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Dear Future

Theatre Royal Stratford EastDec 05, 2022

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 Dear Future

Dear Future

Imagine if you were able to create your own radically joyful future. What would that future look like for you? What would that future look like for everyone?

During October half term we wanted to think about what a utopian future could look like for young people right now. An incredible group of young creatives (ages 13-17) worked with artists Tash Hyman and Nicola Chang over two days, to interrogate our current dystopia and imagine a brighter future. Together they created this audio piece exploring how our creativity can shape what comes next.

Credits
Lead facilitators: Tash Hyman (director) & Nicola Chang (sound designer)
Flautist: Jaden
Contributions from: Ayana, Jaden, Mimi, Makeba, Sev, Jadine, Dom

This project was created and produced by Stratford East's Future Leaders with the support of the Learning & Participation team.

Dec 05, 202210:10
Episode 30 - Travis Alabanza - Burn It Down

Episode 30 - Travis Alabanza - Burn It Down

Stratford East has commissioned 6 writers to create urgent, political short plays in a new series called BURN IT DOWN. We'll be interviewing the 12 writers and directors in the series. In this episode, we spoke to Travis Alabanza about their play I'm tired of waiting, someone pass me the duct tape.

May 03, 202212:38
Episode 29 - Amy Trigg and Jane Moriarty - Burn It Down

Episode 29 - Amy Trigg and Jane Moriarty - Burn It Down

Stratford East has commissioned 6 writers to create urgent, political short plays in a new series called BURN IT DOWN. We'll be interviewing the 12 writers and directors in the series. In this episode, we spoke to Amy Trigg and Jane Moriarty about their play It's Not Like It's Illegal.

Apr 20, 202215:17
Episode 28 - Timberlake Wertenbaker and Anthony Lau - Burn It Down

Episode 28 - Timberlake Wertenbaker and Anthony Lau - Burn It Down

Stratford East has commissioned 6 writers to create urgent, political short plays in a new series called BURN IT DOWN. We'll be interviewing the 12 writers and directors in the series. In this episode, we spoke to Timberlake Wertenbaker and Anthony Lau about their play The Expendables.



Apr 15, 202223:24
Episode 27 - babirye bukilwa and malakaï sargeant - Burn It Down
Apr 13, 202221:31
Episode 26 - Lettie Precious and Leian John-Baptiste - Burn It Down
Apr 13, 202222:16
Episode 25 - After The End

Episode 25 - After The End

We spoke to actors Amaka Okafor and Nick Blood about starring in Dennis Kelly's AFTER THE END. They give us a great insight into the play as well as advice for folks starting out in the industry, plus some of their music, TV and theatre recommendations.

AFTER THE END is playing at Stratford East until Sat 26 March 2022, book online: www.stratfordeast.com/aftertheend

Mar 13, 202226:05
Episode 24 - Shining City

Episode 24 - Shining City

We caught up with actors Michelle Fox and Curtis-Lee Ashqar from the Shining City company.

Conor McPherson's Dublin ghost story SHINING CITY is playing at Stratford East until Sat 23 Oct. 

Tickets and info: https://www.stratfordeast.com/shiningcity

Oct 04, 202130:43
Episode 23 - EXTINCT

Episode 23 - EXTINCT

Live theatre is back at Stratford East and we are thrilled to welcoming audiences into the building. In this episode, we talk to writer April De Angelis about her new plat EXTINCT, which tackles the climate emergency head on. 

EXTINCT will play at Stratford East from Wed 30 Jun - Sat 17 Jul, and is available to watch online from 13-18 Jul.

Tickets and info: www.stratfordeast.com/extinct

Jun 23, 202125:43
Episode 22 - Tabby Lamb

Episode 22 - Tabby Lamb

In this episode, our Artistic Director, Nadia Fall, chats with performance artist Tabby Lamb about being one of our newly appointed Sky Arts Artistic Associates.

May 10, 202129:12
Episode 21 - Mina Barber

Episode 21 - Mina Barber

In this episode, our Artistic Director, Nadia Fall, chats with writer and director Mina Barber about being one of our newly appointed Sky Arts Artistic Associates.

May 05, 202140:02
Episode 20 - Welcome To Iran

Episode 20 - Welcome To Iran

We had a chat with actor Maimuna Memon, who plays Ava in the upcoming broadcast of WELCOME TO IRAN.

After having to cancel our production of WELCOME TO IRAN in April 2020, we are thrilled that a new version has been specially recorded for radio and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Sun 11 Apr, 7.30pm. You can listen to the broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Sounds App.

Apr 06, 202128:11
Episode 19 - Hysterical! A Hilarious History of Hysteria
Mar 25, 202126:49
Episode 18 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Tigger Blaize
Feb 11, 202131:09
Episode 17 - Petrichor

Episode 17 - Petrichor

We had a chat with movement director and PETRICHOR co-creator Jess Williams about creating a VR theatre experience during lockdown. ThickSkin new show runs at Stratford East from 07 - 13 Dec.

