Lemn Sissay News

Imtiaz Dharker is Artist in Residence for Chester Literature Festival

by Stephi Wild — November 11, 2019

Chester Literature Festival kicked off at the weekend, over 120 events will be staged at the award-winning arts centre until 30 November.

Edinburgh Fringe Favourites To Appear At Chester Literature Festival

by Stephi Wild — October 18, 2019

A host of critically acclaimed performances will be staged at Chester Literature Festival this coming November, all available to see for less than £15.

Chester Literature Festival 2019 Announced

by Stephi Wild — October 1, 2019

Authors Armistead Maupin and Michael Morpurgo, poets Imtiaz Dharker, Benjamin Zephaniah and Lemn Sissay and writer and TV presenter Nadiya Hussain top the bill alongside a raft of writers, storytellers, musicians and spoken word artists.

THE GREATEST PLAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD Comes to Trafalgar Studios 2

by Stephi Wild — August 30, 2019

This breathtaking Edinburgh Fringe 2018 hit sell-out show ran at Traverse Theatre before transferring back to the Royal Exchange Theatre Studio in September 2018.

BWW Review: PROM 11: THE SOUND OF A SUMMER, Royal Albert Hall

by Debbie Gilpin — July 27, 2019

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Christopher Eccleston, Adjoa Andoh And Lemn Sissay Join The Line Up For Re:Creating Europe at Manchester International Festival 2019

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2019

Manchester International Festival today announces that actors Christopher Eccleston, and Adjoa Andoh and writer Lemn Sissay will perform alongside writer Michael Morpurgo and actor Juliet Stevenson in Ivo van Hove's Re:Creating Europe, which is being presented for one night only at The Lowry theatre

Wiltshire Creative To Premiere Barney Norris's Retelling Of Lorca's BLOOD WEDDING

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2019

Wiltshire Creative will premiere Barney Norris' explosive new adaptation of Lorca's Blood Wedding, retold in present-day Wiltshire, at Salisbury Playhouse in February as part of its 2019-20 Autumn Winter season.

The Royal Court Theatre Announces A Year Of Work September 2019 – August 2020

by Stephi Wild — May 1, 2019

The Royal Court Theatre announces A Year Of Work September 2019 - August 2020.

Recipients Of The Third Annual Tonic Awards Announced Recognising Women Across The Theatre Industry

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2019

Recipients of the third annual Tonic Awards were announced tonight at an awards ceremony held at The May Fair Hotel hosted by Tracy Ann Oberman.

MANDELA: THE OFFICIAL EXHIBITION Has World Premiere in February

by A.A. Cristi — January 30, 2019

Mandela: The Official Exhibition is the major new global touring exhibition that takes visitors on a personal journey through the life of the world's most iconic freedom fighter and political leader.

First Names Announced For Chester Literature Festival

by Stephi Wild — January 25, 2019

First names announced for Chester Literature Festival as it prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in the city.

BEAST ON THE MOON Comes to the Finborough Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 3, 2019

Beast on the Moon by Richard Kalinoski comes to the Finborough Theatre Tuesday, 29 January-Saturday, 23 February 2019.

Culture Cares Is A New Conference To Help Improve The Life Chances Young People In The Care System

by Stephi Wild — October 18, 2018

As part of National Care Leavers Week, (25 October - 3 November), Derby Theatre will play host to the Culture Cares Conference on Tuesday 30 October.

Chester Literature Festival Returns

by Stephi Wild — September 21, 2018

Storyhouse announces Chester Literature Festival with its biggest line-up yet.

Polka Theatre Announces New Season For Autumn/Winter 2018

by Stephi Wild — May 29, 2018

Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, Peter Glanville today announces their new season for Autumn/ Winter 2018 comprising both new Polka productions and visiting work as well as classes and workshops, celebrating some of the greatest living writers for children.

HOME Manchester Announces Its Annual ORBIT Festival

by Stephi Wild — May 22, 2018

Last year, HOME's annual Orbit Festival looked at our place in the world.

Casting Announced For WHITE GUY ON THE BUS

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2018

New American Play WHITE GUY ON THE BUS to Make UK Premiere

by Stephi Wild — March 1, 2018

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the European premiere of American playwright Bruce Graham's White Guy on the Bus opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four-week limited season on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday, 29 March and Friday, 30 March 2018 at 7.

Hoxton Hall Sets 'Female Parts' Spring Season Celebrating Creative Women

by BWW News Desk — January 20, 2018

Karena Johnson, Artistic Director of Hoxton Hall today announces its spring 2018 season, Female Parts.

Lemn Sissay Creates a Series of Talks and Performances for The Marlowe and Wise Words

by Stephi Wild — November 24, 2017

Lemn Sissay, Canterbury's Poet Laureate, has created a series of talks and performances especially for The Marlowe and Wise Words.