Waleed Akhtar

Mercury Theatre Reveals Full Cohort For 2025-2026 Mercury Creatives Programmes
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cohort for their acclaimed Mercury Creatives programmes: Mercury Producers, Directors and Playwrights.

Script Club Unveils New Dates And Writers For 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Outside Edge Theatre Company and Nick Hern Books will present the return of Script Club, following a successful first season in 2024-2025. Learn more and see how to join!

Abbi Roberts Appointed As Operations Director For Stage One
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Stage One has appointed Abbi Roberts, previously Director of Development and Communications at Mercury Theatre, as its new Operations Director.

Olga Braga Wins 2025 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award for DONBAS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025

Theatre503 has announced Olga Braga as the winner of the 2025 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award for her powerful and timely new play Donbas.

Mercury Theatre Brings New Mercury Creatives Festival on August 9
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced that they will hold their first Mercury Creatives Festival on Saturday 9 August, as part of their commitment to local creative development through Mercury Creatives.

Full Cast Set For Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel. Learn more about the show here!

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.

The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January

Outside Edge Theatre Company's New Scheme Connects Writers With Professional Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Outside Edge Theatre Company and Nick Hern Books will present Script Club: a new playreading and events initiative to support the development of writers from underrepresented backgrounds.

MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!

Mercury Theatre Reveals Full Cohort For Mercury Creatives
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cohort for their acclaimed Mercury Producers and Mercury Directors Development Programmes and their Mercury Playwrights Development Programme, which this year is in association with Paines Plough’s Tour The Writer.

Review: THE REAL ONES, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 13, 2024

At once intimate and expansive, The Real Ones follows the friendship of Zaid and Neelam from age nineteen to thirty-six. Once kindred spirits, moving in sync, they fall out of step when the harsh reality of adult life sends them in different directions. Waleed Akhtar (Olivier winner for The P Word) pens a sharply observed look into whether platonic love can last.

Photos: THE REAL ONES Begins Rehearsal at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

The Real Ones, a funny and honest love letter to platonic soulmates will have its world premiere production at the Bush Theatre from 6 September. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Nathaniel Curtis, Mariam Haque and Anthony Howell Lead THE REAL ONES At Bush Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024

Casting for THE REAL ONES, Waleed Akhtar's world premiere at Bush Theatre, has been announced. The play explores themes of identity and belonging, featuring a diverse and talented cast.

Bush Theatre Reveals Season Lineup For Second Half of 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Bush Theatre has announced productions for the second half of 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Bush Theatre Launches New Emerging Writers Group and a New Literary Team
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

The Bush Theatre has announced a change to its Literary team along with the new members of its 2023 Emerging Writers Group (EWG).  This year's cohort will be Kaleya Baxe, Yasmine Dankwah, Aaron Kilercioglu, Lare Ofeyusi, Mwansa Phiri, Tanya Shamil.

Deirdre O'Halloran Announced as Head of New Musical Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that Deirdre O’Halloran will join the organisation as Head of New Musical Theatre. Deirdre will start her new role in October 2023.

Mercury Theatre Colchester Extends Their Three Career Enhancing Talent Development Programmes
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced an extension of three dedicated talent development programmes for promising and innovative Playwrights, Producers and Directors from the East of England to create and develop work with leading theatre-makers.

Bush Theatre Celebrates The Success of its 50th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

The team at the Bush Theatre, led by Artistic Director Lynette Linton and Executive Director Lauren Clancy are celebrating an unprecedented year of hit plays, community work, and industry awards for the venue's 50th anniversary year.

Waleed Akhtar Announced as First Recipient of The Roger Michell Commissioning Fund
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 16, 2023

Waleed Akhtar is the first recipient of The Roger Michell Commissioning Fund. The annual fund, set up after the passing of director Roger Michell in 2021 with donations from his family and friends, will support an annual commission for a playwright with a fresh and unique perspective on the world to develop a play alongside the Almeida.