Theatre Partners Revealed For Part Two Of Women In Theatre Lab
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2024
The Women in Theatre Lab and Jermyn Street Theatre have announced the theatre partners who will be nominating female playwrights for part two of the Women in Theatre Lab, the new UK version of America's Women's Project (WP) Lab and Australia's Women in Theatre programme.
Full Programme of Events Set For Donmar OpenHouse For SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full programmes for DONMAR OpenHouse, which is a long weekend (11 - 13 July) of free performances and events for groups with which the Donmar has extended and deepened its ties during Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director.
Full Cast Set For the UK Première of Dominique Morisseau's SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew – the final production in Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director. Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia directs Tobi Bamtefa, Branden Cook, Pamela Nomvete, and Racheal Ofori.
Review: FLIP!, Soho Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Nov 18, 2023
Flip! is a high energy satire from acclaimed writer Racheal Ofori, directed by Emily Aboud. The play is a two-hander, matched in their dynamism and skill.
FLIP! Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023
Fuel’s Director & CEO Kate McGrath has announced the World Premiere of FLIP!, a new play from Racheal Ofori directed by Emily Aboud examining the relationship between two young Black women and an obsession with social media.
Fuel Reveals Lineup of Autumn 2023 Programming; FLIP!, Inua Ellams, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023
Fuel has announced its programme of work for autumn 2023. Fuel favourite Inua Ellams has three projects including a special edition of his much loved night-time cultural walking tour through an urban space The Midnight Run, this time celebrating the revival of the City of London’s famous ancient Batholomew Fair. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Camden People's Theatre's CALM DOWN DEAR Festival Returns
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2022
Existing in safe spaces, public spaces and outer space in this year's Calm Down, Dear. The feminist festival returns to Camden People's Theatre and will be curated for the first time by Figs in Wigs
BWW Review: RARE EARTH METTLE, Royal Court Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 30, 2021
Rare Earth Mettle doesn’t need any more publicity. Headlines started talking about Al Smith’s play before its previews were cold in the grave, and reviews have flocked in agreement of its generally disappointing outcome. An exploding controversy, a hasty statement from the top floors of the Royal Court, and even quicker name-change later, the production remains a cutting critique that unfortunately loses itself in its search for style and forceful sarcasm.
Cast Announced For RARE EARTH METTLE at Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021
Carlo Albán, Marcello Cruz, Arthur Darvill, Jaye Griffiths, Lesley Lemon, Racheal Ofori, Ian Porter and Genevieve O'Reilly have been cast in the world premiere of Rare Earth Mettle written by Al Smith and directed by Royal Court Associate Director Hamish Pirie. With set design by Moi Tran, lighting design by Lee Curran, composition by Carlos Gutiérrez Quiroga, sound design by Ella Wahlström, movement direction by Yami Löfvenberg, dialect coaching by Carter Bellaimey and assistant direction from Camila Ymay González.
THE BOOK OF DUST - LA BELLE SAUVAGE Will Be Performed at The Bridge Beginning in December
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021
Two young people and their dæmons, with everything at stake, find themselves at the centre of a terrifying manhunt. In their care is a tiny child called Lyra Belacqua, and in that child lies the fate of the future. And as the waters rise around them, powerful adversaries conspire for mastery of Dust: salvation to some, the source of infinite corruption to others.
Photo Flash: Get a First Look at the World Premiere of BACH & SONS at the Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2021
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, performances of Bach & Sons continue until 11 September 2021 with opening night on 28 June 2021. The associate director is James Cousins, with set designs by Vicki Mortimer, costumes designed by Khadija Raza, lighting by Jon Clark, sound by Gareth Fry and music supervised by George Fenton.