Last month, for the very first time, students sitting their exams in GCSE English Literature had the opportunity to answer questions on Winsome Pinnock’s landmark play Leave Taking. The addition of Leave Taking marks an important step forward for the GCSE English Literature specification. This powerful, moving play, about a British-Caribbean family in 1980s London, … Continue reading ‘These stories need to be heard’ – why Leave Taking’s arrival at GCSE matters
VAULT Festival
VAULT 2023: the best new work at London’s VAULT festival
VAULT Festival, London's biggest arts and entertainment festival, is now underway in Waterloo, where it runs until 19 March. With hundreds of events taking place throughout the eight weeks of the festival, including theatre, comedy, cabaret, immersive and VR experiences, family shows, late-night parties and more, there's something for everyone. And to celebrate the publication … Continue reading VAULT 2023: the best new work at London’s VAULT festival
VAULT 2020: the best new work at London’s VAULT festival
VAULT Festival, London's biggest arts and entertainment festival, is now underway in Waterloo, where it runs until 22 March. With hundreds of events taking place throughout the eight weeks of the festival, including theatre, comedy, cabaret, immersive experiences, family shows, late-night parties, pop-up events and more, there's something for everyone. And to celebrate the publication … Continue reading VAULT 2020: the best new work at London’s VAULT festival
Vaulting ambition: the best new plays from VAULT Festival 2019
VAULT Festival, London's biggest arts and entertainment festival, is now underway in the Vaults in Waterloo, where it runs until 17 March. With over 400 shows from more than 2,000 artists, featuring the best new writing in theatre and comedy, cabaret, immersive experiences, late night parties and more, there's something for everyone. And to celebrate … Continue reading Vaulting ambition: the best new plays from VAULT Festival 2019
Out of the vault: highlights from VAULT Festival 2016
VAULT Festival is fast becoming one of the most exciting events on London's cultural calendar. Taking place each year in the vaults beneath Waterloo, this year's festival (running until 6 March) is host to over 100 events, from hard-hitting drama to comedy, dance, cabaret, installation, and of course late-night parties. This year Nick Hern Books … Continue reading Out of the vault: highlights from VAULT Festival 2016
The Prompt Book 