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REVIEW: A Trojan Woman

Reading Time: 2 minutes“This one woman satirical tragedy sits on the cusp of exceptional.” A Trojan Woman is on the edge of brilliant. Sara Carrington’s retelling of the original anti-war play, The Trojan Women, modernizes and recontextualizes the suffering of…

In Conversation With Cressida Brown

Reading Time: 3 minutesCressida Brown, director of Cutting the Tightrope at Arcola Theatre, discusses the importance of political expression in art amid rising censorship. Inspired by UK actions surrounding Palestine, she emphasizes the need for artistic dissent, fearing repercussions for creators. The theatre's courage to host such works represents a vital stand against suppression in today's climate.

FEATURE: Sam Tutty and Aimie Atkinson announced as first cast members for Drew Gasparini’s We Aren’t Kids Anymore at the Savoy Theatre

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe world premiere of Drew Gasparini's contemporary musical, We Aren’t Kids Anymore, takes place at London's Savoy Theatre on April 28, 2025, featuring stars Sam Tutty and Aimie Atkinson. The show explores the challenges of adulthood through five characters, accompanied by Gasparini performing his iconic works in the second act.

REVIEW: Akram Khan’s GIGENIS: The Generation of the Earth

Reading Time: 2 minutesPerhaps one of the most truthful pieces on any London stage today, GIGENIS: The Generation of the Earth is a testament to the importance of artistic tradition, particularly in its immense power to resonate deeply in our contemporary consciousness. Legendary choreographer, director, and dancer Akram Khan gifts us a piece of extraordinary texture - an epic tapestry woven from the strengths of a kaleidoscope of artists, all trained in different threads of classical Indian dance, theatre, and music.