The launchpad for some of the UK’s brightest spoken word and poetry talent, the Last Word Festival, hosted by the Roundhouse is currently enjoying a take over of the arts venue. From the 1st to the 18th June, the event marks the return of the coveted Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final, renowned arts organisation – Apples and Snakes’ 40th year celebration, a conversation between award winning poet Sophia Thakur and #Merky Books editor Lemara Lindsay-Prince, a live podcast series by Lyrix Organix featuring Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens amongst many other events. Talking to us about this year’s 10th anniversary, marketing coordinator Petra Harrison tells us more about what it means to be able to host this vital event years on, and what the marketing aspect for an event such as this looks like.
From the years 1955 to 1964, Cameroon entered a war of independence from the ruling French colonial power of the time. A struggle still felt today, this is a part of world history seldom discussed on an international level. Drawing attention to this, writer and producer Clarisse Makundul presents Under the Kundè Tree, a defiant debut giving voice to the show’s young female lead, Sara – a perspective important more so than ever.
Today, Netflix announces the five filmmaking teams who will receive funding and professional support to make a short documentary on the theme of “Connection,” as part of the second year of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund. Following a rigorous application process and thousands of applications, a shortlist of twelve filmmaking teams were invited to Netflix’s UK HQ to pitch in front of a panel of industry experts.
British productions took home seven awards from the 76th Tony Awards, which took place last night at the historic United Palace in New York City’s Washington Heights.
Jodie Comer, star of BBC’s Killing Eve, won the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Playfor her role in the one-woman show Prima Facie (Lead Producer: SOLT member Empire Street Productions). Jodie won an Olivier Award earlier this year for the same role in the production’s 2022 London run. Collecting her Olivier Award in April this year, Jodie said, “Don’t let anybody tell you it isn’t possible… It might take the stars to align and for you to be met with such generous, kind, and nurturing people, but it is possible.”
This year, we celebrate 10 years! Within this time, it’s been great to witness a variety of shows within the capital as well as regionally. We very much look forward to continuing this journey, and seeing what happens next. We’re living in a very transformational time, whereby changes are made within our industry and crucial conversations are being had, and we hope to keep you updated on companies and shows contributing to our theatre landscape. Each week, we bring you the latest theatre reviews and interviews, and have now introduced a newsletter. This is your chance to stay updated on the very latest theatre news, competitions and reviews!
To subscribe to our newsletter, visit here…ZOO celebrate our 21st Edinburgh festival season with an outstanding programme full of fresh, innovative and spectacular performance from the UK and around the world, featuring established Fringe favourites, stunning international work and exciting, emerging new artists. Our 2023 programme of 40+ shows will be performed at our long-standing home ZOO Southside, and our stunning studios at ZOO Playground, along with site specific work at ZOO Dovecot, as well as online and hybrid work via ZOOTV, our streaming platform launched to bring light to the dark days of 2020.
The topic of sex is often shrouded in taboo, commonly associated with graphic depictions and connotations. But this only brushes the surface on an otherwise complex part of humanity. Being comfortable and true to who you are and the connections we cultivate amongst other aspects not necessarily stressed on enough. Offering a sex positive discussion and challenging current narratives, Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani known for their award winning podcast Brown Girls Do It Too currently available to listen to on BBC Sounds present a live/dramatised version of the podcast at Soho Theatre.
Today, Thursday 08 June, the Fringe Society is delighted to launch the official 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme. The programme celebrates the diverse selection of work at the Fringe, spanning the genres of theatre, dance, circus, physical theatre, comedy, music, musicals, opera, cabaret, variety, children’s shows, spoken word, exhibitions and events.
Courtesy of Peter Dibdin.
NEWARK, N.J. and NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 8, 2023 – Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, released today a new slate of four Audible Theater titles. In addition to presenting thrilling live performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York, audio plays are a staple of Audible Theater’s programming, which continues to deliver the theater experience to millions of listeners around the world. Audible Theater’s dynamic mix of live and audio theater productions have been praised as “trailblazing” (Variety), “illuminating” (Forbes), and “an exemplary use of the medium.” (The Observer)
For over 50 years now, the music of Queen has has become an integral catalogue with the rock ‘n’ roll stratosphere. The late Freddie Mercury’s unrivalled, undeniable stage presence one admired and celebrated. Inspired by the eclectic works of Queen, TV comedian, actor and writer Ben Elton would go on to premiere We Will Rock You the Musical in 2002 at the Dominion Theatre. Panned by critics, but loved by fans all over, the show would go on to become the 11th longest running musical in the West End history – a very impressive feat. Returning back to London at its new temporary home for the next 12 weeks, the London Coliseum, Elton – who also plays the musical’s leader of the Bohemians, Pop – plugs us into today’s tech-centric universe.
