Bristol Old Vic's executive partnership of Artistic Director NANCY MEDINA and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson has outlined the ways Bristol Old Vic is delivering on the organisation's commitment to support theatre-makers of the future, and champion stories from the South West in a string of announcements that coincide with the Theatre's 260th anniversary year.
Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix are teaming up once again to support South West-based artists through a continued Scratch Night partnership. Learn more here!
As part of Bristol Old Vic’s 260th anniversary celebrations, Artistic Director Nancy Medina has announced a bold new initiative to bring high-quality theatre directly into Bristol’s state secondary schools.
The upcoming Exeter Northcott season will include the return of Elevate Festival, celebrating new work from South-West artists. Learn more about the lineup here!
Over 100 South-West writers submitted their plays to Exeter Northcott’s first ever open script submission window in summer 2024. Learn more about the selected winners here!
Sunrise Films has announced the U.S. theatrical release of SUNLIGHT, the darkly hilarious and unconventional love story from acclaimed British actress, comedian, and ventriloquist Nina Conti.
Following over 100 submissions to their first annual script submission window, Exeter Northcott has unveiled a programme of bespoke support for 23 South West writers.
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.
Exeter Northcott Theatre is working with the University of Exeter to select a graduating, or recently graduated, theatre company to join its Associate scheme, as part of its new artist development programme Elevate. Learn how to apply.
Building on the legacy of Futures, Exeter Northcott has announced the details of its revamped artist development programme. The Elevate Membership will give South-West artists access to year-round development opportunities, including the chance to book a ‘Rehearsal Chair' and observe key moments of the creative process.
South West based theatre company Down Stage Write have announced 'Write Up! 2021'-a year-long programme of support and opportunities for playwrights based in Devon and Cornwall.
This Christmas, Down Stage Write theatre company are presenting five brand new seasonally spooky tales written by playwrights from Devon and Cornwall with a modern digital twist. All five plays will be presented on WhatsApp and can be enjoyed from the comfort of audience's homes anywhere in the world.
Otterbein University's theater department has never been known to play it safe when it comes to selecting plays. The department, which brought such works as AFTER THE FALL, SPRING AWAKENINGS and FULL MONTY to the stage in recent years, continues to stretch its audience with its most recent production MIDDLETOWN.
DAMES AT SEA is listed as a parody of the Busby Berkley musicals of the 1930s but the Otterbein University's production of the George Haimsohn and Robin Miller musical comes across as a loving tribute than a skewering of the glitzy, style-over substance musicals.
Otterbein Summer Theatre closes its season with Dames at Sea July 23-26, ONSTAGE at the Fritsche Theatre at Roush Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Tickets cost $25. Call 614-823-1109 or visit www.otterbein.edu/drama. Check out a first look below!
One can only imagine the conversation between David Buergler and his parents John and Kim when he found out he landed a major role in Otterbein University's production of THE FULL MONTY.
Otterbein University will present Arthur Miller's AFTER THE FALL on March 7-10 and March 14-16 at the Fritsche Theatre on 30 S. Grove Street in Westerville. The play presents a rare glimpse into the mind of the playwright and his failed marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe.