Kumiko Mendl
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Photos: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends in the West End (Mar 19, 2025)
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets West End Cast (Jan 15, 2025)
The New Vic Theatre's Kiln Sparks Residency Training Programme Returns (Feb 7, 2024)
Photos: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends in the West End (Mar 19, 2025)
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets West End Cast (Jan 15, 2025)
The New Vic Theatre's Kiln Sparks Residency Training Programme Returns (Feb 7, 2024)
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Photos: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End. To celebrate the extended season over 20,000 tickets have now been released for £25 or under, with brand new production images also released. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End. To celebrate the extended season over 20,000 tickets have now been released for £25 or under, with brand new production images also released. See photos here!
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
The full West End company has been announced for the multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025
The full West End company has been announced for the multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. Learn more about the cast here!
The New Vic Theatre's Kiln Sparks Residency Training Programme Returns
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
Kiln Sparks, a one-week backstage training programme led by the New Vic in association with New Earth Theatre, returns this summer. Learn more about the programme here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
Kiln Sparks, a one-week backstage training programme led by the New Vic in association with New Earth Theatre, returns this summer. Learn more about the programme here!
Ailin Conant Joins New Earth Theatre as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
New Earth Theatre has announced the appointment of Ailin Conant as the company’s new Artistic Director who will officially take up the post later this month.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024
New Earth Theatre has announced the appointment of Ailin Conant as the company’s new Artistic Director who will officially take up the post later this month.
Kumiko Mendl Steps Down as Artistic Director of New Earth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023
Kumiko Mendl, founding member of leading British East and South East Asian (BESEA) theatre company New Earth Theatre, has announced her decision to step down from her role as Artistic Director after 11 years, leaving the company in 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023
Kumiko Mendl, founding member of leading British East and South East Asian (BESEA) theatre company New Earth Theatre, has announced her decision to step down from her role as Artistic Director after 11 years, leaving the company in 2024.
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and New Earth Theatre Reveal Associateship
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) and New Earth Theatre have announced a new associateship, which will bring higher education arts training and the industry closer together.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) and New Earth Theatre have announced a new associateship, which will bring higher education arts training and the industry closer together.
New Vic Theatre, New Earth Theatre and Tiata Fahodzi to Provide Opportunities for Emerging and Entry-Level Theatre Personnel
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023
Kiln Sparks, a new one-week course as part of the New Vic Theatre's Kiln Network development programme in association with New Earth Theatre and tiata fahodzi, will provide an opportunity for emerging and entry-level theatre personnel from under-represented groups to get experience working in-the-round at Staffordshire's New Vic Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023
Kiln Sparks, a new one-week course as part of the New Vic Theatre's Kiln Network development programme in association with New Earth Theatre and tiata fahodzi, will provide an opportunity for emerging and entry-level theatre personnel from under-represented groups to get experience working in-the-round at Staffordshire's New Vic Theatre.
NEW PLAYS: JAPAN Presented at the Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023
'New Plays: Japan' was presented at the Royal Court Theatre in London, U.K. from 26 to 28 January 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023
'New Plays: Japan' was presented at the Royal Court Theatre in London, U.K. from 26 to 28 January 2023.
Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Announce 2023 Season and New Associate Companies
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse has announced a 2023 season that boasts four re-imagined classics on stage and the introduction of six new Associate Companies.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse has announced a 2023 season that boasts four re-imagined classics on stage and the introduction of six new Associate Companies.
New Earth Theatre Announces Recipient of the 2022 Constellation Creatives Drama Student Bursary
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022
New Earth Theatre announced that it has awarded the 2022 Constellation Creatives Drama Student Bursary to Ami Tredrea from LAMDA.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022
New Earth Theatre announced that it has awarded the 2022 Constellation Creatives Drama Student Bursary to Ami Tredrea from LAMDA.
New Earth Theatre and Arcola Theatre Announce The World Première Of THE APOLOGY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022
New Earth Theatre and Arcola Theatre, in association with The North Wall, today announce the world première of Kyo Choi's The Apology, which explores the 'comfort women' of the Second World War and the subsequent political cover-up.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022
New Earth Theatre and Arcola Theatre, in association with The North Wall, today announce the world première of Kyo Choi's The Apology, which explores the 'comfort women' of the Second World War and the subsequent political cover-up.
Cast and Creatives Announced For TSUNAGU/CONNECT LIVE at New Earth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022
New Earth Theatre today announce the cast for Tsunagu/Connect Live, created by Kumiko Mendl and Kazuko Hohki. This theatre production was developed in response to an oral history project launched in 2020, that conducted over 30 interviews with Japanese women living in the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022
New Earth Theatre today announce the cast for Tsunagu/Connect Live, created by Kumiko Mendl and Kazuko Hohki. This theatre production was developed in response to an oral history project launched in 2020, that conducted over 30 interviews with Japanese women living in the UK.
