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Jonzi D Productions presents Markus the Sadist

Jonzi D Productions presents Markus the Sadist
Tour Dates – 1 - 30 October 2009

As hip hop culture evolves and continues to court controversy, Jonzi D Productions return with bold new theatre, taking a wry look at celebrity within the hip hop ‘industry’ and the manipulative players masterminding urban myths.

The Mysteries at the Garrick Theatre

The Mysteries - Yiimimangaliso
Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road | 11 September - 03 October 2009

A new production of The Mysteries – Yiimimangaliso, the musical that has been seen by audiences of over 250,000 worldwide, will return to London for twenty five performances... More

The Black Album

The Black Album
The Cottesloe Theatre until 7 October, 2009 and will also go on a UK tour

Religion is for the benefit of the masses, not for brain-box types like you. Those simpletons require strict rules for living, otherwise they would still think the earth sits on three fishes.

High Life is at the Hampstead Theatre

High Life
Hampstead Theatre | 8 - 17 October, 2009.

High Life by Lizzy Dijeh will have you hooked from the start.

Not Black and White

Not Black and White
Tricycle Theatre | 8 October to 19 December 2009

A season of three plays by Roy Williams, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Bola Agbaje: three Black playwrights look at the state of Britain at the end of the first decade of the 21st century.

African Crossroads

African Crossroads
African Crossroads runs from 9th to 24th Oct as part of Dance Umbrella 2009

Dance Umbrella is delighted to announce that this year’s international dance festival features African Crossroads

The Ones that Flutter

The Ones that Flutter
Theatre 503 | 15 September to 10 October, 2009

Evoking the world of dramatist Sam Shepard, this is the story of a remarkable friendship between a warden and a prisoner serving his last few hours on earth.

I Cover the Waterfront – the spirit of Billie Holiday

I Cover the Waterfront – the spirit of Billie Holiday
Rich Mix | 12 to 14 October, 2009

Billie Holiday had an eventful upbringing which greatly affected her adult life and career. Her parents married young and separated early.

The Meeting

The Meeting
Warehouse Theatre | 16 October to 1 November, 2009

In the 1960’s black America had a common goal: an end to poverty and racism.  Two passionate voices spoke and spurred the black people of America to achieve their aims.

The Great Extension

The Great Extension
Theatre Royal Statford East | 16 October until 14 November, 2009

heatre Royal Stratford East brings a comedy play for our time to its stage this Autumn. Hassan, a second generation Turk, leads a blissful, if somewhat eccentric bachelor life in London's suburbs.

The 14th Tale

The 14th Tale
Battersea Arts Centre from 19 to 31 October 2009

In the London premiere of his critically acclaimed, Scotsman Fringe First award winning show, celebrated spoken word and graphic artist Inua Ellams performs a comic and moving self portrait of life growing up in Nigeria, Dublin and London.

Zambezi Express

Zambezi Express
Hackney Empire | 20 to 28 October, 2009

Zambezi Express is a musical, but not as we know it. Pounding, multilayered African beats and powerful acapella vocals, a wildly dynamic, 30-strong company which throws heart and soul into a dizzyingly high energy succession of jumping...

Misterioso: A Journey into the silence of Thelonious Monk

Misterioso: A Journey into the silence of Thelonious Monk
Riverside Studios | 21 October to 8 November, 2009

The love affair between legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and extraordinary art patron Baroness Rothschild inspires this surrealist theatre piece written by the acclaimed Italian satirist Stefano Benni.

Pied Piper’s Production, Deep Blue
Broadway, Barking | 24 October, 2009

The Broadway are pleased to welcome Boy Blue Entertainments with their new production created especially for the Broadway, Deep Blue.

Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess

Cape Town Opera’s presents Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess
Royal Festival Hall | 26 – 27 October, 2009

Gershwin's American folk opera is widely regarded as one of the operatic masterpieces of the 20th century, featuring much-loved songs including 'Summertime', 'It ain't necessarily So' and 'Bess, you is my woman now'.

1867

1867
Brockley Jack | 27 – 31 October, 2009

1867 is a moving new play inspired by the story of Madam CJ Walker, who was the first self made, African American female millionaire.

JA Story

JA Story
Stratford Circus Theatre | 29 October to 1 November, 2009

JA story the new sensational musical will be staged at Stratford Circus. This landmark new musical is composed by J. D. Douglas the script writer of Black Heroes...

Norman Beaton

Where's Norman Beaton Gone?
Rich Mix | Friday 30 October, 2009

A brand new play by Leonard Theobalds and directed by Norman Bailey

new writings from nigeria

New Writing from Nigeria
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Royal Court Theatre | 31 October 2009

A presentation of extracts followed by a panel discussion about the impact of new writing for the theatre in Nigeria today. 

Dance Touring Partnership present Bounce

Dance Touring Partnership present Bounce
Tour | 15 September to 18 November 2009

Insane in the Brain: A street-dance version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman

Flipping the Script: the best untold stories of Black Britain

Flipping the Script: the best untold stories of Black Britain
The Young Vic | September - November '09

Talawa’s series of play readings showcasing the best in Black British writing returns to the Young Vic.

THRILLER – LIVE IN THE WEST END

Thriller - Live in the West End
Lyric Theatre, London | until 3 Jan 2010

Thriller – Live is the spectacular, high-octane show specially created to celebrate the career of the world's greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson...

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption
The Wyndham’s Theatre | 4 September - 14 February, 2010

This new play by Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns is based on the 1982 Stephen King novella ‘Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption’. The cast of 20 is led by Kevin Anderson and Reg E Cathey.

Sister Act

Sister Act The Musical
London Palladium | 6 May - February 2010

Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment are delighted to announce that they will produce the Premiere of Sister Act...

Wicked

Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre | until 3 April 2010

The award-winning musical opened at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre in September 2006 and celebrated its 1000th performance on Saturday 14 February 2009.

Sharon D Clarke joins Hairspray

Sharon D Clarke joins Hairspray
Shaftesbury theatre | now until April, 2010

The producers of ‘Hairspray’ are delighted to announce that Phill Jupitus, Belinda Carlisle and Sharon D Clarke will join the cast of the hit musical, currently running at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre.

Destiny's Child Star Michelle Williams to star as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO

Destiny's Child Star Michelle Williams to star as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO
Cambridge Theatre | October 30, 2010

Michelle Williams will make her West End stage debut starring as ‘Roxie Hart’ in the smash hit West End musical CHICAGO...

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