Christopher Tajah’s passion and delivery in his performance in Dream of a King that he has written, directed and stars in is a truly moving show to see.
“Fringe venues don’t just make shows, they make memories!” Lita Doolan on taking Mary Blandy’s Gallows Tree to Brighton Fringe
An unusual first Brighton performance and a keepsake perfect for a storyteller; as she brings Mary Blandy’s Gallows Tree to Brighton Fringe, Lita Doolan tells us about her love for the Brighton Fringe. Read on, then book your tickets.
NEWS: Tragic true tale Mary Blandy’s Gallows Tree comes to Brighton Fringe
Gripping one-woman show, Mary Blandy’s Gallows Tree, brings its tale of love, betrayal and murder to the Brighton Fringe in May. The tale of a woman executed at Oxford Prison runs for three days only, so book now to avoid disappointment!
‘I know what it takes to dig down inside yourself’: Christopher Tajah on creating Dream of a King
From his first experience of Martin Luther King to why a telephone plays such an important role in his play, writer and performer Christopher Tajah tells us about his hit one-man Martin Luther King drama, Dream of A King. Read his fascinating interview, then book your tickets!
Matt visits: Off-West End plays Bodies, Cheating Death, Dream of a King
As part of his Featured Show campaigns for Bodies at Southwark Playhouse, Cheating Death at The Cockpit Theatre and Christopher Tajah’s Dream of a King at Drayton Arms Theatre, Matt Amer paid a visit to all three shows himself. Here’s a round-up of his on-the-night reactions to each. Still time to book all three of these acclaimed Off-West End plays!
GALLERY: As Dream of a King embarks on its London tour, take a look at Christopher Tajah playing Martin Luther King
Hit Martin Luther King play Dream of a King is about to head off on a mini-tour of London before taking this insightful tale to the Brighton Fringe. Take a look at writer/performer Christopher Tajah taking on the role of the iconic civil rights leader, then book your tickets!
NEWS: Martin Luther King drama Dream of a King returns for London tour and Brighton Fringe
Following a successful run at The Playground Theatre in January, Christopher Tajah’s hit one-man play about Martin Luther King, Dream of a King, returns to the stage this spring. A tour of London in February and March will take it to Drayton Arms Theatre (26 February-2 March 2019), Waterloo East Theatre (12, 13, 19 & 20 March) and Bridge House Theatre (21-24 March), before it heads to the Brighton Fringe from 20-22 May.
‘Truly a work of love & homage’: Take a look at what audiences are saying about Dream of a King!
Paulette Tajah is best known as one of the Queen’s of Lover’s Rock. She has been a reggae recording star since the late 1980s. But this month she ventures onto a different type of stage to sing in the world premiere of new Martin Luther King play Dream of a King.
‘Very much a labour of love’: DREAM OF A KING – Playground Theatre ★★★★
This week (15 January) marks what would have been Martin Luther King Jr’s 90th birthday. Commemorating this, Christopher Tajah’s solo show Dream Of A King (which is directed by Bernie C. Byrnes) makes its debut at the Playground Theatre in west London.
‘This will be much more nerve-racking’: Singer Paulette Tajah on taking to the stage Dream of a King
Paulette Tajah is best known as one of the Queen’s of Lover’s Rock. She has been a reggae recording star since the late 1980s. But this month she ventures onto a different type of stage to sing in the world premiere of new Martin Luther King play Dream of a King.
GALLERY: How do you become an icon? Take a look at Christopher Tajah in rehearsals for Dream of a King
How do you prepare to play Martin Luther King Jr? We have a hint at the answer, as writer/performer Christopher Tajah gave us candid images of rehearsals for Dream of a King, which runs at the Playground Theatre from 14-18 January.
‘To have the opportunity to play him on stage is an honour’: Christopher Tajah brings Dream of a King to the Playground Theatre
Playground Theatre will host the premiere of Dream of a King, a one-man play written and performed by Christopher Tajah (directed by Bernie C. Byrnes), depicting Martin Luther King Jr on the night he was assassinated. Tajah’s performance has been hailed as “mesmerising” and “powerful”.
‘Maybe we can all make the world a better place if we bother to try’: Director Bernie C Byrnes on being inspired by Dream of a King
At the start of the year, we’re all looking for inspiration. Director Bernie C Byrnes has already found hers working with writer/performer Christopher Tajah on Martin Luther King Jr play Dream of a King, which explores the man behind the icon at Playground Theatre later this month.
INTERVIEW: Christopher Tajah tells us about passing on Martin Luther King’s legacy in new play Dream of a King
Martin Luther King Jr was a man who undoubtedly deserves and defines the often overused accolade ‘icon’. His message and story has inspired many, including writer/performer Christopher Tajah, who has created Dream of a King. Read what he told us about King, his legacy and the play.
NEWS: Playground Theatre hosts world premiere of Martin Luther King drama Dream of a King
New one-man play Dream of a King, set on the night of Martin Luther King’s assassination, will explore the man behind the legend when it opens at the Playground Theatre in 2019. The solo play about the civil rights leader runs for a limited season from 14-18 January 2018…