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Leeds Playhouse Appoints Sharon Jandu, Katy Raines, And Beth Watling To Board Of Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Leeds Playhouse has appointed three new trustees to its Board. Sharon Jandu, Katy Raines, and Beth Watling bring experience across business, audience strategy, and theatre production.

Interview: 'The More I Learn About Him, The More Extraordinary I Find Him': Actor Eleanor Worthington-Cox on The Story of Brian Epstein & The Beatles in PLEASE PLEASE ME
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 14, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Eleanor Worthington-Cox, who plays multiple roles in Please Please Me, including Cynthia Lennon and Cilla Black. We discussed what it is like to be taking on the roles of such historic women, her personal ties to the story and what she hopes audiences take away from the show.

Photos: PLEASE PLEASE ME in Rehearsal at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Kiln Theatre has released first look rehearsal images for the world premiere of Please Please Me, written by Tom Wright and directed by Kiln Artistic Director Amit Sharma.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.

Cast and Creative Team Set For PLEASE PLEASE ME at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Kiln Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Please Please Me, written by Tom Wright and directed by Kiln Artistic Director Amit Sharma.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Comes to Leeds Playhouse This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

Leeds Playhouse has announced a festive treat for 2026: Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is coming to town! Learn more about the show here!

FENCES and More Set For Headlong 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Headlong has announced details for their 2026 season including a brand-new production of August Wilson's Fences directed by Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch) in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and HOME Manchester.

WICKED: FOR GOOD, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, & More Nominated for MPSE Golden Reel Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) have unveiled the nominations for the 73rd Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards, with Wicked: For Good, KPop Demon Hunters, Étoile, and more nominated for awards. Check out the full list here.

Bobbie Little Joins COVEN at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025

Kiln Theatre has announced that Bobbie Little will now play Edmund/Covell in the world premiere of new musical Coven, with music and lyrics by Rebecca Brewer and Grammy Award winning Daisy Chute, and book by Rebecca Brewer.

Adelaide Writers' Week First Program Revealed For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

Director Louise Adler AM has announced the first installment of the 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week program. Over 150 local and international writers will take part in this 65th year of conversations.

COVEN Extends Again at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Due to popular demand, Kiln Theatre has announced a further extension of the world premiere of new musical Coven, with music and lyrics by Rebecca Brewer and Grammy Award winning Daisy Chute, and book by Rebecca Brewer.

Cast Set For COVEN at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

The world premiere new musical Coven has music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning Daisy Chute with Rebecca Brewer, book by Rebecca Brewer and is directed by Olivier Award winner Miranda Cromwell.

Tom Wright Joins the Cast Of THERE ARE MONSTERS At 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

Actor Tom Wright, a veteran of stage, television and film, will star in the psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. Learn more!

Jodi Long Joins the Cast Of BECKY AND HER LUNG TRANSPLANT At 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

Los Angeles-based actor Jodi Long has joined the cast of Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ian August's D.Q.M. OR DRAG QUEEN MAGIC Will Premiere at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Now in its seventh season, PlayFest has fast become a renowned incubator for well-known and emerging playwrights, actors, and directors to develop new works and test them before audiences.

BECKY AND HER LUNG TRANSPLANT to Premiere at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Denver-based husband-and-wife writing team Lucy Wright and William Missouri Downs will premiere their dramedy, Becky and Her Lung Transplant, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest.

Andrea Aptecker Premieres THERE ARE MONSTERS at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Playwright Andrea Aptecker will premiere her psychological thriller, There Are Monsters, at the 7th Annual Durango PlayFest this month. Learn more about the show here!

Leeds Playhouse Appoints Tom Wright from Kiln Theatre as Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Tom Wright will take up the role of Artistic Director at Leeds Playhouse, working closely with newly promoted Chief Executive Shawab Iqbal to form the executive leadership team of the organisation. Learn more!

REVIEW: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK, Part Of Australia’s Contemporary Mythology, Is Given New Life With Sydney Theatre Company’s New Staging
by Jade Kops - Mar 3, 2025

Tom Wright’s adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK chills and thrills with Ian Michael’s (Director) crisp new production.  Based on Lindsay’s 1967 novel, which was included in the “Big Jubilee Read” list to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, this mysterious thriller is presented with economy so the source text remains the hero of the work.

Kiln Theatre Announce World Premiere Musical COVEN And More In 2025 - 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Kiln Theatre has announced its new 2025/26 season, Amit Sharma's second as Artistic Director. The programme features three world premieres and a new version of a much-loved hit.