Royal Court Theatre

EVITA, PADDINGTON, INTO THE WOODS, and More Nominated For 2026 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards. The nominees included Paddington the Musical, Into The Woods, Oh, Mary!, Into The Woods, Evita, and more. Check out the full list here!

Red Bull Theater Will Honor John Lithgow With Matador Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

 Red Bull Theater has announced that John Lithgow will be honored with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater and Joanna Cole will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.

Royal Court Theatre Reveals Full Line Up For The Spring Open Submissions Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

The Royal Court Theatre will present a diverse lineup of new works at its Spring Open Submissions Festival, supported by Character 7, highlighting emerging playwrights and innovative plays.

The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Reveals Joint Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026

The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to both U.S. playwright Ro Reddick for her play Cold War Choir Practice and U.K./Ireland playwright Hannah Doran for her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.

Katie Mitchell Named As Schaubühne Find Festival 2026 Artist In Focus
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

The Royal Court Theatre has announced that two of their productions directed by Katie Mitchell will transfer to Berlin's Schaubühne in April 2026 as part of FIND, Europe's foremost international festival of contemporary theatre.

Playwright Winsome Pinnock Penning Dinah Washington Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

Award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock, known for her work in the UK, is penning the screenplay for a biographical film about jazz performer Dinah Washington.

HFH Productions to Debut FOAL by Titas Halder at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

HFH Productions, in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre, have announced the world premiere of Foal by Associate Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Titas Halder.

Review: THE SHITHEADS, Royal Court Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Feb 14, 2026

The Shitheads is the perfect example of the importance of the Royal Court to London’s present day new theatre scene. The debut play from poet Jack Nicholls, this is a show that swings big... and the result is unlike anything else currently playing in the city.

Jennifer Saunders Will Lead THE SEA at Theatre Royal Bath This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

Jennifer Saunders will star as Mrs Rafi, one of the greatest comic roles in British theatre, in the first major revival of Edward Bond's intoxicating The Sea for almost two decades.

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE Will Embark on UK Tour This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026

A new stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's bestselling novel The Haunting of Hill House will make its world premiere with a UK tour this autumn. Learn more here!

Phil Daniels Joins Cast of David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

Video: Luke Evans Rehearses for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

You can now get a first look at Luke Evans (Frank-N-Furter) and Sam Pinkleton (Director) in rehearsal for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company this spring!

Review: GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU?, Royal Court Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Jan 24, 2026

What would you do if the results of your 20-week pregnancy scan were not what you were expecting? Would you continue with the pregnancy and adapt to the serious additional needs your baby is likely to have, or could you take the decision to have a termination? That is the choice facing Rosie Sheehy and Robert Aramayo’s characters in Guess How Much I Love You?, the current production in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.

Midgitte Bardot To Present SHOOTING FROM BELOW At Southbank Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Midgitte Bardot will present Shooting From Below at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room in April. Written and performed by Tamm Reynolds, the live art and performance work examines power, representation, and performance culture.

Queer Theatre Reveals Upcoming Queer Play Reading Club guests
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Queer Theatre will return this year with its newly announced award-winning guest playwrights for its monthly Queer Play Reading Club, delivered in partnership with Nick Hern Books.

Full Cast Set For THE HOLY ROSENBERGS at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2026- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Jan 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Judges and Key Dates Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual Award. The Winner of the 2026 Prize will be announced on February 26 in a special invitation-only celebration at London's Royal Court Theatre.

London Theatre to See in 2026- What's Coming to the West End and Beyond
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 5, 2026

2025 was a stellar year from theatre, but now the New Year has rolled in, we can put away the festive decorations, throw out the last bit of leftover turkey and look forward to an even better twelve months of theatrical goodies.