💥⚡️🎭 Animal Farm #AnimalFarm - incredible, visceral recent production at Theatre Royal Stratford East @stratfordeast.com on tour now going to Leeds Playhouse & Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social
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#stratfordeast #theatreroyalstratfordeast #georgeorwell
March 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
💥⚡️🎭 Animal Farm #AnimalFarm - incredible, visceral recent production at Theatre Royal Stratford East @stratfordeast.com on tour now going to Leeds Playhouse & Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social
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#stratfordeast #theatreroyalstratfordeast #georgeorwell
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#stratfordeast #theatreroyalstratfordeast #georgeorwell
Just joined Substack and posted my first piece on my thoughts on the #stratfordeast panto performance of Pinocchio, which is directed by Omar F Okai. akadimagazine.substack.com/p/review-pin...
Review: Pinocchio panto pulls in the crowds
Originally published on akadimagazine.com: December 10 2024
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December 30, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Just joined Substack and posted my first piece on my thoughts on the #stratfordeast panto performance of Pinocchio, which is directed by Omar F Okai. akadimagazine.substack.com/p/review-pin...
'I confidently predict a big future for this warm-hearted new British musical about thirtysomethings stuck on the hamster wheel of online dating and doomscrolling, as well as being members of Generation Rent'. Thumbs up for Lovestuck @stratfordeast:
I predict big things for joyous new musical Lovestuck
From the writer and director behind hit podcast My Dad Wrote a Porno, this meet un-cute between two 30-somethings is based on a real-life dating horror story
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June 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
'I confidently predict a big future for this warm-hearted new British musical about thirtysomethings stuck on the hamster wheel of online dating and doomscrolling, as well as being members of Generation Rent'. Thumbs up for Lovestuck @stratfordeast:
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Blue Mist @stratfordeast
“Mohammed-Zain Dada’s Blue Mist provides some heavy blows without ever losing its wit“
#theatrereview #whatsonlondon
“Mohammed-Zain Dada’s Blue Mist provides some heavy blows without ever losing its wit“
#theatrereview #whatsonlondon
REVIEW: Blue Mist
Olivier Award-nominated Blue Mist is a sharp, darkly funny story about truth, trust and ambition. Written by Mohamed-Zain Dada, directed by Milli Bhatia.
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July 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Blue Mist @stratfordeast
“Mohammed-Zain Dada’s Blue Mist provides some heavy blows without ever losing its wit“
#theatrereview #whatsonlondon
“Mohammed-Zain Dada’s Blue Mist provides some heavy blows without ever losing its wit“
#theatrereview #whatsonlondon
REVIEW: 4 Stars to Choir Boy @stratfordeast
A deeply moving piece of theatre with beautiful spiritual music about the pursuit of Black excellence as a young queer man.
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#review #london #theatre
A deeply moving piece of theatre with beautiful spiritual music about the pursuit of Black excellence as a young queer man.
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#review #london #theatre
April 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
REVIEW: 4 Stars to Choir Boy @stratfordeast
A deeply moving piece of theatre with beautiful spiritual music about the pursuit of Black excellence as a young queer man.
wp.me/pdXz8Y-8WH
#review #london #theatre
A deeply moving piece of theatre with beautiful spiritual music about the pursuit of Black excellence as a young queer man.
wp.me/pdXz8Y-8WH
#review #london #theatre
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Choir Boy
We were delighted to attend the media call for Choir Boy, set to open at @stratfordeast later this month. We sat down with members of the production to discuss their upcoming performances.
#interview #whatsonlondon
We were delighted to attend the media call for Choir Boy, set to open at @stratfordeast later this month. We sat down with members of the production to discuss their upcoming performances.
#interview #whatsonlondon
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Choir Boy
We were delighted to attend the media call for Choir Boy, set to open at Stratford East later this month. The play is a transfer from the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic run in 2023, picking up 3 Black British Theatre Awards including Best Director and Best Production.
