By Camille Leadbeater Monday, June 30 2025, 09:11
In 1953 Lagos, Nigeria, a Black woman named Esther Johnson was sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of her abusive white lover. Tried by an all-white jury in the midst of colonial upheaval, racial injustice, and deep systemic prejudice, Esther stood no chance. But does she stand a chance today?
Artwork for Esther's Revenge.
By Emmie Newitt Friday, June 27 2025, 10:02
Michael McKeever's unflinching look at the nature of love was a hit Off-Broadway, and now it heads to London for a limited season, kicking off in December.
Artwork for Daniel's Husband.
By Emmie Newitt Friday, June 27 2025, 08:00
As the school holidays approach and June draws to a close, we’re wrapping up the month with a round-up of the best news, reviews, and audience favourites.
By Stuart King Thursday, June 26 2025, 22:53
With such strong source material and an accomplished and technically adept cast, the temptation would have been to simply create a safe, uber-polished piece of dance theatre. Instead the creators of QUADROPHENIA have managed to skirt any potential mundanity by delivering a remarkably fresh and vibrant piece of storytelling - almost a British West Side Story (sans the schmalz). The result, offers Matthew Bourne some competition for supremacy in the genre, with many cast members having previously performed with his New Adventures company.
The cast of Quadrophenia at Sadler's Wells. Photo Johan Persson.
By Emmie Newitt Thursday, June 26 2025, 14:52
Douglas Adams' mind-blowingly imaginative comedy (misadventure) heads to London in a brand-new live version, opening at the Riverside Studios in November.
Artwork for The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy.
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