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Full Cast Announced For New Folk Musical BALLAD LINES At Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the London premiere of Ballad Lines, a major new folk musical by Finn Anderson (Islander, Streets) and Tania Azevedo (Mayflies, But I’m a Cheerleader).

Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Citizens Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 24, 2025

Tom, trapped in a soul-crushing job and burdened with the weight of supporting his overbearing mother, Amanda, and painfully shy sister, Laura, longs for escape. When he invites Jim, a charming but well-meaning acquaintance, to dinner, Amanda seizes the moment to secure Laura’s future happiness.

Winners Announced for the 2025 UK THEATRE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

The winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer. Now in its 30th year, the annual celebration honours creative excellence and outstanding achievements across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Find out all of the 2025 winners here.

Sheffield Theatres Leads Nominees For 2025 UK Theatre Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025

The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!

New Scottish Folk Musical BALLAD LINES to Open at Southwark Playhouse Next Year
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 2, 2025

Aria Entertainment & KT Producing have today announced the London premiere of major new folk musical Ballad Lines, which will run for eight weeks at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 23 January - 21 March 2026.

Cast Set For THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Dundee Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025

Dundee Rep Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for a major new production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, directed by Dundee Rep Theatre’s Artistic Director, Andrew Panton.

2025 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 8, 2025

Confessions of a Shinagawa Monkey, an international collaboration between Glasgow-based Vanishing Point and Kanagawa Arts Theatre of Yokohama, Japan (in association with Tramway) picked up four awards at the 2025 CATS, which were presented at Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre today, Sunday June 8, 2025. The special guest presenter was leading writer, director and panto dame extraordinaire Johnny McKnight.

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!

Review: TO SAVE THE SEA, The Gaiety
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 17, 2024

When oil giants Shell announce plans to dump the defunct Brent Spar oil store in the ocean, a small group of activists have other ideas. Under the cover of night, they sail out to the North Sea and occupy the structure. As their campaign gains momentum, pressure mounts on those in power and political battles ensue at sea and on land.

Punchdrunk's VIOLA'S ROOM Will Launch VIOLA'S ROOM: A CHRISTMAS TALE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Punchdrunk, the internationally-acclaimed company that pioneered the breakthrough of immersive theatre in the UK, has announced the final extension of Viola's Room, which will conclude its run at Punchdrunk's Woolwich home on 23 December.

Punchdrunk's VIOLA'S ROOM Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024

Punchdrunk, the internationally-acclaimed company that pioneered the breakthrough of immersive theatre in the UK, has announced an extension of Viola’s Room, which is now booking until 3 November.

Punchdrunk's VIOLA'S ROOM Run Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

Punchdrunk has announced an extension of Viola's Room, which is now booking until 15 September.

LAST NIGHT I DREAMT THAT SOMEBODY LOVED ME Comes to Scotland in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

Ben Harrison and David Paul Jones will present the World Premiere of Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me, Songs and Stories of An Eighties Teenager.

Review: VIOLA'S ROOM, One Cartridge Place
by Franco Milazzo - Jun 3, 2024

In a sudden lurch away from their epic 2022 creation The Burnt City, immersive specialists Punchdrunk’s next effort is a far more cosy affair. Small barefoot groups walk their way through the Nineties fairytale world of Viola’s Room with the story relayed over headphones by Helena Bonham Carte

Shortlists for 2024 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 16, 2024

Love Letter to the Big Yin from the People of Scotland among shows in line for prestigious awards.

Helena Bonham Carter Will Serve as the Voice of The Narrator For Punchdrunk's New Show VIOLA'S ROOM
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

Punchdrunk has announced Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator for the world premiere of new production, Viola's Room, at the company's home in Woolwich this May for a limited run.

Review: ISLANDER at Olney Theatre Center
by Itai Yasur - Apr 15, 2024

Now on tour, a new musical makes landfall at Olney Theatre Center with a fantastical song worthy of our attention

Punchdrunk Brings VIOLA'S ROOM to Woolwich in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024

Punchdrunk, the internationally-acclaimed company that pioneered the breakthrough of immersive theatre in the UK, has announced the world premiere of new show Viola's Room, at the company's home in Woolwich this May for a limited run.

ISLANDER Comes to Olney Theatre Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

Islander, winner of Best New Musical at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and an off-Broadway hit, comes to Olney Theatre Center for three weeks of performances, April 11 - 28, 2024, on the Roberts Mainstage.

Review: ISLANDER at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Oct 26, 2023

The Seattle Rep is certainly known for bringing in some rare gems over the years. I still geek out over shows like “The Brothers Size”, “An Iliad”, and of course “Come From Away”. And this season is kicking off brilliantly, in no small part to the shimmering, magical jewel currently playing, “Islander”.