Lisa Spirling, Artistic Director and Co-CEO of Stratford East, announces her second season.
The Stratford East has confirmed details of its 2027 programme, the second season under Artistic Director Lisa Spirling.
Talking about the news of her second season Lisa Spirling said: “Our 2027 season is packed with classic comedies, a major revival and a groundbreaking world premiere. Together they explore beautifully how the past shapes who we are now. “
It has been announced that Paterson Joseph and Tameka Empson are set to star in a brand new production of Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, directed by Spirling which will run at the theatre from the 5th February until the 13th March.
This will then be followed by the first revival since 1991 of Winsome Pinnock’s Talking in Tongues, which is set to star Tamara Lawrance and Kayla Meikle. It will be directed by Stratford East Associate Artistic Director Jade Lewis and will run at the theatre from the 1st April until the 1st May 2027.
Meanwhile, Bristol Old Vic Associate Artistic Director Rikki Henry will bring a new version of Anton Chekhov’s tragicomic masterpiece Uncle Vanya by David Lan to the theatre from the 19th May until the 19th June.
Sonali Bhattacharyya’s The Fingerprint Bureau will have its world premiere at Stratford East next year, with dates to be announced. It is set to be directed by Milli Bhatia and tells a story of of scientific discovery, colonial power and resistance.
Next year will also see Vikki Stone and Tonderai Munyevu collaborate once more on Stratford East’s 2027 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, which will take place from the 20th November until the 31st December.
2027 will also see the return South Asian Season in May 2027, celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of South Asian stories, voices and talent on stage.
To find out more: https://www.stratfordeast.com/