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Review: THE STORY, Starring Lorraine Toussaint and Letitia Wright

by Clementine Scott — September 3, 2026

In an unintentionally timely piece of programming, The Story opens at the National a month or so after Jason Arday’s death.

Photos: Tracey Scott Wilson’s THE STORY is Now Playing at the National Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 3, 2026

All new production photos have been released for the UK premiere of American playwright, Tracey Scott Wilson’s newsroom thriller, The Story.

Photos: Rehearsal Images Released For THE STORY At The National Theatre

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 13, 2026

Rehearsal images have been released for the UK premiere of leading American playwright, Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller, The Story.

Full Cast Set For THE STORY at the National Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2026

Full casting announced for THE STORY, Tracey Scott Wilson's newsroom thriller, directed by Clint Dyer at the National Theatre's Olivier stage, starring BAFTA winner Letitia Wright alongside Lorraine Toussaint and Ashley Thomas.

Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

Clint Dyer to Direct Three American Plays Featuring All-Black Casts in the UK

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 20, 2026

Deadline has reported that Clint Dyer, deputy artistic director of the UK’s National Theatre, will direct three American plays in the UK, featuring all-black casts.

Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and More Lead 2026 Programming at The National Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 27, 2026

The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach.

Berkeley Rep Reveals 2025 GROUND FLOOR SUMMER RESIDENCY LAB Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — June 10, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, welcoming over 120 local and national artists to develop 24 cutting-edge theatrical projects.

Photos: AUGUST WILSON NEW VOICES Competition Winners Announced

by A.A. Cristi — March 13, 2025

TDF and MTC recently cohosted the 2024-2025 New York City August Wilson New Voices regional competition.

The New Harmony Project Reveals 2025 Writers

by Stephi Wild — March 13, 2025

The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 38th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.

Video: Sneak Peek Clip of THE SERPENT QUEEN Season Two Finale

by Josh Sharpe — August 27, 2024

STARZ has shared a sneak peek clip from the season two finale of “The Serpent Queen,” featuring two time Academy Award® nominee Samantha Morton as the nefarious Queen Mother Catherine de Medici.

Video: STARZ Shares Sneak Peek from Episode 7 of THE SERPENT QUEEN

by Josh Sharpe — August 19, 2024

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the seventh episode of “The Serpent Queen” season two.

Video: STARZ Unveils New Sneak Peek Clip from THE SERPENT QUEEN Season 2

by Josh Sharpe — August 13, 2024

STARZ has shared a sneak peek clip from the sixth episode of The Serpent Queen season two.

Video: Samantha Morton in THE SERPENT QUEEN Sneak Peek

by Josh Sharpe — July 30, 2024

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the fourth episode of “The Serpent Queen” season two, featuring Samantha Morton and Minnie Driver.

Video: Sneak Peek Clip From Third Episode of THE SERPENT QUEEN Season 2

by Josh Sharpe — July 22, 2024

STARZ has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of “The Serpent Queen” season two.

Video: Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 2 of THE SERPENT QUEEN Season 2

by Josh Sharpe — July 15, 2024

In the second episode, “Second Coming,” with peace lying on a knife’s edge, Catherine attempts to calm tensions by allowing the Bourbons to pursue the trade deal with England, and she halts the investigation into the Duke of Guise’s arson involvement.