We are so unbelievably proud of our incredible George Webster who received his Honorary Doctorate at Leeds Beckett University yesterday in recognition of his outstanding contributions to representation and the arts.

George is nothing short of an inspiration. From being the first presenter with Down Syndrome on CBeebies, winning the BAFTA for Best Presenter, writing and having 4 books published, being an ambassador for Mencap and always championing those with learning disabilities to have their voices heard and reshaping how society understands disability (the list goes on!) we are undeniably in admiration of his achievements – and he’s only 25!

APT are beyond honoured to work with George and continue to be inspired by all he does.

Very happy to announce Maya Dhokia will be appearing as ‘Meenah’ in the 30th anniversary production of East is East!

East is East is heading to stages across the UK starting at the Bolton Octagon Theatre 4th September – 3rd October then going to Derby Theatre 20th – 24th October followed by Citizens Theatre Glasgow 7th – 17th October and ending at Salisbury Playhouse 3rd – 14th November.

Directed by Kash Arshad and co-produced by Octagon Theatre Bolton, Citizens Theatre and Wiltshire Creative in associate with Derby Theatre.

Wishing the team behind the wonderful short film Codec, starring Logan Ludbrook as ‘Alfie’, a massive congratulations for being officially selected to showcase at this year’s BAFTA & BIFA accredited Bolton Film Festival! 

After being cyber-flashed by a boy she trusted, Sophie spirals into a whirlwind of lies and pixelated retaliation. As the system fails to protect her, Sofie must navigate a collapsing sense of self in a world where truth can be coded.

The festival will take place in Bolton from Wednesday 30th September – Sunday 4th October 2026 !

We’re very excited to announce that Richard Hand will feature as the lovely role ‘Professor Hughes’ in the returning TNT series The Librarians: The Next Chapter. 

Don’t miss the second series premiering Sunday 2nd August, on TNT. 

The series follows a time traveling librarian from the past that unfortunately finds himself trapped in the present. Now he will be given a team of new librarians to clean up the mess he made, releasing magic across the continent.

The brilliant Colin Connor will be starring as ‘Jim’ in Peter Young’s Irish feature film Our House, produced by Northern Ireland Screen, BFI and Village Films. 

The feature has been selected to open this year’s Galway Film Festival (Fleadh) on Tuesday 7th July! This a wonderful achievement for all cast and crew in this production, as it marks a major milestone for Northern Ireland Screen’s New Talent Focus scheme as the first New Talent Focus film to open the festival! 

Our House follows a recovering addict who arrives late for his mother’s wake, causing tensions to arise within the family.

The brilliant Matthew joins the cast of Death Note the Musical as part of their Ensemble.

Death Note will have its World Premiere at the Barbican, London, for 50 performances only from 30th July to 12th September.

Directed by Stephen Whitson and co-produced by HoriPro and Trafalgar Theatre Productions.

Tiana joins the cast of Little Deaths appearing as ‘Carrie’.

The show will be touring this Summer heading to the Lion and Unicorn Theatre (12th July), 53 Two (13th July), Hope Street Theatre (25th July) and Golden Goose Theatre (27th July)

Produced by Hazel Wing Theatre Company.

Thrilled to announce Ava Honey will be making her professional debut as ‘Juliet’ in Romeo and Juliet and as ‘Crabby’ in The Little Mermaid at the Greenwich Theatre, London.

Romeo and Juliet runs from 3rd to 25th July and The Little Mermaid runs from 31st July to 23rd August.

Produced by Greenwich Theatre and directed by James Haddrell.

The brilliant Kelise Gordon-Harrison will make her London Debut as ‘Katie’ in Firebird at the Southwark Playhouse.

A decade on from its highly acclaimed West End transfer from Hampstead Theatre, Firebird returns to the London stage in a striking new production from 9th July until 1st August.

Produced by Double Telling and directed by Marlie Haco.

We’re very excited for the much-anticipated Russell T Davies, 4-part series Tip Toe, which features the brilliant Andy Moss and Colin Connor! 

The series will launch this Sunday 31st May on Channel 4, where you’ll see Andy as ‘Eddie’, followed by Colin in Episode 3 as ‘Connor Briscoe’. 

Neighbours Leo, a Canal Street bar owner, and Clive, an electrician with two sons, find their lives unravelling as social tensions rise. Simple disagreements escalate into dangerous hostility in their Manchester suburb.

Very excited to announce that Neve McDonnell will soon feature as her screen debut in the returning comedy series G’wed. 

The third series arrives Monday 8th June on ITV and ITVX – don’t miss out! 

G’wed follows the hilarious Liverpool working-class teens as they navigate Year 11, tackling major social issues like the refugee crisis, women in sport, and OCD, all balanced with the core gang’s typical Scouse wit. 

The fabulous Maya Dhokia and Sophie Ellicott will be appearing in Twelfth Night as ‘Maria’ and ‘Antonio’ respectively.

Twelfth Night runs from 19th June to 15th July heading to The Dukes Lancaster, Hope Mill Theatre, the Heywood Civic and the Lawrence Batley Theatre.

Produced by HER Productions and Co-Directed by Kayleigh Hawkins & Stuart Crowther.

The wonderful Danny Mellor will be appearing in Jeeves & Wooster: In Perfect Nonsense as ‘Seppings’ at East Riding Theatre this Autumn.

The hilarious farce runs from the 10th to 26th September.

Directed by Richard Avery.

The brilliant David Carpenter will be appearing as ‘Ash’ in Clothes Swap.

Clothes Swap runs from the 3rd – 6th June at Waterside Arts Theatre. This is Waterside Arts first in-house production and was originally developed by Green Carnation Theatre.

Directed by Nathaniel J Hall.

Rosina joins the cast of Lions Versus Elephants as ‘Ann’ presented by Pai Productions.

The show runs from the 10th to 14th June at The Edge Theatre.

Directed by Roger Haines and produced by Pai Productions.