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Ages: 13+
Opened: July 5, 2024
Closing: July 06, 2024

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Kiln Theatre
269 Kilburn High Road London NW6 7JR London

‘In this room, we are native speakers. We think in English. We laugh in English. Our inhales, our exhales – we fill our lungs in English.’



A classroom in Iran. Four adult classmates grapple with learning English as a foreign language. As they attempt to perfect their accents, pronunciation and vocabulary, they realise that there is more to their lives than can ever be uttered through language.



This comic and deeply moving play by Sanaz Toossi won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2023.



Playwright and Director Diyan Zora directs. Recent work includes Mom, How Did You Meet The Beatles (Chichester) and Tom Fool (Orange Tree Theatre).



Transferring direct from its European premiere at Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Other Place Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, English is presented in association with Kiln Theatre.


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Lucie Jones to Join LES MISERABLES as 'Fantine' in the West End; Katie Hall to Star on Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024


Lucie Jones will join Les Miserables as 'Fantine' in the West End, while Katie Hall will star on tour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: CHINATOWN DREAMS at Joe's Pub Is a Seamless Blend of Styles
by Lydia Singer - Oct 30, 2024


Stephanie Chou, the composer, saxophonist, and singer, is back with a new show entitled Chinatown Dreams. The 10/23 show stayed creative and mesmerizing throughout, as it traversed sounds both old and new.

Review Roundup: DR STRANGELOVE Starring Steve Coogan
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 30, 2024


Steve Coogan stars in the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic Dr. Strangelove, as the world premiere stage production prepares for a strictly limited run at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying about the new show here!

Review: A KISS FOR BRAZIL Brings Karrin Allyson's Bossa Nova Spell & More to Birdland
by Rob Lester - Oct 30, 2024


A KISS FOR BRAZIL finds primo jazz singer Karrin Allyson in a blissful, 'kiss-full' bossa nova style and more at Birdland through November 2. It's a pleasure.

Review: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Katonah Classic Stage
by Bruce Apar - Oct 29, 2024


Mr. Dawson’s staging is highly effective in its simplicity and pacing, holding the audience in thrall throughout. That, of course, also is a testament to the two very fine actors he’s cast. 

CIM Opera Theater Shines Lights On Comedic Gifts With Chabrier's L'ETOILE At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024


CIM Opera Theater will present Chabrier's comic opera L'ÉTOILE at Playhouse Square.

Interview: Derek Charles Livingston, The Newest Artistic Director At STAGES Houston
by Brett Cullum - Oct 29, 2024


Derek Charles Livingston has taken over this year as artistic director for STAGES HOUSTON. He was preceded by Kenn Mclaughlin, who stepped down after 25 seasons. Most recently, Derek was the director of new play development at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Derek also previously served as the managing artistic director of the Celebration Theatre!

Photos: First Look At The Cast of LA BOHÈME At Opera San José
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024


Snow will fall in San José when one of opera’s greatest love stories, Puccini’s La Bohème, returns to Opera San José. Check out photos of the cast.

Student Blog: Midterm Madness: English Major vs Science
by Student Blogger: Emma Scharf - Oct 29, 2024


Midterms are a struggle for people of all academic pursuits and levels, but nothing compares to staring down one of your worst subjects and realizing both you and your grade might just crack under the pressure. This was the unfortunate scenario I found myself in this midterm season and, surprisingly, it did not go as expected.

FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME Exhibition to Open at the Eric Carle Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024


Explore the 50th anniversary of FREE TO BE...YOU AND ME at the Eric Carle Museum, celebrating its impact on children and families. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Audrey Appleby Brings LIFE…A SEDUCTION TOUR to Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 29, 2024


This Saturday, November 2 at 7 pm, Audrey Appleby will be performing her new show, LIFE…A Seduction Tour. The show is a mix of originals and standards, 'speaking to the passion, romance, and longing in everyone’s soul.' Audrey will be accompanied by a six-piece band. Read a conversation with Audrey about the November 2 show.

BRIDESHEAD REVISITED Comes to the Netherlands
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024


BRIDESHEAD REVISITED Comes to the Netherlands this week. Performances run 30 October - 11 December 2024 at De Warme Winkel.

The FILMharmonique Orchestra Will Perform TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS In Concert Live-to-Film
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024


Disney Tim Burton's: The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert Live-to-Film will be performed this November.

GOOD TALKS: ELECTION REFLECTION Comes to Middlebury
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024


While most Americans report that politics feels divisive and exhaustive, it is possible to structure curious and rewarding conversations about politics. This is the inspiration for Middlebury College’s Good Talks 2024 event series – and the November 12th Election Reflection talk, hosted at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater.

CARMEN Comes to San Francisco Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024


San Francisco Opera’s 2024 Fall Season will conclude with the return of Georges Bizet’s Carmen from November 13–December 1 at the War Memorial Opera House.

Review: POTUS Gets My Vote at Big Idea Theatre
by Courtney Symes - Oct 28, 2024


When a show opens with what is widely considered one of the most offensive words in the English language, I’m hooked. Selina Fillinger’s POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive does just that. This Tony Award-nominated work is a genius feminist farce brought to life by director Devin Valdez and a fantastic all-female cast. It also may be my favorite Big Idea Theatre production to date.

Festival Napa Valley Remembers Jan Shrem, Founding Benefactor And Visionary Patron
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024


Festival Napa Valley honors the legacy of Jan Shrem, a founding benefactor and visionary patron, reflecting on his contributions to the arts and the community from 1930 to 2024.

Tickets On Sale For THE LITTLE PRINCE; New Production at Opera In The Heights
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024


Opera in the Heights has announced a new production of THE LITTLE PRINCE by Portman and Wright, set to premiere in December.

Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival to Begin with DR. GLAS Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024


Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival will begin with DR. GLAS, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and featuring Daniel Gerroll. The production explores moral dilemmas and psychological intrigue. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: JULIUS CAESAR in the Don Lux Theater at Lift For Life Academy
by James Lindhorst - Oct 28, 2024


St. Louis Shakespeare’s production of Julius Caesar is an excellent opportunity for high-school and college students studying this piece to see a decent staged production. Locker prepared her actors well and coached them to project with authority. The four leading actors deliver excellent performances that drive the story and create a mostly satisfying experience.  

Review: SEVENTEEN Returns to the U.S. For the First Time in Two Years on 'RIGHT HERE' World Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024


K-Pop superstars Seventeen brought their 'Right Here' world tour to UBS Arena in New York for two shows this past weekend, on Friday, October 25 and Sunday, October 27. Read our full review here!

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024


Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.

THE RAKE'S PROGRESS Comes to Paris Opera Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024


The Rake's Progress opens at Paris Opera next month. Performances run at Palais Garnier from 30 November to 23 December 2024.

Review: THE MONGOL KHAN is Theatrical Brilliance
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Oct 27, 2024


Asia Pacific’s leading live entertainment company, Base Entertainment Asia, officially opened 'The Mongol Khan,' an epic theatrical drama based on Central Asia historical events, archaeological discoveries, traditional nomadic dances, and the music of the ancient Hun culture 3000 years ago.

Teatro Paraguas to Present Poetry Reading With Bird Thompson
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024


Teatro Paraguas will present a Bird Thompson Poetry Reading on Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm at Teatro Paraguas.

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