Nov 20, 202025:53
Episode 16 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Matilda Ibini
Nov 05, 202056:60
Episode 15 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Anni Domingo
Oct 22, 202040:39
Episode 14 - Spotlight on Freelancers: Ben Quashie
Oct 19, 202040:06
846 - Episode 3: The effects of racism on mental health

846 - Episode 3: The effects of racism on mental health

On Mon 25 May 2020, a police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.

This brutal murder ignited a global surge of anger and pain. An ocean away, from the Windrush scandal to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, racist oppression is very much alive in the UK.

Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter Movement. From this came 846 – a collection of short pieces. Each is a standalone exploration of racial inequality and oppression, but together they form a powerful tapestry of voices.

846 is directed by Ola Ince and features a soundscape by Donato Wharton.

Please note that 846 contains very strong language and discusses themes some may find sensitive or upsetting.

846 has been supported by the Royal Docks Team.

In this episode:
SUCK. YOUR. MUM. by Nathan Powell, performed by Kevin Harvey
THE TIME WHEN by Ishy Din, performed by Shane Zaza
TRIGGERED by Clint Dyer, performed by Clint Dyer
MY PART by Selina Thompson, performed by Jude Akuwudike, Doreene Blackstock, Carlos Byles, Dona Croll, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Martina Laird, Rebekah Murrell
Jul 20, 202028:04
846 - Episode 2: Police Brutality

846 - Episode 2: Police Brutality

On Mon 25 May 2020, a police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.

This brutal murder ignited a global surge of anger and pain. An ocean away, from the Windrush scandal to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, racist oppression is very much alive in the UK.

Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter Movement. From this came 846 – a collection of short pieces. Each is a standalone exploration of racial inequality and oppression, but together they form a powerful tapestry of voices.

846 is directed by Ola Ince and features a soundscape by Donato Wharton.

Please note that 846 contains very strong language and discusses themes some may find sensitive or upsetting.

846 has been supported by the Royal Docks Team.

In this episode:
I WITNESSED A MURDER by Eddie Botsio, performed by Tamara Lawrence
IC3 by Nathaniel Martello-White, performed by Kirsty Bushell
FONG LEE by David K.S. Tse, performed by Tuyen Do
COP by Avril E. Russell, performed by Cherrelle Skeete
SAY THEIR NAMES by Sumerah Srivastav, performed by Will Edgerton
Jul 20, 202040:18
846 - Episode 1: Growing up in racist Britain

846 - Episode 1: Growing up in racist Britain

On Mon 25 May 2020, a police officer in Minneapolis killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.

This brutal murder ignited a global surge of anger and pain. An ocean away, from the Windrush scandal to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, racist oppression is very much alive in the UK.

Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to George Floyd’s murder and the Black Lives Matter Movement. From this came 846 – a collection of short pieces. Each is a standalone exploration of racial inequality and oppression, but together they form a powerful tapestry of voices.

846 is directed by Ola Ince and features a soundscape by Donato Wharton.

Please note that 846 contains very strong language and discusses themes some may find sensitive or upsetting.

846 has been supported by the Royal Docks Team.

In this episode:
8 MINUTES 46 SECONDS by Roy Williams, performed by Elijah Ansah
SYRITA by Carol Russell, performed by Carol Russell
THE REVOLUTION WILL BE TELEVISED by Lettie Precious, performed by Jade Anouka
I CAN BREATHE BUT I DON’T by Samina Baig, performed by Stephanie Street
SHEHE by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, performed by Paapa Essiedu
Jul 20, 202020:04
Episode 13 - I Think We Are Alone (Frantic Assembly)

Episode 13 - I Think We Are Alone (Frantic Assembly)

We had a chat with I THINK WE ARE ALONE cast members Chizzy Akudolu and Andy Turner about the ups and downs of working as actors. 

I THINK WE ARE ALONE - Tue 28 Feb - Sat 21 Mar 2020
Frantic Assembly's new play, written by Sally Abbott and co-directed by Kathy Burke and Scott Graham, runs at Stratford East until Sat 21 Mar.

Mar 12, 202026:17
Episode 12 - The Gift

Episode 12 - The Gift

We spoke to cast member Donna Berlin about Eclipse Theatre's new play THE GIFT by Janice Okoh and directed by Dawn Walton.

THE GIFT Wed 29 Jan - Sat 15 Feb 2020 

Feb 05, 202026:29
Mini Episode - The Gift

Mini Episode - The Gift

Eclipse theatre company present THE GIFT, a brand new comedy drama from Bruntwood Prize-winner Janice Okoh, directed by Dawn Walton. Janice and Dawn sat down with Belgrade Theatre Coventry for a chat about the play and what audiences can expect.

