Young, Gifted & Black's Fourth Season Announced at Theatre Peckham
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022
This October, Theatre Peckham launches its five-week programme unapologetically celebrating people from the African diaspora through a variety of artforms. A total of ten events, presented by nine artists and companies, explore themes which touch on identity, friendship, loss, self-discovery and Black Womanhood.Â
Review: THE FELLOWSHIP, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 28, 2022
A week after Windrush Day saw Prince William and his wife visiting the National Windrush Monument at Waterloo Station, two children of the Windrush generation are at the heart of Roy Williams's new piece. Debuting at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Paulette Randall, it introduces sisters Dawn (Cherrelle Skeete) and Marcia (Suzette Llewellyn), who grew up as activists in 80s London.
Photos: First Look at THE FELLOWSHIP at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2022
Production images have been released for the world premiere of The Fellowship, an electrifying, hilarious and gripping new play by Roy Williams.  Directed by Paulette Randall, The Fellowship will run until 23 July 2022.Â
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE FELLOWSHIP at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022
Rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere of The Fellowship, an electrifying, hilarious and gripping new play by Roy Williams.  Directed by Paulette Randall, The Fellowship will run from 17 June until 23 July 2022. Â
THE HIVE â€" a Contemporary English Opera Will Open at Hoxton Hall This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022
With music by one of the UK's most accomplished and diverse musicians Harvey Brough (founder, musical director and producer of Harvey and the Wallbangers) and words by previous associate director of The Royal Court Theatre Carole Hayman (Ladies of Letters, The Warfleet Chronicles).Â
Hampstead Theatre Announces Three Premieres as Part of 2022 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021
The Forest by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton, with direction by Jonathan Kent, will run from 4 February until 12 March. The Fever Syndrome by Alexis Zegerman, directed by Hampstead Theatre's Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert, will run from 18 March until 23 April. The Fellowship by Roy Williams, directed by Paulette Randall, will run from 17 June until 23 July.
Bernardine Evaristo OBE Appointed President Of Rose Bruford College
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2020
Rose Bruford College, one of the UK's leading drama schools, has announced that Professor Bernardine Evaristo OBE will take up the role of President of the College from January 2021, for a period of five years, stepping into a position previously held by Sir Richard Eyre.
Ovalhouse Announces New Artistic Director and New Venue Name Change
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020
Ovalhouse has announced its new Artistic Director, Gbolahan Obisesan, will start in April 2020. Gbolahan will be leading the theatre into its new venue in Brixton, South London and succeeds Deborah Bestwick who steps down after 20 years at the helm.
The Royal Court Hosts 'Clean Break's Writers: Here. There. Then. Now.'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2019
For forty years Clean Break is proud to have produced ground-breaking plays by some of Britain's best playwrights. A selection of these progressive, brilliant artists come together to share what they have learnt from working with Clean Break, what the future holds for women playwrights and why complicated, multifaceted representations of women on our stages are more essential than ever.
Ovalhouse Presents Its Second #Connect: Women In Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019
Following the great success of the first event of its kind, Ovalhouse presents the second #CONNECT: Women in Theatre, once again the evening celebrates the contribution of women of colour in British theatre. This event takes place on Wednesday 6 March from 6pm at Ovalhouse, 52-54 Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SW.
BWW Review: DOCTOR FAUSTUS, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Laura Jones - Dec 7, 2018
In the intimate candle-lit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe, Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus has once again been brought to life on the London stage. In this version however, director Paulette Randall has switched the lead's gender, with Jocelyn Jee Esien taking on the role of the ambitious and knowledgeable Faustus.
TRUE WEST Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Dec 1, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. We've already posted our Christmas picks, and now here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings (sans tinsel). Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
Shakespeare's Globe Announces Casting For The Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2018
Shakespeare's Globe has announced casting for the Winter Season 2018, its plans for a year-long cycle of history plays from February 2019, and Globe Associates, to include Sean Holmes, who is to become Associate Artistic Director.