Alexis Gregory

Review: SMOKE, King's Head Theatre

I hope the team behind Smoke takes the opportunity to redevelop the piece—dive deeper, find more nuance, and hone in on the message they want to convey. With this, Smoke could evolve into a genuinely interesting, fresh take on the queer narrative.

Photos: Alexis Gregory in SMOKE at the Kings Head Theatre

Premiering his new solo queer thriller Smoke, playwright and performer Alexis Gregory is now returning to Kings Head Theatre for a limited run to investigate the blur between reality and fantasy in this post-truth era. Check out all new photos from Smoke here!

Photos: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA at The Divine in London

All new production photos have been released for Antony & Cleopatra, Shakespeare’s epic love story, conceived, edited and directed by visionary director and disrupter, Robert Chevara. The production is staged in London’s dynamic new queer performance venue, The Divine. Check out the photos here!

SMOKE Comes to Kings Head Theatre in November

Premiering his new solo queer thriller Smoke, playwright and performer Alexis Gregory (Riot Act; Future Queer) returns to Kings Head Theatre for a limited run to investigate the blur between reality and fantasy in this post-truth era. 

Jennifer Patten Appointed Executive Director of The Diller-Quaile School of Music

Jennifer Patten, a passionate educator, administrator, cellist, and dancer based in New York City, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of The Diller-Quaile School of Music, beginning her role on August 12.

Bethnal Green's Town Hall Hotel to Present FUTUREQUEER by Alexis Gregory

Bethnal Green's Town Hall Hotel presents 'FutureQueer' by Alexis Gregory in November. Learn how to purchase tickets!

David Cumming's QUEER FUTURES: A FESTIVAL OF THE NOW WHICH IS YET TO COME Comes To The King's Head Theatre In July

The King's Head Theatre has announced details of David Cumming's (co-Artistic Director SpitLip and Kill the Beast, Co-creator Operation Mincemeat) season of work: QUEER FUTURES: A FESTIVAL OF THE NOW WHICH IS YET TO COME. This will be the final of the four seasons of The Takeover, diverse programmes of work curated by guest artistic directors in the iconic Islington pub.

Full Cast Announced For THE PRINCE at Southwark Playhouse

Metal Rabbit productions has announced full casting for The Prince which will premiere at Southwark Playhouse in September 2022. This fascinating and insightful exploration of identity is delighted to have a majority trans cast.

New London Date Announced For RIOT ACT This Summer

Alexis Gregory's UK summer tour for his critically acclaimed production, Riot Act, has announced two new dates for the diaries this July! 

RIOT ACT Will Embark on UK Tour This Summer

Alexis Gregory’s critically acclaimed Riot Act is heading on a UK tour following its successful outing on the West End at the Duchess Theatre, and online reimagining in February celebrating LGBT History Month 2022. 

BWW Interview: Catherine Porter of March 28th's VISIBLE INK: PERFORMANCE OF WORKS BY MSK PATIENTS

A live stream on Monday night will present the cancer-inspired artistic creations of patients from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's VISIBLE INK program.

RIOT ACT Will Stream Online Next Month

Alexis Gregory’s critically acclaimed production Riot Act returns in 2022 to celebrate LGBT History Month.  Direct from the West End and touring the UK, this online ‘reimagining’ has been created using interviews with a Stonewall survivor, a radical drag artist, and an AIDS activist.  This audience favourite solo show is filmed at the Hackney Empire and will be available to watch throughout February. 

RIOT ACT Will Be Performed at Oldham Coliseum, Manchester Next Month

Direct from the West End and two UK tours, Riot Act is a breathtaking, rip-roaring, white-knuckle ride through six decades of queer history. This tender and very personal show takes the audience on a journey from the 1960s Stonewall riots through the 1980s AIDS crisis to the present day. 

Casting Announced For THEATRE FOR TWO

The stories will be popping up across London in a specially designed travelling venue, creating an intimate escape from the world outside. These semi-improvised micro-plays will engage the audience as a vital part of the narrative. Together, actor and audience will create unique playful interactions which celebrate the absurdity of human connection.

VIDEO: Monologue Play DECLAN Returns For Online Run Through 9 May

Following its acclaimed run at London's The Actors Centre, Declan, a play written and performed by Alistair Hall, is making its return for an exclusive online run. The YouTube streaming of the play is free to all and available until 9 May 2021.

Oldham Coliseum Announces Summer 2021 Season

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back into the historic building from 24 June 2021 as part of an eclectic Summer season combining a return to live theatre, a continuation of innovative online events and an outdoor Pride celebration.

SAFE Streams Online From the Hackney Empire Next Week

A thrilling new filmed production of ‘Safe’ performed by an out-LGBTQ cast, created and directed by Alexis Gregory, is being made available free-to-watch online from Monday April 19.

New Play DECLAN Makes Its Debut Online, Raising Funds For The Actors Centre

Declan, a new play written and performed by Alistair Hall, is making its debut online to raise funds for London's The Actors Centre, during its period of closure due to the Covid-19 crisis. The streaming of the play (Friday 19 June a?" Sunday 28 June) precedes an on-stage run later this year at The Actors Centre's John Thaw Studio.

UK Tour of RIOT ACT is Heading to London's Turbine Theatre For One Night Only

Critically acclaimed LGBTQ play Riot Act heads to London for one night only as part of a new UK tour for 2020.

Liverpool's Epstein Theatre Has Released Their February Schedule

Liverpool's Epstein Theatre promises a month of critically acclaimed drama, classic hits, award-winning comedy, magic with a twist and the return of an acclaimed show born at The Epstein.