Sharmila Chauhan’s new play Purnjanam/Born Again is one of two productions that form part of the Tagore’s Women Double Bill at the Southwark Playhouse in January 2012. Directed by Janet Steel, Chauhan’s play explores, class gender and sexuality. Purnjanam/Born Again is part of an experimental project by the award-winning Kali Theatre Company to produce plays… Continue reading Tagore’s Women Double Bill at the Southwark Playhouse
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The Riots
Dona Croll, Tim Woodward and Cyril Nri in The Riots. Image by Tristam Kenton The highly praised production of The Riots is moving from The Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn to the Bernie Grants Arts Centre, Tottenham, for 10 days only (from 4–14 January 2012). Directed by Nicolas Kent, and written by Gillian Slovo from spoken… Continue reading The Riots
Silver Shores
Set aboard a slave ship in the late 18th century, this poetic new play is written and directed by Royal Court Critical Mass alumnus Tian Glasgow. Developed at the Tristan Bates Theatre in Autumn 2011, Silver Shores features an ensemble cast alongside live drumming and a compelling set designed by Rhiannon Clarke. Date: 4–21 January… Continue reading Silver Shores
Interview with Jean Abreu
Brazilian-born choreographer Jean Abreu is making his mark on the dance world. Combining muscular, fluid and gritty performances with electronic rock music, carried on a powerful message of male sexuality and emotional expression, his work is hard to ignore. He talks legacy, outsider status and dialogue with Joy Francis.
Lyrical Healer
Book: An Inner City Guide to Surviving the Credit Crunch Author: Winsome Duncan Price: £6.99 Available: From Amazon and on Kindle Review by Mesha McNeil Award-winning performance poet, writer and radio host Winsome Duncan, aka Lyrical Healer, has published her second book – An Inner City Guide to Surviving the Credit Crunch.
Interview with Indhu Rubasingham
This interview with Indhu Rubasingham, the new artistic director at the Tricycle Theatre, first appeared on Words of Colour online in September/October 2010 Acclaimed theatre director Indhu Rubasingham is full of surprises. After a childhood aspiration for a pop career and the possibility of studying law, Indhu opted to study drama at university. An Arts… Continue reading Interview with Indhu Rubasingham