Nation 2009 - Articles Page 6

Run Time:
2 hours and 25 minutes, with interval
Opened: November 24, 2009
Closing: March 28, 2010

Nation - 2009 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

Following His Dark Materials, Coram Boy and War Horse, the National Theatre's latest spectacular family production is an exhilarating adventure story of survival and self-discovery based on a novel by Terry Pratchett.



A parallel world, 1860. Two teenagers thrown together by a tsunami that has destroyed Mau’s village and left Daphne shipwrecked on his South Pacific island, thousands of miles from home. One wears next to nothing, the other a long white dress; neither speaks the other’s language; somehow they must learn to survive. As starving refugees gather, Daphne delivers a baby, milks a pig, brews beer and does battle with a mutineer. Mau fights cannibal Raiders, discovers the world is round and questions the reality of his tribe’s fiercely patriarchal gods. Together they come of age, overseen by a foul-mouthed parrot, as they discard old doctrine to forge a new Nation.



Live music, thrilling dance and spectacular puppets combine to bring to life the spectacular and surprising world of Terry Pratchett's Nation on the National Theatre stage.

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Nation - 2009 - West End Articles Page 6

Lady Gaga to Return to Las Vegas For New 'Jazz & Piano' Residency Dates This Fall
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2023


Lady Gaga has added new LADY GAGA 'Jazz & Piano' concert dates to her residency at Las Vegas' at Park Theater. Gaga will perform new tracks from her recent album, 'Love For Sale,' her final collaborative album with the late Tony Bennett that celebrates Cole Porter's songbook. Check out the details on when the shows are and how to get tickets!

Belarus Free Theatre Will Open Barbican Autumn Season With the World Premiere of King Stakh's WILD HUNT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023


This September, Belarus Free Theatre (BFT) returns to the Barbican Theatre with the world premiere of King Stakh's Wild Hunt, a thrilling gothic noir based on the celebrated Belarusian novel.

The Negro Ensemble Company to Premiere MECCA IS BURNING at Harlem Schoool Of The Arts In August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023


From August 10 to 26, the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC), in conjunction with their residency at Penn Live Arts, will perform the world premiere of 'Mecca Is Burning' at Harlem School of the Arts.

Casting Announced For TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has set the casting for its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival, a unique program that offers an extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development.

The Kennedy Center Unveils Exciting Lineup for Fall 2023 Hip Hop Culture Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023


Discover the exciting lineup and immersive experiences of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Fall 2023 Hip Hop Culture Season. From electrifying concerts to groundbreaking exhibitions, this season promises to showcase the best of hip hop culture. Immerse yourself in the world of hip hop at the iconic Kennedy Center.

Jerry Seinfeld Returns For Six Performances At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace In 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023


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TheatreWorks to Host BEFORE THE INK DRIES Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 10, 2023


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will kick off its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival with Before the Ink Dries: A Special TheatreWorks Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph. 

Photos: Ballet Hispánico Preps For EDUARDO VILARO'S BUSCANDO A JUAN At The Metropolitan Museum of Art
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2023


Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures, will perform Eduardo Vilaro's Buscando a Juan as part of the Summer 2023 MetLiveArts Season from July 13-15, 2023 at The Robert Lehman Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. See photos from inside rehearsal.

Deertrees Theatre to Launch 87th 'Mainest' Theatrical Summer With ALMOST MAINE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 5, 2023


Historic Deertrees Theatre, Maine’s most enchanting playhouse, is launching its 87th theatrical summer with the 'Mainest' of plays, 'John Cariani's 'Almost, Maine,' this weekend, kicking off a season of spectacular entertainment ahead.

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023


TheatreSquared (T2) Board President Todd Simmons and Artistic Director Bob Ford announced that the company will undergo a leadership transition this September, when longtime Executive Director/Producer Martin Miller will depart to take on the role of Executive Director for the Tony Award-winning McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, New Jersey.

