ROUNDUP: Bespoke Plays at The Union Theatre
Reading Time: 2 minutes‘Bespoke Plays', the company began in the US and recently launched their UK branch.
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In Conversation with: Jacob Grunberger
Reading Time: 3 minutesInspired by a book of letters and stories left to him by his late father, titled ‘For Jacob’, Stop Trying To Look At My D**k! is an autobiographical dark comedy of Jacob Grunberger’s adolescence. Through anecdotes and rap music, Jacob tells the story of the sudden death of his Jewish father when he was a child and a peripatetic childhood through Scotland and Essex as he and his mother struggled to keep afloat. Exploring challenges and encounters with drugs and mental darkness as an adult student, Jacob discusses how conversations around his father's death have always taken place in a context that he hasn’t designed. As a reflection of life, Jacob creates a space to honor his father and his experience of grief, identity, and vulnerability.
FEATURE: National Theatre announces first major stage adaptation of the beloved novel Ballet Shoes this festive season
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe National Theatre today announces the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes by Kendall Feave.
FEATURE: John Robb announces special guests joining him at venues across the country
Reading Time: 2 minutesAhead of his upcoming UK tour - JOHN ROBB - is very pleased to announce some of the special guests who will be joining him at venues across the country.
FEATURE: Casting and creative announced for The Great Privation: How to flip ten cents into a dollar
Reading Time: 2 minutesTheatre503 announces the cast and creative team for 2023 Theatre503 International Playwriting Award finalist Nia Akilah Robinson’s debut play The Great Privation: How to flip ten cents into a dollar.
In Conversation with: Paulus The Cabaret Geek
Reading Time: 6 minutesWritten and performed by the star of BBC1’s All Together Now, Paulus The Cabaret Geek, with accompanist Michael Roulston and directed Sarah-Louise Young, Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood is a funny and touching musical tribute to a much-loved and sorely missed national treasure.
FEATURE: Passing Strange musical announces European premiere cast
Reading Time: 2 minutesDirected by Liesl Tommy (Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, Tony nominated Eclipsed), this new production of the hit Broadway show follows a young musician as he sets out on a musical odyssey, through 80s L.A, Amsterdam and Berlin. It features book and lyrics by Stew, music by Stew Stewart and Heidi Rodewald. Previews begin at the Young Vic from 14 May with opening night for press on 21 May and it runs until 6 July.
GUEST FEATURE: The State Ballet of Georgia to perform Swan Lake in a unique visit to London
Reading Time: 5 minutesDespite being one of the world’s most accomplished and thrilling dance companies, The State Ballet of Georgia has never appeared in London during its distinguished 175-year history. That absence is soon to end as this revered company is to perform Swan Lake –the world’s most treasured ballet - at the London Coliseum from 28th August to 8th September 2024; and then at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin from 20thto 24th November.
In Conversation with: Nkenna Akunna
Reading Time: 2 minutestiata fahodzi, the UK’s leading British African heritage contemporary touring theatre company, presents the London Premiere of cheeky little brown by Papatango Prize-winning playwright Nkenna Akunna - coming to Theatre Royal Stratford East, Tuesday 16 - Saturday 20 April 2024.
In Conversation with: Natasha Bain
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with Natasha Bain, playing Agathe Uwilingiyimana.
Marking 30 years since the 1994 genocide against Tutsi people in Rwanda, Agathe tells the true story of the extraordinary woman who became Rwanda’s head of state for less than a day.