Doreene Blackstock

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Lyric Hammersmith

Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun was the first play by a Black woman to appear on Broadway. Since its first performance in 1959, it remains as hard-hitting as ever. Exploring a domestic drama in its depiction of an everyday working class Black family, with ordinary desires, conflicts and aspirations; radical at the time of writing.  See what our critic had to say.

Photos: Doreene Blackstock & More in A RAISIN IN THE SUN Rehearsals

Check out rehearsal photos for Headlong's A Raisin in the Sun. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: ES & FLO, Kiln Theatre

There are some things we don’t see enough in theatre. A few of these are: stories about women who love women and roles for older female-identifying actors. When these two come together, beauty often happens. Es & Flo is exactly this. Written by Jennifer Lunn, it follows Es’ condition as it threatens the life she’s built with Flo. It’s a stark reminder of the legacy of senior members of the LGBTQ+ community, a testimony of the survivors who fought for those rights that are still under threat today. It’s a harrowing celebration of lesbian romance.

BWW Review: FOXES, Seven Dials Playhouse

Dexter Flanders' new play is a powerful statement from a community whose stories are too often marginalised by contemporary theatre

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For FOXES at the Seven Dials Playhouse

Rehearsal images of the critically acclaimed FOXES at the Seven Dials Playhouse have been released. Coming to Seven Dials Playhouse for a limited season this summer following runs at Theatre503 and Theatre Peckham, FOXES tells a deeply moving and complex story of family, community and sexual identity, tackling the Black gay experience with tenderness and beautiful depth.

Almeida Theatre Announces Cast for THE KEY WORKERS CYCLE

The Almeida Theatre has announced the professional cast joining the previously announced eighty strong community company for The Key Workers Cycle, a cycle of nine new plays celebrating the stories of those who keep our daily lives running.

Remaining In Person Performances Of FOXES At Theatre503 Cancelled

The remaining in person performances of FOXES at Theatre503 have been called due to a confirmed positive case of C-19 in one of the cast. 

FOXES Will Return at Theatre Peckham For the Young, Gifted & Black Festival

Audiences will have a further chance to witness Dexter Flanders' powerful debut play FOXES this autumn as part of Theatre503's new live streaming programme, before a strictly limited run at Theatre Peckham.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For FOXES At Theatre503

Michael Fatogan (Sweet Like Chocolate Boy, Tobacco Factory Theatre) and Anyebe Godwin (Little Baby Jesus, Orange Tree Theatre) will bring to life Dexter Flanders' powerful debut play FOXES at Theatre503 this October.

Theatre Royal Stratford East Announce Casting For 846 Live At Greenwich+Dockland

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announce the selection of plays and the cast for 846 Live, which will be performed as part of the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival on Sat 12 Sep at the Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre Basketball Court.

Theatre Royal Stratford East To Release Audio Play 846 In Response To The Death Of George Floyd

On May 25th 2020, a police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds.

RSC's HAMLET With Paapa Essiedu, and More Will Be Broadcast on BBC Four

The Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth (2018) will be broadcast on BBC Four this Sunday 14 June at 9.30pm as part of Culture in Quarantine. This will be followed by Simon Godwin's landmark production of Hamlet (2016) with Paapa Essiedu in the title role on Sunday 21 June at 9pm.

BWW Review: UNKNOWN RIVERS, Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead Theatre sees the world premiere of Chinonyerem Odimba's Unknown Rivers, directed by Daniel Bailey with profound trajectory. A new play about friendship, mental health, and motherly love, it follows 19-year-old Nene (Nneka Okoye) as she struggles after a horrifying incident.

Photo Flash: Take a First Look at Chinonyerem Odimba's New Play UNKNOWN RIVERS

Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Chinonyerem Odimba's poignant and life affirming Unknown Rivers. This new play, directed by Daniel Bailey, is a testament to the extraordinary powers of female friendship - where there's turmoil, trauma and hardship, there's also love, bravery and hope, making it possible to go with the flow… and live.  

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of NOUGHTS AND CROSSES

Here's a first look at the production images for the stage premiere by Pilot Theatre in co-production with Derby Theatre of Sabrina Mahfouz's exciting new adaptation of Malorie Blackman's critically acclaimed young adult novel Noughts & Crosses which has its official opening night at Derby Theatre on Tuesday 5 February.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For the UK Tour of NOUGHTS & CROSSES

Rehearsals are well under way for the premiere of the Pilot Theatre in co-production with Derby Theatre's production of Sabrina Mahfouz's exciting new adaptation of Malorie Blackman's critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia - Noughts & Crosses.

Full Cast Revealed For Noughts And Crosses At Belgrade Theatre

Coventry locals Kimisha Lewis and Doreene Blackstock join a new adaptation of Malorie Blackman's YA bestseller.

Doreene Blackstock, Jack Condon, Daniel Copeland, Lisa Howard, Chris Jack, Kimisha Lewis Join NOUGHTS AND CROSSES

Pilot Theatre, in co-production with Derby Theatre, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Mercury Theatre, Colchester and York Theatre Royal announce full casting for the premiere of Sabrina Mahfouz'snew adaptation of Malorie Blackman's critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia - Noughts & Crosses.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Park Theatre's BULLET HOLE

Freedom Tongues and Naiad Productions in association with Park Theatre present Bullet Hole by Gloria Williams, which is set to be performed at Park Theatre from 2nd to 27th October.

BWW Review: DISTANCE, Park Theatre

With suicide being the most prolific killer amongst men under 40, Alex McSweeney and Simon Pittman have teamed up to uncover the reasons why. Following on from their successful run of Out of the Cage, the pair, alongside Fine Line return to the Park Theatre to present the world premiere of Distance.