Cast Set For BETWEEN THE LINES at New Diorama Theatre
Opening New Diorama Theatre’s season this May is Between the Lines, a powerful play with music that looks at the importance of family, and freedom of expression, produced by The Big House and New Diorama Theatre.
Review: THE REALNESS, The Big House
The Realness, directed by Maggie Norris, is “an urban musical” that tells the story of Jay Johnson, a man who has been released from prison. Determined to change for the better, Jay is working to try to stay straight, but soon finds himself being pulled back into the world that had sent him to prison in the first place.
2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize Winners Announced
The winners of the 2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, were announced last night at a special ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall, presented by philanthropist and long-standing Symphony Hall donor, Peter How.
Review: REDEMPTION, The Big House
A gut-punching slab of immersive theatre that takes no prisoners may be just what the doctor ordered in these interesting times. The Big House’s Redemption doesn’t have the most enticing of titles but this layered drama takes place in a unique environment and punches well above its weight.
Photos: First Look at REDEMPTION at The Big House
REDEMPTION, a play with music by James Meteyard and The Last Skeptik, will return to The Big House in their Islington venue, as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations - from Thursday 30th June to Saturday 13th August, with press night on Tuesday 5th July. Check out new photos of the company in action.
REDEMPTION Will Premiere at the Big House In November
Redemption follows explosive Maz and her truth-telling bars as she rails at the world and runs from a life in care. When she meets Tayo, a gentle soul with silky smooth vocal folds, they take the first steps of their musical career, but can they hold on to each other when promised the bright lights of success? A powerful new play-with-music, Redemption explores themes of grief, trauma, family and forgiveness.
The Big House Announces Return Of BULLET TONGUE RELOADED
The Big House today announces the return of Bullet Tongue Reloaded a promenade piece at the new home of The Big House in Islington. Written by Andrew Day and Sonya Hale, the production tackles the topic of County Lines and was developed with a young cast many of whom are directly affected by this issue. The production opens on 24 May, with previews from 22 May and runs until 15 June.
Guest Blog: Playwright Sonya Hale on The Big House's BULLET TONGUE
When I won an award for best monologue with Heretic Voices at the Arcola Theatre, I was utterly delighted. However, the best was yet to come, as off the back of it Maggie Norris commissioned me to co-write the next show with Andrew Day for The Big House, [a charitable theatre and film company that works with young care leavers].
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For The Big Houses BULLET TONGUE
The Big House presents the world premiere of Bullet Tongue by Andrew Day and Sonya Hale, directed by Maggie Norris; Associate Director: Alex Brown; Producer: Ellie Keel; Designer: Zia Bergin-Holly; Lighting Designer: Michael Harpur; Sound Designer and Original Music: Ed Clarke; Video Designer: Mic Pool.
The Big House Announces Move To A New Home And The World Premiere Of BULLET TONGUE
The Big House, a charity which enables care leavers and at risk young people to fulfil their potential through drama, wraparound support and long term mentoring, today announces new premises in Islington and the world premiere of Bullet Tongue by Andrew Day and Sonya Hale, a promenade piece through the new building, which will be developed with and performed by a group of young people at risk of social exclusion. The new building's inaugural production, directed by Artistic Director and CEO of The Big House, Maggie Norris, opens on 16 November, with previews from 14 November and runs until 8 December.
BWW Review: PHOENIX RISING, Smithfield Car Park
Eighteen-year-old Callum is taking his first steps out of care, dreaming of becoming a track star. He is immediately flung into a world of poverty and toxic company, and when his legs start to fail him, he loses the only control he has on his life.