New Earth Theatre Announces Launch Of New Earth Academy 2022
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022
New Earth Theatre announces today that they are launching their annual New Earth Academy programme. The only programme of its kind in the UK, New Earth Academy provides free, specialist training and opportunities for British East and South East Asians (BESEA) aged 18+ who are interested in developing their skills and engagement in theatre-making and performing arts.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022
New Earth Theatre announces today that they are launching their annual New Earth Academy programme. The only programme of its kind in the UK, New Earth Academy provides free, specialist training and opportunities for British East and South East Asians (BESEA) aged 18+ who are interested in developing their skills and engagement in theatre-making and performing arts.
New Earth Theatre Announces TSUNAGU/CONNECT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022
New Earth Theatre today announces Tsunagu/Connect: The Exhibition and Tsunagu/Connect Live, created by Kumiko Mendl and Kazuko Hohki. This exhibition and theatre production were developed in response to an oral history project launched in 2020, that conducted over 30 interviews with Japanese women living in the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022
New Earth Theatre today announces Tsunagu/Connect: The Exhibition and Tsunagu/Connect Live, created by Kumiko Mendl and Kazuko Hohki. This exhibition and theatre production were developed in response to an oral history project launched in 2020, that conducted over 30 interviews with Japanese women living in the UK.
Book Review: 50 WOMEN IN THEATRE
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 13, 2021
A brilliant new collection of voices has just hit bookshelves. 50 Women in Theatre, published by Aurora Metro, shines a light on the invaluable contributions of women across all disciplines and fields of stagecraft. From stage designers to actors, the volume is an inclusive and all-around eye-opening account of how theatre has changed from the post-war period to now.
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 13, 2021
A brilliant new collection of voices has just hit bookshelves. 50 Women in Theatre, published by Aurora Metro, shines a light on the invaluable contributions of women across all disciplines and fields of stagecraft. From stage designers to actors, the volume is an inclusive and all-around eye-opening account of how theatre has changed from the post-war period to now.
50 WOMEN IN THEATRE Live Panel Discussion Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021
An exclusive live theatre event to celebrate the publication of 50 Women In Theatre at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe will be presented on Sunday 3 October 2021 at 6pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021
An exclusive live theatre event to celebrate the publication of 50 Women In Theatre at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare's Globe will be presented on Sunday 3 October 2021 at 6pm.
New Earth Theatre Announces Recipient Of The 2021 Constellation Creatives Drama Student
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2021
This year the judging panel included John Cannon (Casting Director, BBC), Bryony Jarvis-Taylor (Casting Director, National Theatre), Orion Lee (Actor and sponsor of the Bursary), Kumiko Mendl (Artistic Director of New Earth Theatre) and Hannah Miller (Casting Director, RSC).
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2021
This year the judging panel included John Cannon (Casting Director, BBC), Bryony Jarvis-Taylor (Casting Director, National Theatre), Orion Lee (Actor and sponsor of the Bursary), Kumiko Mendl (Artistic Director of New Earth Theatre) and Hannah Miller (Casting Director, RSC).
UK Tour Dates and Full Cast Announced For MISS JULIE
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2021
Following its acclaimed run last year, New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse today announce new UK tour dates for the Storyhouse production of August Strindberg's Miss Julie adapted by Amy Ng and directed by Dadiow Lin.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2021
Following its acclaimed run last year, New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse today announce new UK tour dates for the Storyhouse production of August Strindberg's Miss Julie adapted by Amy Ng and directed by Dadiow Lin.
Applications Now Open For New Earth Academy 2021
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2021
New Earth Theatre announces today that applications are open for their annual New Earth Academy programme. The only programme of its kind in the UK, New Earth Academy provides free, specialist training and opportunities for British East and South East Asians (BESEA) aged 18+ who are interested in developing their skills and engagement in the performing arts.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2021
New Earth Theatre announces today that applications are open for their annual New Earth Academy programme. The only programme of its kind in the UK, New Earth Academy provides free, specialist training and opportunities for British East and South East Asians (BESEA) aged 18+ who are interested in developing their skills and engagement in the performing arts.
New Earth Theatre Launch 'Bayanihan With Love' Creating Video Pieces As Thank You To Filipino Health Workers
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2021
New Earth Theatre today announce Bayanihan with Love, a new project to run alongside Filipino Food UK and Kanlungan Filipino Consortium's campaign #FilipinoFood4NHS, created in response to the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Filipino community in the UK.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2021
New Earth Theatre today announce Bayanihan with Love, a new project to run alongside Filipino Food UK and Kanlungan Filipino Consortium's campaign #FilipinoFood4NHS, created in response to the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Filipino community in the UK.
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