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Short Attention Span Theatre to Showcase New Plays in Edinburgh

by Stephi Wild • Mar 18, 2026

Short Attention Span Theatre will present an evening of six new short plays at the Gilded Saloon in Edinburgh on April 1, 2026. The event features a lineup of award-winning writers, including a Carnegie-nominated author and a newly published novelist. The plays, which cover genres from comedy to horror, offer a unique theatrical experience ahead of the main Fringe season. This showcase highlights the talents of established and emerging writers, providing a platform for innovative and diverse sto

Cast Set For RETURN TO THE FOREST at Theatre-Rites

by Stephi Wild • Mar 12, 2026

In a celebration of heritage and our connection to the natural world, Return to the Forest blends dance and puppetry to create an immersive production for families and children aged 8+.

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO

by Stephi Wild • Feb 19, 2026

Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.

Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Feb 4, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.

Theatre-Rites Marks 30th Anniversary With Immersive Dance-Puppetry Adventure

by Stephi Wild • Jan 28, 2026

Theatre-Rites will premiere RETURN TO THE FOREST at Aviva Studios, marking its 30th anniversary with a collaboration between choreographer Gregory Maqoma and puppeteer Sue Buckmaster.

UNLV Performing Arts Center Welcomes the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Production of THE MIKADO

by A.A. Cristi • Jan 26, 2026

The UNLV Performing Arts Center (UNLV PAC) will welcome the legendary New York Gibert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) as they present “The Mikado” at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.

New York Neo-Futurists Name New Co-Artistic Directors And General Manager

by A.A. Cristi • Jan 20, 2026

The New York Neo-Futurists have promoted Amelia Bethel and Julia Melfi to Co-Artistic Directors and appointed Sean Tecson as General Manager, marking a significant leadership transition.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas

by Stephi Wild • Jan 15, 2026

The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026. Learn more here!

Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Nov 15, 2024

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Jen Gantwerker's Journey

by Jeanie Bishop • Sep 6, 2024

Theatre unlocks something really magical in kids. Watching it teaches them that they live in a world where anything is possible, and making it helps them find their place in that world. I could also stand on a rooftop and shout for days about the impact arts-based learning within the classroom has on kids - on their confidence, their enthusiasm for learning, and their ability to succeed in school. Like I said, it's magic!