Jade Lewis
Latest News on Jade Lewis:
Lisa Spirling Appointed Artistic Director Of Stratford East (Oct 1, 2024)
Five New Artistic Associates to Join Synergy Theatre Project (Feb 2, 2024)
SWEAT and A TASTE OF HONEY Revival are Part of Royal Exchange Theatre's Spring/Summer 2024 Season (Nov 30, 2023)
Lisa Spirling Appointed Artistic Director Of Stratford East (Oct 1, 2024)
Five New Artistic Associates to Join Synergy Theatre Project (Feb 2, 2024)
SWEAT and A TASTE OF HONEY Revival are Part of Royal Exchange Theatre's Spring/Summer 2024 Season (Nov 30, 2023)
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Lisa Spirling Appointed Artistic Director Of Stratford East
Stratford East has announced the appointment of Lisa Spirling as their new Artistic Director and joint CEO. Spirling, who has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre503 since 2016, takes up the role in spring 2025, taking over from Nadia Fall.
Stratford East has announced the appointment of Lisa Spirling as their new Artistic Director and joint CEO. Spirling, who has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre503 since 2016, takes up the role in spring 2025, taking over from Nadia Fall.
Five New Artistic Associates to Join Synergy Theatre Project
Five new Artistic Associates will join Synergy Theatre Project from February 2024.
Five new Artistic Associates will join Synergy Theatre Project from February 2024.
SWEAT and A TASTE OF HONEY Revival are Part of Royal Exchange Theatre's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
This season three incredible directors make their Royal Exchange Theatre debuts in a season of brand-new productions of outstanding contemporary plays and enduring classics.
This season three incredible directors make their Royal Exchange Theatre debuts in a season of brand-new productions of outstanding contemporary plays and enduring classics.
BBC Audio Drama Awards 2023 Winners Announced
Actor, producer and director Martin Jarvis OBE (Just William, The Forsyte Saga, Eastenders, Doctor Who) has won the BBC Audio Drama award for Lifetime Achievement, presented at Broadcasting House’s Radio Theatre.
Actor, producer and director Martin Jarvis OBE (Just William, The Forsyte Saga, Eastenders, Doctor Who) has won the BBC Audio Drama award for Lifetime Achievement, presented at Broadcasting House’s Radio Theatre.
Review: SLEEPOVA, Bush Theatre
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.
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.
Bush Theatre Invites You to Join a SLEEPOVA, from 24 February - 8 April
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February 2023 (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February 2023 (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
Finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards Announced
The finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards have today been announced, with a wealth of talent such as Toby Jones, Danielle Vitalis and Ken Cheng all in the running for the top spots.
The finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards have today been announced, with a wealth of talent such as Toby Jones, Danielle Vitalis and Ken Cheng all in the running for the top spots.
SLEEPOVA Will Make its World Premiere at the Bush Theatre Next Month
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
THE ANCESTORS Will Be Performed at Portchester Castle This Month
The new work, to be performed outdoors at Portchester Castle in Hampshire this summer, is a response to a colonial and racist production performed at the castle by French captives in the early 19th century. With a fresh perspective on the history of Portchester's Black prisoners of war and the Caribbean uprisings, The Ancestors re-examines the past and offers a new voice to the people involved.
The new work, to be performed outdoors at Portchester Castle in Hampshire this summer, is a response to a colonial and racist production performed at the castle by French captives in the early 19th century. With a fresh perspective on the history of Portchester's Black prisoners of war and the Caribbean uprisings, The Ancestors re-examines the past and offers a new voice to the people involved.
BBC Radio 4 and Talawa Showcase Three New Audio Dramas
Radio 4, Talawa Theatre Company - the UK's leading Black British theatre company, and producers feral inc, will come together to showcase original audio dramas by three promising young writers.
Radio 4, Talawa Theatre Company - the UK's leading Black British theatre company, and producers feral inc, will come together to showcase original audio dramas by three promising young writers.
Young Vic's Online Premiere of Three Short Films This Thursday Concludes TWENTY TWENTY Project
Young Vic Taking Part has announced the conclusion of TWENTY TWENTY – their year-long in-depth creative enrichment project within their local community – with the online premiere of three short films starring the members of their TWENTY TWENTY community company.
Young Vic Taking Part has announced the conclusion of TWENTY TWENTY – their year-long in-depth creative enrichment project within their local community – with the online premiere of three short films starring the members of their TWENTY TWENTY community company.
LAMDA and Audible Release Four Original Audio Dramas As Part Of Creative Partnership
LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) and Audible have announced the release of GNR8T: Series 2, a collection of four original audio dramas.
LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) and Audible have announced the release of GNR8T: Series 2, a collection of four original audio dramas.