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March 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Choir Boy
We were delighted to attend the media call for Choir Boy, set to open at @stratfordeast later this month. We sat down with members of the production to discuss their upcoming performances.
#interview #whatsonlondon
We were delighted to attend the media call for Choir Boy, set to open at @stratfordeast later this month. We sat down with members of the production to discuss their upcoming performances.
#interview #whatsonlondon
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Here There Are Blueberries @stratfordeast
'An academic-style presentation of the little known story behind some of the world’s most infamous photographs'
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#review #theatre #whatson
'An academic-style presentation of the little known story behind some of the world’s most infamous photographs'
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#review #theatre #whatson
February 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for Here There Are Blueberries @stratfordeast
'An academic-style presentation of the little known story behind some of the world’s most infamous photographs'
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#review #theatre #whatson
'An academic-style presentation of the little known story behind some of the world’s most infamous photographs'
wp.me/pdXz8Y-8nH
#review #theatre #whatson
#AnimalFarm #Theatre #Review – muddy, sweaty production updates #Orwell’s classic with astounding results
#TheatreRoyal #StratfordEast
You believe in the animals completely in this bold adaptation
#Arts #Stage #GeorgeOrwell
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
#TheatreRoyal #StratfordEast
You believe in the animals completely in this bold adaptation
#Arts #Stage #GeorgeOrwell
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
Animal Farm review – muddy, sweaty production updates Orwell’s classic with astounding results
You believe in the animals completely in this bold adaptation, which, with its seemingly guileless Napoleon, resonates darkly in the here and now
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February 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#AnimalFarm #Theatre #Review – muddy, sweaty production updates #Orwell’s classic with astounding results
#TheatreRoyal #StratfordEast
You believe in the animals completely in this bold adaptation
#Arts #Stage #GeorgeOrwell
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
#TheatreRoyal #StratfordEast
You believe in the animals completely in this bold adaptation
#Arts #Stage #GeorgeOrwell
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/f...
Remembering the pioneering theatre director Joan Littlewood, founder of The Theatre Workshop, who was born on this day in 1914.
Image credit : Wikimedia Commons Stratfordeast
Image credit : Wikimedia Commons Stratfordeast
October 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Remembering the pioneering theatre director Joan Littlewood, founder of The Theatre Workshop, who was born on this day in 1914.
Image credit : Wikimedia Commons Stratfordeast
Image credit : Wikimedia Commons Stratfordeast
Just loved this. Great performances from wonderful ensemble cast. Completely nuts, but dealt with some important themes. https://twitter.com/stratfordeast/status/1641463261240360963
November 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Just loved this. Great performances from wonderful ensemble cast. Completely nuts, but dealt with some important themes. https://twitter.com/stratfordeast/status/1641463261240360963
Steve Pratt undergoes a five-star farm-speak indoctrination at Leeds Playhouse with a superb version of Animal Farm
#LeedsPlayhouse #AnimalFarm #stratfordeast #NottinghamPlayhouse
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#LeedsPlayhouse #AnimalFarm #stratfordeast #NottinghamPlayhouse
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/animal-...
Animal Farm
Steve Pratt undergoes a five-star farm-speak indoctrination at Leeds Playhouse with a superb version of Animal Farm
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March 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Steve Pratt undergoes a five-star farm-speak indoctrination at Leeds Playhouse with a superb version of Animal Farm
#LeedsPlayhouse #AnimalFarm #stratfordeast #NottinghamPlayhouse
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/animal-...
#LeedsPlayhouse #AnimalFarm #stratfordeast #NottinghamPlayhouse
www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/animal-...
News: @stratfordeast.com announces Lisa Spirling’s inaugural season
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Breaking: Stratford East announces Lisa Spirling's inaugural season
The 140 year-old East London venue has confirmed its upcoming programme of work
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October 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
News: @stratfordeast.com announces Lisa Spirling’s inaugural season
Read more on our website by tapping the banner below.
