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Review: MORE THAN ONE STORY, Trafalgar Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 10, 2025

If there is one message that those who were in attendance at More Than One Story LIVE on 9 November absorbed through their skin, it is that “The arts don’t belong to a few, they belong to everyone.” The sentiment was declared proudly by Rory Kinnear in his opening speech and echoed warmly by co-host Shahab Awad, actor and member of Cardboard Citizens. It was sprinkled, allegorised, and spoken boldly throughout the monologues that were presented.

Guest Blog: Writer and Actor Nancy Farino On The Challenges of For New Writers and Her Debut Play, FATHERLAND
by Guest Author - Oct 29, 2025

My advice would be to don’t stop working on that thing. Whatever that writing project is. Feel free to become frustrated and put it away for a few weeks but keep it ticking away. I believe it’s immeasurably important for emerging writers - it is these spaces that shape the play, where mistakes can happen and solutions be found, without the pressure of a deadline or a looming opening night or financial stress. (On that note, we open 31 October at The Hampstead Theatre, please come?!)

Nine Playwrights Selected For Hampstead Theatre's Inspire Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

Hampstead Theatre has announced the nine playwrights who will join its acclaimed INSPIRE programme for 2025/6 now led by Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens.

Rory Kinnear, Arthur Darvill, and More Will Launch 'More Than One Story' Book With Cardboard Citizens
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens.

THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Finds Full Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025

The full company for the first-ever stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s hit motion picture of the same name has been revealed.

Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires Will Star in ALL MY SONS, Limited Season Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025

Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.

Simon Stephens Appointed Director Of Hampstead Theatre's Inspire Playwriting Programme
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2025

Acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens has been appointed Programme Director of Hampstead Theatre's Inspire playwriting programme taking over from Roy Williams who has led the initiative since its inception in 2017.

Cast Set For Mojisola Adebayo's STARS at Brixton House
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

Mojisola Adebayo's STARS: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey will return to London following outstanding 5-star responses to its premiere at the ICA in 2023, for which it won the Off West End Theatre (Offie) Award.

National Theatre Welcomes New Artistic Associates Miranda Cromwell, Dr Sophie Duncan, Clint Dyer, and Lynn Nottage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

The National Theatre has announced that Director and Choreographer Miranda Cromwell; author, academic, and dramaturg Dr Sophie Duncan; and Pulitzer-winning playwright Lynn Nottage have been appointed as Artistic Associates.

Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!

Theatre Peckham Reveals Peckham Fringe Programme
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Peckham Fringe has launched this year’s innovative and entertaining line-up of nearly 30 shows, curated by the local community, which will kick off in May. Learn more here!

Review: LIFE WITHOUT ME at Stirling Community Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Mar 30, 2025

A fascinating and complex piece of theatre.

Leeds Playhouse Appoints Tom Wright from Kiln Theatre as Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Tom Wright will take up the role of Artistic Director at Leeds Playhouse, working closely with newly promoted Chief Executive Shawab Iqbal to form the executive leadership team of the organisation. Learn more!

Paines Plough Reveals 2025 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Paines Plough has announced its programming for 2025, with two new commissions set to tour the UK. This follows the company’s 50th anniversary fundraising gala at the Criterion Theatre earlier this month.

Review: KENREX, Southwark Playhouse
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 19, 2025

In a vigorous virtuoso performance that demands to be seen, Jack Holden brings to exhilarating life a true-life crime story from half a century ago.

Photos: Inside Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Photos have been released from Paines Plough’s star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala which took place last night at the Criterion Theatre. Check out the photos below!

Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

Programming Set For Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Paines Plough has announced programming for its star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala taking place in February at the Criterion Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Review: AIDA, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Gary Naylor - Jan 29, 2025

Robert Carsen's vision is as uncompromising as ever, but the world has changed in three short years

ALL THE HAPPY THINGS Will Premiere At Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

SH Productions has announced the world premiere of All The Happy Things, the debut full-length play by playwright and actor Naomi Denny. Learn more here!