Aisha Khan

Writers' Guild Of Great Britain (WGGB) Announces New Play Commission Scheme

Eighteen new plays for the inaugural New Play Commission Scheme (NPCS) have been announced by the Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) in partnership with HighTide theatre company, UK Theatre and the Independent Theatre Council.

New Play Commission Scheme Launches; Backed By Caryl Churchill, Tom Stoppard, and More

The New Play Commission Scheme (NPCS), led by WGGB in partnership with HighTide Theatre, UK Theatre and the Independent Theatre Council, has been designed to respond to the decline in new theatre commissions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Slung Low And Freedom Studios Team Up To Premiere Six New Short Plays For Radio

Two of Yorkshire's best known theatre companies are set to join forces with an exciting line-up of playwrights for an afternoon of brand-new short plays written for radio and performed in front of a live audience.

West Yorkshire Theatre Company Launches New Playwrighting Course

The acclaimed Bradford theatre company Freedom Studios is set to host an exciting 8 week 'Introduction to Playwriting Course' this Summer and would love to hear from aspiring creative writers who would like to learn all about playwriting.

Nicole Joseph Appointed New Associate Producer At Bradford's Freedom Studios

Freedom Studios has announced that Nicole Joseph has been appointed as the new Associate Producer for the award-winning Bradford theatre company.

Capital Theatres And Pitlochry Festival Theatre Announce New Joint Venture, The Musical Commissioning Hub

Capital Theatres and Pitlochry Festival Theatre announce their new joint venture, the Musical Commissioning Hub. The Studio is set to become the home of great new Scottish musicals

Yorkshire Theatre Company is Looking For Experienced Writers From Yorkshire For Free Playwriting Course

Are you looking for the next step up? And want to learn in-depth about playwriting and working in the arts? The acclaimed Bradford theatre company Freedom Studios are looking for experienced writers to get involved in Street Voices 8, the company's popular free six -month playwriting course.

Open Letter Written To The Culture Secretary From Black, Asian & Ethnically Diverse Theatre Artistic Directors and Cultural Leaders

An Open Letter has been written to Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Culture, from black, Asian, and ethnically diverse theatre artistic directors and cultural leaders. The letter was written to emphasize the importance  of protecting representation in the sector.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with WHEN WE WERE BROTHERS

Here's a first look at rehearsal images for the Freedom Studios production of When We Were Brothers, Ben Tagoe's new play which explores male friendship, masculinity, betrayal and the fragile nature of the male psyche.

Freedom Studios Present Ben Tagoe's New Play WHEN WE WERE BROTHERS

From Freedom Studios, the producers of the acclaimed Brief Encounters at Bradford Interchange, Home Sweet Home and North Country comes When We Were Brothers, Ben Tagoe's intimate new play which explores male friendship, masculinity, betrayal and the fragile nature of the male psyche.

Consortium Led by Tiata Fahodzi Wins ACE Sustained Theatre Fund

A consortium led by tiata fahodzi has been awarded Arts Council England's Sustained Theatre Fund, designed to support the development of established and emerging Black and minority ethnic theatre makers and to increase their representation across the wider theatre sector.