#StratfordEast #EastLondon #London #Theatre
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@dan_hutton @stratfordeast @lyngardner I have a big theory that theatre markets itself too horizontally, and should do far more vertically
December 14, 2024 at 9:11 AM
@dan_hutton @stratfordeast @lyngardner I have a big theory that theatre markets itself too horizontally, and should do far more vertically
First-look: Watch the new trailer for LOVESTUCK at Stratford East
Watch now: www.westendtheatre.com/292964/news/...
Lovestuck is now playing at Stratford East Theatre in London until 12 July 2025
#Lovestuck #StratfordEast #LondonTheatre #WestEndTheatre
Watch now: www.westendtheatre.com/292964/news/...
Lovestuck is now playing at Stratford East Theatre in London until 12 July 2025
#Lovestuck #StratfordEast #LondonTheatre #WestEndTheatre
First-look trailer released for Lovestuck at Stratford East in London | West End Theatre
Check out the latest photos and videos of Lovestuck: A New Musical Comedy at Stratford East Theatre in London.
www.westendtheatre.com
June 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
First-look: Watch the new trailer for LOVESTUCK at Stratford East
Watch now: www.westendtheatre.com/292964/news/...
Lovestuck is now playing at Stratford East Theatre in London until 12 July 2025
#Lovestuck #StratfordEast #LondonTheatre #WestEndTheatre
Watch now: www.westendtheatre.com/292964/news/...
Lovestuck is now playing at Stratford East Theatre in London until 12 July 2025
#Lovestuck #StratfordEast #LondonTheatre #WestEndTheatre
First listen: New musical Lovestuck at Stratford East Theatre releases first tracks
Read more: www.westendtheatre.com/293215/
Get a first listen to new show #Lovestuck at #StratfordEast Theatre in London (6 June to 12 July 2025)
Starring Jessica Boshier, Shane O’Riordan
Read more: www.westendtheatre.com/293215/
Get a first listen to new show #Lovestuck at #StratfordEast Theatre in London (6 June to 12 July 2025)
Starring Jessica Boshier, Shane O’Riordan
First listen: New musical Lovestuck at Stratford East Theatre releases first tracks | West End Theatre
Get a first listen to new show Lovestuck: A New Musical Comedy at Stratford East Theatre in London.
www.westendtheatre.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
First listen: New musical Lovestuck at Stratford East Theatre releases first tracks
Read more: www.westendtheatre.com/293215/
Get a first listen to new show #Lovestuck at #StratfordEast Theatre in London (6 June to 12 July 2025)
Starring Jessica Boshier, Shane O’Riordan
Read more: www.westendtheatre.com/293215/
Get a first listen to new show #Lovestuck at #StratfordEast Theatre in London (6 June to 12 July 2025)
Starring Jessica Boshier, Shane O’Riordan
Reminder: Sancho&Me - For One Night Only 14th May - Theatre Royal @Stratfordeast www.stratfordeast.com/bookevent/sa...
Sancho and Me - For One Night Only
A two-hander with Paterson Joseph performing as the historical figure Charles Ignatius Sancho, with musical accompaniment.
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May 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Reminder: Sancho&Me - For One Night Only 14th May - Theatre Royal @Stratfordeast www.stratfordeast.com/bookevent/sa...
#REVIEW
#5* from Jackie Thornton for The Women of Llanrumney at Stratford East, London
“a difficult and harrowing watch in places but it is certainly worth it”
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#thewomenofllanrumney #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
#5* from Jackie Thornton for The Women of Llanrumney at Stratford East, London
“a difficult and harrowing watch in places but it is certainly worth it”
fairypoweredproductions.com/the-women-of...
#thewomenofllanrumney #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
THE WOMEN OF LLANRUMNEY REVIEW * Fairy Powered Productions
STRATFORD EAST – UNTIL 12th APRIL 2025 Reviewed by Jackie Thornton 5***** Freshly transferred from its Cardiff debut, The Women of Llamnumney, from exciting new writing talent Azuka Orforka, sets out ...
