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Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

Beverley Knight Will Lead UK Premiere of MARIE AND ROSETTA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Rose Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and ETT have announced the UK premiere of George Brant’s Marie and Rosetta, the play with music telling the true story of American singer and songwriter Rosetta Tharpe and her protégé Marie Knight.

THE KOALA WHO COULD Will Embark on World Premiere UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2024

Emma Earle and Eamonn O’Dwyer’s adaptation of Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s best-selling children’s book, The Koala Who Could, will embark on a world premiere UK tour next year.

Review: NEVER LET ME GO, Rose Theatre
by Josh Maughan - Sep 30, 2024

In two unsettling and sensationally conceptualised acts, the play starkly reminds us of what we stand to lose when progress overshadows our most vital connections.

Video: In Rehearsal with NEVER LET ME GO at Rose Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 14, 2024

Go behind the scenes of rehearsals for the new stage adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Met Go in the video here!

Full Cast Set For NEVER LET ME GO at the Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

The full cast has been announced for a new stage adaptation of Nobel Prize winning author Kazuo Ishiguro’s best-selling novel Never Let Me Go. Learn more about the cast here!

Video: Marisha Wallace Records the Title Song For NEVER LET ME GO
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

An all new video has been released featuring Marisha Wallace peforming the title song from 'Never Let Me Go'. Check out the video here!

Cast Announced For National Tour Of ABIGAIL'S PARTY Launching This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2024

The cast for the national tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY this autumn has been revealed.

Entries Open For RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced that the 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.

Creative Team Set For World Premeire of NEVER LET ME GO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

The full creative team for a new stage adaptation of Nobel Prize winning author Kazuo Ishiguro’s best-selling novel Never Let Me Go is now in place.

The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.

Bristol Old Vic Reveals Lineup of Shows For Autumn and Winter
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

After a record-breaking Spring at Bristol Old Vic, the theatre has announced a burst of new productions taking us into Autumn/Winter. Learn more about the lineup here!

Cast Set For WEDDING BAND at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Alice Childress’ Wedding Band:  A Love/Hate Story in Black and White, directed by Stage Debut Award winner Monique Touko, who returns to the Lyric after the smash-hit production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. 

World Premieres of NEVER LET ME GO AND ROBIN HOOD & THE CHRISTMAS HEIST Come To The Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

Rose Theatre has announced new ticket pricing and two world premieres as part of its upcoming autumn season.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For the World Premiere of THE LION INSIDE at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

The full cast and further creative team have been revealed for the world premiere tour of Sarah Punshon's adaptation of Rachel Bright and Jim Field's best-selling children's book, The Lion Inside, with original music and lyrics by Eamonn O'Dwyer.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For the UK Tour of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

Full casting and further creative team have been revealed for a new tour of Atri Banerjee's highly acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, first seen at Royal Exchange Theatre in late 2022.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For Zinnie Harris's MACBETH (AN UNDOING)
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

Full casting and further creatives have been revealed for a new UK and US tour of Zinnie Harris's acclaimed play Macbeth (an undoing). Find out who is leading the cast here!

Cast and Creatives Set for THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 9, 2024

Rose Theatre and Children’s Theatre Partnership have revealed full casting and further creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of the multi award-winning and best-selling children’s book The Boy at the Back of the Class, based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko.

Rose Theatre Reveals 2024 Christmas Production ROBIN HOOD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

Ahead of their production of Peter Pan opening next week, Rose Theatre has announced next year’s Christmas production as Robin Hood, written by 2023 Olivier Award winner Chris Bush and directed by Elin Schofield.

Rose Theatre Reveals Spring 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Rose Theatre has announced their Spring 2024 season continuing their commitment to international collaboration and supporting artist development. Learn more about the upcoming show lineup here!