Samuel Bailey

Hannah Doran Wins 16th Annual Papatango New Writing Prize With THE MEAT KINGS! (INC.) OF BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

Papatango has announced that Hannah Doran has won the 16th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for her play The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, from 1,589 entries – a record number for the Prize, meaning it continues to be the biggest annual playwriting scheme in the UK.

Papatango New Writing Prize Shortlist Revealed

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

Full Cast Set For SOME DEMON at the Arcola Theatre

Papatango has announced the full cast for the world première of the 2023 Prize-winning play Some Demon by Laura Waldren – a play focusing on the relationships fostered and fractured when a group of strangers are thrown together in an eating disorder unit.

Papatango Reveals 2024 New Writing Prize and Partnership with Park Theatre

Papatango has announced that their 2024 New Writing Prize will open for submissions at noon on Wednesday 17 January, until noon on Monday 11 March. Plus, this year's winning play, Some Demon by Laura Waldren, will transfer to Bristol Old Vic from 9 to 13 July.

Laura Waldren Wins 15th Annual Papatango New Writing Prize

Papatango has announced that Laura Waldren has won the 15th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for her first full-length play Some Demon, from 1,468 entries. Learn more about Waldren and her play here!

Photos: Behind the Scenes of Disney's NEWSIES in London

All new behind the scenes photos have been released from Disney’s Newsies, playing at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 30 July 2023.

New Cast Members Join NEWSIES at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Disney's NEWSIES will welcome new cast members joining the production, which must end at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 30 July 2023. Learn more about the cast here!

NEWSIES Extends Until 30 July at Troubadour Wembley Park

The producers of Disney’s NEWSIES have announced a new booking period at London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 30 July 2023. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now.

Video: Watch All New Footage From NEWSIES in London

All new video footage has been released for Disney’s Newsies, which began previews at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 29 November and officially opened on 8 December.

Wake Up With BWW 12/30: Joaquina Kalukango Performs 'Last Midnight', and More!

Top stories include the new Broadway-loving American Girl doll, plus go inside the talkback for Merrily We Roll Along, watch Joaquina Kalukango perform 'Last Midnight' from Into The Woods, and more!

VIDEO: Watch London's NEWSIES Cast Perform 'Seize the Day' on THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE

The London cast of Newsies appeared on the Royal Variety Show to perform 'Seize the Day.' The cast of Newsies includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Moya Angela, Lindsay Atherton, Samuel Bailey, Imogen Bailey, Bronté Barbé, Josh Barnett, Cameron Blakely, Jack Bromage, Bobbie Chambers, Alex Christian, and more. Watch the video of the performance now!

Fifteenth Annual Papatango New Writing Prize Opens For 2023 Submissions

The Papatango New Writing Prize, now in its fifteenth year, opens for submissions on 6 December 2022, until 9pm on Sunday 5 February 2023.

Disney's NEWSIES Extends Booking to 16 April 2023

​​​​​​​NEWSIES has announced a new booking period at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand and sold-out previews. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 16 April 2023.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Disney's NEWSIES, Beginning in London This Month

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Disney’s Newsies, which begins previews at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in 2 weeks on 29 November, with an official opening on 8 December.

Video: Watch the New Trailer For the UK Premiere of NEWSIES

A brand new trailer has been released for the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway Musical, Disney's NEWSIES. Check out the video here!

Full Cast Announced for UK Premiere of NEWSIES

Michael Ahomka-Lindsay and Bronté Barbé lead the new cast announced for UK premiere of Newsies

Eva Fontaine and Susie McKenna Will Lead the UK Premiere of Tanya Barfield's BRIGHT HALF LIFE at the King's Head Theatre

Eva Fontaine and Susie McKenna pair up for the UK Premiere of Bright Half Life by award winning American playwright Tanya Barfield, directed by Steven Kunis, twice nominated for Best Director at the Off West End Theatre Awards. Depicting queer love in the richest and most original of ways, Bright Half Life is an intensely romantic and moving play depicting love that is complicated and ever-changing.

BRIGHT HALF LIFE Will Make UK Premiere at The King's Head Theatre in September

What if life came with a rewind button? Jumping across time, Bright Half Life, by award-winning American playwright Tanya Barfield, tells the four-and-a-half-decade story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, start a family, and traverse the highs, lows, joys, and fears that come from sharing your life with someone else.

Clive Judd Wins 14th Annual Papatango New Writing Prize

Papatango announced that Clive Judd has won the 14th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for his debut full-length play, Here, from a record 1,553 entries. Also announced were the other shortlisted writers: Georgia Bruce for Time, Like The Sea; Jennifer Lunn for Core; Esme Mahoney for Wishbone, and Dilan Raithatha for Little India.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SORRY, YOU'RE NOT A WINNER at Theatre Royal Plymouth

Today Paines Plough and Theatre Royal Plymouth have released a first look at new play SORRY, YOU’RE NOT A WINNER written by Samuel Bailey and directed by Jesse Jones.