A Woman In Waiting (2004)
Conceived and Written by Yael Farber & Thembi Mtshali
Thembi Mtshali celebrates the poignant history of three generations of resilient Zulu women from the era of apartheid to the present day.
Aibobo (2005)
RAM
A heady cocktail of pulsating rhythms, toe-tapping tunes and flamboyant images presented by the Haitian masters of Vodou roots rock music, RAM.
b like water (2005)
Benji Reid
On the cusp of falling – on the verge of flying, Benji Reid jumps from poetry to body popping and back again in a heart-stirring exploration of the role that heroes play in our lives.
Believe (2006)
Linda Marlowe Productions
Murder. Abduction. Rape. Incest. Disguise. Seduction. To a modern sensibility the tales of the Old testament are wildly implausible. But re-told in a psychologically truthful light, one question is raised: where exactly does God fit in? Believe looks at the women who, seemingly forgotten by God and mankind, carved their names into history.
Berkoff's Women (2006)
Linda Marlowe Productions
A bold and daring collection of excerpts from the most exciting female roles in Steven Berkoff's plays.
Blacking Iago (2006)
The Dream Company
A unique and powerful adaptation of Shakespeares Othello, celebrating diversity and thriving on the exploration of 'inter-racial issues'. "The company's blend of theatrical professionals, ex-offenders and prison inmates works at the highest level." Michael Billington, The Guardian.
Capoeira is / Play Low (2006)
Passo Co
Passo Co have created a new language of performing art derived from the Brazilian fight dance Capoeira.
Crocodile Seeking Refuge (2006)
iceandfire
The plot line of Crocodile Seeking Refuge ...'provides a clever microcosmic symbol of the (topical) debate surrounding the view that Britain as a whole is being "swamped" by immigrants.' Sam Marlowe, The Times
The central storyline is of a female British asylum lawyer whose committment to her clients, in particular Zakariya from Darfur, places an increasing strain on her marriage. Woven around this story are the stories of five individuals who have sought asylum in the UK having faced death in their country of origin.
Cry Wolf! (2005)
Kneehigh Theatre
Stories from the wild side – the family who lost their son to the sea and the family who lost their daughter to the woods.
Dekaffirnated (2004)
Pieter Dirk Uys
Through a series of cameos, Pieter-Dirk Uys exposes the flaws and fault lines of society.
Diatribe of Love (2006)
Linda Marlowe Productions
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's only play. A poignant, funny and poetic portrait of a woman enraged by her husband's infidelities.
En-Trance (2004)
ACE (African Cultural Exchange) dance & music
En-Trance reconstructs the power and simplicity of traditional African and Caribbean ritual dance, seamlessly fused with contemporary movement.
Facing Mekka (2006)
Rennie Harris
Philadelphia’s much heralded hip-hop company returns to its pure dance roots with Facing Mekka.
Footers (2004)
Shay Linehan
Two of Zambia’s leading actors play a variety of roles in this spirited and animated production.
Foreign Aids (2004)
Pieter Dirk Uys
PDU achieves the unthinkable by making comedy out of the deadly serious subject of AIDS.
Gormenghast (2006)
The Stage Adaptation by John Constable; Design by Rae Smith; Score by John Eacott and Choreography by Sally Owen
A melodrama charting the decline and fall of the House of Groan. Gormenghast’s dysfunctional, ruling family.
Hannah & Hanna (2006)
Company of Angels
Hannah & Hanna tells the story of a teenage asylum seeker in Margate who befriends a local girl of the same age. Bonded by a mutual love of pop music, can what they have in common outweigh their differences?
iMumbo Jumbo - The Days of Miracle and Wonder (2003)
Third World Bunfight
With a cast of 25, including sangomas, children, gospel choristers and the Bunfight team, this vibrant and over-the-top production uses township gospel, funky music from West Africa and moving Transkei chants.
Life of Pi (2007)
Twisting Yarn Theatre Company, Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
A highly acclaimed stage adaptation of Yann Martel's Booker Prize winning novel, telling the story of Pi, a Hindu child who survives a shipwreck along with a Bengal Tiger.
Lord Of The Flies (2004)
Pilot Theatre Company
Faithful to William Golding’s vision, the production reveals the disintegration of a precarious civilisation under the harsh glare of the elements.
Massage (2007)
Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff stars as a massage parlour hostess. Witty, filthy, and outrageous.
Mika Haka (2004)
Mika
Mika and his dance-crew deliver a high-energy Polynesian song and dance spectacular with urban-tribal Maori Pasefika dance, big-beat anthems and Maori language lyrics.
Mortal Ladies Possessed (2006)
Linda Marlowe Productions
One of the greatest playwrights of the twentieth century, Tennessee Williams is famous for his sensual, sexy and lyrical plays - often centred around complex women.
In Mortal Ladies Possessed, Tennessee's wild and evocative stories have been adapted for the stage: all the rage and passion of his prose creations has been brought to life in this theatrical re-imagining of his little-known masterpieces.
No Fear! (2006)
Linda Marlowe Productions
On the eve of her 100th birthday, the world's oldest wire walker looks back over her life. An evening of riveting theatrical entertainment.
