Announce a new production of Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party, the return of Ballet Black and more...
With Now, I See currently in previews, Stratford East today announce a new production of Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party, directed by Stratford East Artistic Director, Nadia Fall. Also announced is further programming with Live At Stratford East returning this July headlined by Nina Conti, as well as the Stratford East Young Company’s production of we all know how this ends, a newly commissioned work, written by Molly Taylor and directed by Katie Greenall.
In October, Stratford East welcome the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Wonder Boy by Ross Willis, directed by Sally Cookson, and produced by PW Productions Ltd; Ballet Black returns to Stratford East with a new double bill, Ballet Black – Heroes; and Leicester Curve and MAST Mayflower Studios present The Mountaintop by Katori Hall and directed by Nathan Powell, which tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King’s last night on this earth.
LIVE AT STRATFORD EAST WITH NINA CONTI: Friday 19 July 2024, 7.30pm
Joined by international comedy-pop duo Two Hearts (Taskmaster NZ), rising star Kemah Bob (QI, The Stand Up Sketch Show), and more to be announced soon!
Stratford East Young Company in association with Stratford East present:
we all know how this ends: 25 – 27 July 2024
A big-hearted new play about life, death, and all that stuff in between.
ABIGAIL’S PARTY: 06 September – 05 October 2024
By Mike Leigh; Directed by Nadia Fall
Mike Leigh’s tragicomic portrait of social class, materialism, and sexual tension in 1970s England is an unmissable modern classic.
PW Productions Ltd presents the Bristol Old Vic Production
WONDER BOY: 15 – 19 October 2024
By Ross Willis; Directed by Sally Cookson
Packed with playful humour, dazzling visuals and thrilling original music this innovative production includes live creative captioning on stage throughout.
Ballet Black present BALLET BLACK – HEROES; 23 – 26 October 2024
Award-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life, originally created in 2020, and infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists
Curve and MAST Mayflower Studios present THE MOUNTAINTOP
29 October – 02 November 2024
By Katori Hall; Directed by Nathan Powell
The Mountaintop explores the place where hope and history converge in this captivating, emotional and heart-stopping retelling of Dr. Martin Luther King’s last night on this earth.
Further Information on all listings: Stratford East