Bush Theatre News

Theatre503 has announced Anthony Simpson-Pike as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Lisa Spirling who departs Theatre503 after eight years to join Stratford East as Artistic Director.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “How the World Began,” a drama probing the conflict between divine creation and evolution, and its effect on a small town. Learn how to attend.

A show which combines striking physical storytelling with dynamic projection and a soundtrack that can be felt and heard comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the full cast for William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton's revival of award-winning Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts' Alterations.

The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.

Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.

Who run the world? Well in 2024, the women certainly showed what they could do.

The cast and creative team has been revealed for ...blackbird hour at the Bush Theatre. Learn more about the teams and find out how to get tickets to the show here!

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

Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.

Colourful and full of detail, Eleanor Tindall’s Tender is an engrossing evening of theatre. Combining the sweetness of a contemporary queer rom-com with the dark underbelly of body horror, the play showcases two excellent performances and some stunning design work.

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of Belly of the Beast, an award-winning new play from a debut playwright, Saana Sze. Learn more about the show and the cast here!

Director, Daniel Bailey, follows up his hit Red Pitch with a play that cannot locate the detail it needs to step out of a generic plot

See what the critics are saying about Wolves on Road at Bush Theatre. Wolves on Road is a deep-dive into the mysterious world of crypto-currency. Read the reviews for the production.

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.

Details have been announced for the creative programme at Riverside Studios for this Christmas season, which includes five theatre productions, festive events and cinema.

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The BBTAs continue to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black artists to the UK's vibrant theatre industry.