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Allie Esiri's 365 Poems For Life Comes to Chelsea Arts Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

A star-studded line-up of performers will take you on a journey through a year of poetry at Allie Esiri's 365 Poems for Life, a special event for The Royal Court Theatre, as part of the Chelsea Arts Festival.

Mazz Murray, Jane Horrocks, & More to Serve as Guest Judges in RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Season 7
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 3, 2025

The 7th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will return this fall on WOW Presents Plus with a VIP guest list of stars from stage and screen, including West End star Mazz Murray.

HOT MESS Wins 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Hot Mess, a satirical new musical by Ellie Coote and Jack Godfrey, has won the 2025 Popcorn Writing Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Presented by Miriam Margolyes, the award celebrates bold new voices in theatre, with winners receiving career support from Popcorn Group and BBC Writers.

Latitude Festival Unveils 2025 Literary Line-Up Including The Booker Prize and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Latitude Festival will return to Henham Park, Suffolk this summer ushering in a bold new chapter for literature, ideas, and live conversation. Learn more about the lineup and see how to attend!

Shakespeare Will Come to Life In Regent's Park With Damian Lewis, Tony Robinson, Olivia Williams, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

On Sunday 25th May Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year. 

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!

Ethan Slater, Jinkx Monsoon, And More To Present At The 40th Annual Artios Awards In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The 40th Annual Artios Awards will take place on Wednesday, February 12th at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, and White City House in London.

Josh O'Connor's BONUS TRACK Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

Sunrise Films is set to release the coming-of-age queer rom-com Bonus Track on video-on-demand platforms on February 11th, 2025. The feature debut from director Julia Jackman is written by Mike Gilbert based on a story by Gilbert and Josh O’Connor.

Video: New Trailer for Josh O'Connor's Teen Romance BONUS TRACK
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2024

Sunrise Films is set to release BONUS TRACK, the feature directorial debut from director Julia Jackman. Written by Mike Gilbert, with story by Josh O’Connor, in select theaters on October 11th, 2024, which also marks National Coming Out Day. Watch the trailer now!

The Royal Court Theatre Launches 'The Writers' Card' Membership and New Writer Support Programmes
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has launched The Writers' Card, a new membership at the heart of an expanded package to support playwrights at every stage in their career. 

Review: THE REAL THING, The Old Vic
by Gary Naylor - Sep 4, 2024

Hard going with characters largely bereft of sympathetic virtues, delivering dialogue long on ideas, but short on heart

Photos: Luke Thompson, Damian Lewis & More in SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre presented Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live on Monday night. See photos below!

Susan Wokoma and Oliver Johnstone Join THE REAL THING at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

The Old Vic has announced that Susan Wokoma (Cheaters, Enola Holmes 1 and 2) and Oliver Johnstone (All My Sons, Henry V) have joined the cast of Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing.

Allie Esiri And Regents Park Open Air Theatre Present Shakespeare For EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR �" LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

On Monday 8th July Allie Esiri will be joined by a star-studded cast of award winning theatre and film actors including Paul Chahidi, Damian Lewis (Homeland), Derek Jacobi CBE, Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), Stephen Mangan (Green Wing), Tracy Ann Oberman, Tony Robinson (Blackadder), Danny Sapani (Killing Eve, Black Panther), Samantha Spiro (Sex Education), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Samuel West (Slow Horses), Olivia Williams (The Crown), and Susan Wokoma (Enola Holmes), for a hugely entertaining evening of Shakespeare based on Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthology: Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year. 

Damian Lewis, Luke Thompson & More to Join Shakespeare Poetry Readings at Regents Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre will present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! Learn how to purchase tickets.

One-off Shakespeare Live Event Comes to Regent's Park Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2024

Former actress, bestselling author and poetry champion Allie Esiri and Regents Park Open Air Theatre present Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!

Photos: Inside the National Youth Theatre's BIG Night Out
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

National Youth Theatre recently held its BIG Night Out, a fundraising event with some of the biggest names and shows in the West End raising funds to support the next generation of talent.​ Check out photos here!

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Lineup of MOREoutdoor Events For 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

800 Black Actors Sign Letter in Support of ROMEO & JULIET Star Following 'Racist and Misogynistic Abuse'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Over 800 Black actors have signed a letter in support of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who has faced racially-targeting bullying after being cast as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet in London.

Video: THE BEAUTIFUL GAME is Now Available on Netflix - Watch the Trailer Here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024

The Beautiful Game is now available on Netflix. Watch the trailer here!