George Devine

THE EFFECT Now Running at Shaker Bridge Theatre Through Early February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Shaker Bridge Theatre has opened The Effect by Lucy Prebble, the third production in the 17th season. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

(THE) WOMAN to Premiere at Royal & Derngate in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

(the) Woman is set to tour to venues in the UK, including at Royal & Derngate and more. The play is written by Jane Upton. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

4th Wall Theatre Company To Present A Reading of 1536 by Ava Pickett
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

4th Wall Theatre Company will host an exclusive, one-night-only reading of 1536 by Ava Pickett, the 2024 winner of the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize on January 24 at 7:30PM.

Cast and Creatives Set For ...BLACKBIRD HOUR at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The cast and creative team has been revealed for ...blackbird hour at the Bush Theatre. Learn more about the teams and find out how to get tickets to the show here!

Liv Hennessy Appointed Jerwood Writer-in-Residence at Pentabus theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Liv Hennessy is the first ever Jerwood Writer-in-Residence at Pentabus theatre. She will take up the year long residency from January 2025. Learn more about her here!

2024 George Devine Award Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, erasure, coercion, faith, unrequited love and social housing amongst subjects explored within the five shortlisted plays announced as contenders for the 2024 George Devine Award. 

Conor McPherson's ST NICHOLAS Comes to The Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

Strange Fish Theatre will return to the Omnibus Theatre with St Nicholas, a deliciously dark and supernatural tale of vampires roaming the streets of London. Learn more here!

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and More Set For The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

The Almeida Theatre has announced five new productions including Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall's new production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Lennie James.

Australian Premiere of ARLINGTON Comes to the Seymour Centre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

From the Tony Award-winning writer of Once, Empress Theatre and Seymour Centre will present the Australian premiere of the acclaimed dystopian drama Arlington, playing at Seymour Centre’s Reginald Theatre from 2nd to 24th August.

Additional Cast Set For John Lithgow-Led GIANT at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play Giant, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Cast and Creatives Set For G at the Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

The Royal Court has announced the cast and creative team of G by Tife Kusoro (SW1 Project). The cast are Selorm Adonu (Brother’s Keeper), Kadiesha Belgrave (Grud) and Ebenezer Gyau (Dear England) and the director is Monique Touko (School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play). 

Pentabus Reveals New Jerwood Foundation Writer in Residence Bursary and Applications Open
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

Pentabus has announced Jerwood Foundation support for the 2025 Pentabus Writer in Residence Bursary, and the opening of applications.

SPARKS by Simon Longman to be Presented at the Jack Studio Theatre in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

Upper Hand Theatre Company presents the first London revival of Simon Longman's play SPARKS since its 2015 premiere. Discover this compelling production and its powerful storytelling.

Upper Hand Theatre Company Presents SPARKS By Simon Longman
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Upper Hand Theatre Company will present the first London revival since 2015 premiere of Simon Longman's compelling play, SPARKS, running 2nd-13th July 2024 at the Jack Studio Theatre.

Photos: Inside the 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536.  Awarded annually since 1978, The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize is the largest and oldest international award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. See photos from inside the ceremony here.

2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Awarded to Ava Pickett for 1536
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to UK playwright Ava Pickett for her play 1536. Learn more about Pickett and the award!

John Lithgow Will Lead Play About the Antisemitism of Author Roald Dahl
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

John Lithgow will lead the world premiere of a new play about the antisemitism of author Roald Dahl. Giant, written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hynter, will premiere in London at the Royal Court Theatre this September.

Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Hedgerow Theatre Extends Production Of Enda Walsh's THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024

Hedgerow Theatre Company is currently presenting The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic from the pen of Irish playwright Enda Walsh. Learn more about the extension here!

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.