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CEO and Artistic Director Suzann McLean talks Theatre Peckham’s 2025 edition of ‘Young, Gifted and Black’: “The UK is facing deep cultural unrest right now”
Following its annual tradition celebrating Black History Month, the venue brings back one of its signature seasons — championing new writers, performers, and shows that wouldn’t have the same voice in the current theatrical landscape. Guillermo Nazara chats with the event’s organiser to learn more about what’s coming in this latest edition — and how…
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Review of ‘Pan! Peter Comes Out To Play’: “Good faith and trust, but not that much of the last”
Theatre Peckham welcomes back this modernized adaptation of James M. Barrie’s ageless story, combining amateur and professional performers through original songs and a contemporary South London setting. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if this retelling of the beloved classic turns out to be a darling one. When James…
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Lead actor Tyler Ephraim talks upcoming musical ‘Pan!’: “People of all walks of life would see this show and take away at least one message”
Following his performances in the massive hit productions of Joseph and The Wizard of Oz UK tours, Tyler Ephrain spreads his wings onto the Off West Scene through this updated musical adaptation of James M. Barrie’s classic character. Guillermo Nazara chats with the actors, to learn all the fun facts about this new production bringing…
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Jessica Kaur talks stage play ‘Run, Rebel’: “This story will teach the generation after us”
Manjeet Maat best-selling teen novel returns to the stage through this first-ever adaptation currently touring around the UK until the end of the month. Guillermo Nazara chats with its lead actor, to learn all the details about performing a story where strength lies within every impediment. How does it feel to be originating the lead…
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Writer Manjeet Mann talks upcoming play ‘Run, Rebel’: “I had to leave my young readers with hope (on the page and on the stage)”
The best-selling teenage novel gets ready to tread the boards this Autumn season, through this new adaptation by the Pilot Theatre Company – set to open in London before embarking on a national tour. Guillermo Nazara chats with both book and play’s creator, to learn all the fun facts about this work of fiction founded…
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Theatre Peckham to host world premiere of new Peter Pan themed musical
The show will open the venue’s Christmas season, featuring a new original score, as well as music and lyrics, in an updated adaptation bringing further proximity between the characters and its audience. Their latest installment in a long series of reimagined fairy tale classics, the montage will also give the opportunity to young artists to…
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Review of ‘A Song For Ella Grey’: “The uncharted melody”
David Almond’s young adult best-seller turns its myth into a stage reality through this new adaptation by the Pilot Theatre Company, currently touring across the UK. Guillermo Nazara shares his views on the show, to let us know if its discordant narrative was actually music to his ears. Lore dwells within ourselves. It’s either a…
