Photos: MAMA GOOSE Panto in Rehearsal at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Stratford East has released first look rehearsal images for the 2025 pantomime Mama Goose, a reimagined telling of the fairy tale classic with a special East London twist. Check out the photos here!
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: THE HARDER THEY COME, Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 24, 2025
One minute you’re in an East London street, the next you are immediately transported to early-1970s Kingston: the style, the sounds, the rhythms, the smell of ambition and frustration. The Harder They Come at Stratford East is a vivid, energetic production that honours the cult classic film while breathing new life into it.
Cast Set For MAMA GOOSE Panto at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025
Stratford East has announced this year’s cast and creative team for MAMA GOOSE, with book by Vikki Stone & Tonderai Munyevu, who also co-direct, music by Robert Hyman, and lyrics by Robert Hyman & Vikki Stone.
Review: TAMBO & BONES, Stratford East
by Kat Mokrynski - May 1, 2025
Tambo and Bones are trapped in a minstrel show. Tambo and Bones have taken the world by storm with their rap music. Tambo and Bones are the leaders of the revolution. Are Tambo and Bones real? Or are they simply characters in a play? Written by Dave Harris and directed by Matthew Xia, Tambo & Bones asks an impossible question to its audience - how do you know what’s real?
Photos: TAMBO & BONES At Actors Touring Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025
Actors Touring Company has released production photos of their acclaimed production of Dave Harris’ Tambo & Bones which will return for a national tour from 7 March - 24 May 2025.
Cast Set For UK Tour of TAMBO & BONES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
Actors Touring Company has announced casting for their acclaimed production of Dave Harris' Tambo & Bones which will return for a national tour beginning in March.
Review: GIGI & DAR, Arcola Theatre
by Robert Vesty - Oct 10, 2024
Two young women, Gigi and Dar, are dressed in khaki and clutch machine guns. They are guarding a roadblock and out to kill time. With just six of their 730 days of conscription to go until they can return to Civvy Street, their fantasies about the future (travels, marriage and internships) are beginning to fizz. See what our critic had to say.
David Harris' TAMBO & BONES Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024
Actors Touring Company (ATC) have announced that their acclaimed production of David Harris’ Tambo & Bones will return for a national tour from 7 March - 24 May 2025, following its European premiere at Stratford East in 2023.
Full Programme of Events Set For Donmar OpenHouse For SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full programmes for DONMAR OpenHouse, which is a long weekend (11 - 13 July) of free performances and events for groups with which the Donmar has extended and deepened its ties during Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director.
Full Cast Set For the UK Première of Dominique Morisseau's SKELETON CREW
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse has announced the full cast for Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew – the final production in Michael Longhurst's tenure as Artistic Director. Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia directs Tobi Bamtefa, Branden Cook, Pamela Nomvete, and Racheal Ofori.