Victoria Wood

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

Final UK Tour Dates Set For LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026

Final UK tour dates have been announced for the critically acclaimed nostalgic musical celebration, Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood. Learn more here!

Filmed Version of MURDER AT MIDNIGHT Set For Online Release in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025

A specially filmed version of Murder at Midnight, the brand-new stage thriller from acclaimed writer Torben Betts which is currently touring the UK, will be available exclusively through Original Online.

Photos: Anne Reid Receives Rose d’Or Award Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

The 2025 winners of the prestigious 64th Rose d’Or Awards were revealed in a ceremony hosted in London by comedian Dara Ó Briain. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the legendary Anne Reid, for a remarkable career spanning more than six decades influencing generations of performers, writers, and directors. See photos here!

Anne Reid Receives Rose d’Or Awards 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Last night, the 2025 winners of the prestigious 64th Rose d’Or Awards were revealed in a ceremony hosted in London by comedian Dara Ó Briain. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the legendary Anne Reid.

The Old Laundry Theatre Will Be Renamed The Victoria Wood Theatre; FOURTEEN AGAIN Will Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Victoria Wood’s long-standing friendships, love of the Lake District and close connection to The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere comes full circle, as the intimate theatre is to be renamed THE VICTORIA WOOD THEATRE.

Full Cast Set For Fundraising Concert Of Victoria Wood's ACORN ANTIQUES The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

Hope Mill Theatre has announced the full cast for the special fundraising concert of Victoria Wood's ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL which will be performed in Manchester and London.

Video: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK Sets Season 7 Premiere; Watch the Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 12, 2025

For Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Mama Ru has recruited a stunning selection of iconic UK faces to be the willing subjects of a drag makeover and unleash their inner divas in a gagworthy episode of the new series due to start on Thursday, September 25th on WOW Presents Plus. Watch the trailer now.

Assembly Festival Secures Future At Assembly Rooms Until 2032 As 44th Festival Closes On A High
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

Assembly Festival has secured its future at the Assembly Rooms until 2032 as the 44th edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe closed on August 25, 2025. More than 470,000 tickets were issued for 240 shows featuring nearly 1,900 artists, with productions earning major awards including Fringe Firsts, comedy accolades, and theatre prizes.

LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD Returns for UK Tour
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Nostalgic musical comedy Looking for Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood returns for an autumn tour, having sold out stages across the country for the last five years.

Guest Blog: Co-Founders Michelle Flower and Zena Barrie on London's Fringe Spirit and Celebrating 20 Years of the Camden Fringe
by Guest Author - Jul 11, 2025

August 2025 marks the 20th edition of the Camden Fringe. Well, sort-of. Remember 2020? We were in the midst of taking applications and booking shows when the pandemic hit, so that particular version had to be abandoned. But 2025 at least marks the 20th time we’ve organised a fringe festival. To be honest, we’ll probably be celebrating our actual 20th birthday next year as well.

ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL Comes to Shaftesbury Theatre and Adds Additional Performance at Manchester Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Hope Mill Theatre has announced that the special fundraising concert of ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL will have one night at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London.

Jason Durr, Susie Blake and Max Bowden Will Lead World Premiere of Torben Betts' MURDER AT MIDNIGHT
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025

Murder at Midnight, the brand-new stage thriller from acclaimed writer Torben Betts following Murder in the Dark, will embark on a UK tour this Autumn.

King's Head Theatre Appoints Sofi Berenger As Executive Producer and CEO
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2025

Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.

ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL Will Return to the Stage For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Hope Mill Theatre have announced that ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL will return to the stage for one night only at Manchester Opera House in November. Learn more about the show here!

THROUGH IT ALL TOGTHER World Premiere Set for Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

Leeds Playhouse has announced a ‘Premiership' line up for the world premiere of Leeds playwright Chris O'Connor's Through it All Together, a love letter to Marcelo Bielsa.

James Dreyfus and James Wilby Join World Premiere of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the world première of Daisy Goodwin's By Royal Appointment directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Learn more about the show here!

Seven Dials Playhouse to Launch Inaugural Pride Season This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Seven Dials Playhouse is launching its inaugural Pride Season which will open this June; a programme of new work and returning hits, led by LGBTQIA+ artists. See full programming and learn more!

Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, and More Set for Bush Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

The Bush Theatre has revealed its programme until early 2026 which includes some of the country’s most exciting new writing. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

RITA, SUE & BOB TOO! Will End Tour in Liverpool
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

Cult comedy classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too is set to end its nationwide tour with a four-night residency at the Liverpool Olympia next month. The production is headed by X Factor, I’m a Celebrity and Dancing on Ice star Jake Quickenden.