Nadeem Islam

Review: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA, Shakespeare's Globe

'Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety.' Aside from a couple of Horrible Histories songs, most people probably know Cleopatra for her unique manner of death - almost certainly an apocryphal story (it's far more likely that she simply poisoned herself), but that and her ill-fated relationship with Mark Antony clearly piqued William Shakespeare's interest.

Cast Announced For Bilingual Production Of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA At Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Blanche McIntyre (Twelfth Night: For One Night Only, Globe), with Nadia Nadarajah and John Hollingworth as Cleopatra and Mark Antony.

Cast Set For Made at Curve's SCENES FROM RENT Staged Performance

Casting has been announced for the Made at Curve bilingual workshop of Scenes from RENT – a staged performance.

RICHARD III, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer 2024 Season

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2024. Learn more about the full season here!

Mark Rylance and Stephen Mangan Join One-Off Events at Shakespeare's Globe This Autumn

Shakespeare's Globe today has announced a series of exciting one-off events for September and October, featuring the likes of Stephen Mangan and Mark Rylance. Learn more about the events here!

Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre

The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. 

Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for DUCK at the Arcola Theatre

Katy Galloway Productions & maatin present DUCK by maatin. See photos from inside rehearsal.

National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.

Review: ANTIGONE, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Nigerian born writer, Inua Ellams, originally turned down working on Antigone due to feeling “no distant kinship with the protagonist.” Five years of work later, how could Ellams have predicted that his modern adaptation would feel so responsive to the current socio-political climate.

Photos: First Look at ANTIGONE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Check out all new production photos  from Antigone at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre which opens on Friday this week.

GALWAD: A STORY FROM OUR FUTURE Will Be Broadcast on SkyArts

Sky Arts has announced as the broadcast partners to present GALWAD: A STORY FROM OUR FUTURE, a human story of contemporary Wales that offers a glimpse into the future and asks what would happen if the future tried to contact us. 

Zainab Hasan Will Play The Title Role in ANTIGONE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced casting and the full creative team for Antigone. Written by Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, Three Sisters), this contemporary retelling of Sophocles's epic story has been commissioned by the theatre in its 90th anniversary year.

Deafinitely Theatre Announces The Second Round Of Bursary Winners For Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Theatre Freelancers

As with the first round of winners in February 2021, each winner will receive £1000 for their career-development, additionally getting exclusive access to networking and keeping-in-touch sessions. T

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Deafinitely Theatre's HORRIBLE HISTORIES' DREADFUL DEAF

Deafinitely Theatre and Birmingham Stage Company today announce a London venue and additional tour date for the world premiere tour of Horrible Histories - Dreadful Deaf - Deafinitely not for the faint-hearted!. The production will additionally play at Stratford Circus Arts Centre on 16 June, and at Derby Theatre on 21 June.

London Venue And Tour Dates Announced For HORRIBLE HISTORIES - DREADFUL DEAF - DEAFINITELY NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED!

Deafinitely Theatre and Birmingham Stage Company today announce a London venue and additional tour date for the world premiere tour of Horrible Histories - Dreadful Deaf - Deafinitely not for the faint-hearted!. The production will additionally play at Stratford Circus Arts Centre on 16 June, and at Derby Theatre on 21 June.

Full Casting Announced For HORRIBLE HISTORIES - DREADFUL DEAF �" DEAFINITELY NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED!

Deafinitely Theatre and Birmingham Stage Company today announce the full cast for Horrible Histories - Dreadful Deaf - Deafinitely not for the faint-hearted!. Paula Garfield directs Fifi Garfield, Naomi Gray and Nadeem Islam. Dreadful Deaf has a special school's performance at Heathlands School in St Albans on 24 May before opening at Bristol Old Vic Theatre on Wednesday 29 May. The show then tours to York Theatre Royal and The North Wall in Oxford before completing its run at Derby Theatre on Sunday 23 June.

Plays And Company Announced For Amplified Theatre's SIX at the Bunker

Amplified Theatre announces the plays and company for it's unique new writing event Six coming to The Bunker in April.

fingersmiths to Tour John Godber Classic UP 'N' UNDER with BSL and Spoken English

The ground breaking fingersmiths, in co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, today announce that fingersmiths' Jeni Draper will direct John Godber's classic comedy Up 'n' Under on a UK tour in Spring 2018, as part of an innovative partnership with EDRU.