News
Keep up to date with all our activities by reading our regular blogs written by actor and theatre practitioner Janine Haynes.
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Our 2025 round up: A year of storytelling, community and connection
15th November 2025As the year draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what has been an incredibly busy and creatively fulfilling twelve months for The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company.
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Celebrating our Talking Heads tour
15th November 2025We would like to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us on our Talking Heads tour, supported us, and helped make it such a success...
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Second acts: ex-prisoners taking the stage
1st November 2025There’s been a lot of discussion in the industry press recently about a new initiative that supports ex-offenders stepping into entry level or hard to fill theatre roles when they leave prison.
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The power of a monologue and great writing
30th September 2025I have always found there to be something mesmerising about a monologue. Just one actor performing solo on stage, captivating an entire audience for an hour or so...
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Mothers in theatre. Why are they treated differently?
26th August 2025Being a mother in the theatre industry can be incredibly tough. While talent, professionalism and commitment should be the only reasons why women are chosen for jobs...