Vicky Featherstone

Programming Set For Paines Plough’s 50th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Paines Plough has announced programming for its star-studded 50th Anniversary Gala taking place in February at the Criterion Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

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.

Adelaide Festival Announces 2025 Program
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

Adelaide Festival has announced its 40th program, promising a suite of international and Australian productions and artists which will further enhance its 65-year reputation as Australia's premier international festival.

Review: THE OUTRUN, Church Hill Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 4, 2024

Olivier Award-winning playwright Stef Smith joins forces with Vicky Featherstone, former Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland, to reimagine Amy Liptrot’s bestselling memoir. Edinburgh’s producing theatre The Lyceum returns to the International Festival to present this world premiere. A young woman finds herself washed up back home on the Scottish archipelago of Orkney. She has no idea how or if she can rebuild her life after a decade of addiction.

Edinburgh International Festival Launches New Annual Youth Exchange Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024

Edinburgh International Festival devised a new exchange programme for young creatives to connect young people from Edinburgh with peers from another national or international location. Each year, the project will be connected to an artist or performance within that year's programme.

National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

This summer will see the inaugural StoryFest held at the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. A month-long festival that demonstrates the NYT’s commitment to championing new work from emerging talent, many of whom are alumni of the NYT themselves. 

Five New Artistic Associates to Join Synergy Theatre Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Five new Artistic Associates will join Synergy Theatre Project from February 2024.

Critics' Pick: Katie Kirkpatrick's Best Theatre of 2023
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Dec 19, 2023

2023 has been a big year for theatre. It’s easy to say that every year, but in the past twelve months we have seen a real shakeup of artistic directors, as well as a whole series of new smash hits, from revivals to new musicals to cutting-edge plays. With the pandemic era of closed buildings and Zoom plays fading into memory, theatre is well and truly back and thriving.

The Royal Court Theatre Creates Digital Archive Allowing Open Access For All
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023

The Royal Court Theatre announced the launch of Living Archive, their first ever standalone online archive. The digital archive holds information on every play which has ever been presented on the Royal Court stages from when it opened its doors in 1956 to the present day, totalling almost 2000 works by over 1000 writers. 

Charlie Josephine's COWBOIS Will Transfer to London; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Royal Court Theatre have announced the London transfer of Charlie Josephine's rollicking queer western Cowbois. 

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Vicky Featherstone Will Appear in Conversation at The Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

Award-winning actor Julie Hesmondhalgh – known for her roles in TV shows such as Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street, as well as her stage work including God Bless The Child (Royal Court) –and Wit, Mother Courage and Her Children (both Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester) – will be in conversation with Vicky Featherstone, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre, to discuss the realities of life in today's arts industry, and how to navigate it.

Tickets From £12 for CUCKOO at The Royal Court
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 16, 2023

Michael Wynne’s dark comedy explores the safety of home and the different ways we cope in our increasingly uncertain world.

Interview: 'This Play Is Not What You Think It Is': The Cast of CUCKOO at the Royal Court Chat Penguin Bars, iPads and Pinter
by Alexander Cohen - Aug 2, 2023

The cast of Cuckoo chat performing, working on Vicky Featherstone's swansong performance, and the navigating Michael Wynne's brilliantly slippery writing.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Averts a Strike, Dallas Arts Groups Need More Than a Band-Aid
by Alex Freeman - Jul 24, 2023

Last week, Broadway narrowly avoided joining Hollywood by coming to a tentative agreement on the Pink contract, after IATSE had voted to authorize a strike if they couldn’t find a deal. Amidst wide industry challenges, Cara Joy David explores the revenue side of the equation and the regional theatre subscription model.

David Byrne Appointed Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 20, 2023

The Board of the Royal Court Theatre has announced the appointment of David Byrne as Artistic Director. 

Review: CUCKOO, Royal Court
by Alexander Cohen - Jul 13, 2023

Blood is thicker than water and love is stronger than hate. There is a deep sentimental heart beating at the core of Michael Wynne’s new play that asks us what it means to connect as a family in our increasingly absurd lives. 

THE WIZARD OF OZ Leads Our Top Ten Shows for July
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 1, 2023

burbSummer in the city brings some red-hot theatrical treats. From a journey down the yellow brick road, to contemporary opera and fiery flamenco, July has something for everyone.

Review: ALL OF IT, Royal Court Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 9, 2023

An existential triptych of monologues slaps the audience in the face and expects them to apologise

Cast Revealed For The Royal Court's CUCKOO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

The Royal Court Theatre in partnership with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse have announced the cast of Olivier and BAFTA-Award winning playwright Michael Wynne’s dark comedy Cuckoo. Royal Court Artistic Director, Vicky Featherstone directs Michelle Butterly, Emma Harrison, Sue Jenkins and Jodie McNee.

Jerwood New Playwright Programme Expands To Support More Early-Career Playwrights at The Royal Court Over Next Two Years
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

The Royal Court Theatre and Jerwood Arts will continue their longstanding partnership with Jerwood Arts committing new funding to support the theatre's work developing writers over the next two years.