The National Theatre News

Ye You Productions has announced its production of Mark O’Halloran’s startling, award-winning play Conversations After Sex will run at Park Theatre this spring.

Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.

A loose adaptation of the Aeschylus’ trilogy in a contemporary modern take by British playwright Robert Icke, a monumental, layered drama that strongly and cruelly reflects the present situation.

Erin Harkey takes the helm at Americans for the Arts, while Nidia Medina and Liam Sinclair step into key leadership roles at INTAR Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland. Broadway sees ongoing changes, from the shrinking size of show orchestras to Broadway Bridges expanding student access. Meanwhile, political actions threaten arts institutions, with Trump’s move against the Kennedy Center board and potential funding cuts in Philadelphia. We’ve also got the full list of winners at the Obie Awards, and the latest updates on the New York State investigation into Shen Yun.

A few months back I bought a bag of mushroom powder off Instagram to improve my focus. It didn’t work. I’m always looking for a magic fix for my messy brain, especially now I’m a mum. Before I had kids I used to write into the night. I could work better when the rest of the world was settled and daybreak seemed like a natural deadline. I was free to set my own schedule and didn’t really give it much thought.

Simon Friend Entertainment has announced a new co-production with Birmingham Repertory Theatre which will see Tom Chambers play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a thrilling new stage production, Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts.

Wakefield-based British-Iranian playwright Jasmin Mandi-Ghomi has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Learn more about Mandi-Ghomi and about the Fellowship.

The National Theatre of Scotland has appointed Liam Sinclair as the new Executive Director of the Company. Lear more about Sinclair and about The National Theatre of Scotland here!

West End star Hadley Fraser will perform his first ever solo concert at Cadogan Hall. The event marks the launch of his upcoming album, Things That Come and Go

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Handbagged at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch as part of National Theatre's Theatre Nation Partnerships. Check out the photos here!

Tom Chambers will  play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a new stage production, Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts. The production opens in Birmingham on Thursday 28 August 2025 ahead of a major UK tour.

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!

Rehearsals have begun for Public Record, a new Public Acts production developed in collaboration with the National Theatre, Sunderland Culture and Sunderland Empire.

As the national theatre for young audiences, the Unicorn will bring its creative vision into 2025, presenting a dynamic lineup of exciting world premieres alongside beloved returning favourites.

Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.

New casting has been announced for West End production of Hadestown for performances from 11 March 2025. Learn more about the upcoming cast the show here!

John Biguenet's play, MAKE BELIEVE will open the 28th season at New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch.

The National Theatre has released first look rehearsal photos for Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton’s (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters) revival of award-winning Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts’ (Sweet Talk, Empire Road) era-defining comedy Alterations.

The upcoming West End production of Hadestown will be filmed live at the Lyric Theatre across three performances, next month. The production will star the original Broadway cast!

Paines Plough has announced programming for its star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala taking place in February at the Criterion Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!