Tobi King Bakare

Review: BEFORE I GO, Brixton House
by Matthew Paluch - Jul 18, 2024

Before I Go, first seen during the Brixton House's Housemates Festival in summer 2023, is a one hour work written by Tobi King Bakare that centres on Ajani, a young, black man who has issues with communication when it really matters.

FOR BLACK BOYS... Extends in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres have announced an extension to the current limited run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy for a further 4 weeks due to public demand and renewed critical acclaim.

Review: FOR BLACK BOYS WHO CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY, Garrick Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Mar 8, 2024

The kind of writing and performances that stick with you long after you've left the theatre.

Photos: First Look at FOR BLACK BOYS... at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

Performances are now underway for FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

Cast Set For the West End Run of FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres welcomes six new cast members to the For Black Boys… family.  Find out who is starring here!

Review: GONE TOO FAR!, Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 29, 2023

Set on a housing estate in South London, the piece sees two brothers being sent out to the shops by their mother. Yemi was born and raised in England while Ikudayisi has just moved from Nigeria.

Camden People's Theatre Announces Spring Season Including Frankie Thompson, Brian Mullin, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Camden People's Theatre presents a season of refreshing, inventive and bold works this Spring, featuring their flagship festival of brand new, unexpected performance, SPRINT and a roll-call of the most exciting and well-respected names in fringe theatre.

Open Door Calls On Industry For Support
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2020

In the wake of recent successes of Open Door participants including Sheyi Cole, Tobi King Bakare and Milly Zero, the founder of Open Door, David Mumeni, has called on the industry to support the organisation, and others championing new talent, to ensure progress isn't halted amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spectrum Originals Debuts Thriller Crime Drama TEMPLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 13, 2020

Spectrum Originals goes underground with the premiere of the Mark Strong-fronted crime drama, TEMPLE, on Monday, March 9.   Heartfelt and darkly comic, the gripping eight-part series will drop ad-free exclusively on Spectrum's On Demand platform.  

Investec Opera Holland Park Offers Hope For Grenfell One Year On
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2018

Investec Opera Holland Park (OHP) marked one year since the tragic Grenfell fire with the Hope for Grenfell Memorial Gala on Wednesday, 13 June. The concert was given in memory of Debbie Lamprell, a much-loved member of OHP's staff who was lost in the disaster, and all the fire's victims. All proceeds will be donated to the Rugby Portobello Trust (RPT) and the final total is still being calculated, but it is hoped to exceed £100k.