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Marisha Wallace, Toby Gad & More to Perform in NUTCRACKER NIGHTS at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

Experience exclusive live music sessions at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club after performances of Nutcracker at Southbank Centre. Featuring Emma Rawicz, David Preston, Gabrielle Brooks, and more. Don't miss this unforgettable encore to the critically acclaimed Nutcracker. Tickets on sale now.
Black Friday Deals: Save up to 55% on NUTCRACKER at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 10, 2023

Diving into the glittering winter wonderland head on, McOnie Company dancers perform to Tchaikovsky’s world famous score, reimagined for an onstage Jazz band by multi-award winning jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi.
Photos: First Look at the McOnie Company's NUTRACKER at the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023

All new photos have been released from the McOnie Company's Nutcracker at the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club. Check out the photos here!
Exclusive Live Music Sessions Set For NUTCRACKER NIGHTS at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

The first ten Nutcracker Nights have been announced at the Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, featuring the brightest emerging jazz artists from Tomorrow’s Warriors and seasoned professionals Ben Brown, Marcio Philomena, Lulu Pierre and Ineza & Women’s Words, Sisters’ Stories.
Southbank Centre Reveals 2023 Winter Show Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

This Winter, the Southbank Centre presents a packed programme of exciting new shows for everyone to enjoy featuring a mix of family events, cabaret, dance, music and comedy. Learn more about the full lineup here!
The McOnie Company's NUTCRACKER Premieres in November
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

The world premiere has been announced for The McOnie Company’s Nutcracker, directed and choreographed by Olivier Award winner Drew McOnie featuring Tchaikovsky’s world-famous score reimagined for an on stage jazz band by multi-award winning jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi. 
The Sindecut & Ijeoma Share New Jazz-Inspired Single 'Lucky'
by Michael Major - Aug 1, 2023

The album features a host of stellar musicians, such as keyboardist Jackson Baird (Mama Sutra, Sean Khan, Marcina Arnold); jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player Kevin G Davy (Cymande, Kevin Davy Quartet D’Semble), who has recorded and toured with Finley Quaye, Lamb, Adam F and Lemn Sissay's Secret Society.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Talawa Theatre Company's RECOGNITION
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

All new rehearsal images have been released for Talawa Theatre Company’s major new production, Recognition, which is premiering at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, from 1st – 24th June as part of London Borough of Culture 2023 - This Is Croydon.
Cast Revealed For Talawa's Major New Production, RECOGNITION
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

The two lead cast members and the creative team has been announced for Recognition, Talawa Theatre Company's major new production opening this summer.  Talawa, the UK's outstanding Black theatre company, is presenting the premiere of Recognition at Fairfield Halls, as part of This Is Croydon, London Borough of Culture 2023.  Recognition is inspired by the remarkable life and works of dual-heritage Black classical composer, and Croydon resident, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. 
BWW Review: INTRA MUROS, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 6, 2019

Richard, a theatre director who's seen better days, is asked to teach a drama class in a maximum security prison in Norwich. Only two inmates are attending the course, which kick-starts an exploration of guilt, time, and what it means to be human.
Photo Flash: First Look At INTRA MUROS At Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019

Intra Muros has its UK premiere at Park Theatre, London from 3 April - 4 May 2019. Alexis Michalik's latest play opened in Paris in 2017 and is still running at La Pepiniere Theatre.
Che Walker, Summer Strallen & Rio Kai Cast In INTRA MUROS At Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2019

Intra Muros will have its UK premiere at Park Theatre, London from 3 April - 4 May 2019. Alexis Michalik's latest play opened in Paris in 2017 and is still running at La Pepiniere Theatre.

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