The not-too-distant future. A world where the air is unbreathable. A jury of twelve angry teenagers. A chance to put the adults on trial for the devastating damage they have done to the planet. Can they deliver justice, or are they just out for revenge?
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.
All new photos have been released of Keala Settle in the rehearsal rooms for her upcoming role of Mary Lincoln in Mrs. President, opening at Charing Cross Theatre in central London later this month. Check out the photos here!
Musical theatre icon and Broadway star Keala Settle and Hal Fowler have been cast in a brand-new re-imagining of Mrs. President, a psychological drama that uncovers the inner world and the passions and ambitions of Mary Lincoln, America’s First Lady.
When a business venture begins with “a single British pound pushed across the desk” and leads to iconic musicians like Bruce Springsteen performing at the venue, one knows they’re in for a good story. Brixton Calling is a play, written by Alex Urwin and directed by Bronagh Lagan, that tells the story of how Simon Parkes (Max Runham) fell in love with the decrepit Astoria Variety Cinema and made it his goal to transform it into a music venue where everyone could feel free to let loose and be themselves - not a seat in sight.
Doubt: A Parable, famously adapted into the Academy Award-nominated film Doubt in 2008, returns to the stage in a new staging by Dundee Rep Theatre.
Historical drama Mrs President is currently running at Charing Cross Theatre. Bronagh Lagan, directs Miriam Grace Edwards, and Sam Jenkins-Shaw. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.
Historical drama Mrs President will run at Charing Cross Theatre beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out more about how to get tickets here!
A Raw Material and Capital Theatres co-production, James V: Katherine continues the theatrical series with the vivid historical storytelling of the previous instalments, set during the reigns of Scotland’s generations of Stewart kings. James V places a lesser-known female historical figure front and centre in the story, with an intimate and up-close performance with focussed, raw and humorous storytelling, directed by Orla O’Loughlin (Enough Of Him / What Girls Are Made Of / Mouthpiece).
Sean Connor, Catriona Faint, Benjamin Osugo, and Alyth Ross will star in James V: Katherine this Spring.
Jon Bradfield (script) and Josh Hepple (original story alongside Bradfield) pen a relatable tale of love and lust in the digital age, putting disability centre-stage in all its complicated frustrations. They don’t shy away from bleak comedy and pitch-black wit, presenting an excellent piece of socially engaged theatre that educates and entertains in equal measure directed by Bronagh Lagan.
The Maryland Theatre Collective has announced their full 2023/2024 season of shows to the public. The group's entire inaugural mainstage season is to run March 2023 through May 2024 and will take place in various venues at The Chesapeake Arts Center in Brooklyn Park, MD.
This February, the Belgrade Theatre plays host to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Running from Tues 8 – Sat 12 Feb on their Main Stage, this production is presented by Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
Disney has released the original song “Believe,” from Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc, co-written with Gary Go and Daniel Pemberton, along with the full Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from Academy Award-nominated composer Daniel Pemberton from the upcoming National Geographic film, The Rescue. Listen to the new soundtrack now!
The Hound Of The Baskervilles, one of Sherlock Holmes’ most famous cases, is not known for its comedy. In this revival from The Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton, the macabre story becomes a fast-paced and humorous farce.
The award-winning Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton has announced further dates for the 2021/22 tour of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles.
The whodunnit for all ages will tour to Cambridge Arts Theatre (16-18 Sept),Theatr Clwyd (21-25 Sept), Exeter Northcott Theatre (28 Sept-2 Oct), Malvern Theatres (5-9 Oct), York Theatre Royal (19-23 Oct), Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne (26-30 Oct), Richmond Theatre (2-6 November), The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich (9-13 Nov), Salisbury Playhouse (15-20 Nov), Theatre Royal Bath (24-28 Jan), The Lowry (31 Jan – 5 Feb) and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (8-12 February).
The award-winning Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton present the 2021/22 tour of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Adapted for the stage by Steven Canny and John Nicholson for Peepolykus, in a production which was first performed at the Octagon Theatre this summer, the classic detective tale gets a brilliantly farcical overhaul in Lotte Wakeham’s acclaimed production.
The Barn Theatre and Aaron Sidwell have announced the cast and creatives for the third and final series of their re-imagined Shakespeare series, Bard From The Barn.
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Rags - The Musical: Original London Cast Recording is available on CD online and in stories today, Friday, July 17.
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