News story or event that takes place in or references the United Kingdom (UK).
More than 130 people attended the celebratory opening of a vibrant new Utopia Theatre Creative Hub in Sheffield, England which will widen arts and cultural participation in the city. Continue reading Hundreds celebrate opening of UK’s new Utopia Theatre Creative Hub
Today, we’re going to devote the majority of the show to an interview with Black Lives, Black Words founders Reginald Edmund and Simeilia Hodge-Dallaway. BLBW is an international is an artistic movement that spans across countries and continents, in which Black narratives are told by – and in complete control of – Black Artists with the mission in mind to empower all audiences. Continue reading Black Theatre Matters S1E4: Black Lives, Black Words
Welcome back! Here’s the rundown for today’s episode: In Segment #1 I’m going to answer last week’s Black Theatre trivia question and provide a little historical context. Then I’ll give you this week’s question. In Segment #2 I will introduce … Continue reading Black Theatre Matters S1E3: The Master’s Tools
A historical perspective on London’s Black Theatre scene in 1970s. Continue reading Some thoughts inspired by the ‘Bright Young Tings’ photographic exhibition at London’s National Theatre.
Amber Riley wins the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Actress in Musical Continue reading GLEE’s Amber Riley wins 2017 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
This is a series of listings for Black Theatre producing companies, presenters, individual artists and festivals from here and abroad. Black Theatre Companies Cultural and Presenting Organizations Solo Artists, Touring Companies & Festivals Non-U.S. Black Theatre Organizations Continue reading List of Black Theatre Groups
A current exhibition of photographs by Michael Mayhew documents the history of Black Theatre in London between 1979-1982. Continue reading BRIGHT YOUNG TINGS exhibits at London’s National Theatre
British actor calls UK Theatre “actively racist.” Continue reading British Critic claims UK Theatre is “actively racist.”
Over the last few years England has seen a rise in the number of plays featuring Black talent in the country’s theatres. Plays written, produced and directed by playwrights of African descent, as well as the number of producing organizations primarily focused on … Continue reading The Rise in Black Theatre,…in the UK?
UK’s Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND in a season focusing on works from North America. Continue reading Theatre Royal Bath presents TROUBLE IN MIND during its “North American Season”
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