BWW Interview: Georgia Christou and Lizzie Nunnery Talk Writing for Tonic Theatre's Platform Project
by Maya Bowles - Oct 2, 2020
In 2015 Tonic Theatre launched the Platform project, in which they commissioned plays that put young women and their stories at the heart of the action, with mainly or entirely female casts. The two latest additions to the Platform series are 'Bright. Young. Things.' by Georgia Christou and 'Heavy Weather' by Lizzie Nunnery. We spoke to Georgia and Lizzie about what it was like to be part of the Platform project, and why they feel the project is so important.
BWW Review: BRIGHT. YOUNG. THINGS & HEAVY WEATHER, Nick Hern Books
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 30, 2020
Two new pieces of youth drama are available in the Nick Hern Books catalogue, in their Platform series in collaboration with Tonic Theatre: Georgia Christou's Bright. Young. Things. and Lizzie Nunnery's Heavy Weather. Uncommonly for the publisher, the two plays haven't yet received a full production, but any directorially inclined eye can spot their potential.
Paines Plough Announce Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2019
Paines Plough have today announced a special one-off event at the Criterion Theatre on 18th November and a transfer of Sam Steiner's YOU STUPID DARKNESS! to Southwark Playhouse, a co-production with Theatre Royal Plymouth. The announcements mark the final programming from former co-Artistic Directors James Grieve and George Perrin. Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner are set to announce their new season for the company on Friday 4 October.
Liverpool Irish Festival Announces Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2018
Liverpool Irish Festival (18-28 Oct) is the largest festival of Irish art and culture in the UK. With over 60 events across the city incorporating visual art, film, performance, music, talks, tours, dance and more, the festival is in its 16th year and celebrates the connections between Liverpool and Ireland.
BWW Review: TO HAVE TO SHOOT IRISHMEN, Omnibus Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 5, 2018
To Have To Shoot Irishmen brings the tragic story of Francis Sheehy Skeffington to the stage, with music and lyricism, a reminder of Ireland's fractured past and a warning about its fragile present.
Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Reveal Autumn Winter 2018 Season Ahead Of Public Sale
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018
Following the announcement of The Lovely Bones, A Christmas Carol and Everyman rock 'n' roll panto The Snow Queen earlier this year, the Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse has revealed its full programme for Autumn Winter 2018. Book adaptations, comedians, music, familiar faces and new collaborations to join their in-house productions for the season.
Paines Plough Announce Programme 2018
by Julie Musbach - Feb 2, 2018
Artistic Directors of Paines Plough James Grieve and George Perrin today announced the company's full Programme 2018.
The Capstone Theatre Launches Spring 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2018
The Capstone announces the launch of its spring 2018 season, which runs from late January to May 2018, and promises an eclectic range of artistic delights with a particular focus on contemporary music, jazz, world music and contemporary dance.
Box Of Tricks To Tour Becky Prestwich's CHIP SHOP CHIPS Across UK in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017
After the critical national success earlier this year with their UK Theatre award-winning production of Lizzie Nunnery's Narvik, Manchester theatre company Box of Tricks are set to tour in 2018 their acclaimed 2016 production of Becky Prestwich's funny and nostalgic tale of love over fish and chips and some Northern soul - Chip Shop Chips.
Winners Announced for UK Theatre Awards 2017
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2017
UK Theatre has announced the winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2017 the only awards to honour outstanding achievement in performing, producing and management in theatres throughout the United Kingdom. The awards were hosted by Sharon D Clarke.
Inis Nua Presents American Premiere of THE SWALLOWING DARK by Lizzie Nunnery
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2017
Myths and dreams will swirl through the Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake (302 South Hicks Street) in October as Inis Nua presents Lizzie Nunnery's The Swallowing Dark. From England, this drama deals with the bureaucratic fragility of asylum for one family, but the nature of truth itself commands center stage. As The Independent said, Can the truth ever be turned into a clear, consistent story? That's one of the troubling questions that underlie The Swallowing Dark, Lizzie Nunnery's powerfully suggestive new play.