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Kumiko Mendl Steps Down as Artistic Director of New Earth Theatre

Kumiko Mendl, founding member of leading British East and South East Asian (BESEA) theatre company New Earth Theatre, has announced her decision to step down from her role as Artistic Director after 11 years, leaving the company in 2024. 

BWW Interview: Artistic Director Kumiko Mendl Talks 25 Years of Yellow Earth Theatre

In 1995, Yellow Earth Theatre was formed by five British East Asian (BEA) actors: Kwong Loke, Kumiko Mendl, Veronica Needa, David KS Tse and Tom Wu - aiming to develop work that would give BEA actors more choice of roles, and to bring together Western drama school training with exploration of East Asian cultural heritage. Mendl became Artistic Director in 2011, and the company is now celebrating 25 years.

Extant And Yellow Earth Theatre Present FLIGHT PATHS

Two of Britain's leading theatre companies, Extant and Yellow Earth have joined forces to present an ambitious exciting new play called Flight Paths. The production will tour the UK in spring 2019, from Tuesday 5 February starting at Harlow Playhouse Theatre and ending on Tuesday 5 March at The Arena, Wolverhampton.  The Press Night is Friday 8 February, 7pm at Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, London, E15 1BX.

Cinemax Action Series STRIKE BACK Returns For Sixth Season 1/25

The action-packed CINEMAX drama series STRIKE BACK kicks off its sixth season, FRIDAY, JAN. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). Shot entirely in Malaysia, the new season features returning stars Warren Brown (“Luther,” “The Dark Knight Rises”), Daniel MacPherson (“A Wrinkle in Time”) and Alin Sumarwata (“Neighbours,” “Burning Man”), along with new cast members Jamie Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Monday Mornings”) and Yasemin Allen (“Water and Fire”).

Netflix Cancels Original Drama MARCO POLO After Two Seasons

Netflix has canceled MARCO POLO following two seasons. The Weinstein Company-produced series premiered in 2014, with its second season debuting earlier this year.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases MARCO POLO Bridge Feature 'The Saga Continues'

MARCO POLO BRIDGE FEATURE - 'THE SAGA CONTINUES' begins July 1 on Netflix. In preparation for the launch of Season 2, check out the bridge feature below!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares Trailer, Key Art for Season Two of MARCO POLO

The battle for the Mongol empire ignites with the release of the official trailer and key art for MARCO POLO season 2. All 10 episodes of Marco Polo season 2 will launch Friday, July 1 exclusively on Netflix.

Netflix Reveals Trailers for BLOODLINE, THE CROWN & MARCO POLO

Netflix today released premiere date announcements and sneak peeks at the dramas THE CROWN, MARCO POLO and BLOODLINE.

VIDEO: Netflix's New Original Series MARCO POLO Premieres Today

Below, check out the first teaser for the highly anticipated Netflix original series MARCO POLO, premiering today, December 12, 2014 at 12:01am PT in all regions where Netflix is available.

VIDEO: Go Behind-the-Scenes of New Netflix Series MARCO POLO

Below, get a behind-the-scenes look at the action-packed world of the Netflix original series MARCO POLO, featuring interviews with stunt coordinator Brett Chan

VIDEO: First Official Trailer for Netflix's MARCO POLO

Watch the first official trailer for the new Netflix original series MARCO POLO and discover the little-known beginnings of the legendary explorer, whose life of adventure began as a ward of the powerful 13th century Mongol emperor Kublai Khan.

VIDEO: Watch New Trailer Netflix Upcoming Drama Series MARCO POLO

Netflix has shared a new trailer for their upcoming original series MARCO POLO, which will premiere on the streaming service on December 12 in all territories where Netflix is available.

VIDEO: Watch Behind-the-Scenes Featurette from New Netflix Series MARCO POLO

This December on Netflix...Worlds will collide! Few people know the true story of legendary explorer Marco Polo — until now.

VIDEO: First Teaser Trailer for Netflix Original Series MARCO POLO

The highly anticipated Netflix original series 'Marco Polo' will premiere on December 12, 2014 in all territories where Netflix is available. The streaming service just unveiled its first teaser for the series - check it out below!

PHOTOS: First Look at Netflix's New Series MARCO POLO to Premiere 12/12

The highly anticipated Netflix original series 'Marco Polo' will premiere at 12:01am PT on December 12, 2014 in all territories where Netflix is available. Below are the first five images from the series.

Production Underway for Netflix New Original Series MARCO POLO; Full Cast Announced

The Weinstein Company announced today that production is underway on "MARCO POLO," a Netflix original series based on the epic adventures of Marco Polo.