REVIEW: Going for Gold
Reading Time: 2 minutesBased on the life of Frankie Lucas, a Black British boxer in the 1970s, Going for Gold follows “The Southpaw Slugger” from first stepping foot in a boxing gym in the 1960s to his death in 2023.
Category History
REVIEW: Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, Edy Hurst draws on his newly uncovered ancestral ties to the Lancashire witch trials, mixing comedy, history, and a fascination with the Vengaboys into a one-of-a-kind journey of self-discovery.
FEATURE: A History of Scottish Drama in Six Plays
Reading Time: 3 minutesScottish theatre has a rich and varied history, not confined to the written text. As explained by journalist and critic Fergus Morgan at the launch of his new podcast “A History of Scottish Drama in Six Plays”, it has undergone a rather unique evolutionary process, often out of necessity, from the obstacles in its way.
In Conversation with the team behind Santi & Naz
Reading Time: 6 minutesFollowing its national tour to eleven venues from 8 October to 8 November, Santi & Naz by The Thelmas will arrive at Soho Theatre from 21 January to 8 February. We sat down with the creative team, Guleraana Mir and afshan d’souza-lodhi (writers) and director Madelaine Moore.
REVIEW: I am Leah
Reading Time: 2 minutesI am Leah, written by Jo Ingabire Moys and Jessica Hagan, follows the journey of Leah discovering her roots of Rwanda.
REVIEW: The Lehman Trilogy
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe much-celebrated Lehman Trilogy, now showing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, aims to chronicle the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers, one of the financial world’s most infamous institutions.
REVIEW: The Mad Gay King
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Mad Gay King is a new play written by Christopher Adams-Cohen, and describes itself as “a homoerotic retelling of the life and love of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, an infamous 19th century monarch”.
REVIEW: Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me’ is a thoroughly captivating retelling of the coming of age in the 80’s.
REVIEW: Princess Essex
Reading Time: 2 minutesA heart-warming tale of courage and tenacity, Princess Essex follows the inspiring true story of the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK.
In Conversation With Floella Benjamin
Reading Time: 4 minutesOxford Playhouse hosts the brand-new stage adaptation of Baroness Floella Benjamin’s award-winning book, Coming to England, which bursts into life on the Main Stage from Wednesday.