Photo Coverage: First Look at THE ETIENNE SISTERS World Premiere at Theatre Royal Stratford East

After the huge success of the critically acclaimed Klook's Last Stand (The Park Theatre), writing duo Chè Walker and Anoushka Lucas, bring the world premiere of their new play with music THE ETIENNE SISTERS to Theatre Royal Stratford East. This all-female cast features strong London talent, harmonising to a fresh and contemporary soulful jazz score. Scroll down for a first look at the stars onstage!

MOBO award winner Allyson Ava-Brown stars as Bo, Jennifer Saayeng (Ghost the Musical, Hairspray) as Ree and Nina Toussaint-White (EastEnders, Switch) as Tree. The trio are joined by award-winning jazz pianist Nikki Yeoh, renowned for her work with Courtney Pine and The Roots.

This new play with music is written and directed by Chè Walker with songs by Anoushka Lucas. Additional songs are by Sheila Atim, who starred in Walker and Lucas' critically acclaimed production of Klook's Last Stand at The Park Theatre last year, as well as the workshop of this piece at Theatre Royal Stratford East last autumn. Set to a contemporary soulful jazz soundtrack, THE ETIENNE SISTERS explores what it means to be part of a family today.

Families have their cracks, secrets and baggage, with the Etienne's being no exception. Should families stick together through thick and thin? Should they always be there for each other in time of need? What happens when the family rock is taken away from you? In this sincere and poetic story find out how Tree, Ree and their estranged half-sister Bo handle the challenges that life throws at them. Will they create a much-needed family bond? Or will the sisters destroy all that is left of their family and each other?

Photo Credit: Roy Tan