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Plays for the People: Theatre meets activism in one-day event at Shakespeare North

2 weeks ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

A bold new theatrical initiative comes to life on Tuesday 17th June 2025, as Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot hosts Plays for the People – a one-day event that fuses performance, activism, and community empowerment. Led by award-winning theatre-makers Andy Smith and Lynsey O’Sullivan, the event invites up to 150 attendees from across the education, arts, and community sectors to explore theatre not just as an art form, but as a vehicle for social change.
Cast announced for powerful new play Who is Claude Cahun? at Southwark Playhouse this Pride month

2 weeks ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

The cast has been revealed for Who is Claude Cahun?, a powerful new play exploring the true story of the groundbreaking queer artist who resisted Nazi occupation through subversive art. The production runs at Southwark Playhouse Borough’s The Little from 18 June to 12 July 2025, with a press night on 20 June. Written by D.R. Hill and directed by David Furlong, Who is Claude Cahun?
The Brightening Air

2 weeks ago | theatre-news.com | Franco Milazzo

In a story that is a hearty homage to Chekhov, Conor McPherson sits us down inside a family drama set in 1980s Ireland. Within a farmhouse kitchen, we meet two of the three McFadden siblings and the wife of the other. Billie (Rosie Sheehy) is a straight-talking obsessive who will talk about train timetables until the cows come home while her brother Stephen (Brian Gleeson) potters about checking that their cows do come home and get milked.
The Playground Theatre hosts a day of free musical theatre workshops for all

4 weeks ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

The Playground Theatre is throwing open its doors for a full day of musical theatre magic – and it’s completely free. Whether you’re an experienced performer or just someone who loves to move, speak, or sing, this exciting programme of workshops promises something for everyone. Running from 11 AM to 6:30 PM, the event invites participants of all ages and experience levels to explore the vibrant world of musical theatre through dance, acting, and song.
I Would Dream an intimate poetry performance by Eeva Maria al-Khazaali at Etcetera Theatre

4 weeks ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

Finnish poet Eeva Maria al-Khazaali brings her distinctive voice to the Etcetera Theatre in Camden with I Would Dream—a deeply personal poetry event.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announces Ensemble for 2025 season

1 month ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is delighted to announce its Ensemble for its 2025 season which takes place this summer between May and September. ?
Cast announced for Cul-de-Sac, the new play from multi award-nominated playwright David Shopland

1 month ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

The cast has been announced for Cul-de-Sac, the new play from esteemed playwright David Shopland (Saving Britney, 2022 The Other Palace/UK Tour; Raising Kane, 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Assembly Venues; Lessons Learned, 2017 National Theatre of China). Presented by Fake Escape, the acclaimed company behind the multi-five-star, sell-out Off Broadway hit Saving Britney, Cul-de-Sac is heading to Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre for its first ever performances from late May 2025.
Rhinoceros

1 month ago | theatre-news.com | Franco Milazzo

Adding new layers to a classic avant garde work can be a tricky affair, even one as hyper-relevant as Rhinoceros. Italian director Omar Elerian was widely lauded for his interpretation of Eugene Ionesco’s The Chairs in 2022 and he returns to the Almeida with another work from the same playwright. Rhinoceros is on the face of it a warning against conformity with overtones of anti-fascism.
Wilko: Love and Death and Rock and Roll

1 month ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock and Roll chronicles the life of Wilko Johnson, the influential guitarist and co-founder of Dr. Feelgood. The play, penned by Jonathan Maitland, offers a deep dive into Johnson's journey, from his early days on Canvey Island to his unexpected survival following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Originally debuting at the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in early 2024, the production has since been refined, incorporating new scenes and additional music from Johnson's repertoire.
World Theatre Day celebrated with anthem highlighting ‘Creative Learning’ in the local community across the UK

1 month ago | theatre-news.com | Marco Gandolfi

ATG Entertainment is proud to celebrate World Theatre Day 2025, by uniting voices from across its local venues, in a special anthem that highlights the transformative power of theatre and live entertainment. The unique ‘Where We Belong’ initiative brings together artists, educators, and community members across the UK, US and Europe in a worldwide moment of celebration.