A theatre company is celebrating 10 years of creativity and storytelling.
Based in Wiltshire, Folio Theatre is marking its milestone with a special “Season of Care,” featuring new productions, artist development schemes, and community partnerships.
One of the centrepieces of the season is the company’s first broadcast commission: a radio adaptation of Nanny, directed by Sara Pascoe for BBC Radio 4.
The drama will air on May 21 at 2.15pm.
Lizzie Stables, artistic director of Folio Theatre, said: "This season brings together so much of what Folio has been building over the past ten years – new writing, long-term relationships with artists and communities, and work that speaks directly to people’s lives.
"'Care' feels like the right lens through which to mark this moment, both in the stories we’re telling and in how we work.
"Moving into audio with Nanny is a natural and exciting new step for us – it allows us to reach audiences in a different way while continuing to support writers to make bold, distinctive work."
Theatre fans can also look forward to the first stage adaptation of Dr Kathryn Mannix’s bestselling book, With the End in Mind: Dying, Death, and Wisdom in an Age of Denial.
This production has been developed in collaboration with Prospect Hospice in Swindon and Sue Ryder, reflecting Folio’s commitment to opening up conversations around death and dying.
Folio Theatre, a female-led company, is dedicated to commissioning and producing original work across theatre, digital, and now broadcast platforms.
Its debut show, Unearthed, was named by Guardian readers as one of their favourite productions of the year.
The company has since helped launch the first professional productions of plays by writers such as Alys Metcalf and Sarah Gordon, securing its reputation as a champion of new writing, especially by and about women.
Artist and community development remain central to Folio’s work. The season includes an expanded creative mentoring programme for young carers, giving them opportunities to explore careers in the arts.
The company also continues its partnership with The Harbour Project in Swindon to support women seeking sanctuary.
Further plans include a new project with acclaimed local playwright Florence Espeut-Nickless.
Based in Wiltshire, Folio Theatre’s long-term vision is to build a world where artists from rural areas can create world-class work close to home.
The “Season of Care” sets the stage for the company’s next chapter, honouring its roots while reaching new audiences and platforms.
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