London Theatre Company Will Re-Open the Bridge Theatre in September
London Theatre Company has made plans to re-open the Bridge Theatre during September and October, assuming that the Government gives the go ahead for indoor performances with socially distanced audiences.
London Theatre Company has made plans to re-open the Bridge Theatre during September and October, assuming that the Government gives the go ahead for indoor performances with socially distanced audiences.
Young Vic Taking Part Presents SHE VENTURES AND HE WINS And TWENTY TWENTY
The Young Vic today announces its plans for two major Taking Part initiatives, delivering the Taking Part core mission of creating the highest quality work for and with the local community.
The Young Vic today announces its plans for two major Taking Part initiatives, delivering the Taking Part core mission of creating the highest quality work for and with the local community.
Shortlist Announced For The Stage Debut Awards - Including The INHERITANCE, SIX, and More!
The Stage today announces the shortlist for its prestigious The Stage Debut Awards 2019, in association with Access Entertainment. Voting has also opened for The Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award 2019.
The Stage today announces the shortlist for its prestigious The Stage Debut Awards 2019, in association with Access Entertainment. Voting has also opened for The Joe Allen Best West End Debut Award 2019.
Black Voices And New Stories Empower Curated Festival THIS IS BLACK At The Bunker
Opening The Bunker's Autumn Season the curated festival This is Black will premiere theatre productions by four new and exciting Black writers across an alternating double-bill. Exploring identity, family relationships and universal struggles, the festival will showcase All the Shit I Can't Say to My Dad by Abraham Adeyemi and Blue Beneath My Skin by Macadie Amoroso with PYNEAPPLE by Chantelle Alle and Melissa Saint and Teleportation by Ronk? Adekolu?jo.
Opening The Bunker's Autumn Season the curated festival This is Black will premiere theatre productions by four new and exciting Black writers across an alternating double-bill. Exploring identity, family relationships and universal struggles, the festival will showcase All the Shit I Can't Say to My Dad by Abraham Adeyemi and Blue Beneath My Skin by Macadie Amoroso with PYNEAPPLE by Chantelle Alle and Melissa Saint and Teleportation by Ronk? Adekolu?jo.
Line Up Revealed For Talawa Firsts Festival
Talawa Theatre Company has revealed the line up for Talawa Firsts 2019: the annual festival dedicated to new Black British theatre writers and makers. By offering a platform to present new work and participate in developmental workshops, Talawa Firsts champions the depth and breadth of new theatre making and writing, representing the diversity of Black voices in theatre and the performing arts. The festival will run from 19 June - 5 July 2019 at Shoreditch Town Hall.
Talawa Theatre Company has revealed the line up for Talawa Firsts 2019: the annual festival dedicated to new Black British theatre writers and makers. By offering a platform to present new work and participate in developmental workshops, Talawa Firsts champions the depth and breadth of new theatre making and writing, representing the diversity of Black voices in theatre and the performing arts. The festival will run from 19 June - 5 July 2019 at Shoreditch Town Hall.
BWW Review: SUPERHOE, Attenborough Centre For The Contemporary Arts
Nicole Lecky brings her sell-out London show to Brighton Festival. Due to an unforeseen injury, this performance was adapted after Lecky suffered a twisted ankle. Directed by Jade Lewis and in collaboration between the Talawa Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre, Superhoe is a one-handed piece, written and performed by Lecky.
Nicole Lecky brings her sell-out London show to Brighton Festival. Due to an unforeseen injury, this performance was adapted after Lecky suffered a twisted ankle. Directed by Jade Lewis and in collaboration between the Talawa Theatre Company and the Royal Court Theatre, Superhoe is a one-handed piece, written and performed by Lecky.
BWW Review: SUPERHOE, Royal Court
Superhoe marks Nicole Lecky's debut at the Royal Court Theatre in the venue's first collaboration with Talawa Theatre Company. Written and performed by the actress, the monologue sees 24-year-old Sasha taking one wrong turn after the next.
Superhoe marks Nicole Lecky's debut at the Royal Court Theatre in the venue's first collaboration with Talawa Theatre Company. Written and performed by the actress, the monologue sees 24-year-old Sasha taking one wrong turn after the next.
Award Winning Molly Taylor Brings A New Play To The Adelaide Fringe
Extinguished Things is a new play from award-winning playwright Molly Taylor, who returns to Adelaide after her hit season of Love Letters to the Public Transport System (WINNER Adelaide Critics' Circle Award Week 2) at the 2018 Adelaide Fringe.
Extinguished Things is a new play from award-winning playwright Molly Taylor, who returns to Adelaide after her hit season of Love Letters to the Public Transport System (WINNER Adelaide Critics' Circle Award Week 2) at the 2018 Adelaide Fringe.
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