Teeth 'n' Smiles
By David HareBefore the New York Dolls. Before Debbie Harry. Before Kurt Cobain. There was Maggie Frisby. Once the roaring voice of 60s counterculture, now broke and disillusioned, a band's youthful dreams of anarchic rebellion collapse into bitterness. Amidst the wreckage, lead singer Maggie tears through the night fuelled by booze,...
Continue reading...John Proctor is the Villain
By Kimberly BelflowerFive young women running on pop music, optimism and fury are about to shed light on the darkest secrets in their small town. A story about girlhood, power, and questioning the narratives we've been taught.
Continue reading...Henry V
By William ShakespeareFrom a rebellious, carefree young man to the King of England. Overnight. And now this new king has an eye on the throne of France. A reckless insult from the French Dauphin offers the perfect excuse for Henry V to declare war. But there's a human price to pay...
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While They Were Waiting
By Gary WilmotUpstairs at the Gatehouse, London
Nobody waits like Mulberry. Waiting is his hobby. He waits whenever and wherever he can. Whilst waiting for a big yellow door of opportunity to open, his reverie is smashed by the arrival of a stranger called Bix: an inquisitive, restless sort with skin too thick to realise his intrusion. Much to Mulberry's irritation, a profound and meaningful friendship develops.
See cast, creatives, and 2 reviewsMoonlight - Th Philip Lynott Enigma
By John Merrigan & Danielle MorganEventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London
& touring
UK premiere
The show is a theatrical docu-drama that explores the complex life and internal struggles of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. Set in a "liminal space" after his death, it follows Lynott's spirit as he reflects on his journey from a mixed-race youth in 1950s Dublin to international rock stardom. The narrative prioritises his vulnerability and poetic talent over his "wild man" persona, highlighting his deep bond with his mother, Philomena. Through a mix of multimedia and stripped-back music, it ultimately portrays the heavy personal price he paid for his legendary fame.
See cast, creatives, and 2 reviewsJaja's African Hair Braiding
By Jocelyn BiohLyric Hammersmith Theatre, London
UK premiere
Welcome to Jaja's! This bustling Harlem braiding salon is where neighbourhood women come to have their greatest hairstyle dreams come true, all in the hands of a lively group of West African, immigrant braiders. Across one hot summers day, these women experience everything in the pressure cooker of the sweltering shop: from demanding customers to secrets and lies, laughter and betrayal. But each of these women has big dreams as well, dreams which increasingly pit them against the city they call home.
See cast, creatives, and 7 reviews