THE HARDER THEY COME To Return To Stratford East In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
THE HARDER THEY COME will return to Theatre Royal Stratford East in 2026 following its 2025 run. The reggae musical is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Matthew Xia, with performances scheduled from May 16 through July 4.
Stratford East Extends THE HARDER THEY COME By One Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
Stratford East has announced an extension for the critically acclaimed new production of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name.
Review: PLAY ON!, Lyric Hammersmith
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 3, 2025
During these dark and cold nights, something magical is happening on stage at the Lyric Hammersmith. Play On! was originally created by director Sheldon Epps and writer Cheryl L. West back in 1997, transferring from San Diego to Broadway. Talawa theatre company have stripped the show back and have created a truly joyful production to delight the most curmudgeonly of audiences.
RSC Announces National Tour of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 8, 2024
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will perform an adrenaline-charged, 90-minute adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in school halls and theatres around the country this year. The 12-week tour across the English regions will perform in more areas this year thanks to a touring grant from Arts Council England.*