Victoria Wood

BASIC BALD B*TCH to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut at Underbelly Cowgate
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026

Emily Glaze's solo show BASIC BALD B*TCH uses comedy and drag to explore alopecia, sexual assault survival, identity, and self-reclamation at Edinburgh's Underbelly Cowgate.

Rufus Hound and Susie Blake Will Lead THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Rufus Hound and Susie Blake will star in the world premiere of Torben Betts' THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, a new thriller presented by Original Theatre and Theatr Clwyd on a UK and Ireland tour.

Photos: Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett in FOURTEEN AGAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

All new photos have been released of RIA JONES (Lou) and SALLY ANN TRIPLETT (Peggy) in the world premiere of the brand-new musical FOURTEEN AGAIN at The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere. Check out the photos here!

Woolwich Works Announces Pride 2026 Lineup of Karaoke, Drag Storytime, and More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2026

Woolwich Works marks Pride 2026 with a vibrant programme of live performance celebrating queer creativity, identity and expression - from boundary-pushing circus and cabaret to sharp, joyful stand-up comedy.

Photos: Ria Jones, Sally Ann Triplett, and More in Rehearsal For FOURTEEN AGAIN at The Victoria Wood Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett will play best friends in the world premiere of the brand-new musical FOURTEEN AGAIN at The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere. Check out all new photos from rehearsal! 

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett Will Tribute Victoria Wood With 'Fourteen Again' Performance
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Leading ladies Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett will be going into the recording studio during rehearsals for the brand-new musical FOURTEEN AGAIN, to record and film a special rendition of the song Fourteen Again.

PRIVATE PEACEFUL Will Embark on Autumn Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The acclaimed adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's PRIVATE PEACEFUL, directed by Simon Reade, will tour this autumn, featuring a powerful one-person performance.

FOURTEEN AGAIN Extends Run Ahead Of World Premiere At The Victoria Wood Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

Fourteen Again, a new musical with music and lyrics by Victoria Wood and a book by Tom MacRae, will make its world premiere in May 2026 at the newly named Victoria Wood Theatre.

Spice Girls-Inspired WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE? Set For UK Tour This Spring And Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE? will tour the UK following its run at the Brighton Fringe. The Spice Girls–inspired play follows four women reuniting for a dance workshop that becomes a reckoning with friendship, ageing, and past choices.

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.

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RAT TRAP at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

Final UK Tour Dates Set For LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026

Final UK tour dates have been announced for the critically acclaimed nostalgic musical celebration, Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood. Learn more here!

Filmed Version of MURDER AT MIDNIGHT Set For Online Release in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025

A specially filmed version of Murder at Midnight, the brand-new stage thriller from acclaimed writer Torben Betts which is currently touring the UK, will be available exclusively through Original Online.

Photos: Anne Reid Receives Rose d’Or Award Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

The 2025 winners of the prestigious 64th Rose d’Or Awards were revealed in a ceremony hosted in London by comedian Dara Ó Briain. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the legendary Anne Reid, for a remarkable career spanning more than six decades influencing generations of performers, writers, and directors. See photos here!

Anne Reid Receives Rose d’Or Awards 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Last night, the 2025 winners of the prestigious 64th Rose d’Or Awards were revealed in a ceremony hosted in London by comedian Dara Ó Briain. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award went to the legendary Anne Reid.

The Old Laundry Theatre Will Be Renamed The Victoria Wood Theatre; FOURTEEN AGAIN Will Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Victoria Wood’s long-standing friendships, love of the Lake District and close connection to The Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere comes full circle, as the intimate theatre is to be renamed THE VICTORIA WOOD THEATRE.

Full Cast Set For Fundraising Concert Of Victoria Wood's ACORN ANTIQUES The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

Hope Mill Theatre has announced the full cast for the special fundraising concert of Victoria Wood's ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL which will be performed in Manchester and London.

Assembly Festival Secures Future At Assembly Rooms Until 2032 As 44th Festival Closes On A High
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025

Assembly Festival has secured its future at the Assembly Rooms until 2032 as the 44th edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe closed on August 25, 2025. More than 470,000 tickets were issued for 240 shows featuring nearly 1,900 artists, with productions earning major awards including Fringe Firsts, comedy accolades, and theatre prizes.

LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD Returns for UK Tour
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Nostalgic musical comedy Looking for Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood returns for an autumn tour, having sold out stages across the country for the last five years.

Guest Blog: Co-Founders Michelle Flower and Zena Barrie on London's Fringe Spirit and Celebrating 20 Years of the Camden Fringe
by Guest Author - Jul 11, 2025

August 2025 marks the 20th edition of the Camden Fringe. Well, sort-of. Remember 2020? We were in the midst of taking applications and booking shows when the pandemic hit, so that particular version had to be abandoned. But 2025 at least marks the 20th time we’ve organised a fringe festival. To be honest, we’ll probably be celebrating our actual 20th birthday next year as well.