🎭 Insane Asylum Seekers📍Bush Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Bush Theatre, home to many authentic stories and emerging creatives. Part of the 2025 season is Laith Elzubaidi’s latest play, a funny and moving exploration of British-Iraqi identity, family and mental health. It’s captivating, full of wit, and an emotional watch that lingers long after the final scene… …
🎭 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 …
🎭 The Devil Wears Prada Musical📍Dominion Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐ I attended the Gala Night performance of The Devil Wears Prada Musical, where an array of icons were in attendance including Elton John, Donatella Versace and Anna Wintour! It was an evening so stylish, that even Miranda Priestly might have cracked a smile. The story The stage …
🎭 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 …
🎭 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 & …
🎭 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 …
🎭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 …
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 …
🎭 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 …
🎭 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 …