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March 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
#REVIEW
#5* from Jackie Thornton for The Women of Llanrumney at Stratford East, London
“a difficult and harrowing watch in places but it is certainly worth it”
fairypoweredproductions.com/the-women-of...
#thewomenofllanrumney #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
#5* from Jackie Thornton for The Women of Llanrumney at Stratford East, London
“a difficult and harrowing watch in places but it is certainly worth it”
fairypoweredproductions.com/the-women-of...
#thewomenofllanrumney #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
#NEWS
STRATFORD EAST ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR LOVESTUCK: A NEW COMEDY MUSICAL
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#lovestruck #new #comedymusical #fullcast #creatives #stratfordeast #fairypoweredproductions
STRATFORD EAST ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR LOVESTUCK: A NEW COMEDY MUSICAL
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#lovestruck #new #comedymusical #fullcast #creatives #stratfordeast #fairypoweredproductions
STRATFORD EAST ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR LOVESTUCK: A NEW COMEDY MUSICAL * Fairy Powered Productions
STRATFORD EAST ANNOUNCESFULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FORLOVESTUCK: A NEW COMEDY MUSICAL Stratford East today announces full cast and creative team for LOVESTUCK: A NEW COMEDY MUSICAL, the unmissable ne...
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March 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
#NEWS
STRATFORD EAST ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR LOVESTUCK: A NEW COMEDY MUSICAL
fairypoweredproductions.com/stratford-ea...
#lovestruck #new #comedymusical #fullcast #creatives #stratfordeast #fairypoweredproductions
STRATFORD EAST ANNOUNCES FULL CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR LOVESTUCK: A NEW COMEDY MUSICAL
fairypoweredproductions.com/stratford-ea...
#lovestruck #new #comedymusical #fullcast #creatives #stratfordeast #fairypoweredproductions
#REVIEW
#4* from Jackie Thornton for Animal Farm at Stratford East
“A gripping and thought-provoking rendition of the much studied novella”
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#animalfarm #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
#4* from Jackie Thornton for Animal Farm at Stratford East
“A gripping and thought-provoking rendition of the much studied novella”
fairypoweredproductions.com/animal-farm-...
#animalfarm #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
ANIMAL FARM REVIEW - Fairy Powered Productions
STRATFORD EAST THEATRE - UNTIL 8th MARCH 2025 REVIEWED BY JACKIE THORNTON 4**** “All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.” As George Orwell’s iconic fable turns 80, this bol...
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February 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#REVIEW
#4* from Jackie Thornton for Animal Farm at Stratford East
“A gripping and thought-provoking rendition of the much studied novella”
fairypoweredproductions.com/animal-farm-...
#animalfarm #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
#4* from Jackie Thornton for Animal Farm at Stratford East
“A gripping and thought-provoking rendition of the much studied novella”
fairypoweredproductions.com/animal-farm-...
