• Arts

    OffWestEnd celebrates  20 years and launches new digital platform 

    OffWestEnd – London’s independent theatre platform and the organisation behind the Offies – marked its 20th birthday today (20 January) with an industry gathering at founding venue Stratford East. The event brought together theatre‑makers, venue leaders, producers and supporters to celebrate two decades of independent theatre and to share four…

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    Recipients Announced for Seven Dials Playhouse’s 2026 Artist Initiatives

    Seven Dials Playhouse has announced the first group of 2026 recipients for first steps and Next Step, two artist‑development programmes launched last year as part of the organisation’s commitment to supporting theatre‑makers at every stage of their careers. Both initiatives provide funded time, space and resources for artists to test…

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    Girl Blue At Seven Dials Playhouse

    A new play inspired by the life and inner world of Nina Simone, GIRL BLUE will receive its first UK industry presentation at Seven Dials Playhouse on Wednesday 21st January, as part of its development toward future public performances later in the year. Written by award-winning playwright June Carryl (who also reads the part…