Kirk & Granite Launches as Transatlantic Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2026
James Steel and Bryan McCaffrey have formed Kirk & Granite, a production and general management company connecting UK and US theatre industries. The firm will develop new musicals, plays, revivals and transfers across both markets.
Photos: HOSPITAL HOUR Opens Off-Broadway at The Culture Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2026
Last night, Rachel Kaly's one woman stand up show Hospital Hour officially opened Off-Broadway at The Culture Club. On hand to celebrate the occasion was Kaly, producer Bob Odenkirk and director Chris Fleming and more. See photos!
Review: ROLEPLAY, Soho Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 27, 2026
How can you be true to yourself when feminism is a commodity, your brand is everything, and sex is only the means to an end? Regrettably, Reilly doesn’t add much to the conversation. She introduces a character, Danni, who’s given the opportunity to become the next big thing in the sex-positive podcasting world. Her life spins out of control, she loses sight of herself, she drinks too much, does too many drugs, squanders everything, makes amends. Fin.
MACHINE: A FRANKENSTEIN STORY cast recording released Oct 31
by Rachel Stone - Oct 26, 2026
The studio cast recording of MACHINE: A FRANKENSTEIN STORY, a British musical reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic through climate and AI threats, became available on digital platforms. The production stars Arthur Darvill, Laura Pitt-Pulford, and Parisa Shahmir.
Review: GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS, The Other Palace
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 26, 2026
Not all heroes wear capes. Garry Starr’s mission is to save literature (or at least the books printed in Penguin’s series of orange-and-black paperbacks) and he’s going to do it looking like a Tudor prince who has come straight from an nudist beach.
Stage One Reveals Nine Producers Awarded Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Stage One named nine emerging producers as recipients of its latest bursary awards, providing up to £20,000 in financial support alongside mentoring for careers in commercial theatre.
I, MOTHER Will Premiere at Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
Soho Theatre will present the world premiere of Nadya Menuhin's I, MOTHER, directed by Roxana Silbert. The play explores motherhood through the story of a new mother navigating physical and emotional change.
Photos: THE DARK ROOM to Make NYC Debut at Asylum NYC
by Rachel Stone - Oct 21, 2026
John Robertson's live-action videogame will present participatory interactive comedy at Asylum NYC. WestBeth Entertainment will present the UK comedian's critically-acclaimed production.
Milo Edwards' CATAMARAN Will Open at Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
Comedian and podcaster Milo Edwards brings his critically acclaimed hour CATAMARAN to London's Soho Theatre following a top-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe run. The show explores family secrets revealed through letters discovered in his late mother's wardrobe.
Holly Arsenault Wins Papatango New Writing Prize for CHAMBER
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2026
Holly Arsenault's play CHAMBER won the 17th annual Papatango New Writing Prize from a record 1,913 submissions. The production will be co-produced by Papatango and Park Theatre, with Arsenault receiving an £8,000 commission.
Paul Foot Adds Dates to THE FUTURE Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Comedian Paul Foot announced additional UK tour dates for THE FUTURE following its critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut. The tour begins in Bristol on September 13 and includes two weeks at London's Soho Theatre.