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Review: THE MOST PRECIOUS OF GOODS, Marylebone Theatre

The Holocaust is not an easy subject to tackle. Balancing storytelling without over-indulging in  trauma whilst being respectful is a delicate affair. For every Schindler’s List there are swathes of plays, books, and films that drown themselves in schmaltz. The Most Precious of Goods can be added to that list.
Marylebone Theatre Reveals Spring 2024 Season

Marylebone Theatre has announced an exciting Spring 2024 season of drama and dance.  The season includes a contemporary adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Laurence Boswell; famed poet Sir Ben Okri presents Revolution Earth; the moving The Most Precious of Goods is translated and directed by Nicholas Kent; and Marylebone Theatre presents its first dance pieces. 
BWW Review: DICTATING TO THE ESTATE, Maxilla Social Club

Though flawed in its structure, this passionate new play has an important role to play in a scandal that continues to stain our city and our country
BWW Review: VALUE ENGINEERING SCENES FROM THE GRENFELL INQUIRY, The Tabernacle

Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicholas Kent have fashioned a play from statements at the Grenfell Inquiry that leads a horrified audience to specific and more general conclusions and the siren call that 'this must never happen again'.
BWW Review: A Melodic Exploration of Love in Charming HAPPY NEW YEAR at Fugard Studio

The latest adaption from David Kramer, HAPPY NEW YEAR (A PLAY WITH SONGS) is brought to the Fugard Studio this season as a delightful romcom with international direction behind it and local talent at its forefront.
BWW Interview: Internationally Acclaimed Director Nicolas Kent on Bringing HAPPY NEW YEAR (A PLAY WITH SONGS) to The Fugard

Welcoming 2019 with a heartwarming rom-com, HAPPY NEW YEAR (A PLAY WITH SONGS) is the latest adaption by David Kramer brought to the Fugard stage. Starring Bianca Flanders and Dean Balie, the play follows two out-of-luck and out-of-love souls in a hilarious and captivating whirlwind adventure of a weekend. Nicolas Kent, the London-based, award-winning director at the helm of the production, chats to Broadway World South Africa about his directorial beginnings at university, international aspirations, and involvement in this anticipated production.
Kathleen Chalfant To Receive Obie Award For Lifetime Achievement

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice announce that Tony Award-nominated and three-time Obie-winning actress Kathleen Chalfant will receive a special Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 63rd Annual Obie Awards.
Nicholas Kent to Discuss and Sign ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN? at Drama Book Shop Today

The Drama Book Shop is pleased to welcome playwright, author and theatre maker Nicholas Kent for a discussion and signing of his work, including the newly published All The President's Men? Scenes from the Senate Confirmation Hearings of President Trump's Cabinet. The Monday, May 8th, 5:30pm event is free and open to the public. 
Tricycle Theatre's Nicolas Kent to Step Down as Artistic Director Due to Budget Cuts

According to guardian.co.uk, Tricycle theatre chief Nicolas Kent, one of the UK's longest serving and most respected artistic directors, is stepping down from the theatre he has run for 27 years as a direct result of arts cuts.
NEWSROUND: Ball Frocks Up For Hairspray One More Time

Hairspray announces extensive touring plans, the Tricycle reveals its black playwright season and Gary Wilmot sticks with Chicago. Miriam Zendle reports
Sherman Cymru's DEEP CUT Comes To The Tricycle Theater

Sherman Cymru's hit production, Deep Cut, which received critical acclaim and won numerous awards at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will open at London's Tricycle Theatre this March. Winner of a Scotsman Fringe Fringe First, Herald Angel, the Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award and both Best Actress (Rhian Blythe) and Best Actor (Ciaran McIntyre) at the Stage Awards for Acting Excellence, Deep Cut was one of the must see shows of the Edinburgh Festival. The rights to the play have now been optioned by Michael Winterbottom and Andrew Eaton's company Revolution Films and a screenplay is currently in development.
Doubt to Receive UK Premiere at the Tricycle Theatre in Nov.

John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt has been confirmed to have its UK premiere at London's Tricycle Theatre during the company's autumn/winter season.

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