THE GIFT Wed 29 Jan - Sat 15 Feb 2020

Dec 20, 201914:49
Episode 11 - Dick Whittington

Episode 11 - Dick Whittington

We spoke with #StratfordPanto cast members Severine Howell-Meri, Tom Giles and Harry Jardine about all-things panto! (Oh, yes we did)

DICK WHITTINGTON Sat 23 Nov 2019 - Sat 11 Jan 2020 

Dec 16, 201927:10
Episode 10 - Our Lady of Kibeho

Episode 10 - Our Lady of Kibeho

We spoke with cast members Taz Munya and Michelle Asante about this critically-acclaimed play. Hailed as one of 'the 50 best theatre shows of the 21st century' (The Guardian) and 'the most important play of the year' (The Wall Street Journal, 2014), this vibrantly theatrical meditation on faith, doubt and miracles is inspired by the extraordinary events in Rwanda that captured the world’s attention. OUR LADY OF KIBEHO is the latest work from Olivier Award-winning writer Katori Hall, whose previous plays include Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and The Mountaintop.

OUR LADY OF KIBEHO by Katori Hall, directed by James Dacre - 25 Sep - 02 Nov 2019 

Oct 21, 201933:16
Episode 9 - Ramps on the Moon and Oliver Twist

Episode 9 - Ramps on the Moon and Oliver Twist

We are thrilled to announce the fourth Ramps on the Moon production will be a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' OLIVER TWIST. We spoke with Agent for Change, Kate Lovell, about the show and Ramps on the Moon project. Now in its fourth year (after the huge successes of The Government Inspector, Tommy and Our Country's Good), this pioneering initiative from seven major UK theatre organisations is committed to putting D/deaf and disabled artists and audiences at the centre of their work. 

28 May – 6 June Theatre Royal Stratford East 

TOUR
28 Feb – 21 March Leeds Playhouse
25 March - 4 April New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
16 – 25 April Nottingham Playhouse
29 April – 9 May Birmingham Repertory Theatre
13 – 23 May Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

Jun 26, 201925:07
Episode 8 - King Hedley II

Episode 8 - King Hedley II

We spoke with Constanza Romero Wilson about August Wilson's legacy, especially King Hedley II, taking place at Stratford East from 17 May - 15 Jun 2019.

Jun 06, 201929:43
Episode 7 - Noughts & Crosses

Episode 7 - Noughts & Crosses

We're chatting with actors Kimisha Lewis and Jack Condon about being in Pilot Theatre's production of NOUGHTS & CROSSES. We also spoke with Pilot Theatre about the NOUGHTS & CROSSES YOUNG PEOPLE'S FESTIVAL, taking place at Stratford East on Mon 29 Apr.

NOUGHTS & CROSSES Wed 24 Apr - Sat 04 May 2019

NOUGHTS & CROSSES YOUNG PEOPLE'S FESTIVAL Mon 29 Apr 2019 

Apr 26, 201938:10
Episode 6 - Equus pt 2

Episode 6 - Equus pt 2

We're chatting with Movement Director Shelley Maxwell and performer Ira Mandela Siobhan about how they created the movement for EQUUS by Peter Shaffer, directed by Ned Bennett in co-production with English Touring Theatre.

EQUUS FRI 15 FEB - SAT 23 MAR 2019

Tour dates:
Cambridge Arts Theatre 26 Mar — 30 Mar
Theatre Royal Bath 02 Apr — 06 Apr 2019
Bristol Old Vic 16 Apr — 20 Apr 2019
The Lowry, Salford 23 Apr — 27 Apr 2019
Northern Stage, Newcastle 30 Apr — 04 May 2019
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford 07 May — 11 May 2019

Mar 15, 201935:56
Episode 5 - Equus pt 1

Episode 5 - Equus pt 1

We're chatting with actors Ethan Kai and Norah Lopez Holden about EQUUS by Peter Shaffer, directed by Ned Bennett in co-production with English Touring Theatre.

Feb 07, 201918:55
Episode 4 - The Unreturning (Frantic Assembly)

Episode 4 - The Unreturning (Frantic Assembly)

We're chatting with actors Kieton Saunders-Browne and Jonnie Riordan about THE UNRETURNING, the new Frantic Assembly show written by Anna Jordan.

THE UNRETURNING Wed 16 Jan - Sat 02 Feb 2019

Jan 25, 201934:55
Episode 3 - The Wolves

Episode 3 - The Wolves

We're chat with playwright Sarah DeLappe and director Ellen McDougall about THE WOLVES.

THE WOLVES Wed 24 Oct - Sat 17 Nov 2018 Tickets: http://bit.ly/TheWolves-Stratford-East

Nov 08, 201824:51
Episode 2 - Queer Lates

Episode 2 - Queer Lates

In this episode we chat with Drag Queen Dolly Trolley about our upcoming show QUEER LATES (Thu 08 Nov 2018). QUEER LATES - a celebration of all things Queer, proud and powerful featuring Trolly Dolley, Kate Butch, Chiyo, Benjamin Butch, Rhys's Pieces, Rubyyy Jones, Freida Slaves and Gals Aloud. Thu 08 Nov 2018 from 9pm

Oct 31, 201831:26
Episode 1 - The Village

Episode 1 - The Village

Welcome to the very first episode of the Stratford East Podcast, hosted by Assistant Producer Daisy Hale and Marketing Officer Sean Brooks. On this episode, we speak to Stratford East Artistic Director, Nadia Fall, and acclaimed playwright April De Angelis about their production THE VILLAGE.

Sep 28, 201838:37