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PapaTango Reveals New Format for Innovative Writing Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

At a time when cuts to playwriting are impacting ever harder, Papatango is launching a major remodelling of their industry-leading Papatango New Writing Prize to respond to the growing need to foster and support new writing. 

Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama Returns to the Young Vic With NEW '25 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre will welcome the return of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s acclaimed annual festival of new writing, NEW ’25, which will see four new commissions from some of the UK’s most exciting playwrights.

Papatango Launches Papatango Playwrights' Studio
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Papatango has announced the launch of the Papatango Playwrights' Studio, an ambitious and inclusive new programme designed to support emerging writers across the UK. Learn more here!

Hannah Doran Wins 16th Annual Papatango New Writing Prize With THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

Papatango has announced that Hannah Doran has won the 16th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, from 1,589 entries – a record number for the Prize, meaning it continues to be the biggest annual playwriting scheme in the UK.

Papatango New Writing Prize Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Papatango has announced the shortlisted writers for their 2024 New Writing Prize. Learn more about the shortlist here!

Full Cast Set For SOME DEMON at the Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

Papatango has announced the full cast for the world première of the 2023 Prize-winning play Some Demon by Laura Waldren – a play focusing on the relationships fostered and fractured when a group of strangers are thrown together in an eating disorder unit.

Papatango Reveals 2024 New Writing Prize and Partnership with Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Papatango has announced that their 2024 New Writing Prize will open for submissions at noon on Wednesday 17 January, until noon on Monday 11 March. Plus, this year's winning play, Some Demon by Laura Waldren, will transfer to Bristol Old Vic from 9 to 13 July.

Laura Waldren Wins 15th Annual Papatango New Writing Prize
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Papatango has announced that Laura Waldren has won the 15th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for her first full-length play Some Demon, from 1,468 entries. Learn more about Waldren and her play here!

Photos: Behind the Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES in London
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

All new behind the scenes photos have been released from Disney’s Newsies, playing at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 30 July 2023.

New Cast Members Join NEWSIES at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023

Disney's NEWSIES will welcome new cast members joining the production, which must end at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 30 July 2023. Learn more about the cast here!

NEWSIES Extends Until 30 July at Troubadour Wembley Park
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

The producers of Disney’s NEWSIES have announced a new booking period at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 30 July 2023. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now.

Video: Watch All New Footage From NEWSIES in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

All new video footage has been released for Disney’s Newsies, which began previews at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 29 November and officially opened on 8 December.

Wake Up With BWW 12/30: Joaquina Kalukango Performs 'Last Midnight', and More!
by - Dec 30, 2022

Top stories include the new Broadway-loving American Girl doll, plus go inside the talkback for Merrily We Roll Along, watch Joaquina Kalukango perform 'Last Midnight' from Into The Woods, and more!

VIDEO: Watch London's NEWSIES Cast Perform 'Seize the Day' on THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2022

The London cast of Newsies appeared on the Royal Variety Show to perform 'Seize the Day.' The cast of Newsies includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Moya Angela, Lindsay Atherton, Samuel Bailey, Imogen Bailey, Bronté Barbé, Josh Barnett, Cameron Blakely, Jack Bromage, Bobbie Chambers, Alex Christian, and more. Watch the video of the performance now!

Fifteenth Annual Papatango New Writing Prize Opens For 2023 Submissions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022

The Papatango New Writing Prize, now in its fifteenth year, opens for submissions on 6 December 2022, until 9pm on Sunday 5 February 2023.

Disney's NEWSIES Extends Booking to 16 April 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

​​​​​​​NEWSIES has announced a new booking period at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand and sold-out previews. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 16 April 2023.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Disney's NEWSIES, Beginning in London This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Disney’s Newsies, which begins previews at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in 2 weeks on 29 November, with an official opening on 8 December.

Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2022

A brand new trailer has been released for the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway Musical, Disney's NEWSIES. Check out the video here!

Full Cast Announced for UK Premiere of NEWSIES
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 6, 2022

Michael Ahomka-Lindsay and Bronté Barbé lead the new cast announced for UK premiere of Newsies

Eva Fontaine and Susie McKenna Will Lead the UK Premiere of Tanya Barfield's BRIGHT HALF LIFE at the King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022

Eva Fontaine and Susie McKenna pair up for the UK Premiere of Bright Half Life by award winning American playwright Tanya Barfield, directed by Steven Kunis, twice nominated for Best Director at the Off West End Theatre Awards. Depicting queer love in the richest and most original of ways, Bright Half Life is an intensely romantic and moving play depicting love that is complicated and ever-changing.