Thelma Holt News

Imelda Staunton Receives Honorary Fellowship from RADA

by A.A. Cristi — September 11, 2026

Dame Imelda Staunton received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, recognizing her outstanding contribution to the theatre industry and the art of acting.

OTHELLO Directed By Sinéad Rushe Will Be Released Online For Streaming

by Stephi Wild — August 15, 2024

Following its successful run at Riverside Studios last autumn, Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of Othello will be available to stream exclusively on Original Online this September.

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 19, 2024

IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw.

Full cast set for OTHELLO at Riverside Studios

by Stephi Wild — September 5, 2023

Trish Wadley Productions has announced full casting for a new version of Shakespeare’s Othello which features Iago played collectively by three actors.

New Version of OTHELLO Will Feature Three Iagos at Riverside Studios

by Stephi Wild — August 23, 2023

Trish Wadley Productions has announced initial casting for a new version of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello.

Kathryn Hunter and Winsome Pinnock Announced as New RADA Honorary Fellows

by Aliya Al-Hassan — July 13, 2023

Kathryn Hunter and Winsome Pinnock have been made Honorary Fellows of RADA.

Shortlist Announced For the STR Theatre Book Prize 2022

by Stephi Wild — May 10, 2022

Judged by director Jatinder Verma, National Theatre archivist Erin Lee and theatre critic Paul Vale on a panel chaired by STR Committee Member Howard Loxton, the shortlist includes six titles ranging from the history of Sheffield's Crucible Theatre to the candid account of the early career of actres

50 WOMEN IN THEATRE Live Panel Discussion Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 1, 2021

An exclusive live theatre event to celebrate the publication of 50 Women In Theatre at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe will be presented on Sunday 3 October 2021 at 6pm.

Casting Announced For Suzan-Lori Parks' WHITE NOISE at the Bridge Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 1, 2021

Suzan-Lori Parks' White Noise will receive its European premiere at the Bridge Theatre, directed by Polly Findlay with a cast comprising James Corrigan, Ken Nwosu, Faith Omole and Helena Wilson.

Theatre Book Prize 2021 Announces Judges

by Stephi Wild — November 20, 2020

The Society for Theatre Research has revealed the judges for the Theatre Book Prize 2021.

Get All The Latest Updates With Our 2020 Olivier Awards Live Blog!

by Debbie Gilpin — October 25, 2020

Even coronavirus can't stop the Olivier Awards ceremony - today is the day we've all been waiting for since its postponement back in April, as all the winners are finally revealed to the world.

Special Recognition Award Recipients Announced For Olivier Awards 2020

by Stephi Wild — February 14, 2020

Ahead of the Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard, five individuals have been announced as this year's winners of Special Recognition Awards, honouring their outstanding contributions to the theatre industry.

Photo Flash: Stephen Sondheim Receives Honorary Fellowship From Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

by A.A. Cristi — November 14, 2019

Accepting the British honor last night at an intimate gathering of artists and special guests in New York, the legendary composer and lyricist remarked, “I've been an Anglophile for a long time, partly because the first good reviews I ever got were in London.