Basic Income for the Arts
The Irish government will make its basic income pilot for artists permanent starting in 2026, following a successful trial launched in 2022. Under the pilot, around 2,000 artists received €325 per week (≈$370) to support their creative work.
Circle & Star Theatre, Hampstead
This December marks the revival of one of London’s most storied creative landmarks. The Pentameters Theatre, widely recognised as one of the city’s very first modern pub theatres, will reopen as The Circle & Star Theatre, located above The Horseshoe in Hampstead.
Special award: Anda Winters, Artistic Director & CEO of the Coronet Theatre
For unique international programming and breathtaking vision
Circle and Star Theatre
Website: https://circleandstar.com/ Contact: Steve Furst – Artistic director General contact email: steve@circleandstar.com Address: 28 Heath Street, London NW3 6TE Do you curate your shows: Yes Do you produce in-house: Yes Do you accept dry-hire: Yes Preferred programming: All genres; plays, comedy, podcasts, especially from young Jewish creatives. Configurations: Whilst the stage is fixed, the 60 […]
Seven Dials Playhouse: first recipients of First Steps and Next Step
Seven Dials Playhouse has announced the first recipients of First Steps and Next Step – two new artist development initiatives designed to provide time, space and financial support for theatre-makers at all stages of their careers.
Sarah-Louise Young, actor
“Fringe is a mindset, a creative freedom and willingness to experiment, fail, fail better”
Sean Denyer is new Artistic Director at The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival
The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival announce that Sean Denyer @shorndoc has taken up the role of Artistic Director, just the second incumbent after the festival founder and artistic Director, Brian Merrimen @merriman7485 stepped down after two decades in the role.
Chris Fung, actor and playwright
“The fringe is an honourable, stupid, wonderful place. It is where you can see the early morning glimmers of the coming dawn”
The Playground Theatre
Website: https://www.theplaygroundtheatre.org.uk/ Contact: Holly-Anne – General Manager General contact email: hollyanne@theplaygroundtheatre.org.uk Address: The Playground Theatre, UNIT 8, Latimer Road, W10 6RQ Do you curate your shows: Yes Do you produce in-house: Yes Do you accept dry-hire: Yes Preferred programming: New writing, development pieces, incubation, fringe theatre Configurations: Thrust, End-On, In the Round Audience capacity: 120 […]
Fringe Theatre returns to The Stage awards
The 2026 ceremony is scheduled for the evening of January 12 and will be held at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre for the second year running.
