Sky Arts News

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed their latest recipients of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.

This month will see the release of star of Taskmaster series 20 Ania Magliano's debut stand-up special on Sky Comedy as well as on streaming service NOW. Learn more about her upcoming events here.

Join National Poetry Day Ambassador and children’s author Simon Mole and musician and TikTok sensation Gecko for their brand new family show The Great Big Bug Show in February and March 2026. 

Malthouse Theatre announced a sneak peek of its 2026 Malthouse Comedy program, revealing some of Australia’s finest comedic talents including Hannah Gadsby, Lou Wall, Rob Carlton, and Garry Starr.

Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated comedian and cult clown Elf Lyons will bring two of her most celebrated shows to Soho Theatre's Main Theatre this winter, following hugely successful runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and beyond.

The National Theatre of Scotland has announced its upcoming season for 2026, including three world premieres, five tours across Scotland, gig theatre, and much more.

Selina Cartmell, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange Theatre, has announced that Emma Baggott and Katie Greenall will join the company as Associate Directors in 2026-2027.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Ebony Scrooge, the brand-new take on A Christmas Carol, the hip hop theatre show by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.

Rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of Hannah Doran’s The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, winner of the 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize.

Join National Poetry Day Ambassador and acclaimed children’s author Simon Mole and musician and TikTok sensation Gecko for their brand new family show The Great Big Bug Show.

Josephine Burton will direct the world premiere of Our Public House, a bold and heart-stirring new play by award-winning playwright Barney Norris, about what happens when people who feel silenced are given the tools — and the space — to speak.  

Dates have been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.

Sadler's Wells has announced the cast for Ebony Scrooge as well as the creatives behind the production. This is the first ever Christmas show at Sadler's Wells East, as well as the first Christmas show from Zoonation: The Kate Pirnce Company.

Sky has announced that Bob Geldof will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Sky Arts Awards, recognizing his extraordinary impact as a musician, activist, and cultural figure. The ceremony, hosted by Bill Bailey, will air on Sky Arts, Freeview, and streaming service NOW on September 16.

The 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES will be led by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, AKA Self Esteem, in her West End play debut.

Papatango and Park Theatre have announced full casting for the world première of 2024 Papatango New Writing Prize winner Hannah Doran's The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights.

The culmination of the brass band season is fast approaching as the UK's top ensembles prepare to compete in two prestigious finals this September and October.

Choreographer and Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Michael Keegan-Dolan will come to Sadler's Wells East for the first time, alongside his company Teaċ Daṁsa, for the UK premiere of How to be a Dancer in Seventy-two Thousand Easy Lessons.

Mia Carragher is set to play the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate's motion picture, The Hunger Games.

The Sky Arts Awards will return on 16 September, once again taking place at the iconic Roundhouse in London. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to tune in here!