Little Amal to Bring Message of Hope to Akron in September
Little Amal, the internationally-celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet, will be visiting Akron on September 23 as part of her nationwide journey spanning over 35 cities. Join her on this incredible 6,000-mile trek and be inspired by a message of hope and unity.
Little Amal, the 12-Foot-Tall Puppet of a Syrian Refugee Girl, to Walk Across America
Little Amal, the internationally celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who visited New York City last fall, and has been welcomed by more than 250 uniquely created artistic events across the globe since she set out on her initial 5,000-mile trek across Europe in 2021, will embark on an epic 6,000-mile journey across the United States this September.
Review: THE JUNGLE at Shakespeare Theatre Company's Harman Hall
The Jungle focuses on the experiences of a community of migrants in a real encampment in Calais and was inspired by the playwrights’ work at the actual camp. From its rich design to its phenomenal ensemble company, The Jungle is a wrenching, one-of-a-kind performance that shouldn’t be missed.
Guest Blog: David Lan On A Theatrical Life Richly Lived
During the time I was running a theatre my boyfriend used to say that the difference between Monday to Saturday and then Sunday was that all the days of the week were the same, except that on Sunday there was somebody on the sofa fast asleep. And so it was that after eighteen years and something like 200 shows I decided enough was enough, it was time to go.
Amir Nizar Zuabi To Succeed Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson as New Artistic Director of Good Chance
Six years since Good Chance built the first 'Theatre of Hope' in the Calais “Jungle” camp and began its ground-breaking international work with artists from refugee backgrounds, the award-winning charity is delighted to announce that Palestinian theatre-maker and playwright, Amir Nizar Zuabi, is to become its new Artistic Director succeeding founders and playwrights, Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson.
Good Chance Theatre Announces Next Project: THE WALK
Taking place between April-July 2021, The Walk will be a global public art event that will see a 3.5m tall puppet called Amal travelling 8000km across Turkey and Europe to highlight the plight of refugee children.
THE JUNGLE Will Return to St. Ann's Warehouse in April
On April 2, St. Ann's Warehouse and Good Chance will bring The Jungle, which they have newly repurposed for touring, back to St. Ann's Warehouse, where it made its triumphant, sold-out American Premiere last season in a co-production with the National Theatre and the Young Vic.
Good Chance To Open New Theatre At The Mexico/US Border
Five years since Good Chance built the first 'Theatre of Hope' in the Calais a?oeJunglea?? camp and began its ground-breaking international work with artists from refugee backgrounds, the award-winning charity is delighted to be opening a new Good Chance Dome at the Mexico/US border, in partnership with Tijuana's Instituto Municipal de Arte y Cultura (IMAC).