Esther Richardson

Review: EXPENDABLE, Royal Court Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Dec 1, 2024

Expendable, written by Emteaz Hussain, all takes place in a family kitchen. As the play begins, we meet Zara (Avita Jay) – a Pakistani mother living in northern England – as she chops onions. This environment of domestic familiarity is quickly disturbed by a knock on the door, and a buzz of tension and fear descends on the scene. From this starting point, the show develops into a morally complex examination of the intersection of sexism and racism in British Muslim communities. 

Review Roundup: EXPENDABLE at The Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2024

Royal Court Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Emteaz Hussain’s Expendable directed by Esther Richardson. See what the critics are saying about the production and read the reviews.

MARY AND THE HYENAS Premiere to be Presented by Pilot Theatre And Hull Truck Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

Pilot Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre will present the premiere of MARY AND THE HYENAS by Maureen Lennon, featuring music by Billy Nomates, set to debut at Hull Truck Theatre and Wilton's Music Hall in early 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Wilton's Music Hall Reveals Spring 2025 Season With Mark Lockyer, Harriet Walter, Harry Hill, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Wilton's Music Hall has announced its Spring 2025 season, presenting a diverse and dynamic range of performances that continue to celebrate the rich artistic heritage of this historic venue.

Cast Set For EXPENDABLE at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Emteaz Hussain’s Expendable directed by Esther Richardson. The cast includes Maya Bartley O’Dea as Jade Steel,  Avita Jay as Zara, Lena Kaur as Yasmin, Gurjeet Singh as Raheel and Humera Syed as Sofia.

Emma D'Arcy, Ben Whishaw, John Lithgow, and More Set For The Royal Court's 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre has announced the inaugural season from new Artistic Director David Byrne: nine new plays, all from writers making their Royal Court debuts. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Photos: First Look At A SONG FOR ELLA GREY UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2024

Pilot Theatre in association with Northern Stage and York Theatre Royal have released a first look at the production photos for the premiere of Zoe Cooper’s new adaptation of David Almond’s award-winning young adult’s novel A Song for Ella Grey.

Photos: First Look at the Stage Premiere of A SONG FOR ELLA GRAY
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024

Pilot Theatre in association with Northern Stage and York Theatre Royal have released new behind-the-scenes images for the premiere of Zoe Cooper’s new adaptation of David Almond’s award-winning young adult’s novel A Song for Ella Grey. Check them out here!

Cast Set For The Pilot Theatre Premiere of A SONG FOR ELLA GREY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023

Pilot Theatre, in association with Northern Stage and York Theatre Royal, have announced full casting for their forthcoming production of A Song for Ella Grey, Zoe Cooper's new adaptation of David Almond's (Skellig) award-winning novel, a contemporary retelling of the Orpheus myth directed by Esther Richardson.

Faber New Play Award Awarded to Carmen Marcus' AND THE EARTH OPENED UP UNDER HER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

The Faber New Play Award, which offers publication to coincide with the premiere, and a prize of £5,000, was granted to the best play written by an unpublished playwright under the WGGB New Play Commission Scheme. Learn more about the play here!

Pilot Theatre Premieres New Stage Adaptation of David Almond's Novel A SONG FOR ELLA GREY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023

From Pilot Theatre, the company that brought you Noughts & Crosses, comes the premiere of A Song for Ella Grey, Zoe Cooper’s new adaptation of David Almond’s (Skellig) award-winning novel contemporary retelling of the Orpheus myth.

Pilot Theatre Will Mount A New Tour Of Manjeet Mann's Acclaimed Novel RUN, REBEL RUN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2023

Pilot Theatre has announced a new tour of Manjeet Mann's multi award-winning novel Run,Rebel in a co-production with Mercury Theatre Colchester, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Derby Theatre and York Theatre Royal.

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of NOUGHTS & CROSSES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

Pilot Theatre has released production photos for their forthcoming tour of Sabrina Mahfouz’s adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia – Noughts & Crosses.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Pilot Theatre's Tour of NOUGHTS AND CROSSES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022

Rehearsal photos have been released for the forthcoming tour of Pilot Theatre’s award-winning production of Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses

Cast Announced For Tour of Malorie Blackman's NOUGHTS & CROSSES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2022

Pilot Theatre has announced full casting for their forthcoming production tour of Sabrina Mahfouz's adaptation of Malorie Blackman's critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia – Noughts & Crosses.

The Belgrade Theatre Announces Its Autumn / Winter 2022 Season; SIX, ROCKY HORROR, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

The Belgrade Theatre has announced the first shows in its Autumn / Winter 2022 season, with highlights including West End musical smash hits SIX, The Rocky Horror Show and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, brand new musical Bombay Superstar, classic drama An Inspector Calls and The Mousetrap, as well as Malorie Blackman's Noughts & Crosses.

Photos: Pilot Theatre Presents THE BONE SPARROW
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2022

Pilot Theatre has today released production images for the world premiere of S. Shakthidharan (Counting and Cracking, Sydney Festival) adaptation of Zana Fraillon’s award winning book The Bone Sparrow.

The Belgrade Theatre Presents THE BONE SPARROW This March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2022

This March, the Belgrade Theatre presents the brand new stage adaptation of The Bone Sparrow as part of their Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 programme, running in B2 from Tues 22 – Sat 26 March.

Pilot Theatre Announces The Cast For The World Stage Premiere Of THE BONE SPARROW
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022

Pilot Theatre has today announced the casting for the world premiere of S. Shakthidharan's adaptation of The Bone Sparrow, Zana Fraillon's award winning moving novel about a Rohingya refugee boy who has spent his entire life living in a detention centre in Australia.

Belgrade Theatre Announces Spring 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2021

The Belgrade Theatre has announced details of the first shows in its Spring Season from March to July 2022. Featuring The Bone Sparrow as part of their Coventry UK City of Culture 2021 programme, an adaptation of George Orwell's classic satirical story Animal Farm, and the world premiere of Fighting Irish, co-directed by the Belgrade's Artistic Director, Hamish Glen, and Co-Artistic Director for 2021, Corey Campbell, from Coventry writer Jamie McGough.