Philip Ridley

The High Life - The Musical Announces Full Cast
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 18, 2025

The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton.

Review: THE PITCHFORK DISNEY, King's Head Theatre
by Louise Penn - Sep 3, 2025

This timely revival of Philip Ridley's first play, The Pitchfork Disney, brought back to the London stage by Lidless Theatre, Zoe Weldon and King's Head Theatre Productions, marks a major moment in the partnership between Lidless and Ridley.  The Pitchfork Disney is no less relevant and revolutionary today as it was in 1991. This is a remarkable revival that cries out to be experienced.

Guest Blog: Director Max Harrison on Community, Empathy and Horror in THE PITCHFORK DISNEY
by Guest Author - Aug 8, 2025

The Pitchfork Disney will mark the fifth collaboration between myself and Philip Ridley, including our production of Leaves of Glass, and Copper Beeches - a world premiere of Phil’s newest play. There’s a deep and personal resonance for me with Phil’s imagination, and a mutual respect between us both; it’s become a relationship I’ve enjoyed immensely over the years.

Cast Set For THE PITCHFORK DISNEY at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the new production of Philip Ridley's seminal work The Pitchfork Disney. Performances begin next month. Learn more about the show here!

Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland Announce 2025 Shortlists
by - May 14, 2025

The 2025 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland will be presented on the afternoon of Sunday June 8 at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.

Major Revival of Philip Ridley's THE PITCHFORK DISNEY Comes To The King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

Lidless Theatre, Zoe Weldon and King's Head Theatre have announced a major revival and the full creative team for their new production of Philip Ridley's seminal work The Pitchfork Disney.

Review Roundup: TARANTULA Opens at Arcola Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

See what the critics are saying about Tarantula at Arcola Theatre. Read the reviews for the production starring Georgie Henley and learn more about the show!

Video: Watch a New Trailer For TARANTULA at Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 24, 2024

Georgie Henley will star in Tarantula at Arcola Theatre next month. The monologue from Philip Ridley was first performed online for Southwark Playhouse in 2021. Check out an all new teaser video here!

Interview: Actor Producer Charlie MacGechan of Run At It SHOUTING
by Gary Naylor - Dec 9, 2024

An Actor / Producer / Executive talks about how he got started, what he's done and what the future might hold.

Photos: Ben Ahlers and Victoria Pedretti in TENDER NAPALM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Philip Ridley’s Tender Napalm that stars Ben Ahlers and Victoria Pedretti at Theaterlab will run through mid December. Get a first look at photos of the production here!

Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Ben Ahlers And Victoria Pedretti To Star In TENDER NAPALM at Theaterlab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

Ben Ahlers and Victoria Pedretti are set to star in an intimate revival of Philip Ridley's Tender Napalm, a high-impact exploration of the relationship between two people and the violent world that surrounds them. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: RADIANT VERMIN, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 29, 2024

A wickedly comic satire about a young couple offered a ‘too-good-to-be-true’ way onto the property ladder. Playful, provocative and viciously sharp, this outrageous black comedy is a meditation on how far we will go to satisfy – and justify – materialistic greed.

Ripple Effect Artists to Present RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley at The ATA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Ripple Effect Artists will present RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley, exploring housing and homelessness. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Ripple Effect Artists to Present RADIANT VERMIIN in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

Explore the housing market and homelessness through a fantastical lens with Ripple Effect Artists' production of RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tron Theatre Company Reveals Cast and Creatives For RADIANT VERMIN By Philip Ridley
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

Tron Theatre Company will present the Scottish Premiere of Radiant Vermin, by playwright Philip Ridley. Directed by Johnny McKnight, Radiant Vermin, is a wickedly comic satire about a young couple offered a 'too-good-to-be-true' way onto the property ladder and is a viciously sharp look at how far we will go to satisfy - and justify - materialistic greed.

5th Wall Theatre Reveals New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

Kaitlin Paige Longoria has been named the new Artistic Director of 5th Wall Theatre in Richmond.

Katie Edlred, Freddie Wise, and Adeline Waby Will Lead MISS JULIE at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Lidless Theatre will return to Park Theatre with Strindberg's masterpiece, Miss Julie, after two sell-out critically-acclaimed runs of Philip Ridley's Leaves of Glass.  

5th Wall Theatre Presents RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024

Catch the latest production of RADIANT VERMIN by Philip Ridley at 5th Wall Theatre from March 14-30, 2024. This exciting announcement comes from Creative Producer, Kaitlin Paige Longoria.

Greenwich Theatre Announces Cast For FROZEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024

Greenwich Theatre reveals full cast and creative team for their production of Bryony Lavery's FROZEN.