The top prize of £20,000 went to the debut play by British-Nigerian writer Tolu Okanlawon from Hackney, East London. Based on ...

Tolu Okanlawon has been named the winner of the 2025 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting with his debut play, Shooters.

A portrait of a man unraveling; pitted against his daughters, nature and the universe.

The production runs at the Royal Exchange Theatre from 27 June to 26 July 2025 with opening night on Wednesday 2 July 2025.

Creating exceptional new work is the bedrock of the Royal Exchange’s longstanding partnership with Manchester International Festival. For summer 2025 the Royal Exchange Theatre’s commission of ...

The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced its programme for 2025. The venue’s big Christmas show will be a revival of Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed’s Singin’ in the Rain ...

This is challenging theatre for audiences and cast alike - but also absolutely vital. Everyone should see it. Maureen Beattie in Escaped Alone.© Johan Persson.

Matilda the Musical is set to visit Manchester next year. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production will be coming to the ...