Theatre Deli opens in Tower Hill
Theatre Deli has arrived in Tower Hill, bringing 27 affordable creative studios, offices and co-working spaces to the heart of Central London.
https://tinyurl.com/theatredelitowerhill
Stage One Bursary Awards
Meet the nine producers shaping the future of commercial theatre with bursary awards
Pleasance London celebrates 30 years
At a time when London is losing the spaces in which artists can take their first creative risks, Pleasance London is celebrating 30 years of doing exactly that. This November, the independent Islington theatre is marking its milestone anniversary with a special gala celebrating those who have shaped its history, alongside a renewed commitment to nurturing the next generation of theatre makers. Taking place on Thursday 12 November 2026, the gala will contribute towards a £30,000 fundraising target.
King’s Head Theatre seek an Artistic Director & Chief Executive
The King’s Head Theatre is seeking an ambitious Artistic Director and Chief Executive to lead the theatre into its next chapter.
Introducing Exits & Entrances – A New Online Magazine for Independent Theatre
NEWSFLASH: FTA Featured in the First Issue of Exits & Entrances!
The Fringe Theatre Awards is delighted to feature in Exits & Entrances, a new online magazine championing independent theatre.
The article, Fringe Theatre Awards: Celebrating the Talent That Deserves to Be Seen, explores why fringe theatre matters and the importance of recognising the outstanding artists and creatives who make it thrive.
Read the article here:
https://www.exitsandentrances.co.uk/p/fringe-theatre-awards-celebrating
Nick Hern Books is teaming up with An Tobar and Mull Theatre to launch its Playground Residency
offering paid time and space to write on the beautiful Isle of Mull. Would you be interested in sharing this exciting new opportunity for playwrights?
The new Playground Residency will offer two professional playwrights a three-week stay in April 2027, with a £600 weekly stipend, accommodation and dramaturgical support. Applications close at 12pm on 2 November.
A Tribute to Adam Lenson
Adam Lenson was a visionary British theatre director, producer, and dramaturg who fundamentally reshaped the UK’s contemporary musical theatre landscape. He was a fierce champion of original, non-traditional British musicals, moving the industry away from long-running revivals toward digital innovation and fresh storytelling.
Voila! Theatre Festival announces 101-show programme for 2026
Voila! Theatre Festival has announced its 2026 programme, bringing 101 shows and events in 60 languages to eight London venues from 2nd–22nd November.
Phoenix Artist Club appoints Lucy Penrose Creative Operations Director
Lucy Penrose has been appointed Creative Operations Director at the Phoenix Artist Club on Phoenix Street, London. Lucy says, “I’m delighted to be joining the Phoenix Artist Club and to be part of its next chapter.”
Pearly Queen Theatre taking residence above The Bow Bells Pub
Taking residence above The Bow Bells Pub — an iconic, independent, family-run Cockney boozer with over 150 years of history — our 50-seat black box theatre is the newest chapter in a building that has always brought people together. From match-day crowds to drag nights, The Bow Bells has long celebrated the grit, humour, and diversity of Bow.
