Review: GUARDS AT THE TAJ, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 31, 2024
Who owns beauty? How far would you go to obey orders? What is the ultimate price of friendship? Rajiv Joseph's thought-provoking and blackly comic play, Guards at the Taj, explores power, obediance, human curiosity and allegiance, beautifully directed by 2024’s recipient of the JMK Award, Adam Karim.
KING TROLL (THE FAWN) Comes To New Diorama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024
New Diorama Theatre announced the arrival of KING TROLL (THE FAWN), a new production exploring themes of identity and transformation. The show will run from October 10 to November 5, 2024.
Review: THE SOUND INSIDE, Traverse Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 5, 2024
An Ivy League creative writing professor is captivated by a brilliant, rebellious freshman student. Delicate, provocative, bursting with wit - so begins the story of two outsiders on the threshold of breaking an indelible taboo.
Full Programme of Events Set For Donmar OpenHouse For SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full programmes for DONMAR OpenHouse, which is a long weekend (11 - 13 July) of free performances and events for groups with which the Donmar has extended and deepened its ties during Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director.
Full Cast Set For ENGLISH at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast and creative team for English in association with the Kiln Theatre. The play will have its European premiere at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon before transferring to the Kiln in London.
Review: FEELING AFRAID AS IF SOMETHING TERRIBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Nov 16, 2023
A solo show that knows what it’s doing, it’s no wonder Feeling Afraid went down so well at the Edinburgh Fringe. Dos Santos’ script takes us in and out of a stand-up set as The Comedian (Samuel Barnett) walks us through his dating mishaps, family relationships, career woes, and thoughts about death.
Stratford East Reveals Lineup Of New Shows And Events For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023
STRATFORD EAST has announced a lineup of new shows and events for 2024, including Lanre Malaolu's 'Now, I See,' a powerful exploration of the Black male experience in contemporary Britain. Don't miss this thought-provoking production.
Review: BLUE MIST, Royal Court Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 13, 2023
Three boys meet at Chunkyz to gossip, swap stories, and grow up against the backdrop of a society that’s not made for Muslim men. Blue Mist is staged with unfaltering energy across all areas of the production. Directed by Milli Bhatia, the strongly conversational dialogues have a snappy pace manipulated by dynamically stark lighting (Elliot Griggs) and alluring sound design (Elena Peña).
Cast Revealed For BLUE MIST at The Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre has announced Salman Akhtar, Omar Bynon and Arian Nik as the cast for Mohamed-Zain Dada’s debut play Blue Mist, directed by Royal Court Associate Director Milli Bhatia.
Review: SLEEPOVA, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Mar 12, 2023
Sleepova is a lovingly told story of female friendship, and one that’s specifically - and proudly - Black and queer. Writer Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini introduces us to four best friends: Rey, Elle, Shan and Funmi.
Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, Lyric Hammersmith
by Paige Cochrane - Nov 28, 2022
With winter nights growing ever darker and Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to treat yourself to everyone’s favourite festive entertainment. Who doesn’t love a pantomime? This year, the Lyric Hammersmith’s offering is a re-imagining of Jack and the Beanstalk. Nostalgia is thrust into the present with a soundtrack packed full of Beyonce, Billie Eilish and many more.