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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Behind the scenes: Storytelling at the National Theatre by Lara Akinnawo

Lara Akinnawo reveals the unique experience of taking part in a storytelling workshop with Inua Ellams at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:25AM
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Review: Queen Pokou by Lara Akinnawo

A West African woman from the eighteenth-century is not your typical theatre protagonist. Queen Pokou, an intimate play byDean Atta, is based on an inspirational story of a woman who lived a…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:10PM
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Spotlight On: SLAMbassadors by Lara Akinnawo

Joelle Taylor chats about the development of spoken word and performance poetry in the UK and the Poetry Society's exciting SLAMbassadors championship for young people.

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:32AM
Friday, November 25, 2011

Review: Old Me by Lara Akinnawo

Polarbear’s new show, Old Me, is a sincere account of a life that has drastically changed in a short space of time. Through his straight forward and articulate storytelling, we are introdu…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:53AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Polarbear at The Roundhouse by Lara Akinnawo

Spoken word artist Polarbear discusses his writing influences and unique performance style as his new show Old Me opens at the Roundhouse.

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:14AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Indigenous cultures celebrated at Origins – Festival of First Nations by Lara Akinnawo

Cultural events and festivals are typically about bringing people together. However, Origins – Festival of First Nations takes it a step further; bringing people who have generally bee…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:20AM
Monday, May 23, 2011

Science gets sexy – The Rap Guide to Evolution by Lara Akinnawo

Baba Brinkman is a rapper first and foremost, though you wouldn’t be wrong to label him an educator, performer or actor in the same breath. However, this is not a rapper who wants to educa…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:48AM
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Review: Slightly Fat Features by Lara Akinnawo

No, ‘Slightly Fat’ is not an ironically named weight-loss group; it’s an ensemble of seven multi-talented performers who boast an infinite list of skills including; music, juggling…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:51AM
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Slightly Fat Features: variety is the spice of life by Lara Akinnawo

Being taught how to unicycle and juggle in a public space while strangers glance at you as they walk by, is exactly the kind of hilariously random situation that can only be enjoyed by spend…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:33AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards