Julie Hesmondhalgh

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

James Graham's PUNCH Extends Run at Young Vic

The Young Vic Theatre has announced a two week extension to the London transfer of Punch due to public demand, now set to run in the Young Vic Main House from 1 March to 26 April with press night on 6 March 2025.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace

Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.

Jonathan Pryce, Michael Sheen & More to Star in WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT @sohoplace

The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. Learn how to purchase tickets.

James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to London

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the London transfer of Punch, the latest five-star sell-out show from Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House, Sherwood) and Nottingham Playhouse, which brings Jacob Dunne’s powerful and moving memoir to the stage. 

Oldham's Coliseum Theatre Will Be Refurbished and Reopen Next Year

Oldham's Coliseum theatre will reopen next year following a campaign to save it after its 2023 closure. The venue is set to be refurbished and will reopen by Christmas 2025.

Julie Hesmondhalgh Will Lead World Premiere of PUNCH at Nottingham Playhouse

Julie Hesmondhalgh will join the cast of the world premiere of James Graham's new play Punch, directed by Adam Penford and opening at Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May.

SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

National Youth Theatre Launches UK-Wide Free Auditions

The prestigious and pioneering National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced dates for a host of free UK-wide community auditions. Learn more about how to audition here!

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Vicky Featherstone Will Appear in Conversation at The Royal Court Theatre

Award-winning actor Julie Hesmondhalgh – known for her roles in TV shows such as Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street, as well as her stage work including God Bless The Child (Royal Court) –and Wit, Mother Courage and Her Children (both Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester) – will be in conversation with Vicky Featherstone, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre, to discuss the realities of life in today's arts industry, and how to navigate it.

THE GREATEST PLAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD...At Hudson Village Theatre

The Canadian premiere of The Greatest Play in the History of the World... by Ian Kershaw plays from

Experience EVERY BRILLIANT THING at Theatre by the Lake and Venues Across Cumbria This Autumn

Experience the heartwarming and uplifting play 'Every Brilliant Thing' at Theatre by the Lake and venues across Cumbria this autumn. Don't miss this engaging performance that sparks hope and encourages understanding.

Turn On Fest Opens at Hope Mill Theatre Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Arts

Now in its 4th year, Turn on Fest – Hope Mill Theatre's annual LGBTQIA+ arts festival - returns with a diverse and exciting line up, which culminates with the headline event featuring Jill Nalder and Nathaniel J Hall. 

THE JUNGLE to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse in February

St. Ann’s Warehouse and Good Chance will bring The Jungle back to St. Ann’s, where it made its sold-out American Premiere in 2018. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets, and more.

Equity Organise Demonstration Against Arts Cuts

Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, are organising a demonstration outside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) next Tuesday (22 November), calling for a reversal to cuts to arts organisations and an increase in arts funding.

Oldham MP Joins Panto Cast Onstage Demanding Arts Council 'Save The Coliseum'

​​​​​​​Equity, the cast of Oldham Coliseum's pantomime Robin Hood and local MP Debbie Abrahams have today (Wednesday) met onstage at the theatre, as they called for Arts Council England to 'Save Oldham Coliseum.'

Nick Hern Books To Publish AN ACTOR'S ALPHABET By Julie Hesmondhalgh

Leading theatre publishers Nick Hern Books will publish An Actor's Alphabet - an honest, and empowering look at the realities of life as an actor in today's industry, by award-winning TV and theatre star Julie Hesmondhalgh - on 17 November 2022.

Maxine Peake's BERYL Tells True Story Of The Greatest Woman On Two Wheels

Written by actress Maxine Peake, Beryl tells the remarkable true story of unsung champion cyclist Beryl Burton. This inspirational tour-de-force is fuelled by rhubarb, northern charm and fierce determination.

A VERY LIVERPOOL LOVE STORY Comes to The Epstein Theatre On Valentine's Eve

Using the words of the late activist and poet Sandra Richardson, who passed away at Marie Curie Hospice in Liverpool last year, and the reflections of her artist wife Clare Beloved, the play weaves a testimony to the power of love and grief.