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.
Review Roundup: REDLANDS at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Redlands at Chichester Festival Theatre. Read the reviews from the major critics about the production, directed by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director Justin Audibert, and learn more!
Review: REDLANDS, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 1, 2024
'The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath.' Charlotte Jones’ new play delves into a curious pocket of showbiz history, with Michael Havers QC at the centre of it all. Fresh from a momentous victory, he is personally selected by The Rolling Stones’ manager Allen Klein to defend Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in their upcoming trial - and all the while, his teenage son Nigel is trying to work out how to break the news that he doesn’t want to go into the law, he’d much rather be an actor.
Bailey Lock Appointed RSC Executive Producer (Stratford)
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024
The RSC has announced the appointment of Bailey Lock as the Company’s new Executive Producer (Stratford), working alongside Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to lead the producing team at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Tife Kusoro Receives The 54th George Devine Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023
Tife Kusoro has been announced as the recipient of the 54th George Devine Award for her debut full length play G. Kusoro has been awarded the £15,000 prize to pen her next piece of theatre. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing.
Sam Mendes' Theatre Artists Fund Launches Rollout Of £1.5m Two Year Pilot Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2023
Following the announcement in 2021 that Sam Mendes' Theatre Artists Fund would commence a two year pilot programme, investigating necessary support for mid-career artists by creating full time professional positions in arts organisations across the UK, the Fund has shared further details of the pilot programme.
George Devine Award 2023 Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2023
The George Devine Award has announced its 2023 Shortlist of nine playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.
Kathy Bourne Appointed as New Chair of Headlong's Board of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023
Award-winning theatre company Headlong has announced the appointment of Kathy Bourne as the new Chair of the Board. Kathy, who is Executive Director of Chichester Festival Theatre, will take up the position from Donna Munday in June 2023. Donna Munday has stepped down after 13 years on the board with just over 3 years as Chair.
The Unicorn Theatre Appoints Rachel Bagshaw as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023
The Unicorn Theatre has announced the appointment of Rachel Bagshaw as the theatre's new Artistic Director. Rachel will take up the position in September, taking over from Justin Audibert, who steps down as Artistic Director this summer.
Erica Whyman Announces Final Programme with RSC
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 1, 2023
Erica Whyman has announced details of her final season of work as Acting Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) ahead of her stepping down this month.