Playing Field News

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, Wicked star Bowen Yang, actor/producer Lena Waithe, and writer/director Adam Goldman are partnering on The Necessary Foundation, which will provide support and opportunities to the next generation of LGBTQ+ filmmakers.

Created in 2025 by Brass Tacks Comedy partnering with Red Bull UK, the fund aims to support a comic who may feel priced out by ever-expanding Fringe finances due to rising venue costs, registration fees, marketing and more.

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical's acclaimed alumni cast Rosanna Hyland, Amber Davies and Sarah Goggin will make a special return to the production as ‘Lorraine Baines' at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 9 March.

Go Live Theatre announced a special event West End Memories - Rosalyn Wilder in conversation with Patricia Hodge taking place on Monday 9 March 2026 at 7pm at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino.

Dances Patrelle will present IN DANCE, FRANCIS PATRELLE, a ballet festival from March 27-29, 2026, at MMAC, celebrating the legacy of the late founder, Francis Patrelle. The event features three diverse ballets, including a world premiere.

Brooklyn Ballet will present 'Soft Power', a blend of ballet and street dance, featuring four world premieres from March 12-15 at The Mark O’Donnell Theater.

FAIR PLAY, a play by Ella Road, will make its Australian debut, depicting the intense world of competitive sports through the lives of two young athletes. Learn more here!

Palm Beach Symphony reached a significant milestone by donating its 1,000th instrument to students during the Ninth Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête at the Kravis Center.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.

One of the world’s biggest hard rock bands, Five Finger Death Punch, has announced the first leg of their 2026-2027 World tour, with Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire as special guests.

The year, 1967, the place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its central narrative came from the scrawlings of a 16-year-old named Susan Eloise Hinton, and the rest as we know it is solidified into literary history. History so much, that it has sparked a re-birth with a new generation and with the new stage adaptation of Hinton’s subliminal novel, a pandemonium and cultural phenomenon was created.

John Carroll Lynch discusses his Broadway debut in Oedipus, the powerful production that's captivating audiences. Read more about his experience!

The Young Vic Theatre and JMK Trust have announced the return of the prestigious JMK Award to the Young Vic, as applications are now open. Learn more about how to apply here!

The National Theatre offers a truly enchanting festive treat with Ballet Shoes which returns to the Olivier under the confident and imaginative direction of Katy Rudd. Kendall Feaver’s new version of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel feels both timeless and refreshingly alive, delivered with intelligence and a deep understanding of the story’s levels and enduring charm.

WORKING GIRL ultimately soars and plummets based on the root-ability quotient of its title character. Singer and author Joanna “JoJo” Levesque can’t really be classified as a discovery. She’s as good as her material, which is solid, tuneful and plenty enjoyable.

Presenter, stylist and actor Gok Wan will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 20 October.

What did our critic think of RED PITCH at Olney Theatre? Red Pitch is a game-changer. One can tell from the play’s simultaneous use of a soccer consultant, dialect coach, fight choreographer, and on-site medic that it takes some serious practice and grit to bring this piece to life.  

Robin de Jesús discusses his role as Tony in Netflix's BLACK RABBIT, his passion for cooking, and his theater experiences.

This fall, Film Lab debuts Elevating Women in Entertainment, a new interview series that gives audiences access to the women - and their male allies - shaping today's film and television industries.

Open Door, the award-winning charity helping actors and behind the scenes creatives from low income backgrounds secure places at leading drama schools, has unveiled a string of new high profile ambassadors.