Julie Hesmondhalgh News

Julie Hesmondhalgh will join the cast of the world premiere of James Graham's new play Punch, directed by Adam Penford and opening at Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May.

Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

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!

Award-winning actor Julie Hesmondhalgh – known for her roles in TV shows such as Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street, as well as her stage work including God Bless The Child (Royal Court) –and Wit, Mother Courage and Her Children (both Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester) – will be in conversation with Vicky Featherstone, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre, to discuss the realities of life in today's arts industry, and how to navigate it.

The Canadian premiere of The Greatest Play in the History of the World... by Ian Kershaw plays from

Experience the heartwarming and uplifting play 'Every Brilliant Thing' at Theatre by the Lake and venues across Cumbria this autumn. Don't miss this engaging performance that sparks hope and encourages understanding.

Now in its 4th year, Turn on Fest – Hope Mill Theatre's annual LGBTQIA+ arts festival - returns with a diverse and exciting line up, which culminates with the headline event featuring Jill Nalder and Nathaniel J Hall. 

St. Ann’s Warehouse and Good Chance will bring The Jungle back to St. Ann’s, where it made its sold-out American Premiere in 2018. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets, and more.

Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, are organising a demonstration outside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) next Tuesday (22 November), calling for a reversal to cuts to arts organisations and an increase in arts funding.

​​​​​​​Equity, the cast of Oldham Coliseum's pantomime Robin Hood and local MP Debbie Abrahams have today (Wednesday) met onstage at the theatre, as they called for Arts Council England to 'Save Oldham Coliseum.'

Leading theatre publishers Nick Hern Books will publish An Actor's Alphabet - an honest, and empowering look at the realities of life as an actor in today's industry, by award-winning TV and theatre star Julie Hesmondhalgh - on 17 November 2022.

Written by actress Maxine Peake, Beryl tells the remarkable true story of unsung champion cyclist Beryl Burton. This inspirational tour-de-force is fuelled by rhubarb, northern charm and fierce determination.

Using the words of the late activist and poet Sandra Richardson, who passed away at Marie Curie Hospice in Liverpool last year, and the reflections of her artist wife Clare Beloved, the play weaves a testimony to the power of love and grief. 

When Jack (Aneurin Bernard, Dunkirk) is found dead, a chain of events is triggered that draws his employees Anna (Laura Fraser, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad), Nancy (Julie Hesmondhalgh, Broadchurch), Louie (Keeping Faith) and Cat (Heledd Gwynn; Ordinary Lies) into a fragile pact of silence, bound by a secret that will change their lives forever.

Manchester theatre company ThickSkin will premiere a special Derby edition of their location-based audio play series Walk This Play in partnership with Derby Theatre. 

Today, Nottingham Playhouse continues its first full season since the start of the pandemic with three announcements - the award of Theatre of Sanctuary Status, the extension of its digital programme and an addition to its ongoing production work. 

Asking if the end justifies the means, where the lines are drawn, and what it takes to enact real change, The Nobodies is a new political drama that wades through the muddy moral grey areas, and prods at the centre ground in a polarised society.

Celebrating the stories and people who are the heartbeat and spirit of Edinburgh, Eavesdropping asks who gets to define a city, who gets to be it's guide and who's story matters?

Nottingham Playhouse today announces a packed Summer programme as the theatre reopens its doors to the public.  With an eclectic collection that welcomes both live and digital audiences, the shows and events on offer embrace musical, classical and contemporary work, both inside the theatre and outdoors, this celebration of live work includes something for everyone

Music, comedy, theatre and vogueing will feature at Homeground, HOME's temporary outdoor arts venue, this Summer, with a diverse lineup truly providing something for everyone, while the size of the 80,000 sq ft site means a great atmosphere no matter what social distancing regulations are necessary.