On the surface, there should be nothing radical about Hoxton Street. It is, essentially, a soap opera set in Hoxton Street in north-east London. ‘It’s Eastenders on stage’ would be the elevator pitch.
‘The myth of the superwoman is alive and kicking’: Director Karena Johnson on the creation of new tale of motherhood & sacrifice Chasing Rainbows
How did a chance meeting on a plane lead to a new production about a female astronaut writing to her daughter from space? Director Karena Johnson tells us about the inspiration behind Chasing Rainbows and working with Oneness Sankara. Read her interview then book your tickets!
NEWS: Oneness Sankara premieres tale of motherhood, Chasing Rainbows, at Hoxton Hall
Performance poet Oneness Sankara’s new play Chasing Rainbows, a mother’s poetic love letter written to a daughter separated from her by space and time, will premiere at London’s Hoxton Hall this summer. Book your tickets now!
‘I love it the most when we have young audiences as they’re very honest’: Actor Hemi Yeroham on Arabian Nights
Actor Hemi Yeroham spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about starring in Iris Theatre’s puppet-filled premiere of Arabian Nights at Hoxton Hall, which finishes its acclaimed season this weekend.
‘A gloriously colourful adaptation’: ARABIAN NIGHTS – Hoxton Hall ★★★★
Iris Theatre’s Arabian Nights is a gloriously colourful adaptation of a well-known collection of tales, freshened up by Iris Theatre – the puppetry is a highlight of the storytelling.
‘This production will stay in my mind for a long time’: ARABIAN NIGHTS – Hoxton Hall
If you close your eyes and I mention Arabian Nights what can you see? How does it feel, sound and smell? The description of Hoxton Hall will probably match what you imagine.
FEATURED SHOW: Arabian Nights at Hoxton Hall, first ★★★★ reviews are in!
Iris Theatre has made its first family show foray outside Covent Garden in years and, judging by initial critical reactions to its adaptation of Arabian Nights and transformation of historic Hoxton Hall, the risk has paid off. We’ve collected some of our favourite highlights from the reviews to date below – in short, people are going potty for the puppets!
‘The evening is full of invention’: ARABIAN NIGHTS – Hoxton Hall
It is in the telling of the tales, though, that Arabian Nights really comes alive. Iris Theatre uses a spectacular array of puppets, from a towering, glowing-eyed King Shahryar to birds, ships and sea monsters.
‘A captivating world of magic and mystery’: ARABIAN NIGHTS – Hoxton Hall
Arabian Nights is highly recommended for an evening of high-quality escapism and entertainment, presented by a talented and incredibly hard-working cast – with a little help from some seriously cool puppets.
’A clever, engaging production of a classic’: ARABIAN NIGHTS – Hoxton Hall
This was the first time I have visited Hoxton Hall, one of the last remaining music halls in London, and it seemed a very fitting venue for this economic production of Arabian Nights.
FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: Iris Theatre’s Arabian Nights enchants at Hoxton Hall
It’s tonight! Iris Theatre’s stunning adaptation of Arabian Nights premieres tonight at Victorian London landmark Hoxton Hall, where its limited season continues until 13 October. Check out our gallery of stunning production photography – the costumes! the colours! the puppets! – and then get booking!
WATCH: Puppets in action in new trailer for ‘epic & mystical’ Arabian Nights
We’re counting down to the official opening (on 19 September 2018) of Iris Theatre’s brand-new adaptation of Arabian Nights at Victorian London landmark Hoxton Hall. We already feel swept away in the storytelling magic with the show’s new trailer – including stars Pravesh Rana and Sharon Singh, interviews with the director and designer and lots of puppets. Watch here – and then get booking!
NEWS: Arabian Nights cast announced as Hoxton Hall transformed into ancient Middle East
Grade II-listed Victorian London landmark Hoxton Hall is this week transformed into the ancient world of the Middle East as Iris Theatre moves in to premiere its brand-new adaptation of Arabian Nights. Full casting is now announced. Time to get booking!
FEMALE PARTS: SHORTS – Hoxton Hall ★★★★
Female Parts: Shorts is a moving and outstanding look at the highs and lows women go through and deserves to be seen.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Gehane Strehler on Female Parts: Shorts at Hoxton Hall
Gehane Strehler is about to perform as part of Female Parts: Shorts at the Hoxton Hall (13 to 31 March). She spoke to Love London Love Culture about the importance of female voices in the theatre… 13th to the 31st March.
Terri’s #TimesUp vlog: Women rule in Mary Stuart & new musical Oranges & Elephants
It’s natural that your reactions to shows are filtered through the prism of the current social and political climate. And savvy theatres, of course, seek to judge the mood and programme accordingly.
FEATURED SHOW: Brilliant new trailer + ★★★★ reviews now in for Oranges & Elephants at Hoxton Hall
Got your tickets yet for Oranges & Elephants, the brilliant new musical set in and premiering at London’s Grade II -listed Victorian music hall gem, Hoxton Hall, this month? Catch up on casting news – and a fascinating interview with author Lil Warren – and then get booking!
‘Susannah van den Berg has great energy’: ORANGES & ELEPHANTS – Hoxton Hall
Originally conceived in 2013 by Lil Warren, Oranges and Elephants tells the story of two female gangs in London in the Victorian era and the setting of Hoxton Hall adds to its authenticity.
FIRST LOOK PHOTOS: All-girl gang musical Oranges & Elephants premieres at Hoxton Hall
Got your tickets yet for Oranges & Elephants, the brilliant new musical set in and premiering at London’s Grade II -listed Victorian music hall gem, Hoxton Hall, this month? Catch up on casting news – and a fascinating interview with author Lil Warren – and then get booking!
‘It’s about women, played by women & created by women: Kate Marlais on Oranges & Elephants
What’s it like appearing in the world premiere of an all-female, actor-musician, gang musical? Actress Kate Marlais, who is a composer herself, spoke to Love London Love Culture about Oranges & Elephants, opening next week at London’s Hoxton Hall.
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