Floella Benjamin

Cast Set For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: WHAT A WHOPPER! at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

Final casting has been announced for the premiere of Jack and the Beanstalk: What a Whopper!, a profoundly silly and staggeringly naughty adult pantomime by Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper, with songs by Jon Bradfield, directed by Andrew Beckett.

The Everyman Theatre Will Celebrate Black Stories and Voices This Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, will present a lineup of extraordinary productions that honour Black stories, voices, and history, in celebration of Black History Month.

Cast Set For the UK Tour of COMING TO ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2024

The cast has been announced for the UK tour of the stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s much-loved and award-winning book, Coming to England. This vibrant and energetic new play with music from Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios tells Floella’s personal story of moving to England in the 1960s at the age of 10.

Floella Benjamin's COMING TO ENGLAND Stage Adaptation Kicks Off UK Tour In September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2024

Floella Benjamin's autobiographical story COMING TO ENGLAND has been adapted for the stage, offering a poignant and inspiring tale of her journey and experiences.

LIFE OF PI, THE KITE RUNNER & More Set for Everyman Theatre Cheltenham's Full 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2024

Discover the exciting line-up of shows and performances at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham. See the full lineup of shows and see how to purchase tickets.

Sean Foley Will Step Down as Birmingham Rep's Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Birmingham Rep announced that Sean Foley will step down as Artistic Director this summer following his forthcoming production of Withnail and I.

Major New Exhibition At The Lowry Explores Popular Children's Books On The Page And Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

The evocative world of children's literature and theatre is being explored at a major new exhibition running from July to October 2022 at The Lowry in Salford.

50th Anniversary Gala Raises £23k For Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022

Birmingham Rep have announced that their 50th Anniversary Gala event held on Saturday 2 April has raised £23,000 towards supporting the venue, the only producing theatre in Birmingham. 

Tom Felton, Kit Harington, Keala Settle and More Join the Lineup For the 2022 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2022

With under a week to go until the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard, details have been revealed for British theatre's most prestigious and glamorous night, including the star-studded list of award presenters and performances, and how people can buy tickets or tune in at home to be part of this spectacular celebration of London's world-leading theatre.

Birmingham Rep Reveals £2.87m New Look
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022

Birmingham Rep have officially unveiled a £2.87m new look to their historic home on Birmingham's Centenary Square, 50 years on from the theatre first opening its doors.

BBC Arts Announces Major New Commitment To Performance and Future Projects
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2022

Suzy Klein, the new head of BBC Arts and Classical Music TV, has announced a range of new and forthcoming highlights for audiences, including a major new commitment to performance with a new dedicated Sunday evening slot and more details on the landmark arts series Art That Made Us.

Birmingham Rep Announces The Completion Of The Theatre's 50th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022

Artistic Director, Sean Foley has today added to Birmingham Rep's 2022 programme of work. The Rep's offering as part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival, a 6 month celebration of culture that surrounds the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will include the newly announced, critically acclaimed production from Australia Counting and Cracking plus the youth driven Festival Uncommon Riches. Counting and Cracking arrives at The Rep as one of only two venues in the UK to host this epic story.

Revised Dates Announced for the World Premiere of COMING TO ENGLAND at Birmingham Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2022

Today Birmingham Rep announced that the world premiere of Coming to England, the stage adaptation by David Wood of Baroness Floella Benjamin’s award-winning book will now play revised dates of Thursday 31st March - Saturday 16th April 2022.

Birmingham Rep Announces Additional 50th Anniversary Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

Following the celebratory reopening of Birmingham Rep this autumn with critically acclaimed productions of East is East, the brand new musical What’s New Pussycat? and the presentation of Grenfell: Value Engineering, Artistic Director Sean Foley announces a new collection of work to follow his own production of the classic comedy The Play What I Wrote.

Tickets On Sale Today For Birmingham Repertory Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2021

Artistic Director, Sean Foley has announced his programme for the 50th anniversary season of Birmingham Repertory Theatre in its current home on Centenary Square.

Photo Flash: The Stars Come Out for Press Night for ADMISSIONS at Trafalgar Studios
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019

Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) stars in Admissions, from the writer of acclaimed hit Bad Jews, direct from New York's Lincoln Centre Theater, the producers of Oslo.

Action for Children's Arts present Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with Lifetime Achievement Award
by Julie Musbach - Oct 12, 2018

On 11 October 2018, the charity Action for Children's Arts (ACA) presented Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with the 2018 JM Barrie Award, recognising a lifetime's achievement in children's arts. ACA decided to honour Stuart and Kadie in recognition of all parents who selflessly dedicate themselves to their children's artistic education; in this case Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 'cellist at the Royal Wedding, and his six talented brothers and sisters.

Guest Blog: Vicky Ireland On Action for Children's Arts Award Winners
by Marianka Swain - Oct 11, 2018

Today, the charity Action for Children's Arts (ACA) will present Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with the 2018 JM Barrie Award, recognising a lifetime's achievement in children's arts. ACA has decided to honour Stuart and Kadie in recognition of all parents who selflessly dedicate themselves to their children's artistic education.

Action For Children's Arts To Present Stuart And Kadie Kanneh-Mason With Lifetime Achievement Award
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2018

On 11 October 2018, the charity Action for Children's Arts (ACA) will present Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with the 2018 JM Barrie Award, recognising a lifetime's achievement in children's arts. ACA has decided to honour Stuart and Kadie in recognition of all parents who selflessly dedicate themselves to their children's artistic education; in this case Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 'cellist at the Royal Wedding, and his six talented brothers and sisters.

International Cabaret Artist Craig Pomranz Releases Children's Book on Bullying, MADE BY RAFFI; Plus Song Download!
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 29, 2016

 International cabaret artist, Craig Pomranz, has just released a book on diversity and bullying called MADE BY RAFFI, illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain.