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Ages: 13+
Closing: July 06, 2024

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Kiln Theatre
269 Kilburn High Road London NW6 7JR London

‘In this room, we are native speakers. We think in English. We laugh in English. Our inhales, our exhales – we fill our lungs in English.’

A classroom in Iran. Four adult classmates grapple with learning English as a foreign language. As they attempt to perfect their accents, pronunciation and vocabulary, they realise that there is more to their lives than can ever be uttered through language.

This comic and deeply moving play by Sanaz Toossi won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2023.

Playwright and Director Diyan Zora directs. Recent work includes Mom, How Did You Meet The Beatles (Chichester) and Tom Fool (Orange Tree Theatre).

Transferring direct from its European premiere at Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Other Place Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, English is presented in association with Kiln Theatre.


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Britney Coleman, Kim Blanck, Joe Joseph Set For ONE WAY Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026


The New Next Now development series will present One Way, a queer space musical by Ben Bonnema and Christopher Staskel, featuring a cast that includes Britney Coleman, Kim Blanck, and Joe Joseph at Open Jar Studios.

Photos & Video: Two River Theater And Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026


The world premiere of Elephant shoes, a new musical from Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, has become the best-selling show in Two River's history. Get a first look at photos and video of the production.

TRUTH WARRIOR NETWORK...LIVE! to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


Little Green Men's TRUTH WARRIOR NETWORK...LIVE! blends conspiracy talk show satire with Cold War history, tracing MKUltra's origins in 1952 Seoul. The bilingual English and Korean production runs at two Edinburgh Fringe venues.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

European Premiere of Haruki Murakami Adaptation and More Set For the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026


The Barbican announced its autumn/winter Theatre & Dance programme, featuring the European premiere of Haruki Murakami's END OF THE WORLD AND HARD-BOILED WONDERLAND, the UK premiere of PAM TANOWITZ DANCE'S PASTORAL, and London premieres of TOM AT THE FARM and DANCE IS NOT FOR US.

MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR to Make American Premiere at Gretna Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026


Gretna Theatre and the Fulton Theatre will present the American premiere of MURDER AT ACKERTON MANOR, a comedy whodunit inspired by Agatha Christie, featuring three actors playing a sprawling cast of suspects.

Theater Mu and New Native Theatre Name MU TANG CLAN VOL 3 Playwright Cohort
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026


Theater Mu and New Native Theatre named four Twin Cities playwrights to the MU TANG CLAN Vol 3 incubator, supporting emerging AANHPI and Native American writers in developing full-length scripts.

Review: MISERY at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Jun 8, 2026


Whether you’re a #1 fan of Stephen King or just coming in the door, this MISERY is worth enduring. The acting is top-notch, and the tech puts the film to shame.

Towa Bird to Play North American Tour in Support of New Album, 'Gentleman'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026


Singer/songwriter/guitarist Towa Bird will launch a North American headline tour on September 13 at The Independent in San Francisco. See here for the itinerary.

Video: September L. Davis Responds to Ana Gasteyer's Tony Loss and Teases Return to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026


Ana Gasteyer's satirical diva character, September L. Davis, has teased a return to the stage in New York following this year's Tony Awards, and has responded to Ana Gasteyer's Tony Award loss.

HOW IT IS by Samuel Beckett to Make World Premiere at Palazzo Diedo in Venice
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2026


Gare St Lazare Ireland and Berggruen Arts and Culture will present the world premiere of HOW IT IS, Samuel Beckett's novel staged as a live art event at Venice's Palazzo Diedo, featuring Conor Lovett and Stephen Dillane.

Review: LOU BLACKWELL AND THE FRENCH SET – ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2026 at Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Jun 8, 2026


The only thing that could have improved this would have been another hour or two.

THE BARBED WIRE WALTZ to Debut at Salon Stolz
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2026


Daniel Neer will present a concert of songs from his operetta-in-development THE BARBED WIRE WALTZ, featuring music by Robert Stolz, at Salon Stolz in Graz, Austria, the museum dedicated to the composer.

Interview: Robert Petkoff of MOULIN ROUGE! at Salle Wilfred Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 7, 2026


ROBERT PETKOFF has had tremendous success on Broadway, the West End and regionally along with film and television. He is also an award winning audio book narrator! I had the chance to chat with Petkoff just prior to MOULIN ROUGE! landing in Montreal, where it will run at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from June 9-14, 2026.

Review: INDECENT at 1st Stage
by Jake Bridges - Jun 7, 2026


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SNAZZY to Make New York Debut at LATEA Theater with RiffRaff NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026


RiffRaff NYC will present SNAZZY, a new play by Joe Staton based on his mother's memoir about founding face-paint brand Snazaroo, at LATEA Theater in Manhattan as part of the New York Theatre Festival.

SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to Feature World Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026


Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.

BRAINIAC LIVE! to Come to Belgrade Theatre Coventry With Science Experiments and Family Fun
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026


Following its 2025 Olivier Award win for Best Family Show, Brainiac Live will come to the Belgrade Theatre on June 20. Based on the popular television series, the interactive science show combines live experiments, demonstrations, and audience participation.

Review: GRANGEVILLE Staged to Absolute Perfection at the Ruskin Group Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Jun 5, 2026


The West Coast premiere of Grangeville is staged to absolute perfection on all levels including the script, director, actors, and overall technical brilliance at the Ruskin Group Theatre.

SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to be Presented at Chelsea Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026


Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present an evening of five works by living composers united by themes of water, memory, and transformation at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.

Anthony Head, West End and TED LASSO Star, Passes Away at 72
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen performer Anthony Head, whose credits included The Rocky Horror Show and Ted Lasso, has passed away at the age of 72.

Review: Theatre Calgary’s COME FROM AWAY nourishes your heart and soul
by Amanda Barnum - Jun 5, 2026


I cannot express how transformative Theatre Calgary's performance of 'Come From Away' is and how I wish everyone would have the opportunity to experience it. Almost every performance is sold out and extra days are slowly being added to accommodate the demand. I suspect the power of positive Canadian content is a major draw for everyone and a show of goodwill to connect on a deeper human level.

Tickets to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING National Tour in Baltimore on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Maybe Happy Ending, directed by Michael Arden, will launch its North American Tour at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre, with original Broadway cast members Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon starring.

AFTER THE FALL and THE REST WILL BE FAMILIAR TO YOU FROM CINEMA to Open at Bridewell Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026


Rose Bruford College will present two Greek theatre-inspired productions at Bridewell Theatre: a Punchdrunk associate-led promenade show and the English language premiere of a Martin Crimp play, with tickets at £5.

BRIAR PATCH to Make Mainstage Debut at Midtown International Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026


William Carter's drama BRIAR PATCH, which explores race, legacy, and cancel culture, will transition from a developmental reading to a full mainstage production at the returning Midtown International Theatre Festival at American Theatre of Actors.

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2025   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Original Broadway Production
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