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National Youth Theatre Will Host StoryFest 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

Following a successful first edition, the National Youth Theatre’s new writing festival StoryFest returns this July to the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. 

National Youth Theatre Hosts Behind The Camera Workshops For Young People From Across The North East
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

As part of Netflix and National Youth Theatre's IGNITE Your Creativity partnership, young people aged 16-25 from across the North East have been benefiting from free workshops and visits exploring behind-camera roles in the UK's film and TV industry.

National Youth Theatre Will Host Biggest Ever Round of Free Nationwide Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

National Youth Theatre has announced dates for their biggest ever round of free nationwide auditions across 14 UK cities in 2025, as well as video and school auditions.

Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Recap the Works of Jamie Lloyd
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 12, 2024

In just over a week, one of the most-anticipated shows of the season officially opens on Broadway. Sunset Boulevard is back, straight from its acclaimed run in London, and this time, Tony-nominated and Olivier-winning director Jamie Lloyd is at the helm. ​

The Jamie Lloyd Company Opening Film Division
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024

Theater director Jamie Lloyd will be making a foray into filmmaking. As part of his Jamie Lloyd Company, the director 'will set up a separate film division and work with new partners from the film world.' This news follows his company's recent split from Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) earlier this year.

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Roann Hassani McCloskey and Joel Samuels on REMYTHED
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 10, 2024

BWW caught up with Roann Hassani McCloskey and Joel Samuels about bringing Remythed to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

This summer will see the inaugural StoryFest held at the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. A month-long festival that demonstrates the NYT’s commitment to championing new work from emerging talent, many of whom are alumni of the NYT themselves. 

Full Line-up Set For WOW - Women Of The World Festival In Manchester
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

WOW - Women of the World, and Factory International have announced the full programme for WOW Manchester, which will take place at Aviva Studios from 24-26 May. 

Cast Set For THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW at BEDLAM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024

New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.

The Jamie Lloyd Company Splits From ATG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

Jamie Lloyd has announced that The Jamie Lloyd Company is now a fully independent production company, following his successful 10-year partnership with Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).

National Youth Theatre Launches UK-Wide Free Auditions
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

The prestigious and pioneering National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced dates for a host of free UK-wide community auditions. Learn more about how to audition here!

National Youth Theatre Will Host First Days Gala 2024 in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

Audiences are invited to join the stars of today to support the talent of tomorrow as National Youth Theatre (NYT) announce the 2024 First Days Gala, taking place at The Roundhouse, London on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

Clean Break Reveals Associate Artistic Director and Patron
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Clean Break has announced two new appointments, as director and playwright Lakesha Arie-Angelo joins the company from March 2024 in the newly created role of Associate Artistic Director and award-winning actor Michelle Greenidge becomes a Patron with immediate effect.

Clean Break Premieres New Film HOPE to Launch Online Knowledge Hub
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023

Clean Break is launching its new online Knowledge Hub - an extensive and ever-growing source of information and resource for the company's multiple audiences, developed with the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Digital Accelerator for Arts and Culture.

A DOLL'S HOUSE Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2023

A Doll's House, starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama in a new version by Amy Herzog, plays its final performance at the Hudson Theatre.

Lucas Hnath, Trevor Nunn, Noel Coward, and More Set For The Orange Tree Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

The Orange Tree (OT) has announced its first full year of programming under new Artistic Director Tom Littler. It features world and European premieres by Zoe Cooper and Lucas Hnath; revivals from Mustapha Matura, Noël Coward and Oliver Goldsmith; directors including Trevor Nunn and Matthew Dunster; and Niamh Cusack headlining the first major London revival of Polly Stenham's breakout hit That Face.

Photos: In Rehearsal For GONE TOO FAR! at National Youth Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2023

National Youth Theatre has released photos of the rehearsals of the second production in the 2023 Rep Season. 

A DOLL'S HOUSE Starring Jessica Chastain Announces Extension Ahead Of Tomorrow's Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Due to popular demand, A Doll's House, starring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain as 'Nora Helmer' in Lloyd's radical new production of Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama in a new version by Amy Herzog, will extend ahead of the show's opening tomorrow at Hudson Theatre.

Photos: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy & A DOLL'S HOUSE Cast Celebrate The Jamie Lloyd Company's 10th Anniversary
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2023

See photos of Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and the cast of A Doll's House celebrating The Jamie Lloyd Company's 10th anniversary!