Waleed Akhtar
Latest News on Waleed Akhtar:
The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event (Dec 12, 2024)
Outside Edge Theatre Company's New Scheme Connects Writers With Professional Playwrights (Nov 13, 2024)
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary (Nov 12, 2024)
The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event (Dec 12, 2024)
Outside Edge Theatre Company's New Scheme Connects Writers With Professional Playwrights (Nov 13, 2024)
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary (Nov 12, 2024)
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The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024
The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024
The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January
Outside Edge Theatre Company's New Scheme Connects Writers With Professional Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
Outside Edge Theatre Company and Nick Hern Books will present Script Club: a new playreading and events initiative to support the development of writers from underrepresented backgrounds.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024
Outside Edge Theatre Company and Nick Hern Books will present Script Club: a new playreading and events initiative to support the development of writers from underrepresented backgrounds.
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
Mercury Theatre Reveals Full Cohort For Mercury Creatives
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cohort for their acclaimed Mercury Producers and Mercury Directors Development Programmes and their Mercury Playwrights Development Programme, which this year is in association with Paines Plough’s Tour The Writer.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cohort for their acclaimed Mercury Producers and Mercury Directors Development Programmes and their Mercury Playwrights Development Programme, which this year is in association with Paines Plough’s Tour The Writer.
Review: THE REAL ONES, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 13, 2024
At once intimate and expansive, The Real Ones follows the friendship of Zaid and Neelam from age nineteen to thirty-six. Once kindred spirits, moving in sync, they fall out of step when the harsh reality of adult life sends them in different directions. Waleed Akhtar (Olivier winner for The P Word) pens a sharply observed look into whether platonic love can last.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 13, 2024
At once intimate and expansive, The Real Ones follows the friendship of Zaid and Neelam from age nineteen to thirty-six. Once kindred spirits, moving in sync, they fall out of step when the harsh reality of adult life sends them in different directions. Waleed Akhtar (Olivier winner for The P Word) pens a sharply observed look into whether platonic love can last.
Photos: THE REAL ONES Begins Rehearsal at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
The Real Ones, a funny and honest love letter to platonic soulmates will have its world premiere production at the Bush Theatre from 6 September. Check out rehearsal photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024
The Real Ones, a funny and honest love letter to platonic soulmates will have its world premiere production at the Bush Theatre from 6 September. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Nathaniel Curtis, Mariam Haque and Anthony Howell Lead THE REAL ONES At Bush Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
Casting for THE REAL ONES, Waleed Akhtar's world premiere at Bush Theatre, has been announced. The play explores themes of identity and belonging, featuring a diverse and talented cast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
Casting for THE REAL ONES, Waleed Akhtar's world premiere at Bush Theatre, has been announced. The play explores themes of identity and belonging, featuring a diverse and talented cast.
Bush Theatre Reveals Season Lineup For Second Half of 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Bush Theatre has announced productions for the second half of 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Bush Theatre has announced productions for the second half of 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Bush Theatre Launches New Emerging Writers Group and a New Literary Team
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023
The Bush Theatre has announced a change to its Literary team along with the new members of its 2023 Emerging Writers Group (EWG). This year's cohort will be Kaleya Baxe, Yasmine Dankwah, Aaron Kilercioglu, Lare Ofeyusi, Mwansa Phiri, Tanya Shamil.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023
The Bush Theatre has announced a change to its Literary team along with the new members of its 2023 Emerging Writers Group (EWG). This year's cohort will be Kaleya Baxe, Yasmine Dankwah, Aaron Kilercioglu, Lare Ofeyusi, Mwansa Phiri, Tanya Shamil.
Deirdre O'Halloran Announced as Head of New Musical Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that Deirdre O’Halloran will join the organisation as Head of New Musical Theatre. Deirdre will start her new role in October 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced that Deirdre O’Halloran will join the organisation as Head of New Musical Theatre. Deirdre will start her new role in October 2023.
Mercury Theatre Colchester Extends Their Three Career Enhancing Talent Development Programmes
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023
Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced an extension of three dedicated talent development programmes for promising and innovative Playwrights, Producers and Directors from the East of England to create and develop work with leading theatre-makers.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023
Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced an extension of three dedicated talent development programmes for promising and innovative Playwrights, Producers and Directors from the East of England to create and develop work with leading theatre-makers.
