Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Richmond Theatre
There’s a little bit of magic occurring on Richmond Green this festive season. You won’t find acerbic political commentary, much booing, hissing or lewd double-entendres, but Richmond Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast is a brightly coloured, sweet and rather gentle affair, perfect for some good old-fashioned entertainment for all the family.
ONE DAY WHEN WE WERE YOUNG Comes to the Park Theatre
From the Tony Award-nominated writer of Constellations and BBC/Netflix drama Wanderlust, Nick Payne’s timeless play One Day When We Were Young is returning to the stage over a decade since it was first performed.
ANTIGONE [ON STRIKE] Comes to the Park Theatre
Exploring how the media shapes politics and public discourse on immigration, human rights and extremism, this new drama updates Sophocles' Greek tragedy and asks the audience to vote on the narrative.
Park Theatre Welcomes Two New Trustees
Park Theatre will welcome two new trustees to their board: Pia Richards Glockner has been recruited from the venue's Youth Board, a Creative Engagement initiative, and Jaqueline Hurt is at partner at Sheridans. Both are local to the venue; Pia grew up in Finsbury Park and Jaqueline lives in Highbury.
THE GIFT & More Set for Park Theatre Spring 2025 Season
Park Theatre revealed its first six openings for spring 2025, featuring dark comedy, drama, and interactive shows. The season will feature comedy THE GIFT, exploring past transgressions and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Billy Porter Will Direct THIS BITTER EARTH in London
Grammy, Emmy and two-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter will direct a London stage production of This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers. Emmanuel Imani and Alexander Lincoln will head an industry reading on November.
GOING FOR GOLD Comes to the Park Theatre
Inspired by the true, little-known story of boxer Frankie Lucas, the London premiere of Going For Gold follows the young Black sportsman as he navigates the complexities of a hostile Britain in 1970s London. The
AUTUMN Comes to the Park Theatre Next Month
Set in the summer of 2016, when the Brexit referendum had made the division between people starker, this adaptation of Ali Smith's Booker Prize shortlisted state-of-the-nation novel is a story of connections across time and experience.
I AM LYSISTRATA Comes to the Park Theatre in July
Created by playwright Carmen Nasr and a company of ten women seeking sanctuary in London, I Am Lysistrata reimagines the 2500-year-old comedy by Aristophanes about women coming together to end a war.