š I am not Black š Barons Court Theatre š« PR inviteāāāā Written and performed by Akin Wright, āI am not Blackā is a coming-of-age story, exploring one manās plight of growing up in an environment where he was āātoo white for the black kids and too white for the white kidsā. Directed by Joseph …
Ripe Tomato, After PeribaƱez – VAULT Festival
š Ripe Tomato, After PeribaƱez š The Cavern, VAULT Festival š« PR invite āāāā “Jealousy is the price you pay for love.” The story Written by Siofra Dromgoole and GrĆ”inne Dromgoole, Ripe Tomato is a modern adaption of the 16th-century Spanish tragicomedy, PeribaƱez. The premise remains the same but has been reworked into a āQueer …
Steel Magnolias – Richmond Theatre
š Steel Magnoliasš Richmond Theatreš« PR inviteāāā Steel Magnolias revolves around a group of Southern women in Louisiana who regularly meet at the local hair and beauty salon run by Truvy (Lucy Speed). The play spans a few years, as we see the group laugh, cry, bicker, and, importantly, build meaningful friendships. Written by Robert …
Morveren – Barons Court Theatre
š Morverenš Barons Court Theatre š« Giftedāāā Drawing upon Cornish mythology, āMorverenā is a story that explores three generations of women and the importance of community. Written by Kate Webster and directed by Lou Corben, Morveren includes a musical arrangement by Becki Jayne Reed and audio clips of the ocean breeze, setting the scene, and …
Nerubashenko Ballet presents Swan Lake
š Swan LakešRichmond Theatre š« PR inviteāāāā Nerubashenko Balletās production of Swan Lake glides its way to Richmond Theatre, for an enchanting evening. Premiering in 1877, Swan Lake is considered one of the masterpieces of classical ballet. It has performed many productions and new choreography across the world, enjoyed by ballet lovers and newcomers. This …
Queenz: The Show With Balls! – Arts Theatre
š Queenz: The Show with Balls!š Arts Theatreš« PR inviteāāāāā Five fabulous Drag Queens take to the stage to perform an impressive medley of classic songs from much-loved singing stars such as Gaga, Beyonce, Whitney and more! There is not a lip sync in sight as our Queenz showcase the most spectacular live vocals. The audience is …
The Lavender Hill Mob – Richmond Theatre
š The Lavender Hill Mobš Richmond Theatreš« PR inviteāāāā Coined as one of the āgreatest British comedy filmsā, The Lavender Hill Mob headed to Richmond Theatre for an all-new stage adaption. Olivier-nominated playwright Phil Porter adapted the Ealing comedy classic, alongside Tony and Olivier-nominated director, Jeremy Sams. The funny, fast-paced comedy tells the story of …
Ikaria – Old Red Lion Theatre
š Ikariaš Old Red Lion Theatreš« PR inviteāāāā Philippa Lawfordās new play, Ikaria, is a captivating and deeply moving portrayal of mental health. The play also depicts young love and finding salvation in others. Simon (James Wilbraham), a third-year Classics student, returns to university having taken a year out. He meets a first-year English student, …
Blues for an Alabama Sky – National Theatre
š Blues for an Alabama Skyš National Theatreš PR invite āāāā I took my first-ever visit to National Theatre to watch Blues for an Alabama Sky. The 1995 play, written by Pearl Cleage, headed to Southbank, for a startling revival directed by Lynette Linton. Set in an all-Black neighbourhood in 1930s Harlem, New York, the …
6 Things To Do in CuraƧao
Back in December, I went on my first holiday since the pandemic. I spent two relaxing weeks on a small island named Curacao. I had known about the blue Curacao liquor but had little to no knowledge about the island. With a population of just over 150,000 and constant 20+ degree weather, my housemate invited …