Kay Mellor

Open Call Out Launches For Yorkshire Writers In Memory Of Kay Mellor
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024

Writers based in Yorkshire are being invited to apply for a paid, year-long fellowship, which will see them working with Leeds Playhouse and Rollem Productions, alongside a place on the prestigious BBC Writers Voices programme, which will help them to hone their skills in stage and screen as well as gaining on-the-ground industry knowledge through a range of workshops, masterclasses, panels and industry talks.

Review: THE SYNDICATE, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 3, 2024

Based on her hit BBC TV series that entertained millions of viewers over four series, The Syndicate is the new stage hit comedy drama by the legendary Kay Mellor which is getting five star reviews and standing ovations from audiences around the country.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale Stars Bring THE SYNDICATE to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series, the world premiere of Kay Mellor's final stage play, The Syndicate, will come to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from 2-6 July 2024.

Leeds Playhouse Offers Paid Residency For Early Career Theatre Designer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Could you be the new Jerwood Resident Designer at Leeds Playhouse? This year-long paid placement, supported by the Jerwood Foundation and run in partnership with Leeds-based theatre company Tutti Frutti Productions, is an exciting chance for an early career Yorkshire-based theatre designer to take their creativity to the next level.

THE SYNDICATE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024

​​​​​​​The Syndicate, based on the smash-hit critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 28 May - Sat 1 Jun.

Yorkshire Writer Receives The Kay Mellor Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

Yorkshire writer announced as recipient of the Kay Mellor Fellowship. Learn more about this exciting opportunity for emerging talent in the theater industry.

Cast Set For THE SYNDICATE at The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Max George is set to make his stage acting debut in the world premiere of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate UK Tour. Max is best known as a member of boy band The Wanted, whose hits include All Time Low and Chasing the Sun. His previous acting credits include the role of Clint in smash hit FOX TV show Glee.

Monique Ashe-Palmer and Yasmin Taheri Lead The Cast of New Play £1 THURSDAYS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023

SIX's Monique Ashe-Palmer and RSC's Yasmin Taheri lead the cast of £1 THURSDAYS, the new play from Kat Rose-Martin.

Kay Mellor's Final Play, THE SYNDICATE, to be Directed by her Daughter, Gaynor Faye
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 13, 2023

The world premiere of Kay Mellor’s final stage play, The Syndicate, tours the UK for 15 weeks from April to July next year.

Patrick Duffy, Tristan Gemmill & More to Star in TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Get all the details about the upcoming TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour featuring TV stars Patrick Duffy and Tristan Gemmill. Don't miss the opportunity to see this incredible cast in action!

Declan Spaine and More Join the Cast of HAMILTON in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

New casting has been announced for Hamilton in the West End, who will have their first performance at the Victoria Palace Theatre on 19 June 2023 where tickets are currently on sale to 2 March 2024.

Cast Set For Kay Mellor's A PASSIONATE WOMAN at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023

Full casting has been announced for a major new production of the late Kay Mellor's A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse – the theatre which first staged her breakthrough play 30 years ago.

Kevin Kennedy and More Join ROCK OF AGES 2023 Farewell Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Full casting for the farewell tour of the production of Rock of Ages, starring Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy as Dennis Dupree, opening at Peterborough New Theatre on Wednesday 1 February 2023.

Winners Announced For the Writers' Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Writers behind some of the most critically acclaimed works over the last year were honoured at the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards 2023 ceremony, including Aamina Ahmad, David Edgar, Vivienne Franzmann, Rebecca Hall, Katie Hims, Adam Kay, Neil McKay, and Ben Power.

Leeds Studio To Present PICK N MIX By Kay Mellor Fellow Kat Rose-Martin
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022

Leeds Studio will present PICK N MIX, a coming of age story of sisterhood, sex ed and sanitary pads, this touching and punchy play reflects on the fierce friendship between teenagers. Written and performed by Kat Rose-Martin (Kay Mellor Fellow, Wolfe, Holby City) and directed by Alex Chisholm 

Leeds Playhouse Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Season, LORD OF THE FLIES, IN DREAMS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

Leeds Playhouse – named the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre at the recent UK Theatre Awards – has announced its Spring/Summer 2023 season of major, state-of-the-world stories, produced with freshness and urgency, and each epic in their own distinctive way.

Furnace Festival 22 Opens At Leeds Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Leeds Playhouse is celebrating new work, new artists and new partnerships with an exciting programme of performances, workshops, conversations and social events from 7-12 November.

New Cast Announced to Join Kevin Kennedy in the UK Tour of ROCK OF AGES UK
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022

The producers of ROCK OF AGES have announced full casting and additional dates for the UK tour starring Kevin Kennedy as 'Dennis Dupree' alongside Cameron Sharp as 'Stacee Jaxx' from Tuesday 23 August when the show opens in Inverness.

New Cast Announced For HAMILTON in London
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022

Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh, producers of the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON, have announced new casting for the show who will have their first performance at the Victoria Palace Theatre on 21 June 2022 where tickets are currently on sale to 1 October 2022.

ROCK OF AGES UK and Ireland Tour Announces New Cast and Dates
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

Full casting and new dates have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Rock of Ages, including the return of Coronation Street star KEVIN KENNEDY as 'Dennis Dupree', a role he previously played to huge acclaim in 2018.