crude remarks, cheeky innuendos, and brilliantly timed one-liners.

EDINBURGH 2025 Q&A: Ned Van Zandt of Del Valle at The Orchard Project
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2025

Ned Van Zandt was in the Chelsea Hotel the night of Nancy Spungen’s death, and he was with Sid and Nancy just before her sad demise. Ned was also an actor during the 1970s in Hollywood heyday and cavorted with Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, director Hal Ashby and others, he was away in San Francisco when a double murder occurred in his apartment in LA.

Special Guests Set For THE WOW SHOW WITH JUDE KELLY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2025

WOW - Women of the World has announced the initial line up of special guests appearing in The WOW Show with Jude Kelly, WOW's Edinburgh Festival debut show taking place at Assembly Rooms as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Holocaust Museum LA Will Host the Return of the Teicholz Film Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Holocaust Museum LA will present the Teicholz Film Series, a selection of five films focused on the theme of the aftermath of the Holocaust. Learn more here!

Stars Nominated For Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk Of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

South Australians can now vote online to help choose the next artist to have their name set in lights on Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame, with 14 top performers from 2024 on the shortlist.

Review: AN EVENING WITH GRAHAM NORTON at Michael Fowler Centre
by Neil Brewer - Mar 31, 2025

An entertaining two hours, but not quite the bellylaughs I was hoping for

Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Richard Jordan has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE, set to play at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!

Producer Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE As Touring Producer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Richard Jordan has announced that he has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE.

BWW REVIEW: THE END OF THE WHARF AS WE KNOW IT Is The Fabulous Final Season For The Wharf Revue
by Jade Kops - Nov 24, 2024

For a quarter of a century Jonathan Biggins, Phillip Scott and Drew Forsythe delivered an annual examination of Australian and International politics in the form of intelligent satire.  This year’s offering, THE END OF THE WHARF AS WE KNOW IT, is listed as the last Wharf Revue that the trio will produce.

Vinegar Strokes, Danielle Steers, and More Will Make Guest Appearances in Adults-Only Panto CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

Special guest stars of stage and screen have been announced to appear on and off stage in the adults-only performances of Cinderella at the King's Head.

Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.

Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.   

Lady Anne Dodd To Introduce A New Documentary On Ken Dodd At Darlington Hippodrome
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

Lady Anne Dodd introduces a new documentary on the life and work of Ken Dodd at Darlington Hippodrome, celebrating the legacy of the legendary comedian.

Dayton Live Appoints Gabriel van Aalst as New President & CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

Dayton Live has appointed a new President & CEO, signaling a new chapter for the organization. Learn more about the change!

ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT Comes to the State Theatre of New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.

Eugene O'Hare Announced Winner of The Inaugural Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

At a ceremony held at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night, Irish actor and playwright from County Down, Eugene O’Hare was announced as the winner of Birmingham Rep’s inaugural The Victoria Wood Playwriting Prize for Comedy.

Richard Herring's New Stand-up Show Comes To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.

Review: SOMETHING'S AFOOT at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 9, 2024

Curating a season is not an easy thing, especially for a large, professional theater. You want to strike that delicate balance of diversity, entertainment, cutting edge, and most of all audience appeal. But when the 5th Avenue Theater announced they were doing “Something’s Afoot”, an old show often done by community theaters, I was perplexed. But maybe it’s good, I mean, I’ve never seen it. Sadly, it’s not.