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RSC's New Season to Include OTHELLO, EDWARD II and Works by Sheridan and Hanif Kureishi


Newly appointed Co-Artistic Directors of the RSC, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced their inaugural season for the Company.

Columbus Will Host 'Amal Walks Across America' This Month


Little Amal, the internationally-celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, will be arriving in Columbus on September 22 as part of her epic 6,000-mile journey across the United States this fall.

Little Amal to Bring Message of Hope to Akron in September


Little Amal, the internationally-celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet, will be visiting Akron on September 23 as part of her nationwide journey spanning over 35 cities. Join her on this incredible 6,000-mile trek and be inspired by a message of hope and unity.

Little Amal, the 12-Foot-Tall Puppet of a Syrian Refugee Girl, to Walk Across America


Little Amal, the internationally celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who visited New York City last fall, and has been welcomed by more than 250 uniquely created artistic events across the globe since she set out on her initial 5,000-mile trek across Europe in 2021, will embark on an epic 6,000-mile journey across the United States this September.

Review: THE JUNGLE at Shakespeare Theatre Company's Harman Hall


The Jungle focuses on the experiences of a community of migrants in a real encampment in Calais and was inspired by the playwrights’ work at the actual camp. From its rich design to its phenomenal ensemble company, The Jungle is a wrenching, one-of-a-kind performance that shouldn’t be missed.

THE JUNGLE to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse in February


St. Ann’s Warehouse and Good Chance will bring The Jungle back to St. Ann’s, where it made its sold-out American Premiere in 2018. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets, and more.

LITTLE AMAL WALKS NYC Announces Full 55-Event Schedule


St. Ann’s Warehouse and The Walk Productions with Handspring Puppet Company have announced the full schedule for Little Amal Walks NYC, a staggering 55 unique events welcoming Amal to America.

St. Ann's Warehouse Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring MONSOON WEDDING & More


Drawing inspiration from concerts that evolved from Brooklyn front porches to its own rooftop balcony and large-scale exhibitions mounted on its exterior facade, St. Ann’s Warehouse will return, merging public art, theater, and activism at a whole new level.

Single Tickets For Woolly Mammoth's 2022-23 Break Out Season On Sale Now


Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced that single tickets for the 2022-23 season will be available for purchase starting August 12. Regular price tickets start at $29, with a range of special discounts available for those 30 and under, military, educators, and more. 

Amal, the 12-Foot-Tall Puppet of a Refugee Syrian Girl, is Coming to New York This Fall


St. Ann’s Warehouse and The Walk Productions today announced plans to bring Amal, the internationally celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old refugee Syrian girl, to New York City September 14 - October 2.

World Premiere of INCENDIARY & More Announced for Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 2022-2023 Season


Woolly Mammoth’s upcoming 2022-2023 season is a break-out collection of unconventional storytelling, filled with characters who upend roles, rules, and regimes, and authentic, in-your-face playwriting voices.

VIDEO: First Look at A RUSSIAN DOLL, Streaming From the Barn Theatre This Weekend


The Barn Theatre and Arcola Theatre have released a special first look clip of Rachel Redford in A Russian Doll ahead of the global live stream performance this Saturday (12 June 2021) at 7:30pm BST / 2:30pm ET.

A RUSSIAN DOLL Will Be Streamed For One Night Only From The Barn Theatre and the Arcola Theatre


Tickets for the live stream are priced at £13.50 with tickets for the both the Barn Theatre indoor run and the global live stream are now on sale.

Guest Blog: David Lan On A Theatrical Life Richly Lived


During the time I was running a theatre my boyfriend used to say that the difference between Monday to Saturday and then Sunday was that all the days of the week were the same, except that on Sunday there was somebody on the sofa fast asleep. And so it was that after eighteen years and something like 200 shows I decided enough was enough, it was time to go.

Photo Flash: First Look at A RUSSIAN DOLL at the Barn Theatre


The play, which is based on a true story, follows twenty-something Masha as she becomes embroiled in the world of data and deceit as a member of Russia’s disinformation campaigns during the EU referendum.

Rachel Redford to Star in the World Premiere of A RUSSIAN DOLL


The Barn Theatre in Cirencester and the Arcola Theatre in London have today announced that Rachel Redford (The Jungle, Gap Year), will star as Masha in the world premiere of Cat Goscovitch’s new one woman play, A Russian Doll.  

Amir Nizar Zuabi To Succeed Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson as New Artistic Director of Good Chance


Six years since Good Chance built the first 'Theatre of Hope' in the Calais “Jungle” camp and began its ground-breaking international work with artists from refugee backgrounds, the award-winning charity is delighted to announce that Palestinian theatre-maker and playwright, Amir Nizar Zuabi, is to become its new Artistic Director succeeding founders and playwrights, Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson.

Good Chance Ensemble's Short Films Commissioned By The Space Launch Today


Good Chance has announced the launch of a brand new series of short films that spotlight and celebrate the work of refugee artists in the Good Chance Ensemble. 

Good Chance Theatre Announces Next Project: THE WALK


Taking place between April-July 2021, The Walk will be a global public art event that will see a 3.5m tall puppet called Amal travelling 8000km across Turkey and Europe to highlight the plight of refugee children.

THE JUNGLE Will Return to St. Ann's Warehouse in April


On April 2, St. Ann's Warehouse and Good Chance will bring The Jungle, which they have newly repurposed for touring, back to St. Ann's Warehouse, where it made its triumphant, sold-out American Premiere last season in a co-production with the National Theatre and the Young Vic.

Joe Robertson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Joe Robertson written?

Joe Robertson has written 1 shows including The Jungle (Author).

What awards has Joe Robertson been nominated for?

Joe Robertson has been nominated for Special Citations at the Obie Awards for The Jungle.

What awards has Joe Robertson won?

Joe Robertson has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for his work on The Jungle.

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