August in England West End

August in England 2023 - Articles Page 3

Opened: April 28, 2023
Closing: June 10, 2023

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Bush Theatre
Shepherds Bush Green London

‘You never allow me tell my story. I been trying to tell it someone and nobody listenin’

Charming, flawed, and with the gift of the gab, we all know a man like August Henderson. Between his three kids, devoted wife-to-be, and part-ownership of a fruit and veg shop, he is proud of the life he has built since landing in his beloved West Bromwich.

So, when faced with deportation to a country he has no memory of, he isn’t prepared to go quietly. Listen up, he is ready to tell his own story.

Poignant and hilarious in equal measure, August in England gives insight into the lives impacted by the injustice of the Windrush scandal.

Written and performed by Lenny Henry in his playwriting debut, the celebrated actor and comedian brings his vast talents onto the stage in this intimate one-man show. Co-directed by the Bush Artistic Director, Lynette Linton (Sweat, House of Ife), and Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, The High Table), August in England makes its world premiere in April 2023.

__Access Performance__

18th May 19:30 & 27th May 14:30 are Captioned

13th May 14:30 & 1st June 19:30 are Relaxed & Sensory Adapted

20th May 14:30 & 25th May 19:30 are Audio Described

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RICHARD III, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2024. Learn more about the full season here!

Frist Art Museum Exhibition to Examine Augustus Saint-Gaudens And Daniel Chester French
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


Discover the intersecting careers and legacies of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French in a new exhibition at the Frist Art Museum.

Invictus Theatre Company Moves To Windy City Playhouse; 2024 Season Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


Invictus Theatre Company has announced a new home and a four-play season for 2024. Invictus will move to the Windy City Playhouse, the former producing company and venue that closed early last year. Learn more about the season here!

Tara Theatre Launches The Abdul Shayek Directors Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024


Following a celebration of Abdul Shayek's life and career at the National's Olivier Theatre today, Tara Theatre has announced the Abdul Shayek Directors Fellowship in honour of the late Artistic Director, who passed away in August 2023. 

Bailey Zimmerman Launches Into 2024 Propelled by a Massive 2023
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024


Bailey Zimmerman is ringing in the New Year strong, backed by a 2023 filled to the brim with more history-making accomplishments and outstanding career milestones. He brought the year to a close as part of a star-studded lineup for New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, the highest-rated country music program of the year.

Dallas Hosts Inter Miami CF In Preseason Friendly At The Historic Cotton Bowl Stadium In Fair Park
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


FC Dallas will host Inter Miami CF in a preseason friendly at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park. The match will take place in Dallas on Monday, January 22 at 5 p.m. CT.

DRAG 'N' DROP! (the Most Quantum Drag Show In The Universe) is Coming to London
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024


Drag 'n' Drop! is a high-energy drag show that explores themes of gender neutrality, queerness, identity, mental health, climate change, and quantum physics. Developed with LGBTQIA+ youth projects, the show aims to celebrate and represent LGBTQIA+ people and their stories. Written and performed by Ri Baroche, Drag 'n' Drop! offers a unique blend of entertainment and education.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Names Robert Spano As Principal Conductor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


The Rhode Island Philharmonic has named Robert Spano as its new Principal Conductor.

Submissions Now Open For Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Submissions are now open for Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024. Participate in this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent!

Barry Bostwick to Join Debbie Wileman at Carnegie Hall Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023


Peabody and Tony Award winner, Barry Bostwick will join Debbie Wileman’s “Judy Garland” We Need a Little Christmas one night only concert on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Carnegie Hall. 

Bush Theatre's RED PITCH Transfers to @sohoplace in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023


The Bush Theatre's multi-Award winning play Red Pitch written by Tyrell Williams transfers to @sohoplace theatre, the West End's newest venue.

Industry Pro Newsletter: More Unruly Audiences in London, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Beats Their Emergency Funding Goal
by Alex Freeman - Dec 4, 2023


Cara Joy David dives into the eligibility decision surrounding Gutenberg!, and some good news on the regional front - success in one of the emergency fundraising campaigns at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Not only were they able to save their season, but exceeded their goal in a way that makes future planning possible and the full staff has been retained.

Flexus Dance Collective Returns to Wolverhampton With ALL ABOUT THE FIGHT - GOING THE DISTANCE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2023


The team behind Flexus Dance Collective and Sterran Dance Theatre have announced that after receiving funding from Arts Council England, they are returning to their associate theatre, Arena Theatre Wolverhampton, with their groundbreaking collaborative production All About the Fight – Going the Distance.

WICKED Will Welcome New Cast Members in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023


WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will welcome Michael Fenton Stevens (The Wizard), Graham Kent (Doctor Dillamond), and welcome back former cast member Laura Harrison (Standby for Elphaba) to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre from Tuesday 12 March 2024.

Grammy Award-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs To Inaugurate Schoenstein Opus 183 Organ With Solo Recital At St. Michael's Abbey
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023


Grammy Award-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs To Inaugurate Schoenstein Opus 183 Organ With Solo Recital At St. Michael's Abbey, Silverado, CA on December 2, 2023. Program includes works by Franck, Mozart, Messiaen, Bach, and Liszt. Tickets available on St. Michael's Abbey's website.

Red Bull Theater, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival & Bedlam To Present Rolling World Premiere Of MEDEA: RE-VERSED
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2023


RED BULL THEATER, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, has announced that Red Bull will join forces with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and Bedlam to present the rolling World Premiere of Medea: Re-Versed by Luis Quintero, co-conceived and directed by RBT Associate Artistic Director Nathan Winkelstein. 

Industry Pro Newsletter: Con Edison Ends Arts Philanthropy, Voting Now Open for Next on Stage
by Alex Freeman - Nov 20, 2023


As we prepare for the parade (and we’ve got your guide on the Broadway performances below), we also get some good news out of the UK where Panto producers report that ticket sales are trending strongly in the right direction for the holiday tradition.

Kate Fitzpatrick Joins the Cast of the Australian Tour of GASLIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023


One of Australia's most accomplished actors and writers, Kate Fitzpatrick, will join the cast of the highly-anticipated play, Gaslight, which will tour across Australia from February 2024. 

POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive Extended at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023


 Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present a second extension of its wildly popular production of POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, Selina Fillinger's outrageous farce, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis.

Indhu Rubasingham Reveals Final Season as Artistic Director of the Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2023


As Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) opens, Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham has announced her final season for the company, completing her 12 year tenure at the helm of the North West London powerhouse. Learn more about the upcoming season lineup here!

The Hobby Center to Present World Premiere of KEEPSAKE By ISHIDA Dance Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023


The Hobby Center will present the world premiere of 'keepsake' by ISHIDA Dance Company.

Grant Gustin Will Make Broadway Debut in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS; Additional Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023


Grant Gustin will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming new musical Water For Elephants, which is set for come to Broadway in February 2024! Plus, find out who else will appear in the production.

Playwrights Frank Chin and Migdalia Cruz Honored With 2023 Legacy Playwright Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023


Esteemed American playwrights Frank Chin and Migdalia Cruz have been announced as the 2023 recipients of the Legacy Playwright Awards. 

Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

ADIFF 2023 Film Festival to Begin Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2023


The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) will celebrate its 31st anniversary with 85 films from 33 countries. The festival will showcase a diverse array of comedies, dramas, and documentaries from major film festivals, as well as works by independent filmmakers.

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