Katie Posner

Heléne Yorke & Michael Zegen to Star in STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY at Audible Theater

Audible will present the New York premiere of Strategic Love Play, starring Heléne Yorke & Michael Zegen. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Belgrade Theatre Coventry Reveals Details of Programme of New Plays, Workshops, and Conversations

Belgrade Theatre Coventry has announced details of See It First – a programme of new plays, workshops involving some of the UK's leading directors and writers, and conversations between artists and audiences, all running at the theatre from 17 – 27 July.  

Review: STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY, Soho Theatre

Miriam Battye’s hilariously brutal and dark dissection of modern relationships - from tentative beginnings over a pint to their varied ends - returns to Soho Theatre for its second run in less than a year. 

Paines Plough Reveals 2024 Plans Marking 50 Years of the New Writing Company

In their 50th year as a ew writing company, this summer Paines Plough's portable pop-up theatre venue Roundabout will return to Summerhall at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its tenth year as a touring venue. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

Paines Plough Enters Its 50th Year And Reveals Upcoming Shows

This year Paines Plough celebrates 50 years. The company has commissioned over 500 writers and developed and produced more than 400 plays since its inception in 1974. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

Review: RICHARD, MY RICHARD, Shakespeare North Playhouse

One of the best plays you will see this year, Richard, My Richard is an outstanding first production from Philipa Gregory.

Full Cast Announced For Philippa Gregory's RICHARD, MY RICHARD Opening At Shakespeare North Playhouse On 8 March

The full cast has been announced for best-selling historical author Philippa Gregory's playwright debut Richard, My Richard.

Sarah Grochala's INTELLIGENCE Wins The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2023

Intelligence by Sarah Grochalahas been announced as the winning script for The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2023. Launched in 2019 and produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, the Prize is the only national prize to champion and support exceptional playwrights who identify as female or non-binary.

Finalist Scripts Revealed For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2023

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, has announced the five finalist scripts for The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2023, selected from 1,002 entries.

Shortlisted Scripts Revealed For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2023

The Women's Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, today announces the 20 shortlisted scripts for The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2023, selected from 1,002 entries. Launched in 2019, the Prize is designed to celebrate and support exceptional playwrights who identify as female or non-binary by providing them with a national platform.

Longlisted Scripts Revealed For The Women's Prize For Playwriting 2023

The Women's Prize for Playwriting has announced the 50 longlisted scripts for The Women's Prize for Playwriting 2023, selected from 1,002 entries.

Review: STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY, Soho Theatre

Will the Fringe hit land on its feet as it transfers to London's Soho Theatre?

Podcast Review: HOW TO WRITE A PLAY WITH MIKE BARTLETT

Are you a budding writer not sure where to begin? Perhaps you’ve managed to get something onto the page, but don’t have any theatre contacts to proceed further. Or maybe you’re a bit nervous about offending someone and ending your writing career before it even gets going.

Philippa Gregory Will Make Playwriting Debut With RICHARD, MY RICHARD at Shakespeare North Playhouse

Best-selling historical author Philippa Gregory will make her playwriting debut in 2024 with RICHARD, MY RICHARD – an innovative new stage play inspired by Shakespeare’s Richard III, that will bring to life one of history’s most twisted and enigmatic characters; a passionate, tender portrait of man in his time, surrounded by the women who determine his fate.

STRATEGIC LOVE PLAY Will Embark on UK Tour This Autumn

Miriam Battye’s Strategic Love Play, a co-production with Soho Theatre and Belgrade Theatre in association with Landmark Theatres, will tour the UK this Autumn from 6 September - 21 October following a full run at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Roundabout @ Summerhall season.

Paines Plough Reveals 2023 Plans

This Summer Paines Plough's portable pop-up theatre venue Roundabout will return to  Summerhall at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. During the month of August, the award-winning, in-the-round auditorium will host two new co-productions from Paines Plough alongside a programme of visiting artists presenting theatre, cabaret, comedy and more from 2 - 27 August.

Review: YOU BURY ME, Orange Tree Theatre

Whatever happened to the Arab Spring? Back in 2011, there seemed so much hope at a new future for some of the Arab world. As with so many optimistic uprisings, it was followed by crushed dreams and often despair. Egypt suffered from this and now lives under a military regime more oppressive than ever before.

Mercury Theatre Announces Four New Associate Companies

Mercury Theatre, led by Executive Director Steve Mannix, Executive Producer Tracey Childs and Creative Director Ryan McBryde, has announced four new associate companies who will partner with the venue for a period of three years.

Paines Plough Appoints Kully Thiarai As Chair Of The Board Alongside New Trustees Lauren Dark And Farha Quadri

Paines Plough has announced a number of new appointments across the organisation. Kully Thiarai will replace the outgoing Kim Grant as Chair of the Board, and new Trustees Lauren Dark and Farha Quadri join the Board of Trustees.