Roxana Silbert

Tife Kusoro Receives The 54th George Devine Award

Tife Kusoro has been announced as the recipient of the 54th George Devine Award for her debut full length play G. Kusoro  has been awarded the £15,000 prize to pen her next piece of theatre. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing.

George Devine Award 2023 Shortlist Revealed

The George Devine Award has announced its 2023 Shortlist of nine playwrights. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: ADULTS, Traverse Theatre

Amongst a raft of anonymous Air BnBs in Edinburgh, thirty-something Zara is running her own business and trying to make her way in the world. A new client has just arrived, but her colleague is running late. Tensions are high

The Traverse Reveal New Additions to Their TravFest23 Programme

​​​​​​​Joining the already packed line-up in Traverse 1, Traverse Theatre Company will present ADULTS by Kieran Hurley, writer of the sensational TravFest hit Mouthpiece. This brand new, pitch black comedy, delving into intergenerational conflict and is a play for lovers of drama that offers an excoriating take on society today.

The UK Premiere of DUCK Comes To The Arcola Theatre

Katy Galloway Productions and maatin have announced the UK première of Duck by maatin, whose play Friday at the masjid has been shortlisted for the RSC's new national playwriting competition 37 Plays, at Arcola Theatre.

Review: THE ART OF ILLUSION, Hampstead Theatre

Sold as a curious tale of enchantment, it’s a romantic comedy masquerading as a French pastiche that crosses eras and genres. Translated by Waleed Akhtar, it’s debuting at the theatre’s Downstairs stage with Tom Jackson Greaves at the helm. Unfortunately, this shaky production leaves much to be desired.

Review: SONS OF THE PROPHET, Hampstead Theatre

An atonal family tragicomedy that descends into sitcom silliness

Roxana Silbert to Step Down as Artistic Director of Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead Theatre has announced that, in the light of the 100% cut in its Arts Council grant of £766,455, the theatre will need to change direction and can no longer continue solely as a new writing theatre.  As a consequence, very sadly, Roxana Silbert has decided to step down as Artistic Director. 

Review: MARY, Hampstead Theatre

Rona Munro explores the ramifications of the - then alleged, now confirmed - rape of Mary, Queen of Scots under the warped lens of the political games for which it was a useful tool. Mary is the last companion piece to Munro’s The James Plays cycle. It introduces the intriguing, malicious hearsay and delivers it with jarring misogyny, moulding political enterprise and gossip seamlessly. She juxtaposes blind allegiance to popular opinion, perception to truth.

World Premiere Of EL ÚLTIMO SUEÑO DE FRIDA Y DIEGO Opens San Diego Opera's Season In October

San Diego Opera will present the world premiere of Gabriela Lena Frank's El último sueño de Frida y Diego (The Last Dream of Frida and Diego) on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For LOTUS BEAUTY at Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Satinder Chohan’s new play, Lotus Beauty.  Directed by Pooja Ghai, Lotus Beauty will run at Hampstead Downstairs, in association with Tamasha Theatre Company, from 13 May until 18 June 2022.

BWW Review: THE FEVER SYNDROME, Hampstead Theatre

Richard Myers has helped thousands of people achieve their dream of becoming parents. The IVF pioneer is now receiving a lifetime achievement award, and his own family have gathered around him to celebrate their patriarch.

Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For THE BREACH

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Naomi Wallace's new play, The Breach.

Photos: First Look at THE FEVER SYNDROME at Hampstead Theatre

Production images have been released for the world premiere of The Fever Syndrome, Alexis Zegerman’s thrilling portrait of a brilliantly dysfunctional family.  Directed by Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert, The Fever Syndrome will run until 30 April 2022. 

FOLK Will Return to Hampstead Theatre in June

Following its sold-out run earlier in the year, Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce the return of Folk, Nell Leyshon's beautiful new play with songs, directed by Hampstead's Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert. 

Cast and Creative Announced For WOLF CUB At Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Wolf Cub, running at Hampstead Downstairs from 8 April until 7 May. 

VIDEO: First Look at an All New Trailer For THE FEVER SYNDROME at Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead Theatre has released a trailer for The Fever Syndrome, Alexis Zegerman’s thrilling portrait of a brilliantly dysfunctional family, which opens on its Main Stage on 24 March.  Directed by Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert, The Fever Syndrome will run until 30 April 2022. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE FEVER SYNDROME at Hampstead Theatre

Rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere of Alexis Zegerman’s vivid, new play, The Fever Syndrome.  Directed by Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Roxana Silbert, The Fever Syndrome will run from 19 March until 23 April 2022.  

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a much talked-about adaptation to a provocative revival and a thorny Shakespeare play, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

THE BREACH and WOLF CUB Come to Hampstead Theatre This Spring

The Breach by Naomi Wallace, with direction by Sarah Frankcom, will run on its Main Stage from 6 May until 4 June.  Wolf Cub, written and directed by Ché Walker, will run at Hampstead Downstairs from 8 April until 7 May.