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BLACK POWER DESK Will Have Its World Premiere at Birmingham Hippodrome
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025

The world premiere of Black Power Desk, a new Black British musical by critically acclaimed playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Old Vic 12, Roundhouse, Bush Theatre), will take place at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio from Wednesday, October 22 through Saturday, October 25, 2025.

The Royal Ballet Presents Black History Month Draft Works
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

This October, Royal Ballet Principal dancer Marcelino Sambé curates Black History Month Draft Works in the Clore Studio, an evening celebrating Black creators and choreographers whose voices are shaping the future of ballet.

LJ Parkinson, Jennifer Jackson, and More Will Lead ELMET For Bradford City of Culture
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025

The Javaad Alipoor Company has announced that LJ Parkinson, Jennifer Jackson, Gabriella Schmidt, Sean Jackson and Tom Varey will star in the world premiere of its brand new stage production, Elmet.

Photos: BLACK POWER DESK In Rehearsal At Brixton House
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Check out brand-new photos from inside the rehearsal room for the world premiere of Black Power Desk, the largest production in Brixton House’s history. Written by critically acclaimed playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongo (Old Vic 12, Roundhouse, The Bush), the new musical will run as part of Brixton House’s Uprising Festival, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Brixton Uprising.

Cast Set For BLACK POWER DESK at Brixton House
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

Brixton House and PlayWell Productions in association with Birmingham Hippodrome and Salford's Lowry have announced the nine-strong cast for the World Premiere of Black Power Desk.

Full Cast Set for COW I DEER at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

The Royal Court Theatre has revealed the cast for Cow I Deer, a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Katie Mitchell, Nina Segal and Melanie Wilson. See who is starring and learn more!

World Premiere BLACK POWER DESK From Brixton House and Playwell Productions
by Emmy Rice - Jun 22, 2025

Brixton House and Playwell Productions in association with Birmingham Hippodrome and Manchester’s Lowry present the World Premiere of Black Power Desk by critically-acclaimed playwright Urielle Klein-Mekongo.

Dom Hartley-Harris Joins Cast of MOZART: HER STORY �" THE NEW MUSICAL at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Dom Hartley-Harris has joined the cast of Mozart: Her Story – The New Musical assembling at Theatre Royal Drury Lane for two special performances on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024.

Gabrielle Brooks, Anthony Rapp, and More Set For MOZART: HER STORY-THE NEW MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL, based on the life of Mozart’s sister, Nan, marries Mozart’s classics with over twenty contemporary original compositions by Tegan Summer (Book & Lyrics) & Gregory Nabours (Music & Additional Lyrics), and will have two special performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024. 

Dates Set For The UK Tour of Mixed Reality Installation MUSEUM OF AUSTERITY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

Following its successful run at HOME Manchester last November, ETT has announced further dates for the UK tour of Museum of Austerity.

Cast Set For MARIE CURIE at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024

Producers have announced the cast for the English language premiere of major new musical Marie Curie, with Book & Lyrics by Seeun Choun, Music by Jongyoon Choi, Directed by Sarah Meadows, at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

Review: HAMNET, Garrick Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 19, 2023

Maggie O’Farrell’s novel Hamnet explores grief and loss through the lens of Elizabethan society, reimagining the family life of the most celebrated playwright in England. Lolita Chakrabarti’s play enjoyed a fairly successful run in Stratford-upon-Avon and immediately promised a West End transfer. Under Erica Whyman, the production is a good-looking exercise in speculative history.

Photos: First Look at the West End Transfer of HAMNET
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

Royal Shakespeare Company has released new production images for the West End transfer of Hamnet. Check out the photos here!

HAMNET Extends Run in the West End and Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

A 6 week extension has been announced for the West End transfer of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi) and directed by Erica Whyman.  Learn more about the show, as well as the full cast, here!

English Touring Theatre Reveals Dates For Mixed Reality Installation MUSEUM OF AUSTERITY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

With Macbeth opening in September at Shakespeare North Playhouse and its critically acclaimed production of I, Daniel Blake soon to resume its UK tour, ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced dates for the mixed reality installation Museum of Austerity, a co-production with National Theatr

West End Cast Revealed For Maggie O'Farrell's HAMNET at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2023

The cast has just been announced for the West End transfer of Hamnet, directed by Erica Whyman and adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti. Check out who will join the company here!

Review: HAMNET, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 17, 2023

What’s in a name? That which we call William, Hamlet or Anne still smells as sweet when we see their historical origins in this adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel.

Photos: World Stage Premiere Of HAMNET Opens In The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023

Last night (Wednesday 12 April), the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions, in association with Hera Pictures, welcomed special guests to the world stage premiere of Hamnet, which opened its sold-out run in the newly restored Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. See photos from inside opening night!

HAMNET to Transfer to the West End's Garrick Theatre this Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023

The stage production of Hamnet will transfer direct to London's Garrick Theatre this autumn after selling out ahead of its world premiere at the newly restored Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon this April.  

Photos: First Look at FURTHER THAN THE FURTHEST THING at Young Vic Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 14, 2023

Production photos have been released for Zinnie Harris’ multi-award-winning play Further than the Furthest Thing in a visionary revival by Genesis Fellow / Young Vic Associate Director Jennifer Tang. The cast includes Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell, Cyril Nri, Gerald Kyd, Archie Madekwe and Kirsty Rider with live vocals by Shapla Salique.