Phoebe Waller-Bridge News

The 2013 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.K. playwright Lucy Kirkwood for her play Chimerica. In addition, a Special Commendation has been awarded to Phoebe Waller-Bridge for her debut play, Fleabag.

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, now celebrating its thirty-sixth year. Chosen from over 100 submitted plays, the Finalists are

The Critics' Circle Theatre Awards just took place at the Prince of Wales Theatre, celebrating the 25th anniversary of these unique awards. Hosted by Critics' Circle Drama Section Chairman Mark Shenton, with regular guest speaker comedian Arthur Smith introducing proceedings, the ceremony is firmly established as a highlight of the theatrical calendar and, this year, marks a quarter of a century of recognising the best in British Theatre.

The shortlist for the annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards has been announced. Winners revealed at a ceremony presented by Damian Lewis at the Savoy Hotel on November 17, when the recipients of six special awards will also be revealed.

The longlist for the annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards has been announced, and includes Dame Judi Dench, Dame Helen Mirren, James McAvoy and Dominic West.

Alice Chappell reviews the long-awaited new play from Phoebe Waller-Bridge

In association with Dry White Theatre Company, Jack Thorne's hilarious drama about privacy and an intimate relationship, takes over Trafalgar Studios 2 during March.

Jack Thorne's play MYIDAE, is set for revival at West End's Trafalgar Studios 2, beginning previews March 5, with an official opening March 7, and running through March 30.

This latest play by Jack Thorne, specially commissioned by new writing company DryWrite, is about a couple in their late twenties. It takes place entirely in their bathroom where, beneath the gleaming porcelain and easy companionship, a tension builds

Howard Davies' five star critically celebrated production of Noël Coward' Hay Fever - the sublime comedy of bad manners - must end its limited run at the Noël Coward Theatre on 2 June 2012 as previously announced.

Joining Lindsay Duncan (Judith Bliss), Jeremy Northam (Richard Greatham), Kevin R McNally (David Bliss) and Olivia Colman (Myra Arundel) in Howard Davies' production of Noël Coward's Hay Fever are Sam Callis (Sandy Tyrell), Freddie Fox (Simon Bliss), Jenny Galloway (Clara), Amy Morgan (Jackie Coryton) and Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Sorel Bliss). Running at the Noël Coward Theatre from 10 February - 2 June 2012, Coward's sublime comedy of bad manners has designs by Bunny Christie, lighting by Mark Henderson and sound by Mike Walker. Hay Fever press preview performances are Thursday 23 February at 7pm, Friday 24 February at 7.30pm and Saturday 25 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, with reviews embargoed until Monday 27 February 2012. Hay Fever is produced in the West End by Richard Willis, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Sonia Friedman Productions.

Howard Davies' production of Noël Coward's Hay Fever will run at the Noël Coward Theatre from 10 February - 2 June 2012 - and here are some rehearsal shots by Catherine Ashmore.

THE IRON LADY is coming to theaters on December 16h from The Weinstein Company. The historical drama is directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Abi Morgan. The cast includes Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Head, Richard E. Grant and Roger Allam.

Joining Lindsay Duncan (Judith Bliss), Jeremy Northam (Richard Greatham), Kevin R McNally (David Bliss) and Olivia Colman (Myra Arundel) in Howard Davies' production of Noel Coward's Hay Fever are Sam Callis (Sandy Tyrell), Freddie Fox (Simon Bliss), Jenny Galloway (Clara), Amy Morgan (Jackie Coryton) and Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Sorel Bliss).

THE IRON LADY is coming to theaters on December 16h from The Weinstein Company. The historical drama is directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Abi Morgan. The cast includes Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Head, Richard E. Grant, Roger Allam, Harry Lloyd, Alexandra Roach, Susan Brown, Olivia Colman, Nick Dunning, Julian Wadham, Michael Pennington, David Westhead, Richard Dixon and Hugh Ross

The production of 'Rope' will play its final performance on February 6 at the Almeida Theatre.

Chilling thriller Rope excites with its casting but fails to completely ignite its dramatic elements

Patrick Hamilton's classic thriller Rope is in previews and will officially open on December 16, and will run through February 6, 2010 At the Almeida Theatre in London.

Roger Michell will direct Patrick Hamilton's classic thriller Rope running from 10 December 2009 - 6 February 2010, with press night on 16 December. Designs are by Mark Thompson with lighting by Rick Fisher and sound by John Leonard. Rope will be produced at the Almeida in association with Sonia Friedman Productions. Booking for Rope, sponsored by Aspen Re, is now open.

Roger Michell will direct Patrick Hamilton's classic thriller Rope running from 10 December 2009 - 6 February 2010, with press night on 16 December.