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Bryony Kimmings has been presented with the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre for her show I’m a Phoenix, Bitch. Celebrating writing excellence at the Fringe, the Award platforms writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo with the most fearless and topical piece of new writing. I’m... Continue Reading →
This year will see the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre celebrate writing excellence at the Fringe. Platforming writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo, the award will be presented on 14 August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the most fearless and topical piece of new... Continue Reading →
Inspired by the 1996 documentary Project Grizzly, which followed Canadian inventor Troy Hurtubise as he went in search of grizzlies in a bear-proof suit, Fledgling Theatre’s Neck or Nothing shines a light on men’s mental health. Neck or Nothing tells the story of Jens (James Murfitt), an inventor who lives in his brother Frank’s (David... Continue Reading →
Night of the Living Dead™ Live has announced that it will extend to 8 June, playing a total of nine weeks at Pleasance, London. The first ever UK stage adaptation and the only officially authorised production based on George A. Romero’s cult zombie classic is directed by Benji Sperring (The Toxic Avenger: The Musical; Shock... Continue Reading →
The Pleasance has announced more shows to its line-up for the Edinburgh Festival this August. Theatre The UK premiere of Beat explores the life of an extraordinary boy who turns his everyday routine into a life bursting with wonder and music. Nominated for the Molière Award, this smash-hit show is a funny and moving story.... Continue Reading →
Fledgling Theatre presents the world premiere of new comedy Neck or Nothing this spring, as part of Pleasance’s You Will Know Their Names new writing season before transferring to Greenwich Theatre Studio. This funny and poignant play, Fledgling’s latest show, shines a light on the under-reported issue of men’s mental health. Neck or Nothing follows... Continue Reading →
Casting has been announced today for Night of the Living Dead™ Live, the first ever UK stage adaptation and the only officially authorised production based on George A. Romero’s cult zombie classic. The production, directed by Benji Sperring (The Toxic Avenger: The Musical; Shock Treatment, Valley Of Song) will come to life at Pleasance, London from 9 April to 19 May 2019. The production stars Ashley... Continue Reading →
Today it has been announced that Felicity ward will make her theatre debut in the cast of the European premiere of David Finnigan’s provocative and incendiary play Kill Climate Deniers. One of Australia’s hottest comics, Felicity Ward has taken the British comedy scene by storm. With critically acclaimed hit runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, London and beyond, she... Continue Reading →
The Pleasance Theatre Trust has today announced a new partnership with VAULT Festival that will strengthen links between both organisations; working together, both Pleasance and VAULT are dedicated to developing and supporting the careers of new and emerging theatre makers, playwrights and comedians. Pleasance's annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme is one of the largest and... Continue Reading →
