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My life is shaped by a series of experiences at the dinner table.” 1990’s Kuala Lumpur: Connie Cheng is a modern Malaysian-born Chinese woman, torn between the traditional values of her grandmother and her glamourous life as a late-night lounge singer. 2021, London: Now a first generation British Chinese Malaysian, Connie realises she’s lived longer... Continue Reading →
This spring, Arrows & Traps presents Talking Gods, a digital season of five reimagined Greek myths. These moving reworkings of classic Greek tales present snapshots of the modern world filled with pathos and comedy, music and love and tragedy and loss. During the week-long digital festival, one play will premiere every night, and each play... Continue Reading →
Integrating a free-roaming text adventure with live performance on Zoom, the makers of Crisis? What Crisis? and For King and Country have taken immersive game theatre to new levels in lockdown with The House of Cenci. Parabolic Theatre have developed digital castle ruins for audiences to explore while uncovering the events of a harrowing tale.... Continue Reading →
Soho Theatre and Nouveau Riche announce the World Premiere of Typical, the film version of the hit stage play, released exclusively on Soho Theatre On Demand from 24th February 2021. A powerful exploration of racism and how British society stereotypes Black masculinity, this urgent and important new drama is created by award-winning creative movement Nouveau... Continue Reading →
Following a staged reading last year at London’s Old Red Lion Theatre, new play Star Man has made its livestream debut to raise vital funds for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt. Written by James Cole, the play is about a troubled young man called Ben who is battling drug addition. His partner Tony and mother... Continue Reading →
After receiving great reviews and due to public demand new British musicals Public Domain and The Fabulist Fox Sister are to get two extra weeks of encore streaming at Southwark Playhouse from today to Sunday 31 January! The Fabulist Fox Sister“People want to believe in something. Why not this?” New York, 1892: Kate Fox, the... Continue Reading →
Manimals slams live online theatre, gaming and performance art into a groundbreaking interactive one-woman show. Playfully coming to your living room, via Zoom, in March. Critically acclaimed immersive game producer Michelle Hudson (Fire Hazard Games) embarks on her first solo performance piece in an exploration of dating, loneliness, and the struggle to connect in the... Continue Reading →
Since the start of the lockdown last year many of us have relied on the internet, both to keep in touch with friends and loved ones and keep up to date with the latest news. Timely new musical Public Domain, streaming live from London’s Southwark Playhouse this weekend, explores our relationship with the likes of... Continue Reading →
The Theatre Café are proud to present Sunday Night Live at The Theatre Café – an hour of completely free entertainment streamed across all social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Join us for a night of socially distanced fun and expect the unexpected as we celebrate talent from across the performing... Continue Reading →
In line with current government restrictions West End Musical Christmas Live at the Palace Theatre will be rescheduled to the 6 to 9 May 2020 and will be rebranded to West End Musical Celebration. The show, will continue to be a celebration of your favourite musicals and the return of live theatre featuring the biggest... Continue Reading →
