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Review: THE LONELY LONDONERS, Kiln Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 17, 2025

Roy Williams’ tight adaptation of Sam Selvon’s 1956 rather meandering novel The Lonely Londoners continues that education. It was a hit when it played at the diminutive Jermyn Street theatre last year. Ebenezer Bamboye’s adaptation now comes to the Kiln Theatre, transporting you to a Bayswater bedsit in the 1950s where four West Indian men are trying to make their way in a city that seems to despise them.

Photos: THE LONELY LONDONERS in Rehearsal at the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

All new  rehearsal photos have been released for Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners adapted by Roy Williams. Performances begin next month. Check out the photos here!

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Lyric Hammersmith
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 12, 2024

Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun was the first play by a Black woman to appear on Broadway. Since its first performance in 1959, it remains as hard-hitting as ever. Exploring a domestic drama in its depiction of an everyday working class Black family, with ordinary desires, conflicts and aspirations; radical at the time of writing.  See what our critic had to say.

Photos: Doreene Blackstock & More in A RAISIN IN THE SUN Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

Check out rehearsal photos for Headlong's A Raisin in the Sun. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast and Creatives Set For Headlong's A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Headlong has announced full casting and creatives for their fresh new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig. Learn more about the cast here!

Cast and Creatives Set for Headlong's New Production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

Headlong has revealed initial casting and full creatives for their fresh new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look at ANNA KARENINA at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2022

The cast includes Isis Davis playing Dolly, Nick Fletcher playing Karenin, Solomon Israel playing Stiva, Chris Jenks playing Count Vronsky, Adelle Leonce playing Anna, Douggie McMeekin playing Levin, Sarah Seggari playing Princess Betsy and Tara Tijani playing Kitty. All cast members make their Crucible debut.

Sheffield Theatres Announce Casting For ANNA KARENINA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2022

Sheffield Theatres today announces the cast for its production of Anna Karenina at the Crucible Theatre from Saturday 5 – Saturday 26 February 2022.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Nov 25, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry revival to musical comedies and an incendiary Pulitzer winner, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For RAVENS: SPASSKY VS. FISCHER at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2019

The world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) will open at Hampstead Theatre on Thursday 5 December. From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time – the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.

Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Casting For RAVENS: SPASSKY VS. FISCHER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2019

Hampstead Theatre today announces casting for the world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer). From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time a?' the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.

BWW Review: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES: Conversations and Coiffures
by Nancy Grossman - Dec 13, 2018

BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES takes you on a cultural exchange trip across the continent of Africa, with a side journey to the UK, to meet and listen in on communities of men who go to the barber shop for much more than a shave and a haircut. Focusing on the relationships of men with fathers, children, friends, and lovers, playwright Inua Ellams provides an intimate view of a time-honored tradition. An ensemble of twelve populates the stage with 30 characters who give a lively, colorful performance.

Full Cast Announced For A.R.T.'s BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2018

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announces the cast and creative team for Barber Shop Chronicles. The Fuel, National Theatre, and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production begins preview performances on Wednesday, December 5, 2018; opens Friday, December 7; and closes Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA.

Lab PerForum Collaboration Kicks Off with BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University's Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (The Lab) present Lab PerForum, a series of public discussions and workshops with artists from the Kennedy Center's WORLD STAGES series. The Lab PerForumcollaboration begins with discussions provoked by the Fuel, Royal National Theater, and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production of Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams.

CAP UCLA presents BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2018

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents the West Coast premiere of Nigerian-born, UK-based poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams' celebrated play Barber Shop Chronicles, a co-production of Fuel, National Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse, from Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Freud Playhouse, UCLA.

Casting and Dates Announced For The US Tour Of Inua Ellam's BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2018

Casting and venue information was announced today for the US tour of Inua Ellams' celebrated play Barber Shop Chronicles.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE PULVERISED at the Arcola Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE PULVERISED at the Arcola Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2017

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Cast Announced for THE PULVERISED at Arcola Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2017

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation.