REVIEW: The Lonely Londoners
Reading Time: 3 minutesRoy Williams’ familiar eloquence when writing characterful monologues, and his raw commentary on England are evident in his new adaptation of Sam Selvon’s classic novella ‘The Lonely Londoners’.
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FEATURE: Barrowland Ballet’s Chunky Jewellery
Reading Time: 2 minutesLeading contemporary dance company Barrowland Ballet present the world premiere of new production, Chunky Jewellery across International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.
FEATURE: English National Ballet’s Giselle comes to Liverpool Empire in October 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesEnglish National Ballet has announced plans for its 75th Season - and Liverpool Empire have announced that they'll be welcoming Mary Skeaping's Giselle is coming to Liverpool from October 23rd-26th 2024.
In Conversation with: Maryam Garad
Reading Time: 3 minutesMaryam Garad is a British/Somali playwright and actor from London. Her debut play Reparations was shortlisted for the Mustapha Matura award.
REVIEW: Ragnarok
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis international production by Tortoise in a Nutshell in co- production with Nordland Visual Theatre and in association with MacRobert Arts Centre, took to the Traverse Theatre’s stage to tell the mythical tale of Ragnarok with a Scottish twist as part of the Manipulate Festival.
In conversation with Empower In Motion Producers: Ross Freddie Ray & Henry Dowden
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe sat down with Ross Freddie Ray and Henry Dowden who with the support of many people and organisations are pulling together an extraordinary event to celebrate the power of inclusivity and raise funds for ChildrenToday charity.
FEATURE: ENO revives Simon McBurney’s The Magic Flute
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis February, Simon McBurney’s much-loved and enchanting production of The Magic Flute returns to the English National Opera (ENO) for its third revival since its original premiere in the 2013/14 Season. This ‘life-enhancing, gloriously creative’ (The Spectator) production is staged at the London Coliseum in collaboration with pioneering theatre company Complicité.
In Conversation with Kuan-wen Huang
Reading Time: 6 minutesWe sat down with Kuan-wen Huang ahead of their show at Soho Theatre on Friday 16th Feb. This is part of Soho Rising Festival 2024, a celebration of new work created by comedians, writers and performers who have taken part in our Writers’ Lab, Comedy Lab or Cabaret & Drag Lab programmes.
REVIEW: The Silence and the Noise
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn unflinching portrayal of teenagers struggling to cope, and a relationship forged in struggle Ben (William Robinson) and Daize (Rachelle Diedericks) are teenagers dragged into an adult world they are ill-prepared for: Ben a lackey to a big-time…
REVIEW: Ellen Kent’s Carmen
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn excellent introduction to opera with commendable vocal performances The staging of Ellen Kent’s production of Bizet’s Carmen, framed against a backdrop of Roman columns, failed to impress due to its unimaginative approach, lacking originality, creativity, and…