Rikki Beadle-Blair News

The Writers' Room Festival will present a packed programme of rehearsed readings, workshops and talks with industry experts and leading playwrights. Learn more here!

Open Space Arts’ U.S. premiere of GANGSTA BABY, written by Cameron Raasdal-Munro and directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE, has extended through October 19, 2025.

Following the success of his debut show BI-TOPIA , writer and performer Sam Danson is delighted to be bringing his new play Daddy’s First Gay Date - a brand new rom-com tackling serious issues - directed by renowned LGBTQ+ advocate Rikki Beadle-Blair to Seven Dials Playhouse.

Open Space Arts will present the American premiere of GANGSTA BABY, the acclaimed London pub-theatre drama by Cameron Raasdal-Munro, September 19–October 5, 2025.

Seven Dials Playhouse's Origin Stories season is the first full season programmed under Seven Dials Playhouse's new artist-led model. See the full lineup here!

Josh Odor, Bryan Nicholas Carter, and Jensen Knudson will join Cameron Raasdal-Munro in his semi-autobiographical play about a gay sex worker who is the son of a gangster.

Open Space Arts, in association with Emmy-winning Chicago producer G. Riley Mills and Kate Garassino (GB Productions), will co-produce the American premiere of GANGSTA BABY.

Seven Dials Playhouse is launching its inaugural Pride Season which will open this June; a programme of new work and returning hits, led by LGBTQIA+ artists. See full programming and learn more!

The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.

Papatango has announced the shortlisted writers for their 2024 New Writing Prize. Learn more about the shortlist here!

Following multiple sell out dates on their Spring tour, ROTTEN is back this Autumn.  The tour kicks off 12th October.

The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.

Uncovering the plots and schemes that go on behind closed doors, ROTTEN is a darkly comical thriller that sees a diabolical plan spiral into anarchy.  The performance is at 7.45pm on Tuesday 23 April.

The Squint Playwriting Award Showcase will present the work of nine emerging playwrights from low-income backgrounds. The showcase features ten minutes of each writer's work from a full-length play they are developing, performed by a professional cast. Get all the details here!

The Hope Theatre has shared details of its Winter season, running from the end of November until March. Consisting of premieres of new writing and comedy, the season includes the return of a number of writers who have made work at the venue over the past two years.

With their production of Sasha Hails’ Possession about to open at the company’s home base, Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen and Executive Director Leyla Nazli, has announced their new season.

In just over four weeks the annual Pride in Trafford Festival will open for its fifth fabulous year at Waterside in Sale. Running from Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 May '23, this annual creative celebration of LGBTQ arts and artists, features the best in comedy, cabaret, theatre and movement.

Platforming the untold experiences of marginalised voices, Gate Theatre will host the launch of Scooters, Shooters and Shottas: a Curious tale, a new audio drama that highlights the lives of young black queer communities. 

The King's Head Theatre has announced further details of A QUEER INTERROGATION, the second season of the Takeover, curated by Guest Artistic Director Tom Ratcliffe, playing at the iconic Islington pub theatre 19 April – 14 May.

The 2023 Fusion Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to LGBTQ+ visibility in stories, arts and media, will honor Outfest alum Elegance Bratton recognizing his many accomplishments, including his now award-winning, A24-produced narrative feature The Inspection.