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Rupert Goold Appointed Artistic Director of The Old Vic from 2026

The Old Vic announced that Rupert Goold will be the next Artistic Director of The Old Vic, following an extensive process led by a Succession Committee of the Board.

Cate Blanchett and James Graham OBE Join National Theatre Board Alongside Sarah Wiggins

Sir Damon Buffini, Chair of the National Theatre, has announced that Cate Blanchett, James Graham and Sarah Wiggins are to join the National Theatre Board this month, with further appointments to be announced next year.

National Tour Of HANDBAGGED Comes to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

A major national tour of Moira Buffini's funny play HANDBAGGED will visit Wolverhampton Grand Theatre as part of the Theatre Nation Partnerships (TNP) initiative convened by the National Theatre.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

National Theatre Will Update Infrastructure With £26.4m Government Funding

The UK government announced in the Spring Budget that the National Theatre will receive flagship investment of £26.4m marking its 60th anniversary, which will support urgent infrastructure updates to the National Theatre building.

Chancellor Announces New Permanent Theatre Tax Relief Rate of 40% and 45% For Touring Productions

The Chancellor has announced a new permanent rate for Theatre Tax Relief of 40% and 45% for productions that tour. Read responses from the theatre sector here.

National Theatre's WAR HORSE Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning September 2024

The National Theatre's production of War Horse will embark on a major 18-month UK Tour from 5 September 2024, touring through to 2026. Find out where you can catch the show here!

Indhu Rubasingham Appointed Director of the National Theatre

The National Theatre has announced the appointment of Indhu Rubasingham as the next Director and Joint Chief Executive of the National Theatre.

The Linbury Prize for Stage Design Exhibition Opens at the National Theatre

The 2023 Linbury Prize for Stage Design Exhibition is now open at the National Theatre, showcasing the next generation of exciting theatre designers from across the UK. 

Photos: Celebrities Gather for West End Opening Night of DEAR ENGLAND

First look photos from the National Theatre's Dear England opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre and post-show party at The Londoner.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY to Have Australian Premiere Next Year

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Play, is set to have its Australian premiere in Sydney in February 2024. This critically acclaimed production tells the story of a family and a company that changed the world, directed by Sam Mendes.

National Theatre Celebrates 60 Years With Free Tickets for 16�"25-Year-Olds

As the National Theatre prepares to mark 60 years of entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world on 22 October, a birthday present of 3,600 free tickets, 60 tickets for 60 performances in October, will be available for 16–25-year-olds to book for productions on the South Bank and in the West End. Learn more about the initiative and how to get tickets here!

Photos: Wolverhampton Grand Transformed Into A Boxing Ring As Roy Williams' SUCKER PUNCH Opens Tonight!

The cast of Roy Williams’ SUCKER PUNCH have arrived in Wolverhampton ahead of performances running until Friday 16 June, with the city’s iconic stage transformed into a boxing ring for the performances. The revival of the play is on its first major UK tour as part of theatre network Theatre Nation Partnerships made up of theatres and creative organisations across the country and the National Theatre. See photos of the cast!

SOLT and UK Theatre Respond to the Chancellor's Decision to Maintain the Higher Rate of Theatre Tax Relief

Co-CEOs of Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, Claire Walker and Hannah Essex, have commented on the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's budget which includes maintaining the Higher rate of Theatre Tax Relief to support theatres through these uncertain and challenging times.

Cast and Creatives Announced for the Revival of SUCKER PUNCH

Roy Williams' SUCKER PUNCH will embark on its first major tour across England from March – June 2023 as part of theatre network Theatre Nation Partnerships made up of theatres and creative organisations across the country and the National Theatre.

2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize Winners Announced

The winners of the 2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, were announced last night at a special ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall, presented by philanthropist and long-standing Symphony Hall donor, Peter How.

Achates Philanthropy Prize Announced For 2022

The Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, returns for its sixth edition in 2022 with a host of new judges.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Announces Live Capture

The Tony Nominated Broadway musical Girl From The North Country announced that the production was professionally captured prior to its re-opening on April 29th for future use.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Extends Broadway Run

Last night, Girl From The North Country hosted a special performance and gala to celebrate their third time opening on Broadway, as well as their seven Tony Award nominations, including “Best New Musical.” 

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Will Embark on North American Tour in 2023

Today, it was announced that the North American Tour of the acclaimed Girl From The North Country, nominated for 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will have its technical rehearsals and tour premiere at Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic Orpheum Theatre in the Fall of 2023.