The Almeida Theatre has announced Dominic Cooke’s first season as Artistic Director at the London venue, beginning with the world premiere of a Caryl Churchill play.

Which show are you most excited for?

The Guilty, starring Russell Tovey, will transfer to the West End in 2027, following performances at the Donmar Warehouse this summer.

Saw this show at the National Theatre last night. One of the most powerful, urgent plays I've seen in a long time, and maybe the most accurately reflective of women's issues in modern Britain. It's a gripping character study and state-of-the-nation piece in one. Sad, infuriating and at times bitterly funny. Great script, acting and set design, and deserved the standing ovation it got. 100% recommend it.

(I did see another post on here taking issue with some of the legal realities in the show - it is true that the play presents an extreme case in how a suspect might be treated by the police/justice system, but that's the point - the play is something of a parable, and is absolutely not (nor pretending to be) a legal drama. Even so, the way the legal proceedings are shown isn't particularly unrealistic or hard to believe - major spoiler for the end here: the main character is charged with violence-related offences after grabbing and shaking a child (who she didn't know beforehand) right next to a train track, which is likely what would happen. The play ends as the court case begins, so we don't know whether she'd be found guilty or not).

Hello everyone! Based on your experience, do you think theatres could still announce some new productions for spring 2027?

I really want to get tickets as it’s one of if not my absolute favourite Noel Coward play. Its hysterical. but I’ve heard VERY mixed things and I wanted to see what the people on here thought.

Just recently I went to see An oak tree at the other place. The celebrity of the day was Olivia Williams. But …i could not keep my eyes open. I find the play so boring. The story could have be interesting but all those pauses, handle the script, chat in the microphone, kills it. I also discovered that I cant stand Tim Couch and how he was “ puppeteering “ the other actors and his own acting. I would have walked out but I was in the middle of a full row of people. I guess it is one of those plays that gives an opportunity to see your favourite celebrity but honestly it was such a big disappointment for me. Any thoughts?!? ( oh btw Olivia was great).

Has anyone else bought this alongside their tickets for tomorrow’s show? I haven’t heard anything about how we receive the signed programme!

Hellooo! Has anyone here made the trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon to see the current production of As You Like It? I just wondered if anyone knows whether visiting stage door is something they allow there? Going this weekend and very excited - thank you!!

Has anyone tried getting a ticket this way? Is it easy to get a cheap ticket this way? Are stalls tickets the same price they were?

ive entered a lottery for hamilton and i was wondering how far in advance they let you know if youve won? some sources say the day before while some say as soon as the lottery has closed

thank youu xx

Yesterday I saw it was announced they would have £35 lottery tickets for the show at the Drury Lane, does anyone have the link to sign up? Do we know how often they will have this and how does it work?

Anyone has a ticket to sell this week or up to Wednesday next week? Would love to go but it’s all sold out. Thanks!