Jan 25, 2025
new-to-me #50 - Brides
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new-to-me #50 - Brides
"Brides"
While the broader political context tends to get lost, this story of friendship and identity certainly has a lot of heart.
Director Nadia Fall’s “Brides” offers an earnest but somewhat muddled exploration of teenage friendship and identity as it occasionally struggles to find the right balance in its weighty themes. The film follows two young women, Doe (Ebada Hassan) and Muna (Safiyya Ingar), as they run away from their troubled lives in the U.K. with a misguided plan to travel to Syria. The plot has a lot of…
WELCOME TO IRAN | SAT 18 APR - SAT 16 MAY 2020
Ava is a twenty-something Londoner. Following the death of her estranged father, she journeys to Iran in search of his past and her extended family. Exploring the rich culture and thriving art scene of this oft misunderstood country, Ava is swept into a world of raves, raids and illicit love, all whilst negotiating family politics, Tehran traffic and the morality police. Based on real-life testimonials, this new play by Nadia Fall (Home, Dara) offers a tender and witty snapshot of modern life in Iran. A Theatre Royal Stratford East and National Theatre co-production. Sat 18 Apr - Sat 18 May 2020 Age Guidance: TBC (see trigger warnings) Tickets from £10
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Have a listen to the music thats influencing KING HEDLEY II.
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST | KING HEDLEY II
Why not have a listen to some of the music that has influnced the King Hedley II creative team in rehearsals? Whilst you’re not listening, book your ticket!
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KING HEDLEY II IS IN THE BUILDING
We are so excited to announce that rehearsals for King Hedley II are now underway and we are thrilled to welcome this wonderful cast and crew into our historic building. The show is already looking and sounding great and tickets are selling very fast, make sure you book now to avoid disappointment! FRI 17 MAY - SAT 15 JUN
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THINGS THAT INSPIRED THE VILLAGE
THE SHEEP-WELL
Joan Littlewood and Theatre Workshop performed their version of Fuenteovejuna - called THE SHEEP-WELL - at Theatre Royal Stratford East in 1955.
It made so much sense for us to open Nadia Fall’s first season as Artistic Director with this little nod to our past.
STRATFORD EAST PODCAST
Have a listen to the first episode in our new Stratford East Podcast - we interviewed Artistic Director, Nadia Fall, and acclaimed playwright April De Angelis about THE VILLAGE.
AUDIENCES REACT TO THE VILLAGE
Check out what audiences are saying about THE VILLAGE.