Citizens Theatre takes the crown at the first Great British Theatres Awards
By Grace Hatchell Now then, theatre buildings put up with a lot. Dramatic entrances, emotional departures, and somebody opening a...
Award
What Is Sanctuary at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 and Why Is Everyone Talking About This Leodis Prize Winner?
By Grace Hatchell Well now, this one arrived in my satchel with a bit of a quiet weight to it...
What is the Leodis Prize and who is shortlisted in 2026?
By Grace Hatchell, The Hatchell with the Satchel The Leodis Prize is a new writing award launched in 2025 to...
Theatre Village’s Satchel of Stars and Satchel of Dreams Awards at Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Theatre Village confirms two Edinburgh Fringe 2026 awards — the returning Satchel of Stars for Fringe spirit and the new...
Which Shows Won the 2026 House of Oz Purse Prize?
By Grace Harchell Well now, this is the sort of post that lands in my satchel and makes me stop...
Could These Be Theatre’s Next Big Voices? The 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Winners Explained
WHAT’S IN GRACE’S SATCHEL?A Royal Court Delivery and Two Very Important Debuts You can always tell when something big has...
Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2026: judges revealed, finalists named, and somebody’s about to have a VERY good February
Right. Gather round, theatre lovelies, because the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced its 2026 judging panel for the 48th...
Ambassador PEEL Playwriting Challenge 2025 Winner Announced
Grace Hatchell Reporting From the Captain’s Desk When I’m not navigating this fine ship through calm waters, you’ll usually find...
Women’s Prize for Playwriting Announces 2025 Shortlist – Grace Hatchell Has the Scoop
Here comes Grace Hatchell, trotting in with her satchel bursting at the seams and a letter stamped VERY IMPORTANT THEATRE...
Satchel of Stars 2025: Wenches! vs Disco 2000 in the Final Showdown
The Theatre Village Satchel of Stars Award 2025 is being celebrated today, 1st September — a date that already sparkles...
Announcing the Satchel of Stars Semi-Finalists!
After much reflection, laughter, and theatrical delight, I’m thrilled to share that two shows have moved forward as semi‑finalists for...
The Satchel of Stars Award 2025: The Contenders
Darlings, gather round – Grace here, satchel straps firmly fastened. Every August, Edinburgh throws up more shows than you can...
