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Bristol Old Vic Reveals Cohort of Writers to Join Theatre's New Mission

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2025

Bristol Old Vic’s re-energised Literary Department announced three writers who will be joining Winsome Pinnock as part of the theatre’s Five Year Commitment residency.

Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

by Stephi Wild — January 27, 2025

The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City.

Review: A GOOD HOUSE, The Royal Court

by Alexander Cohen — January 18, 2025

A case of never being more than the sum of its parts, even if those parts have promise in themselves.

Tamasha Reveals Partners Bristol Old Vic, Belgrade Theatre, and Beyond Face For SHIFT Intervention

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2025

The company has now announced Bristol Old Vic, Beyond Face and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry as the first organisations to join as partners as it enters the next stage of strategies - now named SHIFT.

Critics' Choice: Aliya Al-Hassan's Women of the Year 2024

by Aliya Al-Hassan — December 19, 2024

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

The Women's Prize For Playwriting Returns For 2025 With First Prize Of £20,000

by Stephi Wild — December 5, 2024

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, today announces its return for 2025.

Cast Set For Amy Jephta's A GOOD HOUSE

by Stephi Wild — November 25, 2024

Casting has been announced for Amy Jephta's A Good House directed by Bristol Old Vic Artistic Director, Nancy Medina.

MJ THE MUSICAL, CHOIR BOY, and More Win 2024 Black British Theatre Awards

by Stephi Wild — November 5, 2024

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards.

Photos: THE GIRL IN THE MACHINE At The Young Vic

by A.A. Cristi — October 21, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has released production photos of Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith (The Outrun, Nora: A Doll's House) directed by Annie Kershaw.

Nancy Medina Will Direct A GOOD HOUSE as Part of Bristol Old Vic's 2025 Spring/Summer Season

by Stephi Wild — October 17, 2024

Bristol Old Vic has announced its Spring/Summer Season for 2025, including a flagship production directed by Nancy Medina.

Cast Set For GIRL IN THE MACHINE at the Young Vic Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 31, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced casting for Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith and directed by Annie Kershaw.

Bristol Old Vic's LITTLE MERMAID-Inspired Summer Project Spolights Ocean Conservation

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2024

Bristol Old Vic launches a summer project inspired by THE LITTLE MERMAID, focusing on ocean sustainability and environmental awareness through creative performances and educational activities.

Video: Watch a Trailer for SURRENDER at the Arcola Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — June 30, 2024

Watch a trailer for SURRENDER at the Arcola Theatre in the video here!

Matthew Lopez's REVERBERATION Comes to Bristol Old Vic This Autumn

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2024

Tony and Olivier Award-winning writer of The Inheritance, Matthew López’s play about loneliness and longing, Reverberation, has been announced as Bristol Old Vic’s flagship autumn production.

SURRENDER Will Have London Run Ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe

by Stephi Wild — May 24, 2024

HFH Productions has announced a play set for a London run ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer.

Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 16, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or