Lisa Spirling Appointed Artistic Director Of Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
Stratford East has announced the appointment of Lisa Spirling as their new Artistic Director and joint CEO. Spirling, who has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of Theatre503 since 2016, takes up the role in spring 2025, taking over from Nadia Fall.
BBC Audio Drama Awards 2023 Winners Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 20, 2023
Actor, producer and director Martin Jarvis OBE (Just William, The Forsyte Saga, Eastenders, Doctor Who) has won the BBC Audio Drama award for Lifetime Achievement, presented at Broadcasting House’s Radio Theatre.
Review: SLEEPOVA, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Mar 12, 2023
Sleepova is a lovingly told story of female friendship, and one that’s specifically - and proudly - Black and queer. Writer Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini introduces us to four best friends: Rey, Elle, Shan and Funmi.
Bush Theatre Invites You to Join a SLEEPOVA, from 24 February - 8 April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2023
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February 2023 (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
Finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 8, 2023
The finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards have today been announced, with a wealth of talent such as Toby Jones, Danielle Vitalis and Ken Cheng all in the running for the top spots.
SLEEPOVA Will Make its World Premiere at the Bush Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2023
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
THE ANCESTORS Will Be Performed at Portchester Castle This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2021
The new work, to be performed outdoors at Portchester Castle in Hampshire this summer, is a response to a colonial and racist production performed at the castle by French captives in the early 19th century. With a fresh perspective on the history of Portchester's Black prisoners of war and the Caribbean uprisings, The Ancestors re-examines the past and offers a new voice to the people involved.
BBC Radio 4 and Talawa Showcase Three New Audio Dramas
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021
Radio 4, Talawa Theatre Company - the UK's leading Black British theatre company, and producers feral inc, will come together to showcase original audio dramas by three promising young writers.