Nic Connaughton
Latest News on Nic Connaughton:
GWYNETH GOES SKIING Return Engagement Now In Previews at SoHo Playhouse (Oct 12, 2025)
GWYNETH GOES SKIING to Return To SoHo Playhouse This Fall (Sep 26, 2025)
Review: THE LAND OF LOST CONTENT, Arcola Theatre (Feb 29, 2024)
GWYNETH GOES SKIING Return Engagement Now In Previews at SoHo Playhouse (Oct 12, 2025)
GWYNETH GOES SKIING to Return To SoHo Playhouse This Fall (Sep 26, 2025)
Review: THE LAND OF LOST CONTENT, Arcola Theatre (Feb 29, 2024)
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GWYNETH GOES SKIING Return Engagement Now In Previews at SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025
SoHo Playhouse's return engagement of the smash hit comedy, Gwyneth Goes Skiing, created, directed and performed by Awkward Productions' Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, began previews this weekend.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025
SoHo Playhouse's return engagement of the smash hit comedy, Gwyneth Goes Skiing, created, directed and performed by Awkward Productions' Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, began previews this weekend.
GWYNETH GOES SKIING to Return To SoHo Playhouse This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
SoHo Playhouse will present a return engagement of the smash hit comedy, Gwyneth Goes Skiing, created, directed and performed by Awkward Productions' Linus Karp and Joseph Martin.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
SoHo Playhouse will present a return engagement of the smash hit comedy, Gwyneth Goes Skiing, created, directed and performed by Awkward Productions' Linus Karp and Joseph Martin.
Review: THE LAND OF LOST CONTENT, Arcola Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Feb 29, 2024
We never really leave the place where we grew up, even if we run from it.
by Abbie Grundy - Feb 29, 2024
We never really leave the place where we grew up, even if we run from it.
LAND OF LOST CONTENT Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
Henry Madd’s autobiographical show Land of Lost Content is set to tour the UK this Spring, commencing with a weeklong run at London’s Arcola Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024
Henry Madd’s autobiographical show Land of Lost Content is set to tour the UK this Spring, commencing with a weeklong run at London’s Arcola Theatre.
Arcola Theatre Reveals Lineup of 2023-24 Shows - THE ROSE TATTOO, SPIN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023
Arcola Theatre has announced the new shows in their 2023/24 Autumn/Winter season. Audiences can expect a range of new and re-discovered work from a diverse mix of UK and international writers. Learn more about the full lineup of shows here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023
Arcola Theatre has announced the new shows in their 2023/24 Autumn/Winter season. Audiences can expect a range of new and re-discovered work from a diverse mix of UK and international writers. Learn more about the full lineup of shows here!
Pleasance Islington Announces 2020 Opening Season
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019
After a spectacular 2019, it's time to look ahead to 2020; as we start a new decade, where resolutions will no doubt be broken in minutes, Pleasance have a fantastic theatre offering presenting a snapshot of the social and cultural world of the moment. This dynamic season presents ten important shows across two of Pleasance's Islington spaces.
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019
After a spectacular 2019, it's time to look ahead to 2020; as we start a new decade, where resolutions will no doubt be broken in minutes, Pleasance have a fantastic theatre offering presenting a snapshot of the social and cultural world of the moment. This dynamic season presents ten important shows across two of Pleasance's Islington spaces.
Bryony Kimmings Wins Inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2019
Bryony Kimmings has been presented with the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre for her show I'm a Phoenix, Bitch. Celebrating writing excellence at the Fringe, the Award platforms writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo with the most fearless and topical piece of new writing.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2019
Bryony Kimmings has been presented with the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre for her show I'm a Phoenix, Bitch. Celebrating writing excellence at the Fringe, the Award platforms writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo with the most fearless and topical piece of new writing.
Prestigious Judging Committee And Exciting Shortlist Announced For Inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2019
This year will see the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre celebrate writing excellence at the Fringe. Platforming writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo, the award will be presented on 14th August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the most fearless and topical piece of new writing.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2019
This year will see the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre celebrate writing excellence at the Fringe. Platforming writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo, the award will be presented on 14th August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the most fearless and topical piece of new writing.
Judging Committee and Shortlist Announced For Inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019
This year will see the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre celebrate writing excellence at the Fringe. Platforming writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo, the award will be presented on 14th August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the most fearless and topical piece of new writing.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2019
This year will see the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre celebrate writing excellence at the Fringe. Platforming writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo, the award will be presented on 14th August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the most fearless and topical piece of new writing.
