Cast announced for The Dark Room at Theatre503

The Dark Room Theatre503

Theatre503 has announced casting for its upcoming UK premiere production of The Dark Room which will be presented from 8 November to 2 December 2017. The Dark Room takes a sober look at one of the devastating issues of contemporary Australian discourse – the abuse of defenceless children. The show serves as a timely reminder that no matter how far apart we are in distance and time, we are all responsible for each other’s lives. Deep into the night, in a run-down motel somewhere in central Australia, six lost souls collide in a distant tragedy of lovesickness and social breakdown – only it’s not the same night. A teenage boy from a nearby country town longs for a stranger. Pregnant Emma longs for her husband, a country cop, drunk after his best friend’s wedding. Anni, a government youth worker accompanied by a withdrawn and violent fourteen-year-old girl, longs for the dawn. … Read more

Cast announced for Sid and Viv at Theatre503

Casting announced for Sid and Viv at Theatre503

Casting has been announced for Philip Correia’s debut play Sid and Viv which will debut at Theatre503 in London before transferring to Northern Stage in Newcastle  in October. Charlie Hardwick (Emmerdale ITV, Cabaret Live Theatre) will play Viv and Patrick Driver (A Tale Of Two Cities Regent’s Park, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time Apollo Theatre) will play Sid. They are joined by Aimee Kelly (Wolfblood and Wolfblood 2 – BBC), Joe Blakemore (Stan Lee’s Lucky Man, Vera – ITV), Ryan Nolan (Neil – Alphabetti Theatre; Sunshine on Leith – Sage Productions) and Sarah Balfour (Valhalla and Burning Bridges – Theatre 503). Everyone says Sid and Viv’s house in dangerous, weird and a bit freaky. So why does Dunney think it feels so much like home? Dunney is a young lad who doesn’t fit in and to make matters worse he lives in Blyth, Northumberland, voted … Read more

Jake Orr joins Theatre503 as Producer

Jake Orr joins Theatre503 as a producer

Former theatre blogger, freelance producer and programmer Jake Orr will join South London’s Theatre503 as an in-house Producer commencing on 3rd July 2017. In 2009 Jake founded A Younger Theatre, an organisation that supports and nurtures young people through journalism training. It has since supported over 500 young writers and partnered with organisations including the Guardian, Royal Opera House, The Globe and the English National Opera. In 2014 Jake co-founded Incoming Festival with New Diorama Theatre, a festival that supports emerging theatre companies. To date the festival has presented the work of over 100 companies to 4000 audiences. Jake is co-director of producing company Making Room working with artists across the UK. As Associate Producer his credits include The Bombing of the Grand Hotel (Cockpit Theatre and Tour), Mouse Plague (Edinburgh Festival Fringe, BAC and Tour) and The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland (Edinburgh Festival Fringe, BAC and Tour). … Read more

Theatre503 Hosts UK Premiere of US Comedy BOOM

Boom at Theatre503

Premiering at the Ars Nova Theatre, New York, BOOM a comedy by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb became the most produced play in the US between 2009-10 and will now be professionally staged in the UK by Theatre 503 and Announcement Productions. Jules, a marine biologist, places a personals ad offering “sex to change the course of the world”. Jo replies and comes to Jules’ lab expecting a hot night of no strings sex. But this is no casual encounter, it has evolutionary significance and the future of the human race hangs in the balance! What will be their fate? What is ours? What’s with the fish tank? And who’s the woman in the corner? BOOM is a comedy about the end of the world, sex and tropical fish. The play will be directed by Katherine Nesbitt. Casting for the play is to be announced. BOOM will play at Theatre 503 from … Read more

Lisa Spirling Appointed Artistic Director At Theatre503

Lisa Spirling is announced Artistic Director of Theatre503

Lisa Spirling has been announced as the new Artistic Director of Theatre503, taking up the post in August 2016. Lisa comments, I am over the moon to be joining Theatre503 as their next Artistic Director. This extraordinary theatre, with its focus on emerging voices and the best in new writing played a vital role in my own theatrical journey and I cannot wait to be a part of its future. I identify wholeheartedly with Theatre503’s commitment to inclusion, creativity and excellence and hope to build on all that Paul and his brilliant team have achieved. Lisa was the Education Project Manager for the National Theatre’s ground breaking Art of Regeneration program. In 2008 Lisa set up Buckle for Dust Theatre Company with producers Claire Birch and Juliette Rawlins and writers Ali Taylor and Lou Ramsden. With a commitment to creating opportunities for theatre’s most distinctive voices. Buckle for Dust’s inaugural … Read more