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‘One of those fantastic stories of ordinary people achieving extraordinary things’: James Woolf tells us about Empty in Angel

In Featured Shows, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Touring by Featured Content9th November 2021

As one-woman gig economy drama Empty in Angel heads towards the final venue ofits London tour, author James Woolf tells us about the inspiration for the show, the effect of Covid on his plans and the remarkable performances of Darcy Willison.

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PHOTOS: Production images released for gig-economy play Empty in Angel

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Touring by Featured Content26th September 2021

Following an acclaimed start to its London autumn tour, enter the world of Empty in Angel an enjoy these production images to discover more about the story taking audiences inside the life of a bicycle courier fighting for rights.

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PHOTOS: Peek into rehearsals for hit drama Empty in Angel

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Touring by Featured Content10th September 2021

As it returns to the London stage for an autumn tour, take a look at what Darcy Willison and the Empty in Angel team have been up to in rehearsals, then book your tickets for the hit gig economy-skewering play.

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WATCH: Check out the new trailer for gig economy drama Empty in Angel

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Native, Plays, Touring, Video by Featured Content25th August 2021

Take to the busy London streets with cycle courier Watford in the new trailer for Empty in Angel, the hit gig economy-skewering play that tours to a quartet of London venues this autumn. Book your tickets now!

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NEWS: Acclaimed gig economy-skewering play Empty in Angel returns with London autumn tour

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Touring by Featured Content9th August 2021

Following a postponement due to the Covid pandemic, Empty in Angel returns to the stage this autumn, bringing its hit exploration of the gig economoy to a quartet of London venues, the Etcetera Theatre, Hen & Chickens Theatre, Bloomsbury Theatre and Old Red Lion Theatre.

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‘Given the success of TED Talks, lecture-performance seems particularly suitable to on-screen viewing’: Thinking Bigly (Online review)

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly6th April 2020Leave a Comment

Between Ben Yeoh and David Finnegan, there’s an impressive array of interests, knowledge and skills. Theatre, economics and climate change are among them.

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NEWS: Hit gig economy-skewering play Empty in Angel returns to the stage with London / Brighton tour

In Featured Shows, Festivals, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Touring, Video by Featured Content11th March 2020

Following an acclaimed run at the White Bear Theatre late in 2019, Empty in Angel returns to the stage this spring, touring to London’s Etcetera Theatre and Old Red Lion Theatre before heading to the south coast for the Brighton Fringe Festival. Book your tickets now!

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A Roundabout rundown: Six Paines Plough shows at Edfringe

In Edinburgh Festival, Features, Festivals, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland by Laura Kressly15th August 2019Leave a Comment

The Paines Plough Roundabout is the most reliable, new writing venues at the fringe. With a collection of work that represents the width and breadth of the UK both geographically and thematically, this year’s offerings are universally strong.

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‘Privilege to see such amazing theatre’ Twitter reacts to Wise Children’s debut at Belgrade Theatre

In Native, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring by Featured Content4th April 2019Leave a Comment

“Wow, what an evening!” – Audiences in the Coventry have taken to social media to share their excitement about seeing the final performances of Wise Children. Take a look at what they had to say, then book your tickets before the show closes at the Belgrade Theatre this weekend!

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FEATURED SHOW: Check out the ★★★★★ reviews for Emma Rice’s acclaimed Wise Children

In Native, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Sticky, Touring by Featured Content27th March 2019Leave a Comment

“Fantastic”, “Spectacular”, “Glorious” – critics have run out of superlatives with which to describe Emma Rice’s touring production of Wise Children. We’ve collected together some of the best from its premiere at The Old Vic and on tour. Take a look then book tickets for its final performances at Belgrade Theatre!

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WATCH: Enter the world of Wise Children with this enchanting trailer

In Native, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring, Video by Featured Content21st March 2019Leave a Comment

“Pure unadulterated theatre”, so says Broadway World’s review of Emma Rice’s Wise Children. This trailer gives a hint of exactly what they mean. Have a watch, then book tickets for the final stop of the production’s UK tour, Belgrade Theatre.

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PHOTOS: Discover the wonderful world of Wise Children with these production images

In Native, Photos, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring by Featured Content19th March 2019Leave a Comment

Productions created by Emma Rice have a reputation for glorious theatricality. It’s a reputation that, judging from these production images, Wise Children more than lives up to. Take a look, then book your tickets!

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NEWS: Wise Children ends national tour at Belgrade Theatre with Emma Rice taking to the stage

In Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Sticky, Touring by Featured Content14th March 2019Leave a Comment

The national tour of Wise Children, the inaugural show by Emma Rice’s company, also named Wise Children, will end its UK tour at the Belgrade Theatre. The stage adaptation of Angela Carter’s novel comes to Coventry from 2 to 6 April 2019, so book your tickets now!

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IN PICTURES: Check out the stunning production images of Amy Ng’s new drama Under The Umbrella

In International, Native, Photos, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring by Featured Content12th March 2019Leave a Comment

If opening an umbrella inside really is bad luck, I fear for the Under The Umbrella team, because these rehearsal images of the world premiere coming to the Belgrade Theatre from 2 to 16 March 2019, show the cast and creative team throwing caution to the wind popping their parasols without fear.

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ROUND-UP: It’s raining down ★★★★★ & ★★★★ reviews on Under The Umbrella!

In International, Interviews, Native, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Sticky, Touring by Featured Content8th March 2019Leave a Comment

The cast and creative team of Amy Ng’s new play Under The Umbrella have been blown away by the deluge of positive reviews they have received since the production opened at the Belgrade Theatre. We’ve collected together some of the best – take a look then book your tickets!

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I didn’t want it to be about strange people doing weird things on the other side of the world: Amy Ng on Under The Umbrella

In Features, International, Interviews, Native, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring by Featured Content4th March 2019Leave a Comment

From being approached with an already well-formed idea to re-evaluating her opinion of Chinese culture, Amy Ng tells us about her latest play, Under The Umbrella. Read her fascinating interview, then book your tickets for the show having its world premiere at the Belgrade Theatre until 16 March!

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GALLERY: Peek into rehearsals for the world premiere of Under The Umbrella at Belgrade Theatre

In International, Native, Photos, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring by Featured Content27th February 2019Leave a Comment

If opening an umbrella inside really is bad luck, I fear for the Under The Umbrella team, because these rehearsal images of the world premiere coming to the Belgrade Theatre from 2 to 16 March 2019, show the cast and creative team throwing caution to the wind popping their parasols without fear.

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NEWS: Amy Ng’s Under The Umbrella debuts at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre

In International, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Sticky by Featured Content18th February 2019Leave a Comment

Amy Ng’s tale of tradition vs modern life and personal ambitions vs family loyalty, Under The Umbrella, will have its world premiere at the Belgrade Theatre next month before embarking on a UK tour. This exciting new production premieres in Coventry from 2-16 March 2019.

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‘The focus is on excellent new writing that’s relevant’: A round-up of the Roundabout – Edinburgh Fringe

In Comedy, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews by Laura Kressly19th August 2018Leave a Comment

The six shows at the Roundabout exemplify Paines Plough’s focus on excellent new writing that’s relevant and thematically diverse.

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‘The highs & lows are often extreme but convincing’: NO KIDS – Edinburgh Fringe

In Dance, Edinburgh Festival, Festivals, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Scotland by Laura Kressly10th August 2018Leave a Comment

This intimate, personal production from Theatre Ad Infinitum is an accurate and emotionally charged snapshot of the pervasive conflict between capitalism and the desire for a family.

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