#animalfarm #stratfordeast #theatre #london #fairypoweredproductions
After a day visiting relatives in North London in the badlands of East London at @stratfordeast theatre for much anticipated #TheWomenofLlanrumney
April 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
After a day visiting relatives in North London in the badlands of East London at @stratfordeast theatre for much anticipated #TheWomenofLlanrumney
Liam Holmes / Songs for a New World (@GatehouseLondon)
Aaron Clingham / Stephen Sondheim's Marry Me a Little (Stage Door Theatre)
Ian Oakley / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Barra Collins, Joseph Hardy / The Littlest Yak (@polkatheatre)
Naomi Hammerton, Nina Segal / The Odyssey (@Unicorn_Theatre)
Aaron Clingham / Stephen Sondheim's Marry Me a Little (Stage Door Theatre)
Ian Oakley / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Barra Collins, Joseph Hardy / The Littlest Yak (@polkatheatre)
Naomi Hammerton, Nina Segal / The Odyssey (@Unicorn_Theatre)
January 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Liam Holmes / Songs for a New World (@GatehouseLondon)
Aaron Clingham / Stephen Sondheim's Marry Me a Little (Stage Door Theatre)
Ian Oakley / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Barra Collins, Joseph Hardy / The Littlest Yak (@polkatheatre)
Naomi Hammerton, Nina Segal / The Odyssey (@Unicorn_Theatre)
Aaron Clingham / Stephen Sondheim's Marry Me a Little (Stage Door Theatre)
Ian Oakley / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Barra Collins, Joseph Hardy / The Littlest Yak (@polkatheatre)
Naomi Hammerton, Nina Segal / The Odyssey (@Unicorn_Theatre)
Laura Mcewen, Keith Fredrick, Oliver Hymans, Aaron Dootson / Rosie Robin (@LittleATheatre)
Luke Adamson / That Girl vs The World (@bhtse20)
Jasmine Swan / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Richard Evans, Rochelle Parry Clifford / Peter Pan (@HarrowArts)
Alex Marker / The Silver Cord (@finborough)
Luke Adamson / That Girl vs The World (@bhtse20)
Jasmine Swan / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Richard Evans, Rochelle Parry Clifford / Peter Pan (@HarrowArts)
Alex Marker / The Silver Cord (@finborough)
January 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Laura Mcewen, Keith Fredrick, Oliver Hymans, Aaron Dootson / Rosie Robin (@LittleATheatre)
Luke Adamson / That Girl vs The World (@bhtse20)
Jasmine Swan / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Richard Evans, Rochelle Parry Clifford / Peter Pan (@HarrowArts)
Alex Marker / The Silver Cord (@finborough)
Luke Adamson / That Girl vs The World (@bhtse20)
Jasmine Swan / The Big Life (@stratfordeast)
Richard Evans, Rochelle Parry Clifford / Peter Pan (@HarrowArts)
Alex Marker / The Silver Cord (@finborough)
Douglas Baker / Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five (or the children’s crusade) (Jack Studio Theatre)
Lambdog1066 / Metamorphoses (@cockpittheatre)
Ryan Day / Now I See (@stratfordeast)
Stewart J Charlesworth / Pinocchio (@stratfordeast)
Jack Weir / Remembrance Monday (@TristanBates)
Lambdog1066 / Metamorphoses (@cockpittheatre)
Ryan Day / Now I See (@stratfordeast)
Stewart J Charlesworth / Pinocchio (@stratfordeast)
Jack Weir / Remembrance Monday (@TristanBates)
January 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Douglas Baker / Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five (or the children’s crusade) (Jack Studio Theatre)
Lambdog1066 / Metamorphoses (@cockpittheatre)
Ryan Day / Now I See (@stratfordeast)
Stewart J Charlesworth / Pinocchio (@stratfordeast)
Jack Weir / Remembrance Monday (@TristanBates)
Lambdog1066 / Metamorphoses (@cockpittheatre)
Ryan Day / Now I See (@stratfordeast)
Stewart J Charlesworth / Pinocchio (@stratfordeast)
Jack Weir / Remembrance Monday (@TristanBates)
Joshua Malina, Caroline Catz, Dorothea Myer-Bennett, Simon Yadoo, Gabriel Howell / What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank (@MaryleboneTHLDN)
Ciaran O'Breen / Wonder Boy (@stratfordeast)
Victoria Yeates / Wormholes (@Omnibus_Clapham)
Ciaran O'Breen / Wonder Boy (@stratfordeast)
Victoria Yeates / Wormholes (@Omnibus_Clapham)
January 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Joshua Malina, Caroline Catz, Dorothea Myer-Bennett, Simon Yadoo, Gabriel Howell / What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank (@MaryleboneTHLDN)
Ciaran O'Breen / Wonder Boy (@stratfordeast)
Victoria Yeates / Wormholes (@Omnibus_Clapham)
Ciaran O'Breen / Wonder Boy (@stratfordeast)
Victoria Yeates / Wormholes (@Omnibus_Clapham)