Oxford Playhouse anticipates ‘array of stories’ from cohort of emerging writers
Six playwrights are to join Oxford Playhouse as the venue looks to “cultivate emerging voices” within theatre. Actor and writer SI…
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Theatre fans value desirable ticket price over top notch seats
West End theatre fanatics and less frequent show attendees alike prioritise price point over the perfect seats, a survey undertake…
National Theatre to open up its archive across the pond
Schoolchildren in the United States are to enjoy a host of archived recordings from the National Theatre (NT), in a partnership ai…
Spotlight boss admits Equity row ‘biggest dismay’ of his leadership
Spotlight leader Matt Hood has told Arts Professional a legal battle against actors’ union Equity represents the “most disappointi…
Theatre leader urges others to ‘fight for investment’ as company announces closure
Somerset-based touring producers, Wassail Theatre Company, are to close after a decade spent delivering and performing “shows in u…
Almeida Theatre hires Sonia Friedman company producer
ROS BROOKE-TAYLOR is joining the Almeida Theatre as executive producer after eight years in the same role with Sonia Friedman Prod…
Equity vows to appeal High Court decision on Spotlight status
Actors’ union Equity is to look to appeal a decision by a High Court judge which found casting directory Spotlight is not an emplo…
Producer steps out solo with own West End theatre venture
Actor and producer NICK SIDI is to work with “world-class writers” at his newly-launched theatre production company, Curveball Pro…
RSC makes historic visit to Isles of Scilly with abridged King Lear
School children on the Isles of Scilly will be able to enjoy an in-situ performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) for the…
Playwrights get backdated pay rise at three national companies
Writers working for three of the most prestigious theatre companies in the country are set to see their minimum rates rise to more…
Theatre company aims to end ‘grant dependence’ with creation of commercial wing
An organisation committed to producing “artistically ambitious and popular plays and musicals by Black and Brown artists” is to sw…
Drama festival calls off its 40th year event, vowing 2027 return
A drama festival meant to be marking its 40th year in existence has been forced to cancel, thanks to a water leak at its home venu…
Bristol Old Vic among theatres to host working-class directors
An initiative dedicated to breaking down barriers to ensure theatres “play fair for working-class directors” has partnered with ve…
West End producers turn to screen with television recruit
A West End and Broadway production company is to expand into scripted television, with its new “screen-faced division” headed up b…
Start-up venture leader to head up Stratford East board
BINDI KARIA has been named chair of the board at Stratford East, taking over from interim co-chairs CHRISTOPHER HIRD and FRANCESCA…
Lowry claims £10m upgrade needed to keep operating
The Lowry has outlined the “critical and urgent infrastructure” updates that the 25-year-old Salford Quays theatre and cultura…
London growth agency expert joins SOLT and UK Theatre
PR, marketing, and public affairs expert FEEROZA PATEL is to join sister organisations Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK The…
Stage One snaps up Mercury Theatre’s development director
Theatre producers charity Stage One has welcomed ABBI ROBERTS as operations director, as the organisation continues to build on ex…
Wise Children rebrands as company plans Kneehigh and Globe remounts
The southwest theatre company Wise Children has changed its name to Emma Rice Company, admitting that the name had been a hindranc…
Doncaster theatre director departs after nearly a decade
DEBORAH REES is stepping down from Doncaster performance venue Cast after nine years in post, to become a freelancer. Previously d…
Theatres overly reliant on public subsidy, OVO founder warns
The founder of St Albans-based theatre company OVO, Adam Nichols, has encouraged the sector to consider more commercial ways of so…
West End traffic-free trial wins cautious SOLT support
Plans to showcase what central London could feel like as a traffic-free zone have won tentative support from Society of London The…
Royal Exchange welcomes co-chief executive after flawed leadership report
SHEENA WRIGLEY has been named executive director and co-chief executive at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, marking a formal…
Coventry playwright steps in to lead Albany Theatre
Playwright and screenwriter ALAN POLLOCK has joined the Albany Theatre in Coventry as theatre director, taking the reins “at sho…
