Lolita Chakrabarti News

Theatre Calgary Gives Audiences A Chance To Choose A Show With Calgary's Choice

by A.A. Cristi — January 21, 2022

For the first time in its history, Theatre Calgary is giving all of Calgary and surrounding area a hand in choosing a production for the 2022-23 season.

West End Production Of LIFE OF PI Extends Public Booking To 29 May 2022

by Stephi Wild — December 10, 2021

Following its triumphant West End opening at Wyndham's Theatre last week, producer Simon Friend today announced that public booking for Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel's award-winning book, has been extended until 29 May 2022 with the release of 70,000 new t

VIDEO: Peacock Releases VIGIL Series Trailer

by Michael Major — December 2, 2021

Peacock has released the trailer for their new series, Vigil.

Birmingham Rep Announces Additional 50th Anniversary Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 30, 2021

Following the celebratory reopening of Birmingham Rep this autumn with critically acclaimed productions of East is East, the brand new musical What’s New Pussycat? and the presentation of Grenfell: Value Engineering, Artistic Director Sean Foley announces a new collection of work to follow his

BWW Review: LIFE OF PI, Wyndham's Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — December 3, 2021

Lolita Chakrabarti’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s Booker prize-winning novel Life of Pi received rave reviews when it debuted at Sheffield’s Crucible theatre back in 2019.

Photos: First Look at LIFE OF PI in the West End

by Stephi Wild — November 23, 2021

The highly anticipated West End premiere of Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s award-winning book has roared into the West End.

Casting Announced For West End Premiere of LIFE OF PI

by Stephi Wild — October 13, 2021

Hiran Abeysekera makes a welcome return to the show in the central role of Pi, alongside Mina Anwar as Ma, Nicholas Khan as Father, Payal Mistry as Rani, Tom Espiner as Father Martin and Commmander Grant-Jones, Raj Ghatak as Mamaji and Pandit-Ji, Syreeta Kumar as Mrs Biology Kumar and Zaida Khan, Da

The Top 20 New London Shows Opening In 2021

by Marianka Swain — September 3, 2021

As theatre comes roaring back, this autumn and winter see plenty of exciting new productions, including big West End musicals and intriguing plays.

World Premiere of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME and More Now On Sale At Shakespeare Theatre Company

by A.A. Cristi — September 2, 2021

The Shakespeare Theatre Company is preparing to welcome fully vaccinated patrons back for the 2021/22 Season.

BWW Review: HYMN, Almeida Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — July 30, 2021

“It isn’t where you came from; it’s where you’re going that counts” said jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald.

THE BROWNING VERSION Will Be Performed by The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company in August

by Stephi Wild — June 18, 2021

The cast is made up of all RADA graduates with Branagh playing Andrew Crocker-Harris.

Kenneth Branagh to Direct Gender and Race Blind Production THE BROWNING VERSION

by A.A. Cristi — June 17, 2021

Acclaimed actor and director, Kenneth Branagh is set to direct and star in Terence Rattigan's play The Browning Version.

Jonathan Pryce, Julian Lloyd Webber and More Receive Queen's Birthday Honours 2021

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2021

The 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours have been announced.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces 2021/22 Season Featuring ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 27, 2021

Shakespeare Theatre Company's Artistic Director SIMON GODWIN announced the Company's 2021/22 Season in a virtual townhall meeting for season subscribers, donors, Board members, and STC staff.

Almeida Theatre Announces New Season For 2021

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2021

Shows will include and breathe.

ROCKY ROAD Streams From Stream.Theatre Beginning Tonight

by Stephi Wild — May 10, 2021

Shaun McKenna’s compelling and timely new thriller Rocky Road is a gripping exploration of grief, obsession and revenge.

Tyger Drew-Honey and Kirsten Foster Star in The World Premiere Of ROCKY ROAD

by Stephi Wild — April 8, 2021

Tyger Drew-Honey and Kirsten Foster star in the world premiere of ROCKY ROAD, a compelling new thriller by the award-winning playwright, Shaun McKenna.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of April 5 - Quiara Alegría Hudes Memoir, and More!

by Stephi Wild — April 7, 2021

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

The Almeida Theatre Announces Sky Arts Broadcast Of Lolita Chakrabarti's HYMN

by Stephi Wild — April 6, 2021

Following acclaimed, sold-out live-streamed and on-demand runs, Hymn will be broadcast on Sky Arts on Sunday 18 April 9pm.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 8 - New Music From Andy Karl and Orfeh, Joshua Henry, and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2021

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes new music from Andy Karl and Orfeh with Andrew Logan, a debut album from Joshua Henry, a new Randy Rainbow parody, and more!