Theatre Royal Stratford East

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

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.

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 

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

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 

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 

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

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.

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 

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

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.

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

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

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

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.