Lanre Malaolu

Leeds Playhouse Appoints Tom Wright from Kiln Theatre as Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Tom Wright will take up the role of Artistic Director at Leeds Playhouse, working closely with newly promoted Chief Executive Shawab Iqbal to form the executive leadership team of the organisation. Learn more!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

Review: NOW, I SEE, Stratford East
by Olivia Woods - May 17, 2024

In this second installment of Lanre Malaolu’s trilogy (following SAMSKARA, The Yard Theatre), Now, I  See shines a light on how the physical body holds grief and the ways in which this manifests in the lives of black British men. As two brothers reunite at their late sibling’s celebration of remembrance, they are forced to rebuild connection after their long-standing estrangement and own up to the redemption they seek.

Photos: First Look At NOW, I SEE At Stratford East
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

Stratford East has released production photos for NOW, I SEE by Lanre Malaolu running until 1 June 2024.

Full Cast And Creatives Announced For The Premiere Of NOW, I SEE At Stratford East
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Discover the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of NOW, I SEE by Lanre Malaolu at Stratford East. This second instalment in a trilogy explores the truth of being a Black man in contemporary Britain.

Yard Theatre Will Host a 'Black Out' Night For SAMUEL TAKES A BREAK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

The Yard Theatre will host a special 'Black Out' night for the play 'Samuel Takes A Break,' which is nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Writing Prize. The Black Out Night will be held on 28 February at 7.30pm.

Stratford East Reveals Lineup Of New Shows And Events For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023

STRATFORD EAST has announced a lineup of new shows and events for 2024, including Lanre Malaolu's 'Now, I See,' a powerful exploration of the Black male experience in contemporary Britain. Don't miss this thought-provoking production.

Full Cast Announced For THE CLINIC At Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2022

Monique Touko directs Toyin Ayedun-Alase, Donna Berlin, Maynard Eziashi, Simon Manyonda, Gloria Obianyo and Mercy Ojelade in the production which opens on Monday 12 September, with previews from Saturday 3 September, running until Saturday 1 October.

SAMSKARA Returns To The Yard For Four Weeks This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

The Yard Theatre today announce the return of their sell-out world premiere production of SAMSKARA, which originally played for two weeks in 2021 and was later extended for an additional week due to demand for tickets. Returning now for a four week run from 27 June to 23 July 2022 (press night on 30 June), SAMSKARA is written and directed by Lanre Malaolu and produced by The Yard and Shereen Hamilton. 

Photos: First Look at SAMSKARA at The Yard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2021

Get a first look at the world premiere of SAMSKARA at The Yard Theatre.

SAMSKARA Announces Extension and School's Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2021

Due to high demand for tickets, the world premiere of SAMSKARA at The Yard Theatre today announces a five-day extension of its initial run, with new dates from Monday, 22 November - Friday, 26 November.

The Yard Announce Autumn Season With Two Premieres, NT Collab, and Night Drafts
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2021

The Yard's autumn season will include two new theatre premieres by emerging and established artists; ATHENA by Gracie Gardner will open the season, providing a platform for director Grace Gummer following her National Theatre Women of Tomorrow Directors Award.

Casting Announced For FEVER PITCH at the Hope Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2021

Fever Pitch will star Ashley Gerlach as 'Pete/Ensemble', Gabrielle MacPherson as 'Sarah/Ensemble', Jack Trueman as 'Nick' and Louise Hoare as 'Louise/Ensemble'.

Winners Announced For the Black British Theatre Awards 2020
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2020

The Black British Theatre Awards 2020 championed the artistic excellence and achievements of the black creatives and performers across all aspects of theatre. The program's first television broadcast on Sky Arts highlighted a cross section of some of the 2020 award-winners. 

Battersea Arts Centre Announces Digital 2020 Autumn Season MAKE/LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2020

Battersea Arts Centre is extending an invitation to Make/Love this autumn, today announcing an ambitious season of daring and intimate work. At a time when connecting people has never been more important, Make/Love asks how we can re-imagine a future with care and creativity as the guidelines.

The UK Premiere Of Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER Extends For 2 Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, today announces that her critically acclaimed production of the UK première of Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over extends for 2 weeks - now running until 4 April. Featuring three acclaimed performances by Alexander Eliot ('An unnerving performance' Financial Times), Paapa Essiedu ('Essiedu is superb a?" let's just give him all the awards now' Time Out) and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr ('A sensational performance' Guardian). There are over 2,000 tickets available at just £15 across the remainder of the run.

Photo Flash: First Look at PASS OVER at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020

Kiln Theatre presents PASS OVER by Antoinette Nwandu, 13 February – 21 March. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham; Designer Robert Jones; Lighting Designer Oliver Fenwick; Sound Designers Ben & Max Ringham; Movement Director Lanre Malaolu; Casting Director Julia Horan CDG; Voice and Dialect Coach Hazel Holder.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For PASS OVER at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2020

Kiln Theatre presents Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu, 13 February – 21 March.

Full Cast Announced For The UK Première Of Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019

With Anupama Chandrasekhar's When the Crows Visit playing its final week and Mike Bartlett's Snowflake in rehearsals, Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham, today announces the full cast for her production of the UK première of Antoinette Nwandu's Pass Over. Joining the previously announced Paapa Essiedu (Moses), are Alexander Eliot (Mister/Ossifer) and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Kitch). The production opens on 19 February 2020, with previews from 13 February, and runs until 21 March.