What’s on

Mon 14 –Sat 19 Oct 2019

Lolita Chakrabarti’s Olivier-nominated play: a thrilling re-imagination of Ira Aldridge, the first black actor to play Othello on the London stage.

Thu 17 –Sat 19 Oct 2019

A rousing dance show standing for hope against darkness from Gregory Maqoma and Vuyani Dance Theatre, and soundtracked by a South African a cappella quartet.

Fri 18 Oct 2019

Get an exclusive glimpse behind-the-scenes with Vuyani Dance Theatre company.

Sun 20 Oct 2019, 15:30

Driven by the power of the body in motion this mixed bill reveals artists inspired to create worlds beyond the everyday, curated by Freddie Opoku-Addaie

Mon 21 –Sat 26 Oct 2019

Zinnie Harris’ award-winning 2011 drama is a staggering, epic play about duty, determination and the human cost of survival.

Sat 26 Oct 2019, 14:00

Why Not Theatre share an early insight into the evolution of Nicolas Billon’s gripping new play that frames computer code as the universal language and currency of power.

Sat 26 Oct 2019 –Sat 18 Jan 2020

All the world really is a stage in this joyous and imaginative version of Shakespeare’s madcap romantic comedy directed by Kimberley Sykes.

Sun 27 Oct 2019, 15:30

One, Two, Many: An international programme presenting award-winning shorts from around the world, curated by Gitta Wigro 

Mon 4 –Mon 11 Nov 2019

Alice Farnham conducts Guildhall’s autumn opera: Haydn’s rarely performed ‘Fidelity Rewarded’. 

Tue 5 Nov 2019 –Sat 18 Jan 2020

The ultimate battle of the sexes is turned on its head in this ‘deftly provocative and exuberantly entertaining’ (The Times) production in which the 1590s are reimagined – with women in charge.