Review: THE FLEA, The Yard Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Oct 23, 2024
Now this is how you do historical theatre. Eccentrically re-imagined yet alarmingly real, James Fritz's The Flea is masterfully made. The show is a quirky retelling of a forgotten piece of queer British history: in an unlikely chain of events, the secrets of a gay brothel threaten to bring down some of the country’s best-known politicians and royals.
Photos: THE FLEA Announces Extension At The Yard
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024
Following its record-breaking world premiere in 2023, The Flea returns to The Yard in a a tweaked and sharpened version of the original sensation for a limited run. Check out photos from the production.
THE FLEA Extends at the Yard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024
The Yard Theatre has announced the three-week extension of their smash hit production, The Flea, along with its exceptional new cast.
The Yard Reveals Plans For A Bigger, Better Theatre in Hackney Wick
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
The Yard Theatre has announced a major step forward. They have secured a significant £700,000 grant from Arts Council England (ACE) towards their building project, bringing the total raised by the organisation for the capital works to over £6m.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For SAMUEL TAKES A BREAK At The Yard
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024
'Get the scoop on the cast and creative team for 'Samuel Takes a Break' at The Yard Theatre. This genre-bending play explores the legacy of slavery in Ghana and beyond, written by Rhianna Ilube and directed by Olivier award winner Anthony-Simpson Pike.'
The Yard Reveals Two World Premieres For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023
The Yard Theatre follows its run of James Fritz's The Flea, which saw a record-breaking number of people attend a new production at the venue, by announcing two world premieres for 2024. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
MERRY MAYHEM: A FESTIVE EXTRAVAGANZA Comes to the Yard Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2023
This December, The Yard Theatre is tossing out tired tunes and tropes in favour of full-throttle festive folly. The venue's irreverent holiday season, dubbed MERRY MAYHEM: A Festive Extravaganza, will transform The Yard into a gloriously warped winter wonderland from December 9th through to the 21st.
THE FLEA Extends at The Yard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023
The Yard Theatre has announced that due to popular demand it will extend its world premiere production of The Flea by James Fritz.
Review: THE FLEA, The Yard
by Alexander Cohen - Oct 18, 2023
There’s no escape from the parasites. A bedbug invasion looms in London and there is a flea at Hackney’s Yard Theatre. I’m talking more specifically about The Flea, James Fritz’s new coked-up joyride of a satire which not so much pokes fun at, but hacks and slashes hierarchical English society to shreds.
THE FLEA Comes to The Yard Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023
The Yard Theatre has announced the world premiere production of The Flea by James Fritz (Lava, Ross & Rachel, Parliament Square). A retelling of the Cleveland Street Scandal that shook England. The Flea will be directed by The Yard's Founder and Artistic Director, Jay Miller and runs from 11 October to 18 November (press night, 17 October).
NOW Festival is Back at The Yard This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023
NOW is back at The Yard with a month-long programme for the here and Now. Since 2014, NOW has supported, nurtured and showcased new ideas in theatre, supporting over 60 artists whose work has been presented internationally including Jules Cunningham, Rosana Cade & Ivor MacAskill and FK Alexander.