Black Love continues at the Kiln Theatre, London until 23 April 2022. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Black Love is a musical exploration and celebration of its namesake written and directed by Chinonyerem Odimba. Odimba was inspired to make this piece after overhearing two men discussing Black women disparagingly in a supermarket, […]
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Cast announced for Black Love at the Kiln Theatre
Casting has been confirmed for Chinonyerem Odimba’s critically-acclaimed Black Love – the opening production of the 2022 season at London’s Kiln Theatre. Written by playwright Odimba, who also directs, the London-set family drama featuring music by Ben and Max Ringham will star Nicholle Cherrie (Jesus Christ Superstar, Regent’s Park Open Air), Beth Elliott (All the […]
Musical Theatre 2022 Preview – all you need to know
With Covid-related delays and cancellations still plaguing theatre productions, we know it is impossible to predict whether all the shows listed below will go ahead, but we will continue to keep the faith and support all the incredible creatives bringing us these wonderful musical theatre openings in 2022 – in the West End, on the London […]
Kiln Theatre’s 2022 season to open with Black Love
Chinonyerem Odimba’s critically-acclaimed Black Love will be the opening production of the 2022 season at London’s Kiln Theatre. Following a successful tour as part of Paines Plough’s Roundabout Season earlier this year, Black Love will begin previews from 28 March 2022 ahead of an opening night on 1 April 2022. The run will end on […]
Black Love – Roundabout / Paines Plough – Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Black Love was reviewed at Roundabout/Paines Plough, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Paines Plough’s tourable, flat pack, state of the art, fully accessible theatre is the perfect bubble for Chinonyerem Odimba’s richly layered meditation on Black love, home and sanctuary. Stepping into a space that feels at once futuristic and […]
