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Ian McKellen and More Will Lead Mixed Reality Play AN ARK at The Shed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

An Ark, the first play created for and in mixed reality, will make its world premiere next year at The Shed, starring Ian McKellen and more. Learn more about the production here!

Peter Quilter’s STEP BY STEP to Receive Industry Presentation Starring Gaynor Faye, Lorraine Bruce, and Denise Welch
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

Thomas Hopkins Productions has announced an exclusive industry presentation of Step By Step, a heartwarming new comedy by two-time Olivier nominee and Tony Award nominee Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow, Glorious!).

Cast Set For THE LAST STAND OF MARY WHITEHOUSE at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Tony and Olivier-nominated Samuel Barnett completes the casting for the world premiere of Caroline Bird's The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse, alongside the previously announced Maxine Peake.

THE LAST STAND World Premiere and More Set for Nottingham Playhouse Autumn Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

Nottingham Playhouse has announced its new Autumn/Winter 2025/26 season. The new season includes the world premiere of a newly commissioned play, the UK regional premiere of a bitingly funny comedy and the return of a favourite literary adaptation.

Cast Set For Caryl Churchill Double Bill at Royal Exchange
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Casting has been revealed for the upcoming Caryl Churchill double bill taking place at Royal Exchange in Manchester. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Maxine Peake Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Maxine Peake will star in this brand-new production of John Patrick Shanley's award-winning drama. DOUBT a parable will be at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.

Outside Edge Theatre Company Celebrates 25 Years With New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Marking their 25th anniversary, Outside Edge Theatre Company (OETC) have appointed four new trustees: award-winning director Sarah Frankcom, finance expert Brian Dorgan, fundraiser Tania Moy and Southwark Playhouse’s Head of Participation, David Workman. 

Maxine Peake Will Lead World Premiere of ROBIN/RED/BREAST at Aviva Studios This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight - co-founders of new production company MAAT (Music, Art, Activism and Theatre) will present the world premiere of a chilling new retelling of John Bowen's cult TV play Robin Redbreast, which is often cited as the precursor to The Wicker Man. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For National Youth Theatre's ADA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

New rehearsal images have been released of National Youth Theatre’s forthcoming production Ada, written by Rebecca Manley and directed by Andrew Whyment especially for young audiences. Check out the photos here!

Manchester's Aviva Studios Officially Opens
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 18, 2023

Manchester’s landmark new cultural venue, Aviva Studios, the permanent home of Factory International, officially opens today (18 October 2023) with the world premiere of Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance based on The Matrix.

Baker Mukasa and Hannah Azuonye Will Lead Royal Exchange Theatre's BRIEF ENCOUNTER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

This December, Royal Exchange Theatre presents Brief Encounter, a huge beating heart of a musical for incurable romantics.

National Youth Theatre Reveals Productions in Workshop Theatre for Autumn/Winter 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

National Youth Theatre has announced four productions in their Workshop Theatre for Autumn/Winter 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THEY at Manchester International Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023

Factory International has released rehearsal images for the world premiere of They, a new adaptation of Kay Dick’s rediscovered masterpiece adapted by Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight.

Photos: In Rehearsal For BAKKHAI at National Youth Theatre Repertory Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023

National Youth Theatre has released rehearsal photos of the final production in the 2023 REP Season, Bakkhai. 

Manchester International Festival Announces 2023 Performance Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023

Factory International has announced the 2023 edition of Manchester International Festival (MIF) from 29 June to 16 July. Working with partners regionally and across the globe, the wide-ranging programme of original new work by an array of international artists will take place in venues and spaces around the city and at Factory International's much-anticipated new home, which opens its doors for the first time for the Festival, in advance of its official opening in October. 

Photos: First Look at THE BREACH at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2022

Production images have been released for Naomi Wallace’s absorbing, coming-of-age drama, The Breach ahead of its UK premiere on Thursday 12 May.  Directed by Sarah Frankcom, The Breach will run until 4 June 2022. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE BREACH at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

Rehearsal images have been released for the UK premiere of Naomi Wallace’s new play, The Breach. The cast includes Charlie Beck (Masters Of The Air, Apple TV); Jasmine Blackborow (Shadow and Bone, Netflix); Alfie Jones (Teenage Dick, Donmar Warehouse; Richard III, RSC); and more!

Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For THE BREACH
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2022

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Naomi Wallace's new play, The Breach.

Photos: First Look at MACBETH at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022

Macbeth is directed by Sarah Frankcom and will open to the public at Shakespeare's Globe from 19 March with performances exclusively for schools running from 3 March.

THE BREACH and WOLF CUB Come to Hampstead Theatre This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022

The Breach by Naomi Wallace, with direction by Sarah Frankcom, will run on its Main Stage from 6 May until 4 June.  Wolf Cub, written and directed by Ché Walker, will run at Hampstead Downstairs from 8 April until 7 May.