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Barbican Theatre Adds Four Shows to Spring Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.

Papatango New Writing Prize Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Papatango has announced the shortlisted writers for their 2024 New Writing Prize. Learn more about the shortlist here!

ROTTEN Will Embark on UK Tour Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

Following multiple sell out dates on their Spring tour, ROTTEN is back this Autumn.  The tour kicks off 12th October.

Pride Month at the King's Head Theatre Includes OUTINGS and More
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.

ROTTEN Comes To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

Uncovering the plots and schemes that go on behind closed doors, ROTTEN is a darkly comical thriller that sees a diabolical plan spiral into anarchy.  The performance is at 7.45pm on Tuesday 23 April.

Squint to Present Work from Emerging Playwrights From Low-Income Backgrounds at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023

The Squint Playwriting Award Showcase will present the work of nine emerging playwrights from low-income backgrounds. The showcase features ten minutes of each writer's work from a full-length play they are developing, performed by a professional cast. Get all the details here!

The Hope Theatre Reveals Lineup For Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

The Hope Theatre has shared details of its Winter season, running from the end of November until March. Consisting of premieres of new writing and comedy, the season includes the return of a number of writers who have made work at the venue over the past two years.

SPUTNIK SWEETHEART, Max Wilkinson's UNION and More Set For Arcola Theatre's Summer/Autumn 2023 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

With their production of Sasha Hails’ Possession about to open at the company’s home base, Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen and Executive Director Leyla Nazli, has announced their new season.

Pride In Trafford Presents The Premiere of BI-TOPIA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

In just over four weeks the annual Pride in Trafford Festival will open for its fifth fabulous year at Waterside in Sale. Running from Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 May '23, this annual creative celebration of LGBTQ arts and artists, features the best in comedy, cabaret, theatre and movement.

SCOOTERS, SHOOTERS, AND SHOTTAS: A CURIOUS TALE is launched at The Gate Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

Platforming the untold experiences of marginalised voices, Gate Theatre will host the launch of Scooters, Shooters and Shottas: a Curious tale, a new audio drama that highlights the lives of young black queer communities. 

Further Details Set For the Next Season of the Takeover at the King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

The King's Head Theatre has announced further details of A QUEER INTERROGATION, the second season of the Takeover, curated by Guest Artistic Director Tom Ratcliffe, playing at the iconic Islington pub theatre 19 April – 14 May.

Elegance Bratton to Be Honored At 2023 Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2023

The 2023 Fusion Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to LGBTQ+ visibility in stories, arts and media, will honor Outfest alum Elegance Bratton recognizing his many accomplishments, including his now award-winning, A24-produced narrative feature The Inspection.

National Youth Theatre Announces UP ALL NIGHT An All Night Takeover At The Duke Of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2023

Join National Youth Theatre and some of Britain's leading voices for a world-first all-night West End youth takeover at the iconic Duke of York's Theatre on 10 February 2023. 

Review: WRECKAGE, Turbine Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Jan 13, 2023

Any one of us could die at any time, with no warning and no reason behind it. This is the heartbreaking truth we grapple with in Tom Ratcliffe’s Wreckage, now running at the Turbine Theatre.

WRECKAGE is Now Open at London's Turbine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023

The award-winning production of Wreckage is now open at London's Turbine Theatre following a successful run at Edinburgh's Summerhall as part of this year's Fringe Festival.

Photos: First Look at Character Portraits From WRECKAGE at the Turbine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022

All new character photos have been released for Wreckage, which will be heading to London in January 2023. 

National Youth Theatre Announces The Tenth Anniversary Of Its Successful REP Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022

In 2012 Paul Roseby, Artistic Director and CEO of National Youth Theatre (NYT), launched a new REP company that would provide intensive real-world experience each year to a group of young performers and creatives.

WRECKAGE Will Transfer To London's Turbine Theatre In January 2023
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022

Harlow Playhouse has announced that Wreckage will be heading to London in January 2023. The award-winning production of Wreckage will open at London's Turbine Theatre on Thursday 5th January 2023 following a successful run at Edinburgh's Summerhall as part of this year's Fringe Festival.

Cast Announced For WRECKAGE, a New LGBTQ+ Drama Heading to Edinburgh This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

Harlow Playhouse has announced that they will be producing a brand-new LGBTQ+ drama Wreckage. Written by Tom Ratcliffe and directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE, Wreckage will be taking part in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival performing at Venue 26, Summerhall.

Celebrate Pride With The Royal Opera House With Upcoming Events in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2022

Celebrate Pride with the Royal Opera House and enjoy a range of events and activities this July, commemorating LGBTQ+ creatives and campaigners and examining the many challenges faced by the community over the past 50 years.