We couldn't agree more, theatre should be for everyone, storytelling is an ancient art which connects people and sparks conversation throughout the world.
📷 Alex Austin, Lois Chimimba, Daniel Hawksford and Gabriel Akuwudike, photographed by Richard Lakos
"It makes it easier for younger generation to experience theatre"
"It's important for the actors to learn and grow"
"Theatre should be for everyone"
On #WorldTheatreDay we're reflecting on some reasons our audiences for Macbeth at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre gave us as to why touring theatre is so important
"It's important to see theatre made by people from different places"
"You get really authentic performances"
I can't believe today is National Buy Your Best Friend a Theatre Ticket Day
(don't google it, just trust me)
We're excited to announce that Ntombizodwa Ndlovu will be joining Beverley Knight in the UK premiere of Marie and Rosetta! 🎙️
Tour dates:
Rose Theatre 2 - 24 May
Wolverhampton Grand 27 - 31 May
Chichester Festival Theatre 25 June - 26 July
🎟️ ett.org.uk/our-work/mar...
Joining the previously announced Alex Austin (Macbeth) and Lois Chimimba (Lady Macbeth) are:
Gabriel Akuwudike: Banquo
Bella Aubin: Malcolm
David Colvin: Lennox
Ammar Haj Ahmad: Macduff
Daniel Hawksford: Duncan
Bianca Stephens: Lady Macduff
Sophie Stone: Ross
📣 Casting announcement 📣
We’re excited to share full casting for Richard Twyman’s version of Macbeth, which is excitingly reworked for 2025 for a limited run @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
Macbeth opens on 28 February and runs until 29 March
🎟️ lyric.co.uk/shows/macbeth/
Cast list below 👇
“I am and have always been a storyteller, whether it be in a purely music form or in a theatrical setting. I’m excited to be able to tell the Sister Rosetta story in this important play.” Beverley Knight in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...
We're very excited to announce our new co-production, the UK premiere of Marie & Rosetta starring Beverley Knight 🤩
Written by George Brant, directed by Monique Touko 🌟
Opening in May - more details to come...🎉
Co-production with Rose Theatre & Chichester Festival Theatre