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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!

Full Cast Set For World Premiere of LITTLEBOY/LITTLEMAN at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its world premiere production of littleboy/littleman, written by Rudi Goblen and directed by Nancy Medina.

Charlotte Geeves To Step Down As Executive Director Of Bristol Old Vic To Lead National Ballet Of Canada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Bristol Old Vic Executive Director and co-CEO Charlotte Geeves is set to depart the historic theatre at the end of the summer to lead the Toronto-based National Ballet of Canada as their Executive Director. Learn more!

Cast Set For DELAY at the Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

Amanda Fawcett Productions Ltd and Bristol Old Vic have announced that the cast for DELAY will star Jyuddah Jaymes in the lead role of LIN. Learn more here!

BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO and More Set For 2025/26 Season at the Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director and CEO Nadia Fall. Learn more about the full upcoming season lineup here!

AM I ROXIE?, SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA and More World Premieres Set for Geffen Playhouse '25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Geffen Playhouse has unveiled the seven productions that will make up its 2025/2026 season lineup, including two world premieres and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For New Production THE BEAUTIFUL FUTURE IS COMING at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

Bristol Old Vic has announced the full casting for the new production of The Beautiful Future Is Coming, a bold new play set to begin in May. Learn more about the show here!

Royal Court Theatre Reveals Line-Up for Inaugural Open Submissions Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The Royal Court Theatre has revealed the line-up for the inaugural Open Submissions Festival, the theatre’s brand new regular professional platform to showcase stand-out new writing. Learn more about the festival here!

a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. 

Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!

Bristol Old Vic Reveals Cohort of Writers to Join Theatre's New Mission
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Bristol Old Vic’s re-energised Literary Department announced three writers who will be joining Winsome Pinnock as part of the theatre’s Five Year Commitment residency.