Maureen Beattie

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Names New CEO and Deputy Artistic Director in 75th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming. The theatre also opened its Explorers Garden free to the public to mark its 75th anniversary.

Photos: First Look at Hiran Abeysekera in HAMLET at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

You can now get a first look at at BAM’s Harvey Theater, starring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera. The show kicks off a new multi-year partnership between BAM and the National Theatre of Great Britain.

Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

Maureen Beattie Will Lead LEAR at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre will stage LEAR, Finn den Hertog's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, with Maureen Beattie in the title role and Forbes Masson as Gloucester.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Francesca Mills , Alistair Petrie, Ayesha Dharker & More Join HAMLET at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026

Kicking off a new multi-year partnership between BAM and the National Theatre of Great Britain, National  Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Operation Mincemeat) brings his contemporary HAMLET to US audiences this spring at the Harvey Theater at BAM.  

2026: Theatre in Scotland At A Glance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld Scotland Editor Natalie O'Donoghue rounds up the best theatre taking place in Scotland in 2026

Alan Cumming Will Lead First Season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cumming has announced his highly anticipated inaugural season of exciting programming for 2026, which will coincide with the 75th anniversary of the celebrated Scottish Highland Theatre.

Arts Council England Launches Taskforce To Address Gender Inequality In The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

In a historic move, Arts Council England has agreed to establish a year-long taskforce to investigate the under-representation of and discrimination against women in the arts. The announcement follows five years of sustained advocacy and research by the Women in Theatre project, run in partnership with organizations including The Writers' Guild of Great Britain, Equity, WOW, ERA 50:50, Black Womxn in Theatre, Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA), and others.

Cast Set For Caryl Churchill Double Bill at Royal Exchange
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Casting has been revealed for the upcoming Caryl Churchill double bill taking place at Royal Exchange in Manchester. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

King's Theatre, Glasgow Honours Longest-Serving Employee's 50 Years of Service
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

Glasgow's iconic King's Theatre is celebrating a very special individual: Joan Neil, Head Stage Door Keeper, who is celebrating an extraordinary 50 years of service at the theatre.

Arts Council England Invites Leading Women In Theatre To Historic Meeting
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

Arts Council England has invited the attendees of a historic Women in Theatre research project meeting in March back to the Arts Council to hear what actions it has decided it is possible for ACE to take to address the under-representation of and discrimination against women in the arts.

Review: THE LIGHTEST ELEMENT, Hampstead Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Sep 17, 2024

Stella Feehily's new play examines the life of pioneering astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

Photos: Go Inside Press Night for RED SPEEDO At Orange Tree Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

See photos from inside press night of Red Speedo at Orange Tree Theatre. The cast including Finn Cole, Ciarán Owens, Parker Lapaine and Fraser James.

Guest Blog: 'It Is Not Depressing But Uplifting': Translator John Farndon on New Ukrainian Play THE TRUMPETER
by Guest Author - Jun 25, 2024

Back in February, I witnessed something I've never seen in theatre before, even though I've seen many hundreds of shows. It was in the Wiesbaden Staatstheater in Germany, and the play was Ukrainian playwright Inna Goncharova's The Trumpeter performed in English by actress Kristin Milward. At the end of the performance, the mixed audience of Ukrainians and Germans rose slowly to their feet, weeping and cheering at the same time, and stayed like this for a very long time. It was extremely moving to witness.

CLASS ACT: UKRAINE IN SCOTLAND Comes to the Traverse Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024

This April the Traverse, together with partners the University of Edinburgh, is hosting a special and intensive, week-long version of its flagship education project Class Act, working with Ukrainian young people living in Scotland.

Leading Women in Theatre Meet with Arts Council England to Mark End of Research Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2024

Leading women in theatre, including Jude Kelly and Lesley Gannon, met with Arts Council England to conclude a five-year research project on gender equality.

Review: DISFUNCTION, Òran Mór, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 21, 2023

Two sisters have been playing and perfecting their secret sibling game for decades. Now in their sixties, and about to lose their home, it’s time to unleash the family fun on the world.

Maureen Beattie to Become Patron of The Gaiety
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023

The Gaiety has announced Maureen Beattie OBE as their newest patron. An official announcement of the news was made at a ceremony on Sunday 22nd October, 3.00pm, held at The Stage Door café in The Gaiety.

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT, RSC Stratford Upon Avon
by Gary Naylor - Jul 14, 2023

Old actors play young characters and find new nuances in familiar speeches