Ava Pickett News

1536 Will Transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 17, 2025

1536, the historical drama with a modern edge, will transfer to the West End following a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, running from 02 May to 01 August 2026 at the Ambassadors Theatre.

Interview: 'Come. Be A Part of The Conversation': Artistic Director Lisa Spirling And Executive Director Hanna Streeter on Their Big Plans For Stratford East

by Kat Mokrynski — December 3, 2025

Artistic Director Lisa Spirling and Executive Director Hanna Streeter have announced their first season at Stratford East, with exciting plans for the venue as a whole.

Mercury Theatre Reveals Full Cohort For 2025-2026 Mercury Creatives Programmes

by Stephi Wild — November 7, 2025

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

HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES and More Set for Lisa Spirling's Inaugural Season at Stratford East

by A.A. Cristi — October 1, 2025

Lisa Spirling has announced her first season as Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Stratford East, alongside new Executive Director Hanna Streeter and Associate Artistic Director Jade Lewis.

Stage Debut Awards 2025 Winners; Rachel Zegler Wins Best West End Debut, Full List

by Gillian Blum — September 28, 2025

Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2025, in association with Netflix, were revealed on September 28 at a star-studded ceremony, with big-name winners like Rachel Zegler.

Abbi Roberts Appointed As Operations Director For Stage One

by Stephi Wild — September 3, 2025

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

Photos: EMMA In Rehearsal At Rose Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — August 22, 2025

Rose Theatre will present the world premiere of Emma, Ava Pickett’s new adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless story of romance, friendship, and the tricky business of figuring out what truly makes us happy.

Cast and Crew of EVITA, STEREOPHONIC, and More Nominated For The Stage Debut Awards 2025

by Stephi Wild — August 21, 2025

The Stage Debut Awards have announced the nominees for 2025.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For EMMA at the Rose Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2025

In celebration of the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, one of Britain’s most beloved novelists, the Rose Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s (1536) new adaptation of Emma.

Review: 1536, Almeida Theatre

by Katie Kirkpatrick — May 15, 2025

Rumours are flying, people are f**king, and the queen’s been taken to the tower.

The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 5, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project.

a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE

by A.A. Cristi — March 10, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.

Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds to Star in 1536 at The Almeida Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2025

Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds are cast in the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play 1536 at The Almeida Theatre.

Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

by Stephi Wild — February 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award.

4th Wall Theatre Company To Present A Reading of 1536 by Ava Pickett

by A.A. Cristi — January 8, 2025

4th Wall Theatre Company will host an exclusive, one-night-only reading of 1536 by Ava Pickett, the 2024 winner of the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize on January 24 at 7:30PM.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and More Set For The Almeida Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 20, 2024

The Almeida Theatre has announced five new productions including Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall's new production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Lennie James.