Nottingham Playhouse

Finalists Revealed for Most Welcoming Theatre Award at UK Theatre Awards 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026

Nottingham Playhouse, Theatr Clwyd, and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds have been named finalists for the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award, with the winner to be announced at the UK Theatre Awards ceremony in London.

THE KING’S SPEECH Will Launch UK Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester's new production of The King’s Speech, directed by Loveday Ingram, will hit the road on a UK tour beginning in January 2027 in Oxford.

Simon-Anthony Rhoden and Everal A Walsh Join FENCES UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Headlong has announced further casting for their brand new production of August Wilson's Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Learn more about the cast here.

Carla Mendonça Joins THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026

Carla Mendonça, known for Coronation Street and My Parents are Aliens, will join Rufus Hound and Susie Blake in the UK and Ireland tour of Torben Betts' comedy thriller THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER.

TURN OF THE SCREW to Make World Premiere at Arcola Theatre; Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Arcola Theatre announced the cast for the world premiere of THE TURN OF THE SCREW, adapted by Olivier Award-winning playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Nicky Allpress.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN to Open at York Theatre Royal in Co-Production With Citizens Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

York Theatre Royal announced a new revival of Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN, co-produced with Glasgow's Citizens Theatre and directed by Dominic Hill, alongside a revival of TRISTAN & YSEULT with the Emma Rice Company.

Sophie Okonedo Will Lead A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.

THE SILENCE AND THE NOISE and BIRDCATCHER to Tour UK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

Papatango Theatre Company and Pentabus announced a new collaboration to produce and tour two world premieres by prize-winning playwrights Tom Powell and Laura Waldren to venues across the UK.

Full Cast Set For New UK Tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026

Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will lead the UK tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, Daisy Goodwin's debut play, directed by Anthony Banks, visiting Cambridge Arts Theatre and several other venues.

YOU & IT, THE GANG OF THREE, and More Set For King’s Head Theatre Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

King's Head Theatre announced its autumn season, featuring the London premiere of South Korean musical YOU & IT, a return run of THE GANG OF THREE, and an LGBTQ+ double billing transfer.

Photos: First Look At ABIGAIL'S PARTY At Theatre Royal Bath
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has released a first look at production photography for the UK tour and West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Theatre Royal Stratford East production of Abigail’s Party. Check out the photos!

Ray Fearon, Madeline Appiah, and More Will Lead UK Tour of FENCES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Headlong announced the cast for its UK tour of August Wilson's FENCES, directed by Daniel Bailey. Ray Fearon leads as Troy, joined by Madeline Appiah, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, and Josh Tedeku in the first major revival in over a decade.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

Industry Pro Newsletter: The Tony Effect: Analyzing Post-Awards Ticket Data
by Alex Freeman - Jun 8, 2026

Following the 79th Annual Tony Awards, this coverage examines the immediate impact of Broadway's biggest night, including data-driven insights into post-ceremony ticket sales and a recap of key event moments. Outside New York, the industry continues to navigate significant organizational shifts, featuring new leadership appointments at the Berkeley and Nottingham Playhouses and strategic developments at the Kennedy Center and Norwich Theatre, alongside reports of major financial milestones at Hartford Stage and the Overture Center.

Full Cast Set For HERE COMES J EDGAR! at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026

Marc Elliott of EastEnders joins Mad Men's Bryan Batt in the world premiere of HERE COMES J EDGAR!, a comedy musical by Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold, at King's Head Theatre in London.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2026- Meet the Tony-Nominated Stars of TWO STRANGERS and More
by - Jun 4, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Nottingham Playhouse Appoints Graeme Thompson as New Director of Producing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

Nottingham Playhouse has appointed Graeme Thompson as Director of Producing. Thompson brings over 15 years of theatre producing experience, most recently as Senior Producer at Dance City in Newcastle.

Full Cast Set For ATONEMENT at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

The full cast has been set for Atonement, coming to Chichester Festival Theatre this month. The production is by Ian McEwan and adapted for the stage by Christopher Hampton.

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.

Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop Will Lead West End Transfer of Mike Leigh's ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.