Review: THE PIANO LESSON at The Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - Feb 13, 2024
THE PIANO LESSON is emblematic of August Wilson’s mastery in conveying the challenges of the African-American experience through words and richly drawn characters. Patdro Harris directs The Black Theatre Troupe's production with a keen eye to honoring these essential elements of Wilson’s artistry and with an ensemble that is nothing less than inspired and dynamic.
Review: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS at Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - Oct 31, 2023
Black Theatre Troupe’s production and David Hemphill’s inspired direction lift THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS to grand heights, aloft with emotional impact, a message about the timeless quest for redemption, and the profound ability of gospel music to elevate the human spirit. Runs through November 12th.
TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL Announces Complete Line-Up & Set Times
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023
Takedown Has Also Added Waves Of New Acts To The Bill, With Mighty Bonus Additions Also Including Red Method, Autumn Fires, Slackrr, Saint Agnes, False Hope For The Savage, Shell Beach, Chaosbay, Balance Breach, Consvmer, Elwood Stray, Sunfall, Ithaca, Confessions Of A Traitor, Heart Of A Coward, Asleep At The Helm, Royals, Lightwave, Crushed By Waves,
Review: JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE at Black Theatre Troupe
by Nathaniel Jones - Feb 16, 2023
Black Theatre Troupe received The August Wilson American Century Cycle Award, as they do its namesake more than justice. And in a time when representation is key, this theatre is and has always answered the call.
New Exhibition To Launch At Experimental Venue
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021
A former town centre store will continue to be a hub for Warrington's creative scene when a new exhibition launches on 8 January. Space for Nine will be at New Art Spaces (NAS): Warrington in Sankey Street on various dates until 22 January with support from the charity Culture Warrington and Castlefield Gallery.
BWW Review: Surprising & Surreal WINK is a Winner
by Kelsey Lawler - Oct 31, 2021
Going blindly into The Constructivists' Wink was the right choice. I'd read the brief synopsis, but that only claws at the surface of what this refreshingly absurd, surrealist dark comedy is all about.