News

Keep up to date with all our activities by reading our regular blogs written by actor and theatre practitioner Janine Haynes.

  • The Motherhood Penalty - Why are mothers being left behind in theatre?

    23rd March 2026

    The theatre industry says that it is progressive, inclusive, and a platform for telling real stories that resonate. Yet for many parents, mothers especially, the experience of working in theatre is very different.

  • Why we celebrate women in theatre

    27th February 2026

    On 8th March we will be celebrating International Women’s Day. A day to highlight and celebrate women’s achievements across every sector and recognise the barriers that still exist in stopping women reach their full potential...

  • Protecting our creatives from AI

    28th January 2026

    With the use of Artificial Intelligence rising rapidly across the arts, we are currently faced with the challenge of protecting not only the future of our creative industry but our professionals and their work...

  • Our 2025 round up: A year of storytelling, community and connection

    23rd December 2025

    As 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.

  • Celebrating our Talking Heads tour

    15th November 2025

    We 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...