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REVIEW: Murder on the Orient Express – Richmond Theatre

🎭 Murder on the Orient Express 📍Richmond Theatre🎟️Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐ Agatha Christie’s classic crime story has arrived at Richmond Theatre, in Ken Ludwig’s stage adaptation. We are taken on a thrilling ride, brimming with suspense, in this murder mystery which keeps you guessing until the very end. The story takes place on the luxurious Orient Express, where Detective …

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REVIEW: Why A Black Woman Will Never Be Prime Minister – Camden People’s Theatre

🎭Why A Black Woman Will Never Be Prime Minister📍Camden People’s Theatre🎟️PR invite⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Zakiyah Deen’s debut play delves into intersectionality, British politics, and Black women’s maternal health, addressing uncomfortable truths through satire and spoken word. It’s timely, important and a brilliant production! The story The play follows nineteen-year-old Shanice Laybá (Zakiyyah Deen) as she navigates the …

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The Stage Debut Awards 2024

On Sunday 29 September 2024, I attended The Stage Debut Awards. The Debut Awards highlight breakthrough actors, writers, directors, designers, composers/lyricists across 8 categories. I had the amazing opportunity to meet the award nominees, guest performers, and hosts. I loved speaking with them, learning about their journey & their excitement to be part of this …

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REVIEW: Princess Essex – Shakespeare’s Globe

🎭 Princess Essex📍Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre🎟️ AD-Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Anyone can be a Queen, but a real Queen wears the crown, she doesn’t let the crown wear her.’ Princess Essex at Shakespeare’s Globe transports us to 1908 Southend-on-Sea in this fast-paced, empowering comedy inspired by true events. Written and performed by Anne Odeke, the show is based on a …

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NEWS: THE STAGE DEBUT AWARDS – Who will be the breakthrough stars of 2024? Submissions are now OPEN!

The Stage Debut Awards, the only awards devoted solely to recognising breakthrough theatre talent both on and off stage, today announces that submissions for 2024 are now officially open. The live ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 29, and promises to be an unforgettable night celebrating the outstanding achievements of upcoming performers and creatives who …

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REVIEW: Red Pitch – @sohoplace

🎭 Red Pitch📍@sohoplace🎟️ PR invite⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tyrell Williams’ powerful play returns to Bush Theatre, and explores friendship, change and the impact of gentrification. The story We meet Bilal, Omz and Joey (Kedar Williams Stirling, Francis Lovehall and Emeka Sesay) – 3 Black teenagers and aspiring footballers who hang out on Reedbury estate in South London. The …

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INTERVIEW: The Cast of ‘For Black Boys’ – Posi Morakinyo, Tobi King Bakare and Mohammed Mansaray.

Following three sold-out runs and award nominations, Ryan Calais Cameron’s ‘For Black Boy Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy’ returns to the West End with an all-new ensemble.  The play is an authentic exploration of the Black male experience, located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality where six …

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REVIEW: Shifters – Bush Theatre

🎭 Shifters📍 Bush Theatre🎟️ PR invite⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bush Theatre continue impress with their latest production from Benedict Lombe.  ‘Shifters’ is a beautiful and honest, exploration of young love, memory, and destiny. We meet Destiny and Dream (Heather Agyepong and Tosin Cole), childhood friends who reconnect after years apart. Now, aged 32, Des and Dre are living …