Bush Theatre Celebrates The Success of its 50th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023
The team at the Bush Theatre, led by Artistic Director Lynette Linton and Executive Director Lauren Clancy are celebrating an unprecedented year of hit plays, community work, and industry awards for the venue's 50th anniversary year.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023
The team at the Bush Theatre, led by Artistic Director Lynette Linton and Executive Director Lauren Clancy are celebrating an unprecedented year of hit plays, community work, and industry awards for the venue's 50th anniversary year.
Waleed Akhtar Announced as First Recipient of The Roger Michell Commissioning Fund
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 16, 2023
Waleed Akhtar is the first recipient of The Roger Michell Commissioning Fund. The annual fund, set up after the passing of director Roger Michell in 2021 with donations from his family and friends, will support an annual commission for a playwright with a fresh and unique perspective on the world to develop a play alongside the Almeida.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 16, 2023
Waleed Akhtar is the first recipient of The Roger Michell Commissioning Fund. The annual fund, set up after the passing of director Roger Michell in 2021 with donations from his family and friends, will support an annual commission for a playwright with a fresh and unique perspective on the world to develop a play alongside the Almeida.
Review: THE ART OF ILLUSION, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 4, 2023
Sold as a curious tale of enchantment, it’s a romantic comedy masquerading as a French pastiche that crosses eras and genres. Translated by Waleed Akhtar, it’s debuting at the theatre’s Downstairs stage with Tom Jackson Greaves at the helm. Unfortunately, this shaky production leaves much to be desired.
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 4, 2023
Sold as a curious tale of enchantment, it’s a romantic comedy masquerading as a French pastiche that crosses eras and genres. Translated by Waleed Akhtar, it’s debuting at the theatre’s Downstairs stage with Tom Jackson Greaves at the helm. Unfortunately, this shaky production leaves much to be desired.
Sophie Swithinbank Wins Peggy Ramsay Award
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022
Sophie Swithinbank has been awarded the Peggy Ramsay Foundation and Film4 2023 Playwrights' Scheme bursary for her play Bacon, winning The Tom Erhardt Bursary, named after the late literary agent and long-time supporter of the Finborough Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022
Sophie Swithinbank has been awarded the Peggy Ramsay Foundation and Film4 2023 Playwrights' Scheme bursary for her play Bacon, winning The Tom Erhardt Bursary, named after the late literary agent and long-time supporter of the Finborough Theatre.
Bush Theatre Announces Its Script Submissions Window and Emerging Writer's Group
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022
The Bush Theatre, London has announced that their latest script submissions window will run from 29 November 2022 until 9 January 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022
The Bush Theatre, London has announced that their latest script submissions window will run from 29 November 2022 until 9 January 2023.
Tickets From £36 for THE P WORD at The Bush Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 6, 2022
Tickets from £36 for The P Word at the Bush Theatre. Zafar flees homophobic persecution in Pakistan to seek asylum in the UK. Londoner Bilal (or Billy as he prefers to be known) is ground down by years of Grindr and the complexity of being a brown gay man. Their worlds are about to change forever.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 6, 2022
Tickets from £36 for The P Word at the Bush Theatre. Zafar flees homophobic persecution in Pakistan to seek asylum in the UK. Londoner Bilal (or Billy as he prefers to be known) is ground down by years of Grindr and the complexity of being a brown gay man. Their worlds are about to change forever.
Extension Announced For Waleed Akhtar's 5* Hit THE P WORD At Bush Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2022
Following audience and 5* critical acclaim, the world premiere of Waleed Akhtar's 'THE P WORD' has today released a new trailer and an extension to the run has been announced. The P Word will now end on 29 October 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2022
Following audience and 5* critical acclaim, the world premiere of Waleed Akhtar's 'THE P WORD' has today released a new trailer and an extension to the run has been announced. The P Word will now end on 29 October 2022.
Review: THE P WORD, Bush Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 15, 2022
This two-man show explores what it’s like for a gay Muslim, who’s also dealing with the expectations of his Pakistani family and the wider community; it also investigates the continued threat of the UK’s ‘hostile environment’ – a deadly game of chance for many at-risk individuals.
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 15, 2022
This two-man show explores what it’s like for a gay Muslim, who’s also dealing with the expectations of his Pakistani family and the wider community; it also investigates the continued threat of the UK’s ‘hostile environment’ – a deadly game of chance for many at-risk individuals.
Photos: First Look at THE P WORD at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
The Bush Theatre presents THE P WORD by Waleed Akhtar 9 September - 22 October. Get a first look in the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022
The Bush Theatre presents THE P WORD by Waleed Akhtar 9 September - 22 October. Get a first look in the photos here!
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