Ballet Hispánico to Present The World Premiere Of BUSCANDO A JUAN At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023


Ballet Hispánico, the nation's largest Latinx cultural organization and one of America's Cultural Treasures, will perform Eduardo Vilaro's Buscando a Juan as part of the Summer 2023 MetLiveArts Season from July 13-15, 2023 at The Robert Lehman Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

独占イン�¿�"ュー:ジェマ・アームストロング「バーン・ザ・フロア “BE BRAVE. TOGETHER.”」クールジャパン大é��WWホールにて
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 25, 2023


ジェマ・アームストロングは3度のオーストラリアチャンピオン、ナショナルチャンピオンであり、世界選手権でオーストラリアを代表する権利を獲得しています。彼女は2009年以来、「バーン・ザ・フロア」のダンサーとして活動しています。

Interview: Jemma Armstrong of BURN THE FLOOR “BE BRAVE. TOGETHER” at Cool Japan Park Osaka WW Hall
by Ayaka Ozaki - Jun 24, 2023


​​​​​​​Jemma Armstrong has been Three-time Australian Champion, National Champion and has won the right to represent Australia at the World Championships. She has been a dancer in 'Burn The Floor' since 2009.

San Francisco Ballet Board of Trustees Elects Alison Hall Mauzé as Incoming Chair
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023


San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) Board of Trustees has elected Alison Hall Mauzé as the organization’s next Chair of the Board, and has appointed eight new members to the Board, who will join the volunteer leadership board that oversees the nation’s oldest professional ballet company.

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by Team BWW - Jun 24, 2023


It took years for the Jimmy Awards to grow as big as they are today. You can check out videos of all 13 opening numbers from ceremonies past, starting with 2009, which featured just 32 students!

The Red Door Project Names Patrick Walsh As Its New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 19, 2023


The Red Door Project (formally known as The August Wilson Red Door Project) has hired an Executive Director.

Readings and Special Events Announced for TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023


Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 20th Anniversary New Works Festival. This unique festival returns to Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre with its extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development and see their evolution over multiple performances.

The White Feather Takes Center Stage For National Tour, COMMENCING IN LA
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023


​​​​​​​Back by popular demand, the acclaimed ballet production, 'The White Feather: A Persian Ballet Tale,' directed by artistic director Tara Ghassemieh, is set to begin its national tour, starting in Los Angeles.

Alberta Bair Theater Announces 2023-2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2023


Alberta Bair Theater has announced the 2023-2024 season packed with top-notch entertainment. The excitement of live performance is reflected in the vast array of music, theater, dance, comedy, and Broadway coming to the ABT stage!

Yorick Ensemble to Present THE TRAIL TO OREGON This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023


Local theatre company, Yorick Ensemble will present its most ambitious production yet with The Trail to Oregon - an interactive parody musical based on the beloved 1971 video game.

EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Musicals
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 12, 2023


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LaVie Brings Jazz, Soul And R&B To Pompano Beach
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023


Pompano Beach Arts has announced that LaVie will be taking the stage for the next Live and Local Concert Series. The popular program is the perfect showcase for the multitalented LaVie, who performs an eclectic mix of genres.

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by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2023


New York City Center has announced programming for the 2023 – 2024 Season, 80 Years at the Center of the Arts, which will include productions of Pal Joey, Titanic, Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly's Last Jam, and more!

Broward Center President & CEO Kelley Shanley To Step Down in March 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - May 28, 2023


Kelley Shanley's career of nearly 25 years at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, including 14 years at the helm as president and CEO, has been a time of extraordinary success and tremendous growth. Shanley has announced that he will be stepping down in March of 2024. Until then, he will remain in his current position to ensure a smooth and seamless transition to new leadership.

Young Women's Choral Projects Names Matthew Otto as Next Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023


Young Women's Choral Projects and its Board of Directors has appointed Canadian conductor Matthew Otto as its new Artistic Director.

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