Once Upon A Time In Wigan (2005)
Urban Expansions
A loving celebration of what it was to actually be there, at the heart of Northern Soul.
Out of Bounds (2006)
Rasa Productions (South Africa)
Out of Bounds tells of the trials and tribulations as well as the joys and humiliations of an Indian boy growing up in a working class family in KwaZulu Natal.
Page 8 (2006)
David Page
Page 8"...a beautifully crafted and wonderfully performed piece of autobiographical theatre...,performed by…David Page (who) is extraordinary…a remarkable experience." Mark Hopkins The Sydney Morning Herald.
Permanent Revolution V2R (2003)
Union Dance
The edges between the real and virtual are blurred through the integration of live dance performance, sound, computer graphics and video.
Prospero’s Island (2004)
Midland Actors Theatre
A ‘prequel’ to Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Ragamuffin (2002)
Creative Origins
Ragamuffin, symbolising the ultimate bad boy with irresistible charm and gangster attitude, is standing trial for crimes against the African community.
Requiem For Ground Zero (2007)
Steven Berkoff
Requiem for Ground Zero recounts the events of 9/11 in an extended, stylised monologue.
Rome and Jewels (2006)
Rennie Harris Puremovement
This hip-hop Romeo and Juliet features twelve dancers and three DJs;rough and raw dialogue andbreathtaking choreography.
Ruins (2006)
Anurekha Ghosh & Company
RUINS manifests an exhilarating journey from the old into invisible and urban ruins, incorporating dance, movement and elements of design, sound, light, costume, scenography and theatricality.
Sketchy (2006)
Bill Shannon
Sketchy is a mind-boggling performance from a dazzling conceptual artist and hip-hop dancer.
Spatial Theory (2006)
Bill Shannon
A solo dance work with DJ showcasing Shannon's street performance style.
Strawberry Fields (2005)
Alecky Blythe
A dramatic documentary using a new kind of theatre technique that serves as a compelling and moving response to the current countryside crisis in the UK.
Style 4 Free (2004)
Benji Reid
Improvisation from Benji Reid, stand-up tragedian, body-popping comic and B-boy. See also The Pugilist and The Holiday.
Sweetpeter (2006)
John Retallack and Usifu Jalloh
Sweetpeter follows the 200-year journey of a boy born into slavery in West Africa. Shot with magic, dynamic action and featuring original dance and music.
The Bacchae (2004)
Kneehigh Theatre Company
Emma Rice’s all-male version of Euripides’ play where violence and revenge counterbalance sex and joy, culminating in a bloody denouement.
The Island (2006)
The Market Theatre, Johannesburg
Set in apartheid South Africa, the production focuses on the lives of two political prisoners incarcerated on South Africa's notorious Robben Island prison, as they prepare to do a two-person performance of Sophocles' Antigone for other inmates and prison staff.
The Pugilist (2004)
Benji Reid
The Pugilist follows the path of Barry, an ageing boxer, and Goffa, his corner-man, as they face change after a life of fame, success and celebrity. See also The Holiday and Style 4 Free.
The Red Shoes (2005)
Kneehigh Theatre
A witty and macabre retelling of the Hans Christian Anderson folk tale.
The Rep Program (2006)
Rennie Harris Puremovement
From the deep roots of the Philly B-boy stylings to the global influence of high impact dances, Rennie Harris Puremovement's Rep Program brings to audiences the true essence of hip-hop.
The Ugly Eagle (2005)
Birmingham Rep and Moving Hands Theatre
A family show suitable for children aged 3 and over, The Ugly Eagle combines dance, theatre, animation and puppetry in a retelling of The Ugly Duckling, mixed in with the Ghanian tale, Fly Eagle Fly.
The Wooden Frock (2004)
Kneehigh Theatre
The Wooden Frock will be a feast of storytelling. With live music, sumptuous design, film, puppetry and illusion, delicious tales will pervade the whole evening.
Tristan & Yseult (2004)
Kneehigh Theatre Company
Tristan & Yseult takes Cornwall’s oldest and most romantic tale, bringing it crashing into the here and now, mixing live and recorded music with poetry, combat, humour and dance. The style is very much Rat Pack and Tarantino rather than wimples or doublet and horse.
Trojan Women (2002)
Collective Artists
British-based black actors alongside Nigerian-based talent tackle this perennial struggle of women in times of war.
Truth in Translation (2008)
The Colonnades Theatre Lab
Truth in Translation tells the harrowing and uplifting story of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission through the eyes of the interpreters who translated the testimony of both victims and perpetrators into South Africa’s 11 official languages. With original music by Hugh Masekela.
Urban Classics II (2003)
Union Dance
Crammed full with favourite vignettes of the Union Dance repertoire that illustrate the company's philosophy to the max.
Virgins (2007)
Company of Angels
John Retallack's new play after the international sell-out Hannah & Hanna explores the minefield of sexuality both for teenagers and their co-habitees - their parents!
Vodou Nation (2004)
Possession Productions
A company of sixteen Haitian musicians, dancers and singers create a show that beckons the audience to follow on a journey to another culture.
Woza Albert! (2005)
The Market Theatre Johannesburg
With song, dance, mime and drama, two extraordinary performers create dozens of characters as the Second Coming arrives in apartheid-ridden South Africa.
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