Common And Pleasance Theatre Announce Recipient Of The Inaugural Common Award
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019
COMMON and The Pleasance Theatre today announce Rhys Slade-Jones' production The Land of My Fathers and Mothers and Some Other People as the recipient of the inaugural COMMON Award. The COMMON Award supports an artist or theatre company from a working-class or socio-economically disadvantaged background to take an exceptional production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This year the Award includes a £1,000 cash investment and a guaranteed slot and Box Office split as part of the Pleasance Theatre's Edinburgh Festival 2019 programme.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019
COMMON and The Pleasance Theatre today announce Rhys Slade-Jones' production The Land of My Fathers and Mothers and Some Other People as the recipient of the inaugural COMMON Award. The COMMON Award supports an artist or theatre company from a working-class or socio-economically disadvantaged background to take an exceptional production to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This year the Award includes a £1,000 cash investment and a guaranteed slot and Box Office split as part of the Pleasance Theatre's Edinburgh Festival 2019 programme.
Stars From Home And Away And Coronation Street Join KILL CLIMATE DENIERS At Pleasance
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019
Joining the cast of the European premiere of Kill Climate Deniers are Home and Away's Kelly Paterniti as Bekken, the critically acclaimed stand-up Bec Hill as Catch and Coronation Street's Hannah Ellis Ryan. Exploring in parallel a hostage situation as it teeters on the brink of calamity and what happened when writer David Finnigan first tried to stage this play, the production blends fact and fiction as Nathan Coenen stars as Finig (The Sleepover Club; Teen Wolf).
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019
Joining the cast of the European premiere of Kill Climate Deniers are Home and Away's Kelly Paterniti as Bekken, the critically acclaimed stand-up Bec Hill as Catch and Coronation Street's Hannah Ellis Ryan. Exploring in parallel a hostage situation as it teeters on the brink of calamity and what happened when writer David Finnigan first tried to stage this play, the production blends fact and fiction as Nathan Coenen stars as Finig (The Sleepover Club; Teen Wolf).
Felicity Ward Will Make Her UK Theatre Debut In KILL CLIMATE DENIERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019
In her first UK theatre role, Felicity Ward will lead the cast of the European premiere of David Finnigan's provocative and incendiary play Kill Climate Deniers. One of Australia's hottest comics, Felicity Ward has taken the British comedy scene by storm. With critically acclaimed hit runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, London and beyond, she has also headlined Live from the BBC and appeared on Mock the Week, Russell Howard's Good News and starred in The Inbetweeners Movie 2.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019
In her first UK theatre role, Felicity Ward will lead the cast of the European premiere of David Finnigan's provocative and incendiary play Kill Climate Deniers. One of Australia's hottest comics, Felicity Ward has taken the British comedy scene by storm. With critically acclaimed hit runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, London and beyond, she has also headlined Live from the BBC and appeared on Mock the Week, Russell Howard's Good News and starred in The Inbetweeners Movie 2.
Pleasance Islington Announces #YouWillKnowTheirNames Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2018
Pleasance Theatre's new season - titled #YouWillKnowTheirNames - is a game changing line-up of new writing fresh for 2019. These 10 newly announced productions showcase the most daring and original new voices and join the previously announced In Lipstick by Annie Jenkins (a co-production between award-winning theatre company Up In Arms, producer Ellie Keel and the Pleasance).
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2018
Pleasance Theatre's new season - titled #YouWillKnowTheirNames - is a game changing line-up of new writing fresh for 2019. These 10 newly announced productions showcase the most daring and original new voices and join the previously announced In Lipstick by Annie Jenkins (a co-production between award-winning theatre company Up In Arms, producer Ellie Keel and the Pleasance).
Pleasance Launch Season for Their New Theatre Space in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2018
The much-loved Pleasance London has undergone an exciting refurbishment and opens its third theatre space, the 80-seat 'Downstairs'. The Pleasance in Islington has been an integral part of London's Off-West End theatre community for over two decades; an important part of London's theatre scene, Pleasance remains a home for great new theatre and comedy. The recent appointment of Head of Theatre, Nic Connaughton, also marks a fresh new direction for the theatre programme as Pleasance further develop and present outstanding new work.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2018
The much-loved Pleasance London has undergone an exciting refurbishment and opens its third theatre space, the 80-seat 'Downstairs'. The Pleasance in Islington has been an integral part of London's Off-West End theatre community for over two decades; an important part of London's theatre scene, Pleasance remains a home for great new theatre and comedy. The recent appointment of Head of Theatre, Nic Connaughton, also marks a fresh new direction for the theatre programme as Pleasance further develop and present outstanding new work.
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