Young Vic News

A true crime story that offers hope as well as tragedy

The world premiere of Black Power Desk, a new Black British musical by critically acclaimed playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Old Vic 12, Roundhouse, Bush Theatre), will take place at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio from Wednesday, October 22 through Saturday, October 25, 2025.

There’s a lot of pressure on an Artistic Director’s first production at a new venue, especially if they’re directing it themselves. Nadia Fall kicks off her tenure leading the Young Vic with a revival of a classic Joe Orton play, promising ‘seduction and devilish wit.’ But could this show seduce its audience?

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward's Fallen Angels which opens its new season at its home base in London Bridge.

The UK tour has been announced of The Last Picture, a brand-new play by Catherine Dyson, known for her evocative storytelling and sharp insight into human connection.

Written by Karim Khan (Brown Boys Swim: Fringe First, Popcorn Writing Award), Before the Millenium is a nostalgic festive offering that turns the edge of a new century into a moment of suspense, reflection, and unexpected discovery.

Details have been announced for the weekly post-show conversations taking place on Tuesdays throughout the West End run of the critically-acclaimed Nottingham Playhouse production of Punch. 

Since the early 1970s, Penelope Wilton has established herself as a major player on the British stage, and we are taking a look back at her expansive theatrical career, just in time for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Following last month's announcement of the forthcoming concept album, the London cast and creative team have been set for the world premiere of Beautiful Little Fool, opening at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

The full creative team has been revealed for the world premiere of Punchdrunk Enrichment's Fireside Tales, an enchanting interactive adventure for children aged 7-11 and their grown-ups.

Due to ill health, Simon Russell Beale has departed the previously announced RSC / Hampstead Theatre production of Titus Andronicus. John Hodgkinson will step in.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, have announced further casting for The BFG.   Learn more here!

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

With Chiara Atik’s Poor Clare having come to a close and Strindberg’s Creditors preparing to take to the stage, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Tanika Gupta’s Hedda.

When Shaun turned his back on the church, he found a new home in music. Confronted now with acute degenerative hearing loss, he’s making the choice to live joyfully in the face of life's many unanswerable questions. An exhilarating and celebratory true story about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places. The Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer bring you this intimate and rousing new musical experience featuring creative captions. From Obie-winning indie-folk duo The Bengsons.

Actor Tony Hirst shares insights on his role in PUNCH, working with playwright James Graham, and the impact of true stories in theater.

Live in London, the new album from Olivier-nominated Cabaret star Marisha Wallace, has officially been released. Recorded in front of a full house at the Adelphi Theatre in March 2025, the album and concert setlist spans her stage career and eclectic musical influences. Listen to it now!

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the complete cast and creative team for the United States Premiere of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance production of the 2025 Olivier Award-nominated play KYOTO.

HighTide and Pentabus have announced the cast for the upcoming tour of Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight, which will travel across the East of England, and for the first time, the West of England, before a London run at Battersea Arts Centre.