Daniel York

Review: MORE THAN ONE STORY, Trafalgar Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 10, 2025

If there is one message that those who were in attendance at More Than One Story LIVE on 9 November absorbed through their skin, it is that “The arts don’t belong to a few, they belong to everyone.” The sentiment was declared proudly by Rory Kinnear in his opening speech and echoed warmly by co-host Shahab Awad, actor and member of Cardboard Citizens. It was sprinkled, allegorised, and spoken boldly throughout the monologues that were presented.

MOUNTAINS AND SEAS - SONG OF TODAY 山海 · 今日之歌 Premieres at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2025

Performance artist Xie Rong, writer and actor Daniel York Loh, and composer and musician Beibei Wang have come together to create an electrifying interdisciplinary new show that strikes to the heart of human experience.

Review: PRAYERS FOR A HUNGRY GHOST, Barbican
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 30, 2025

The Barbican has the perfect Halloween show. With a multi-media production devised by Elisabeth Gunawan, Daniel York Loh, and Jasmine Chiu, it will destabilise and provoke you. In Chinese mythology, the greedy, selfish, and envious get reincarnated into “hungry ghosts.” Forced to relive their actions until they learn from them, their insatiable, unfulfillable hunger drives them to ingest anything on their path, turning it to ashes. Talk about allegory!

Rory Kinnear, Arthur Darvill, and More Will Launch 'More Than One Story' Book With Cardboard Citizens
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Stars of stage and screen will unite to celebrate the publication of a brand new book from the award-winning arts and social justice charity, Cardboard Citizens.

ECHOES OF NUWA: The Last Human Project Makes Edinburgh Fringe Preview at The Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2025

When Nüwa created humanity, she believed they would live in joy and harmony forever. She mended the sky with five-colored stones, halted the great Catastrophe, and ascended-confident her work was complete. But thousands of years later, humanity obliterated itself with the press of a few tiny buttons

THANKS FOR HAVING ME Comes to the King's Head Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Thanks for Having Me, a sharp new comedy, is coming to the King's Head Theatre. Following his sold-out success with February Face, Keelen Kember returns with a fresh and witty take on mismatched roommates and the rollercoaster of modern romance.

Review: SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS, Polka Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 30, 2024

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts, directed by Emily Ling Williams, is an adaptation of the popular book of the same name. Written by Kevin and Katie Tsang and adapted for the stage by Julie Tsang, we are introduced to Sam Wu (Sam Liu), a young boy who insists that he is NOT afraid of ghosts.

Review: THE DAO OF THE UNREPRESENTATIVE BRITISH CHINESE EXPERIENCE, Soho Theatre
by Josh Maughan - Jun 26, 2024

From the minute Daniel York Loh finished his opening monologue in Kakilang’s The Dao of the Unrepresentative British Chinese Experience, I knew this would be a piece of theatre that wouldn’t allow me to remain comfortable, drift off or stop questioning my own beliefs for a second.

Photos: First Look At Polka Theatre's SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

Polka Theatre has released photos of the premiere of the new stage adaptation of Kevin and Katie Tsang’s best-selling book Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts. Recommended for 6 – 12-year-olds, the adaptation will play in the Main Theatre at the Wimbledon venue through  Sunday 18 August 2024.

Photos: In Rehearsal for THE DAO OF UNREPRESENTATIVE BRITISH CHINESE EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024

Kakilang will present semi-autobiographical gig theatre about race and identity from Daniel York Loh comes to Soho Theatre, The Dao of Unrepresentative British Chinese Experience Wednesday 19th June – Saturday 13th July 2024  See photos from inside rehearsal. 

Cast and Creative Team Set For Stage Adaptation of SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the upcoming premiere of a new stage adaptation of Kevin and Katie Tsang's best-selling book Sam Wu is NOT Afraid of Ghosts.

Video: Watch a Trailer For THE DAO OF UNREPRESENTED BRITISH CHINESE EXPERIENE
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for Daniel York Loh's The Dao of Unrepresentative British Chinese Experience.  Performances run Wednesday 19th June – Saturday 13th July 2024. Check out the video here!

Cast & Creatives Set for THE DAO OF UNREPRESENTATIVE BRITISH CHINESE EXPERIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024

Discover the full cast and creative team behind THE DAO OF UNREPRESENTATIVE BRITISH CHINESE EXPERIENCE by Daniel York Loh, playing at London's Soho Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kakilang to Present THE DAO OF UNREPRESENTATIVE BRITISH CHINESE EXPERIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

Kakilang presents 'The Dao of Unrepresentative British Chinese Experience' - a semi-autobiographical, explosive exploration of identity politics and the struggle to fit in. Don't miss this psychedelic gig-theatrical punk pop rap rock experience at Soho Theatre, London from June 19 to July 13, 2024.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals New Artistic Initiatives and Programming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

The Mono Box's Extensive Play and Audio Monologue Libraries Will Be Donated To Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023

The Mono Box’s extensive play and audio monologue libraries to be donated to Northern Academy of Performing arts, Powerhouse, Theatre503 and Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust. Learn more about the collection here!

Kumiko Mendl Steps Down as Artistic Director of New Earth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

Kumiko Mendl, founding member of leading British East and South East Asian (BESEA) theatre company New Earth Theatre, has announced her decision to step down from her role as Artistic Director after 11 years, leaving the company in 2024. 

Kakilang Welcomes Natalie Chan As New Director/CEO and Introduces Fresh Leadership Structure
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

Kakilang (formerly Chinese Arts Now) has announced Natalie Chan as the organization's new Director/CEO, commencing a new chapter of leadership and growth. With a proven track record as a producer and fundraiser, Natalie brings invaluable experience to Kakilang's artistic journey.

Full Cast Revealed For the West End Run of DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

Mark Rylance returns to the West End this summer in Dr Semmelweis opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 11 July, with previews from 29 June, and running until Saturday 7 October.

Kakilang Presents Si Rawlinson's New Comedy Dance Theatre Show, SAVING FACE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

A new comedy dance theatre show exploring stories of invisible illness, private struggle and what happens when being professional collides with being human…