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Sleepova

Closing: April 08, 2023

Sleepova - 2023 West End History , Info & More

Bush Theatre
Shepherds Bush Green London

__‘We don’t get to choose when we become women, y’know?’__

Join Rey, Elle, Shan and Funmi. Armed with sugary snacks, school

gossip, and secret questions they can only ask each other, their

sleepovas are pretty much a sacred space for them.

As each year tugs them further into adulthood and life doesn’t pan

out quite as they imagined, they struggle to hold on to a friendship

that they swore would last a lifetime. Sleepova is an ode to black

women, their boundless spirits, and wild dreams.

A new Bush Theatre commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little

Miss Burden).

__Assisted Performances__

16th March 19:30 & 25th March 14:30 is Captioned

11th March 14:30 & 30th March 19:30 is Relaxed & Sensory

Adapted

18th March 14:30 & 23rd March 19:30 is Audio Described


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Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires Will Star in ALL MY SONS, Limited Season Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025


Tom Glynn-Carney will play George Deever and Hayley Squires will play Ann Deever in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove.

SLEEPOVA Makes U.S. Premiere at Olney Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025


Olney Theatre Center will produce the U.S. Premiere of Sleepova in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab. The play arrives in the DMV having won the 2024 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre

Lynette Linton and Daniel Bailey Will Leave the Bush Theatre in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024


The Bush Theatre has announced that Artistic Director Lynette Linton and Associate Artistic Director Daniel Bailey will step down from their roles in Spring 2025 after six years at the west London venue. Bailey will leave in January and Linton in March. 

Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2024


The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 10, 2024


The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Critics' Pick: Katie Kirkpatrick's Best Theatre of 2023
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Dec 19, 2023


2023 has been a big year for theatre. It’s easy to say that every year, but in the past twelve months we have seen a real shakeup of artistic directors, as well as a whole series of new smash hits, from revivals to new musicals to cutting-edge plays. With the pandemic era of closed buildings and Zoom plays fading into memory, theatre is well and truly back and thriving.

Bush Theatre Launches New Emerging Writers Group and a New Literary Team
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023


The Bush Theatre has announced a change to its Literary team along with the new members of its 2023 Emerging Writers Group (EWG).  This year's cohort will be Kaleya Baxe, Yasmine Dankwah, Aaron Kilercioglu, Lare Ofeyusi, Mwansa Phiri, Tanya Shamil.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written. 

Bush Theatre Invites You to Join a SLEEPOVA, from 24 February - 8 April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023


Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February 2023 (press night 1 March).  Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.

SLEEPOVA Will Make its World Premiere at the Bush Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2023


Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February (press night 1 March).  Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.

Further Shows Are On Sale For the Bush Theatre's 50th Year
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022


The Shepherd's Bush venue continues its history of shining a light on unheard voices and reflecting issues in the community and today releases tickets for the second part of its 50th birthday season.

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