Eccentric artist Fenella Harford (Sylvestra Le Touzel) inherits her family’s stately home and uncovers a cache of hidden diaries that may rewrite its history. She recruits ambitious academic Marva (Rakie Ayola) to authenticate them, who in turn brings in her overlooked mentor Abi (Cherrelle Skeete), a meticulous expert with sharper instincts than she lets on. As the three women probe deeper into the documents, the house begins to yield uncomfortable truths about its colonial past. Personal histories begin to intertwine with national ones, tensions rise between the trio, and what starts as scholarly inquiry spirals into a confrontation with buried trauma, ownership, and the ghosts of Britain’s slave-trading legacy.
Court Theatre has unveiled its 72nd season. The 2026/27 season will feature the American premiere of Winsome Pinnock’s Tituba, set in colonial Salem against the backdrop of the infamous witch trials, and more.
You can now get a first look at production photos of Winsome Pinnock’s new play The Authenticator, marking the first time one of her plays has premiered at the National Theatre.
Rehearsal photos have been released for THE AUTHENTICATOR, a new play by award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock (Leave Taking), marking the first time one of her plays has premiered at the National Theatre.
Award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock, known for her work in the UK, is penning the screenplay for a biographical film about jazz performer Dinah Washington.
Rehearsals have begun for award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock's (Leave Taking) new play The Authenticator, marking the first time one of her plays has premiered at the National Theatre.
The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach. Learn more about the full lineup here!
The Billie Holiday Theatre has announced the launch of the Caribbean Theatre Festival – “Caribbean Calling: Roots & Resurgence,” a landmark celebration of English-speaking Caribbean artistry, storytelling, and cultural legacy.
My advice would be to don’t stop working on that thing. Whatever that writing project is. Feel free to become frustrated and put it away for a few weeks but keep it ticking away. I believe it’s immeasurably important for emerging writers - it is these spaces that shape the play, where mistakes can happen and solutions be found, without the pressure of a deadline or a looming opening night or financial stress. (On that note, we open 31 October at The Hampstead Theatre, please come?!)
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 Unicorn Theatre has announced the latest installment of its 2025–26 season, continuing its mission to create transformative theatre for children of all ages. Running from March through June 2026.
The National Theatre has revealed further information about productions in 2026. The season will feature the New York transfer of Hamlet, and more! See the full season here.
Outside Edge Theatre Company and Nick Hern Books will present the return of Script Club, following a successful first season in 2024-2025. Learn more and see how to join!
The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!
The Stephen Joseph Theatre will welcome playwright Kat Rose-Martin on attachment for 18 months. Learn more about Kat and find out what her plans are at the theatre here!
Unicorn Theatre is presenting the new stage adaptation of multi-award-winning writer Malorie Blackman's beloved novel Pig Heart Boy. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.
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.
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.
Unicorn Theatre, Sheffield Theatres and Children's Theatre Partnership has announced the full cast for the powerful new stage adaptation of multi-award-winning writer Malorie Blackman's beloved novel Pig Heart Boy.
Outside Edge Theatre Company and Nick Hern Books will present Script Club: a new playreading and events initiative to support the development of writers from underrepresented backgrounds.
