đ The Brown Suite đ Richmond Theatre đď¸ Gifted âď¸âď¸âď¸ The Brown Suite arrives at Richmond Theatre as a new funk and soul dance production, from Fundamentally Dance. Weaving the legendary sounds of Etta James, James Brown and Sam Cooke, the dance show portrays life during 1970s New York. The Brown Suite follows a group …
đ PressuređBrixton House Theatređď¸ Giftedââââ Last week, I was invited to Pressure, one of the productions as part of Brixton House Housemates Festival 2026. Written by Danny Bailey, the play is a powerful, thought-provoking generational story about family, rebellion, resistance and what it means to be Black and British. We follow a Jamaican family, focusing …
A BRAND-NEW PRODUCTION OF AUGUST WILSONâS FENCES DIRECTED BY DANIEL BAILEY WILL TOUR THE UK FROM SEPTEMBER CO-PRODUCED WITH LEEDS PLAYHOUSE, LYRIC HAMMERSMITH THEATRE & HOME MANCHESTER. Pioneering theatre company Headlong have announced today the first details of cast for their brand new production of August Wilsonâs Fences, touring the UK this autumn. The principal cast will include Ray Fearon (Othello- RSC, Fleabag – BBC, Coronation …
Producer Adrian Grant is delighted to announce that IâM EVERY WOMAN â THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL will transfer to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 22 July – 27 September for a limited season starring multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning actress Alexandra Burke* (The X Factor, Sister Act, The Bodyguard, Curfew) as Chaka Khan. Press night will be on 4 August 2026. Tickets on …
đChoir BoyđStratford Eastâââââ The story Set in the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, Tarrell Alvin McCraney’s coming-of-age drama follows five young Black men as they navigate masculinity, sexuality, identity, and the pressures of belonging within a rigid, traditional institution. The show focuses on the schoolâs choir lead, Pharus (Terique Jarrett), a gifted …
đ Bitch BoxerđArcola Theatre đď¸Giftedâââââ Charlie Josephineâs smash hit play returns to London following a critically-acclaimed run at Watford Palace Theatre last year. The story The play takes place in 2012 London, ahead of the London Olympics in Stratford, where we meet aspiring boxer, Chloe Jackson (wonderfully played by Jodie Campbell). 2012 is a pivotal …
Jonathan Bailey & Ariana Grande will star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheimâs legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Performances will begin at the Barbican Centre, London in Summer 2027. Sunday in the Park with George has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. The production will be directed by Marianne Elliot, with design by Tom …
đ Cinderellađ Richmond Theatređď¸ Gifted ââââ Richmond Theatreâs annual panto has arrived, and itâs absolutely marvellous! I was invited to a fun & festive performance of Cinderella, featuring a stellar cast – Charlie Stemp, Helen George, and TV icon, Basil Brush! I’ve heard wonderful things about the pantomimes at Richmond Theatre & this did not …
đ Limp Wrist and The Iron Fist đBrixton Houseđď¸ Giftedâââââ After a sold-out run during the 2024 Housemates Festival, Emmanuel Akwafo’s Limp Wrist and The Iron Fist has returned! The debut play is a captivating, funny and unflinchingly honest exploration of black queer identity. Set in London, the play follows 4 friends, Monday, Omari, Nathaniel …
đ Wendy & Peter PanđBarbican Theatređď¸ Giftedââââ Ella Hicksonâs reimagining of J.M Barrieâs classic, Peter Pan, places Wendy at the core of the story, exploring her journey in Neverland. Originally produced by Bunkamura Theatre and Leeds Playhouse, Wendy & Peter Pan has enchanted its way around the globe â from Japan to the UK! This …
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