🎭 Duck Pond📍Southbank Centre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fancy a unique twist on Swan Lake? Duck Pond is a dazzling fusion of ballet and world-class circus that promises an unforgettable evening for all! Directed by Yaron Lifschitz, CEO and director of Circa, Duck Pond is a joyful and exhilarating reimagining of the classic ballet. Performed by an award-winning …
Off West End
REVIEW: The Color Purple – Sedos London
🎭 The Color Purple📍Sedos🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sedos, London’s leading amateur theatre company, is breaking barriers with its latest production of The Color Purple, marking the first all-Black cast and creative team in its 119-year history. Directed by Tasha Msanide and backed by a talented team of cast and creatives, this production is a joyful celebration of …
REVIEW: Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
🎭 Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana📍Richmond Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carlos Acosta, renowned ballet choreographer, dancer and director, brings a fresh, fun and dynamic take on the festive classic, with a Cuban twist! Nutcracker in Havana is a vibrant, exciting reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s ballet. The Cuban-born star has crafted a show, infused with lively Latin rhythms & …
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 …
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 …
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 …
REVIEW: Kiss Me, Kate – Barbican Theatre
🎭 Kiss Me, Kate📍Barbican Theatre🎟️ AD – Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kiss Me, Kate returns to London with a dazzling revival by Bartlett Sher. The 1948 musical by Bella and Samuel Spewack, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, remains a theatrical classic! The story revolves around the production of a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of …
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 …
REVIEW: The Boy at the Back of the Class – Rose Theatre
🎭 The Boy at the Back of the Class📍Rose Theatre🎟️ PR invite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Onjali Raúf’’s award-winning children’s novel into a stage adaptation, The Boy at the Back of the Class makes its world premiere with a timely and moving story that resonates deeply. The story The story follows the journey of Ahmet, a nine-year-old boy …
REVIEW: Kim’s Convenience – Park Theatre
🎭 Kim’s Convenience📍Park Theatre🎟️ PR invite⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There’s humour and heart in every aisle” The story Written by Ins Choi, Kim’s Convenience revolves around Korean-Canadian family, The Kims, who run a convenience store in Toronto. Based on Choi’s experiences growing up, the play offers a hilarious yet heartwarming insight into the experiences of immigrant families navigating …