Apphia Campbell News

Discover the latest additions to Pleasance's programme with their third epic on-sale. Get updates on new shows, dates, and what to expect from the upcoming performances.

After critically acclaimed international performances and an award-winning Australian premiere at Adelaide Fringe in 2023, Black Is The Color Of My Voice will tour Australia this March. Find out which cities you can catch the show in here!

Leeds Playhouse has announced a new Spring/Summer 24 Season, which will offer an all new programme of entertainment for all ages. Among the shows are a new Dolly Parton musical, as well as My Fair Lady, Paranormal Activity, and more!

Starvox Touring and Potted Productions have announced that after several successful North American tours and over 1,000 performances at Horseshoe Las Vegas, London's West End hit Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff is returning to San Francisco for a limited engagement!

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of shows returning to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The third Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust features further huge theatrical and comedic names, noteworthy newcomers, international inspirational talent and insightful talks. 

New Artistic Director Nancy Medina has announced her inaugural season at Bristol Old Vic will be joyful celebration of the culture that is all of us. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Curve has announced a programme of performances, events and free activities to mark Black History Month this October.

Sean Foley, the Artistic Director of Birmingham Rep announced two new comedies to start the New Year '23, including the world premiere of Spitting Image Live: Featuring the Liar King, as well as the completion of the Autumn '22 Season. 

Following the incredible 23 shows announced as part of the Pleasance Futures season, the third and largest official on-sale brings a host of incredible acts to the Pleasance this summer.  With returning Edinburgh Comedy award-winners, international companies, exciting new companies and debut comics, music, cabaret, live podcasts and children's work. 

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today announces a brand-new season of shows on sale on Friday 25 March, with priority booking for Friends of the Grand and members from Wednesday 23 March at 8am online.

James Seabright presents BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE, written and directed by Apphia Campbell and performed by Florence Odumosu in a 2022 UK tour.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced more new shows for the spring of 2022, including a stage version of the classic Gothic tale Frankenstein; a one-woman comedy full of Yorkshire grit; a personal take on the rise and fall of Robert Mugabe; a show based on the story of jazz singer and activist Nina Simone, and a new play exploring taboos around sex, romance and disability,

Following its Housewarming programme - open hearted work that celebrated connection and community, This is Now invites artists and audiences to join a yearlong conversation about who we are and who we want to be; to think deeply about the important questions of our time, and to find refuge in coming together to imagine our way through the world we live in, right now.

Jonathan Larkin's Cherry Jezebel will make its full stage debut at the Everyman from 8-26 March 2022, following the production's sold out run of rehearsed readings in 2021. A frank and hilarious piece of new writing from regular Hollyoaks writer and long-time Everyman collaborator, the production is directed by James Baker (Jerry Springer – The Opera, YANK! The Musical).

Organisers of The Big Burns Supper have revealed the full programme for the 2022 festival with a hugely expanded range of events and shows returning, in-person following last year’s shift online due to the pandemic.

As part of The Theatre on the Downs, The Wardrobe Ensemble have announced the winners of their  brand-new commission of for artists based in South West England to develop two new pieces of  theatre via an open call.

Beth Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Shoreditch Town Hall, today announces the company's community programme for Autumn 2021. Also announced is TalkShow's interactive digital production Take This Test and Apphia Campbell's Black Is The Color Of My Voice, with full programme to be announced.

As part of The Theatre on the Downs, The Wardrobe Ensemble have announced the winners of their brand-new commission of for artists based in South West England to develop two new pieces of theatre via an open call.

More shows have been announced to join The Wardrobe Ensemble's 10th anniversary celebration: The Theatre on the Downs, an ambitious new theatre festival running from August to October.