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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.

Cast Set For GUARDS AT THE TAJ at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

With the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America in rehearsals, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj.

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.

European Première of ENGLISH Extends at the Kiln Theatre Due to Demand
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

The critically acclaimed European première of Sanaz Toosi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English has extended its run at Kiln Theatre due to public demand, now completing performances on 6 July.

Video: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room with ENGLISH at the RSC's The Other Place Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

Step into the rehearsal room for English, Sanaz Toosi's comic and deeply moving Pulitzer Prize winning play in the video here!

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.

Cast Announced For THE LONELY LONDONERS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

JERMYN STREET THEATRE presents The Lonely Londoners - Cast Announced. Roy Williams' adaptation of Sam Selvon's novel about the Windrush generation. Press performance on March 5.

Danny Robins' UNCANNY: I KNOW WHAT I SAW Returns For Another UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

The smash hit, sell-out stage show, Uncanny: I Know What I Saw with Danny Robins is back by unprecedented popular demand for another extensive leg of the UK tour. The tour runs Thursday 23 May to Sunday 21 July.

Stratford East Reveals Principal Cast and Creatives For THE BIG LIFE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for its revival of hit Windrush Ska musical The Big Life, with book by Paul Sirett and Tameka Empson, lyrics by Paul Sirett, and music by Paul Joseph.

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.  

Cast and Creatives Set For BEAUTIFUL THING at Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2023

Theatre Royal Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse and HOME Manchester have announced the cast and creatives for a new production to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Harvey’s coming-out and coming-of-age story Beautiful Thing, directed by Anthony Simpson-Pike.

Photos: First Look at THE SWELL World Premiere at Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

Get a first look at photos of The Swell at Orange Tree Theatre.

FLEABAG Returns to Cinemas with National Theatre Live this Summer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 5, 2023

Opening in cinemas across the globe, audiences are invited to encore this ‘gloriously disruptive’ (The New York Times) production from Thursday 15 June.

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.