Review: THREE SISTERS, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 13, 2025
The Prozorov sisters are desperate for entertainment. Plagued by their dreary provincial life, they yearn for the lights and excitement of Moscow, but have to make do with the visiting soldiers. When their only brother marries, their sister-in-law isn’t exactly what they dreamed of. Her lacking sense of fashion and initial insecurity builds up to a sharp bossiness upon becoming Mrs Prozorov, leaving Olga, Masha, and Irina at the mercy of the new lady of the house. If you had to choose one work that represented what Chekhov brings to the table, it would be this.
Review: MATES IN CHELSEA, Royal Court
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 10, 2023
burbThe Royal Court was the first stage for Lucy Wade’s biting satire Posh, which focused on the lack of consequences of the poor and entitled behaviour of certain members of the upper classes. That was back in 2010 and it can be argued that amount of material to work with on the subject is even greater that ever. Unfortunately, Rory Mullarkey’s new play wastes every opportunity to say anything novel.
Cast Set For MATES IN CHELSEA at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre has announced that Amy Booth-Steel, Natalie Dew, Karina Fernandez, George Fouracres, Laurie Kynaston, Philipp Mogilnitskiy and Fenella Woolgar have been cast in Mates in Chelsea. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
George Devine Award 2022 Shortlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022
The George Devine Award has announced its 2022 Shortlist of nine playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.
National Youth Theatre Announces 10 New Associate Companies
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022
National Youth Theatre has announced the appointment of 10 new Associate Companies, which it will collaborate with over the next two years to champion their work and create more opportunities for the charity's national network of 14,000 young creative people.
George Devine Award 2021 Longlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021
The George Devine Award today announces its 2021 Longlist of eight playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.
Photos/Video: Go Inside National Youth Theatre's ON THE EDGE
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 5, 2021
The National Youth Theatre and University of Hull have released brand new images and the live recording from their production On the Edge, which was performed live at the global UN climate conference, COP26 in Glasgow today, Friday 5 November.
National Youth Theatre Announces COP26 Performance ON THE EDGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2021
The National Youth Theatre are collaborating with the University of Hull on a new production On the Edge, which will be performed live at the global UN climate conference, COP26 in Glasgow at 12.30 on Friday 5 November.
Miriam Battye Awarded The 2020 Pinter Commission
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
Playwright Miriam Battye received the 2020 Pinter Commission yesterday (Monday 25 October 2021) – an award given annually by Lady Antonia Fraser, Harold Pinter's widow, to support a new commission at the Royal Court Theatre. Initially scheduled in March last year, the awarding of the 2020 Pinter Commission had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Daniel Ward Announced as the Winner of the 51st George Devine Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
Daniel Ward has been announced as the winner of the 51st George Devine Award for his debut play The Canary and the Crow, picking up a prize of £15,000. The Canary and the Crow is the coming of age story of a working-class black kid accepted to a prestigious grammar school.
George Devine Award 2020 Shortlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2020
The George Devine Award today announces its 2020 Shortlist of nine plays. Founded in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.