Photos: First Look at Jade Anouka in Rehearsals for the World Premiere of HEART

Rehearsal photos are now available for the world premiere of HEART, written by and starring acclaimed British performer and poet Jade Anouka, directed by Ola Ince. Produced by Audible Inc. in association with Kate Pakenham Productions, HEART will begin performances on Saturday, July 9 with an official opening on Sunday, July 17 at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between MacDougal & 6th Avenue - one block south of W. 3rd Street), Audible's creative home for live performances in New York. The limited engagement will run for five weeks only, through Sunday, August 14.

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HEART is also available now as an Audible Original, extending its reach to millions of Audible listeners around the world.

HEART, a truly poetic and life-affirming new play, explores the maxim that "Every new story begins as another one ends." Written and performed by London-based actor and poet Jade Anouka (His Dark Materials), HEART introduces us to a woman, shaken by a broken relationship, who finds herself discovering love in the last place-and with the last person-she ever expected. With her sexuality awakened to a new truth, she battles her own and society's expectations of what love looks like. Directed by Ola Ince, this world premiere production-dedicated to the misfits and "others"-takes the listeners on a powerful and relatable journey, one that challenges the 'norms' society presents us with and celebrates the freedom found in following your heart.

The production features scenic design by Arnulfo Maldonado, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design & additional original music by Fitz Patton, movement by Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster, and original music by Renell Shaw. Brian Bogin is the production stage manager. Technical supervision is by Hudson Theatrical Associates with general management by Baseline Theatrical's Andy Jones and Jonathan Whitton.