Tom Ratcliffe News

Gigi Zahir, aka Crayola the Queen stars as Becky Biro in FAME WHORE by Tom Ratcliffe at The King's Head Theatre, London. Running until 29th October. See photos here!

Katherine Stockton's play Colloquium is coming to The Culture Palace and The Etcetera Theatre this November.

Drag is everywhere. A certain very popular reality TV show has played a huge part in catapulting what was previously a niche queer artform / protest into a mainstream staple on our screens and in our lives.

FAME WHORE premieres at the Kings Head Theatre, Islington from 5th – 29th October 2022 before embarking on a small East Anglian tour.

Harlow Playhouse has announced that Wreckage will be heading to London in January 2023. The award-winning production of Wreckage will open at London's Turbine Theatre on Thursday 5th January 2023 following a successful run at Edinburgh's Summerhall as part of this year's Fringe Festival.

Harlow Playhouse has announced that they will be producing a brand-new LGBTQ+ drama Wreckage. Written by Tom Ratcliffe and directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE, Wreckage will be taking part in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival performing at Venue 26, Summerhall.

Tom Ratcliffe's new play sets up some very interesting relationships in a fascinating environment, but doesn't solve the structural problems that arise as a consequence

Wildcard and the Mercury Theatre have announced the full cast of new play Evelyn which will run 3rd – 12th  June at Mercury Theatre and then 23rd June – 16th  July at Southwark Playhouse.

Wildcard Theatre and the Mercury Theatre have announced the casting of Rula Lenska in new play Evelyn which will run at 03 – 12 June at Mercury Theatre and then 23rd June - 16 July at Southwark Playhouse.

Circa explores the blurred identity of the gay relationship in the modern age. Following the story of one man's romantic life, we are taken through the different relationships and encounters he experiences over a period of thirty years. Joining him through the joys and pitfalls of trying to find love and fulfilment as a gay man.

Thomas Flynn (Twelfth Night, The Rose Playhouse, RSC Dell; Tuckshop, Paines Plough Roundabout and The Lowry; PLAY, Hackney Showroom) and Daniel Abelson (Once In a Lifetime, Young Vic; The Mighty Walzer, Royal Exchange; The Seagull, Chichester Festival Theatre) will lead the cast in Tom Ratcliffe's debut play, Circa, exploring the blurred identity of the gay relationship in the modern age. Investigating one man's romantic life over a period of thirty years, Circa follows his different relationships and encounters.

The Old Red Lion Theatre has announced its spring season, which includes four new plays.

Tom dreams of being a famous actor. But it's hard to break into the industry and a day-job waiting tables takes its toll. Then, while cast in a fringe play he's met with a huge opportunity that goes against his beliefs and borders the inappropriate. The next step is up to him.

Circa explores the blurred identity of the gay relationship in the modern age. Following the story of one man's romantic life, we are taken through the different relationships and encounters he experiences over a period of thirty years. Joining him through the joys and pitfalls of trying to find love and fulfilment as a gay man.

BWW catches up with Tom Ratcliffe to talk about bringing Velvet to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Today, 126 shows go on sale to join the phenomenal Pleasance programme. With a roster this diverse and exciting, you'll want to spend the whole of August in Edinburgh!

The much-loved Pleasance London has undergone an exciting refurbishment and opens its third theatre space, the 80-seat 'Downstairs'. The Pleasance in Islington has been an integral part of London's Off-West End theatre community for over two decades; an important part of London's theatre scene, Pleasance remains a home for great new theatre and comedy. The recent appointment of Head of Theatre, Nic Connaughton, also marks a fresh new direction for the theatre programme as Pleasance further develop and present outstanding new work.

Peter Darney brings back his highly acclaimed and disturbingly honest 5 Guys Chillin' to King's Head Theatre. After an original run in 2005, the show has touched audiences at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, and the SoHo Playhouse in New York. The play challenges the uncomfortable implications that come with  the practice of ChemSex, the sexualised drug use largely spread among gay men. By interviewing real consumers and transposing their words verbatim, the playwright and director is effective and straight to the point.

PMJ Productions present the World Premiere of Sket, by Maya Sondhi, at Park Theatre (PARK90) from 19th April - 14th May. Designed and directed by Prav MJ, this insightful play follows the lives of six young adults as they negotiate the minefield of technological advances, ever-changing laws and moral dilemmas. Mistakes happen but now they can remain forever in the virtual domain. Press Night is Thursday 21st April, 7pm.