Celebrated writer Inua Ellams is renowned for his thought provoking works, creating narratives strongly influenced by his Nigerian roots. Barbershop Chronicles follows suit, highlighting the significance of Barbershop culture within African culture.
Celebrated writer Inua Ellams is renowned for his thought provoking works, creating narratives strongly influenced by his Nigerian roots. Barbershop Chronicles follows suit, highlighting the significance of Barbershop culture within African culture.
Mystery and spirituality lies behind the walls of the disused Asylum Chapel in Peckham for Brave New Worlds’ short movement piece Trinity in conjunction with Ovalhouse. The female led collective challenge us to question ‘aesthetics of gender’ and to reimagine the ‘sacredness in our visual culture’.
This new production by Swiss director and playwright Christoph Marthaler, known for his poetic musical theatre shows, has been eagerly awaited by Munich audiences. Marthaler, sorely missed in the Bavarian capital since his successful 2002 production of Nobel Prize Winner Elfriede Jelinek’s play In den Alpen, was invited by Artistic Director Matthias Lilienthal, with whom Marthaler had collaborated on various occasions, to present his new production at the Kammerspiele.
The National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic’s adaptation of Jane Eyre is absolutely flawless. From beginning to end I am in complete awe of the skill, perfection and creativity involved in bringing this piece of classical literature to life.
Isaac returns home after serving in the marines to discover disorder has unfolded in his family home. His mum, Paige has lost all sense of a routine. Fed up with her domestic duties, she has stopped cleaning, washing and caring for her husband Arnold, who used to be the champion of the household – the man who made all the money. After his stroke he is confined to a chair, unable to look after himself, and decorated in a multi-coloured wig and clown makeup.
With a history of accolade and alumni, Cambridge Footlights brings with it great expectations and this is promised in its International Show. In prime, Dream Sequence is a sketch show, hilarious, farcical and extremely amusing, it displays a wide range of skits. Ever wondered if Voldemort prank called Professor Snape, or what actually occurs in a political boardroom or the idea that ‘Desert Island Discs’ might actually be a true fate? Weaving from moment to moment, the absurdity grows but the connection remains nonexistent.
The Merchant family are an entertainment powerhouse; Bollywood’s brightest, they have collectively choreographed, produced and composed some of Bollywood’s popular films. Not only have they added their touch of originality to hit projects, they have also brought together their talents to produce their own works. After their much loved The Merchants of Bollywood in 2014, the Merchant family return with their latest venture, Taj Express.
Zodwa Nyoni’s outstanding, true to life story of love, loss and aspiration shows the struggle of the young people of Leeds to show the whole world what they’re made of. Ode to Leeds follows five young people of Leeds as they live their youth through poetry and their passion for the spoken word, and their journey to America for the Brand New Voice championships and the possibility of being crowned International Slam Champions.
There are pub owners and pub punters- Two presents them all. Jim Cartwright’s play is a journal of people, displaying the interactions, emotions and fears of its pub locals. Explosive dialogue, comedic dance sequences and intimate monologues contain the familiar stories witnessed in such establishments. Two people running a pub, a husband and wife, who under the weight of everyday life put their troubles to one side, but they cannot be disregarded indefinitely.
Toshiki Okada, one of the most important Asian directors, presents his latest work, Nō Theater, at the Kammerspiele. A stage director and author, Okada founded the theatre group chelfitsch – a pun on the word “selfish”, in 1997. His poetic-musical work focuses on the societal problems of contemporary Japan and is greatly influenced by Bertolt Brecht’s Verfremdungseffekt, often tearing down the fourth wall. His productions have received various awards. Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner and the Farewell Speech (2009), Current Location (2012) and Ground and Floor (2013) have all been shown in Europe, Super Premium Soft Double Vanilla Rich (2014) was presented at the festival Theater der Welt in Mannheim.