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Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best New Play

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Rodrigo Aragon, Renee Kathleen Koher & More to Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2025 National Tour

THE ADDAMS FAMILY will hit the road for its 2025 National Tour. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the creepy, iconic characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Learn more.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boise Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boise Awards

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boise Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Casts Set for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD & THE CAT AND THE CANARY At Chichester Festival Theatre

The casts have been revealed for THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD and THE CAT & THE CANARY at Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bettina Paris's SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX is Coming To Edinburgh This Month

Bettina Paris's SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX explores the impact of alcoholism on family relationships through the story of two sisters dealing with their father's addiction, blending heartfelt comedy and drama. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CRYING WOLF Comes to UEA Norwich

This December the University of East Anglia's (UEA) School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing is presenting Crying Wolf, a week-long season of two ensemble plays that highlight the beliefs and lies we keep from our childhood.
PRIVATE LIVES Comes to the Roman Theatre St Albans

Adam Nichols, the Artistic Director of OVO directs a sparkling new production of PRIVATE LIVES, Noël Coward’s legendary 1930 comedy of manners at the Roman Theatre this summer.
GUN TO YOUR HEAD by Simon Jaggers to be Presented at VAULT Festival in February

Gun to your Head will run at The Cavern, The Vaults, from Tuesday 14th- Saturday 18th February 2023.
Royal Exchange Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season

Artistic Directors Roy Alexander Weise and Bryony Shanahan are working in collaboration with some of the industry’s most ground-breaking artists and companies from across the world. Writers Marieke Hardy (Sydney) and Kimber Lee (New York) will both see their plays premiere at the Exchange as part of this season.
Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of A GREAT BIG WOOLLY MAMMOTH THAWING

Opening Burning Coal Theatre Company's 2022-2023 season, A  Great Big Wooly Mammoth Thawing From The Ice is a world premiere by London based playwright Tatty Hennessy.
OVO Will Present the First UK Revival of MIDDLE by David Eldridge at The Maltings Theatre in October

OVO's autumn season at The Maltings Theatre St Albans leads with brand new productions of BEGINNING and MIDDLE by the critically acclaimed British dramatist and screenwriter, David Eldridge. 
The Cherry Orchard, Silent Sky, and More To Be Presented In Burning Coal Theatre Company's 26th Season

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present its 26th season (2022 – 2023) in Raleigh, NC.
BWW Previews: PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE della SALA UMBERTO

PRESENTAZIONE DELLA NUOVA STAGIONE della SALA UMBERTO Un programma vario e interessante con inizio dal prossimo 27 settembre
BWW Review: FESTEN at Holden Street Theatres

Red Phoenix has delivered an exceptional piece of powerful theatre. See What BWW's Critic Thinks
Steep Theatre Returns with Two New Premieres for Summer

Steep Theatre will make its much-anticipated return to stage this summer with two productions that continue the company’s tradition of introducing Chicago audiences to bold new plays from today’s most exciting playwrights.
BWW Review: MIDDLE, National Theatre

David Eldridge thrusts the agony and the ecstasy of middle class struggles into the limelight in his new play at the National Theatre's Dorfman stage. Let's see what BWW's critic had to say...
Groundbreaking Principles Established For Digital Broadcast Of Stage Plays

WGGB has agreed a groundbreaking set of principles to govern the digital broadcasts of stage plays by the Royal Court, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announce Second Round of 2021-22 Recipients

Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of the second round of the 2021-22 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards, totaling $731,000, allow 16 productions extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, hoping to extend the life of the world premiere play after its first run.
New David Eldridge Play MIDDLE to Open in April at the National Theatre

Following their five-star production of Beginning, which played to sold-out runs at the National Theatre and in the West End, writer David Eldridge and director Polly Findlay reunite with new play Middle, a raw, touching and funny portrait of a 21st-century marriage. Learn all about the production and how to get tickets.
Leading Playwrights Back New WGGB Digital Principles For Theatre

Leading playwrights and WGGB members Caryl Churchill, April de Angelis, Nick Dear, David Edgar, David Eldridge, Lee Hall, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, Lucy Kirkwood, Bryony Lavery, Simon Stephens, Sir Tom Stoppard, Jack Thorne and Roy Williams OBE have backed new digital principles for theatre launched today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Eldridge written?

David Eldridge has written 2 shows including Festen (Playwright), Beginning (Playwright).

What awards has David Eldridge been nominated for?

and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Festen, a dramatisation.

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