NANCY MEDINA

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).

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 10, 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.

Cast Set For CARE By Alexander Zeldin at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the casting for CARE, written and directed by internationally-acclaimed writer and director Alexander Zeldin in his Young Vic debut. Learn more here!

Bristol Old Vic Announces Plans for 260th Anniversary Year
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.

Photos: Arthur Miller's BROKEN GLASS In Rehearsal At the Young Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Rehearsal photos are out now for Arthur Miller’s thrilling psychological drama Broken Glass directed by Olivier Award nominee Jordan Fein (Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma!) following his 5-star hit show Into the Woods.

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.

Interview: 'Come. Be A Part of The Conversation': Artistic Director Lisa Spirling And Executive Director Hanna Streeter on Their Big Plans For Stratford East
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 3, 2025

Artistic Director Lisa Spirling and Executive Director Hanna Streeter have announced their first season at Stratford East, with exciting plans for the venue as a whole. The new season includes Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, BLOODSPORT: After Helen of Troy by Ava Pickett and Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney. We had the opportunity to talk with both Spirling and Streeter about their first season at the theatre. We discussed what made each of them want to join Stratford East, some of their favourite shows they’ve seen at the venue and all about about the upcoming season!

UK Musical Theatre Conference Set for April 2026 at Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments' next UK Musical Theatre Conference will take place at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in London in April 2026.

Pearl Chanda, Juliet Cowan and More to Star in BROKEN GLASS at the Young Vic Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has revealed the cast for Arthur Miller’s Olivier Award-winning Broken Glass, a thrilling psychological drama exploring marriage, passion, and female defiance.

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!

Bristol Old Vic Appoints Rebecca Dawson As New Executive Director And Joint CEO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Bristol Old Vic has announced the appointment of Rebecca Dawson as its new Executive Director and Joint CEO, joining Artistic Director Nancy Medina in leading the historic theatre into its 260th anniversary year. Dawson will officially take up her post on January 6, 2026.

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.

Bristol Old Vic Unveils New Theatre In Education Program For 2026 As 'Birthday Present To Bristol'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

As part of Bristol Old Vic’s 260th anniversary celebrations, Artistic Director Nancy Medina has announced a bold new initiative to bring high-quality theatre directly into Bristol’s state secondary schools.

Review: LITTLEBOY/LITTLEMAN world premiere at Geffen Playhouse
by Shari Barrett - Oct 10, 2025

From start to finish, Hernandez and Vargas are to be commended for their tour-de-force performances, often taking on other roles in the brothers’ lives, be it their ancestors, employers, or the cop who changes the course of both their lives forever.

Photos: LITTLEBOY/LITTLEMAN at Geffen Playhouse First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Geffen Playhouse is presenting the world premiere production of littleboy/littleman, written by Rudi Goblen and directed by NANCY MEDINA. Get a first look at photos here!

Video: Behind the Scenes of LITTLEBOY/LITTLEMAN at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

​Geffen Playhouse will present the world premiere production of littleboy/littleman, written by Rudi Goblen and directed by NANCY MEDINA. Watch here as movement director Christopher Scott goes behind the scenes in rehearsals!

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES and More Set for Lisa Spirling's Inaugural Season at Stratford East
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025

Lisa Spirling has announced her first season as Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Stratford East, alongside new Executive Director Hanna Streeter and Associate Artistic Director Jade Lewis.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK, THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS and More Added to Bristol Old Vic 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025

Bristol Old Vic has announced additional shows for its Winter/Spring 2026 season, including The Woman in Black, The Boy at the Back of the Class, and Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Tickets go on general sale September 26 at 10 a.m.

Photos: LITTLEBOY/LITTLEMAN in Rehearsal at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

Geffen Playhouse will present the world premiere production of littleboy/littleman, written by Rudi Goblen and directed by NANCY MEDINA. Check out rehearsal photos here!