Camille Schenkkan Joins Ebell of LA as Chief Operating Officer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
The Ebell of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women and fostering community through arts, culture and education, has named LA arts leader Camille Schenkkan to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer
ENGLISH Opens at Southbank Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024
Opening this week at Southbank Theatre, English is a comedy celebration of both second languages and native languages that highlights the beautiful complexities and points of human connection they bring.
Cast and Creatives Revealed For A PLAYLIST FOR THE REVOLUTION at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023
The world premiere of AJ Yi's A Playlist for the Revolution, a tender and surprising story of young love fighting to survive, opens at the Bush Theatre on 23 June (press night 29 June). This explosive and deeply moving play is a new Bush commission, written by AJ Yi, directed by Emily Ling Williams and with a cast including Brandon Grace, Mei Mei Macleod, and Zak Shukor.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Announces SPRING SERIES: ELEMENTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2023
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) will present the second programs of its 45th anniversary season: Elements, featuring several World and Company Premieres and acclaimed revivals. The 2022/23 Season 45: Sapphire Season continues with HSDC's Spring Series at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (220 E. Chicago Ave.) which will run March 23–April 2 with two mixed repertory performances, each performed four times.
SLEEPOVA Will Make its World Premiere at the Bush Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2023
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
Generation Now Partnership Announces First Round Of Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2023
As part of their landmark partnership, the five Generation Now theatres (Latino Theater Company, Ma-Yi Theater Company, Native Voices at the Autry, Penumbra, and Children's Theatre Company) have awarded their first round of commissions to four incredible projects.
Tanika Gupta Announced As Bush Theatre's New Writer In Residence
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2023
The Writer in Residence programme is part of the Bush Theatre's commitment to celebrating legacy and providing opportunities for writers at every level of their career. Following Trish Cooke's inaugural residency, which was followed last year by Vinay Patel, Tanika Gupta will support the Bush Theatre's literary and programming teams in 2023 by mentoring emerging artists, as well as writing a full-length play during her residency.