NANCY MEDINA News

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

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, today announces its return for 2025. This year sees the largest ever prize fund for WPP with a first prize of £20,000.

Casting has been announced for Amy Jephta's A Good House directed by Bristol Old Vic Artistic Director, Nancy Medina. Learn more about the production here!

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.

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.

Bristol Old Vic has announced its Spring/Summer Season for 2025, including a flagship production directed by Nancy Medina. Learn more about the full season here!

The Young Vic Theatre has announced casting for Girl in the Machine by Stef Smith and directed by Annie Kershaw.Girl in the Machine will run from Wednesday 16 - Saturday 26 October 2024 in the Young Vic’s Clare Theatre as part of the Creators Program and Genesis Future Directors Award program.

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.

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

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.

HFH Productions has announced a play set for a London run ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Surrender by Sophie Swithinbank in creative partnership with Phoebe Ladenburg will be on at the Arcola Theatre between 19 June and 13 July.

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, The African Mean Girls Play. 

An innovative new version of Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET will have its world premiere at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry in 2025.

Nancy Medina commits to a five-year tenure focused on new writing at Bristol Old Vic. Discover how this award-winning director plans to invigorate the theatre scene with fresh narratives.

Bristol Old Vic has launched a series of new initiatives to help bridge the gap between arts and education. Learn more about the programming lineup here!

Bristol Old Vic has announced it will be hosting an Industry Day on Mon 18 March as part of BBC ‘Bring the Drama’ Festival - careers behind the scenes in theatre, film and TV.

Folio Theatre announces full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Nanny, co-written by Alana Ramsey, Lizzie Stables, and Jenny Rainsford. The production runs at Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

The Young Vic Theatre and Genesis Foundation is excited to announce Andrea Ling as the 2023 Genesis Future Directors Award recipient.

See production photos for the UK revival of Choir Boy, Nancy Medina's directorial debut as Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic. 

This winter, the festive season wouldn't be complete without a Bristol Old Vic spectacular. From 23 Nov–6 Jan, the Theatre will be lit up with a modern reimagining of Arabian Nights from writer Sonali Bhattacharyya. Find out who is in the cast here!