Pilot Theatre

26/05/2026

Saturday was the last performance of Noughts & Crosses. An incredible story told by an incredible team.

Thank you to all of the wonderful audiences that joined us at the ten venues we visited, and a massive congratulations to all of the cast, crew, and creatives involved.

The photo is shamelessly lifted from . He has been taking great pictures and portraits of the team throughout the tour so head over to his account to take a look at the people involved in this production.�� A huge thanks and congrats to you all!

Melody Adeniran
Daniel Copeland
Brianna Douglas
Fintan Hayeck
Chris Jack
Emma Keele
Lewis Tidy
Elexi Walker

Luke James
Jeanette Maggs
Amy Hales
Leo McCall
Fang Wongthanaroj
Naomi Daley
Duncan Clarke PR

Simon Kenny
Ben Cowens
Arun Ghosh & X**a
Adam McCready
Si Cole
Xolani Crabtree
Shannon David, Elise Casting
Gurkiran Kaur
Asha Jennings-Grant
Kenan Ali

21/05/2026

We've reached venue number ten!

The Lyceum Sheffield Theatres is the final stop on our tour, so if you haven't experienced Noughts & Crosses on stage yet (or if you're desperate to see it again), now's your last chance.

More info about dates and times, including audio-described, signed, and captioned performances at https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/noughts-and-crosses

02/05/2026

Sending a HUGE congratulations to our friends at Theatre Peckham on their 40th Anniversary!

Four decades as a incredible venue with community at it's core. It's always a joy to work with you.

If you're not there celebrating with them today, make sure you take a look at what they've got planned for the Peckham Fringe.

https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/peckham-fringe-2026-full-listings/

11/02/2026

Our friends over at Mikron Theatre Company are looking for new Trustees.

Check out their post for more info!

We are seeking new Trustees to support our unique touring theatre company and help shape its future.

You’d be part of something creative, values-led, as well as nationally visible.

https://mikron.org.uk/about/newtrustee/

04/02/2026

Here's your first look into the Noughts & Crosses rehearsal room, courtesy of ! 🌟📷

In just a few weeks this incredible cast will be bringing 's captivating drama of love, revolution, and what it means to grow up in a divided world to stages across the country.

Find us at one of these great venues:

Northern Stage
Fri 27 Feb – Sat 7 Mar

Derby Theatre
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar

New Wolsey Theatre
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Mar

Birmingham Rep
Tues 24 – Sat 28 Mar

Arts Theatre Cambridge
Wed 15 – Sat 18 Apr

The Lowry
Tue 21 – Sat 25 Apr

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Tue 28 Apr – Sat 2 May

Mayflower Studios
Wed 6 – Sat 9 May

Hackney Empire
Tue 12 – Thur 14 May

LyceumTheatre, Sheffield Theatres
Tue 19 – Sat 23 May


Tue 28 Apr – Sat 2 May
Studios
Wed 6 – Sat 9 May


Tue 12 – Thur 14 May

LyceumTheatre, Theatres
Tue 19 – Sat 23 May

Tickets and info at www.pilot-theatre.com/production/noughts-crosses/

02/02/2026

The Royal Court Theatre's national Young Playwrights Award is open now!

For anyone aged 13-18 in the UK, send in a short play about anything you choose. It's completely free to enter, and winning plays will be performed by professional actors at the Royal Court Theatre in a festival of staged readings in July, and published by Nick Hern Books. Everyone who enters receives personal feedback on their play.

Enter via the online entry form here: https://royalcourttheatre.com/write-and-create/schools-young-people/young-playwrights-award/

The deadline is 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 22 April.

12/01/2026

📢 NoughtsAndCrosses announcement! We're so excited to share the full cast with you!

Say hello to Melody Adeniran, Daniel Copeland, Brianna Douglas, Fintan Hayeck, Chris Jack, Emma Keele, Lewis Tidy, and Elexi Walker. They'll be bringing our adaptation of Malorie Blackman ’s novel to stages across the UK from Feb to May.

Northern Stage
Fri 27 Feb – Sat 7 Mar

Derby Theatre
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar

New Wolsey Theatre
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Mar

Rep
Tues 24 – Sat 28 Mar

Arts Theatre Cambridge
Wed 15 – Sat 18 Apr

The Lowry
Tue 21 – Sat 25 Apr

Arnaud Theatre
Tue 28 Apr – Sat 2 May

Mayflower Theatre
Wed 6 – Sat 9 May

Hackney Empire
Tue 12 – Thur 14 May

Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Theatres
Tue 19 – Sat 23 May

Noughts and Crosses is adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz, directed by Esther Richardson, and produced in association with Northern Stage.

08/01/2026

Noughts & Crosses is back this year!

Our acclaimed, award-winning adaptation of Malorie Blackman's novel will be heading to ten great venues from February.

If you missed it before or simply want to re-experience this captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world, then tickets are on sale now.

https://pilot-theatre.com/production/noughts-crosses/

Northern Stage
Fri 27 Feb – Sat 7 Mar

Derby Theatre
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar

New Wolsey Theatre
Tue 17 – Sat 21 Mar

Rep
Tues 24 – Sat 28 Mar

Arts Theatre Cambridge
Wed 15 – Sat 18 Apr

The Lowry
Tue 21 – Sat 25 Apr

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Tue 28 Apr – Sat 2 May

Mayflower Studios
Wed 6 – Sat 9 May

Hackney Empire
Tue 12 – Thur 14 May

Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Theatres
Tue 19 – Sat 23 May

Noughts and Crosses is adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz, directed by Esther Richardson, and produced in association with Northern Stage.

01/12/2025

Our friends over at Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres have a powerful new Yoruba adaptation of Macbeth programmed for 2026.

Set in nineteenth century Yorubaland, this retelling is woven with cultural heritage, spirituality, movement and music, creating a compelling and vibrant production that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Mon 2 – Sat 7 Feb 2026
More info and tickets: https://ow.ly/aEoU50Xuyy5

Step inside a world where spirits watch every move, and carved pathways carry the weight of destiny ⚡

This Igba (calabash) is more than an object. It’s a threshold between the seen and the hidden, the doorway into Crown of Blood, our powerful new Yoruba reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. A world of ritual, rising power, and forces that will not be silenced.

How will these forces shape General Aderemi and his wife Oyebisi? And at what cost to their future?

The story begins here. Step closer… and watch it unfold.

📅 Monday 2 – Saturday 7 February 2026
🎭 Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Theatres
🎟️ Book now: https://ow.ly/fbWx50Xy0r8

Join the Utopia Theatre mailing list and be the first to find out about Crown of Blood through our brand new newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/utopiatheatre/newsletter-sign-up

14/11/2025

Calling all teachers! 📢

Join us for this practical session that will share creative approaches to exploring 'Noughts & Crosses' in the classroom.

Led by Pilot Theatre's Associate Director, the workshop will focus on extracts from both the play text and the novel, consider the theatrical realisation of the production, and examine social justice issues related to its themes.

Aimed at secondary school and Further Education teachers, this session would be most suited to those whose subject specialisms are Drama, English and PSHE, or who have an interest in using creativity in the classroom. There are also comprehensive learning resources available, which include filmed scene extracts of the performance to watch again.

🎟️ Places are £35 - book yours here: https://tinyurl.com/3tma93h7

➡️ If you have any questions about the session, please email Rebecca from our Creative Communities Team through [email protected].