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Telling stories since 1884. Up next: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES 🎫 www.stratfordeast.com/
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🌟 NEW ASSESSORS’ CHOICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🌟 We’re excited to unveil that HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Stratford East has just been recognised as an OffWestEnd Assessors’ Choice! Show: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Venue: Stratford East Dates: 31…
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Chris Omaweng
5 days ago
Here There Are Blueberries - Stratford East | Review "a thoughtful and fascinating piece of theatre"
www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/here...
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Here There Are Blueberries - Stratford East | Review
A unique kind of office politics emerged at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum following the arrival of a photograph album in 2007, according to this p
https://www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/here-there-are-blueberries-stratford-east-review/
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John Horgan
4 days ago
London friends, you now get to see the astonishing "Here There Are Blueberries" playing at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/f...
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Here There Are Blueberries review – devastating anatomy of the truth behind Nazi snapshots
Using photographs from an archive album of Auschwitz staff relaxing, this searing drama builds into an unforgettable inquiry
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/13/here-there-are-blueberries-review-theatre-royal-stratford-east-london
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Impact & Insight Toolkit
14 days ago
Discover the mysteries that are hidden in history at the UK premiere of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES. A play based on a real story of historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity. 👉
www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...
#HereForCulture
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Here There Are Blueberries
A mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist.
https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/here-there-are-blueberries
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Dr Anna Hájková
13 days ago
I am quite enthusiastic about “Blueberries.” If you live in or near London, I urgently recommend you come watch the play. More thoughts tomorrow.
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Baumgart-Stiftung für Zeitgeschichte
10 days ago
„Here There Are Blueberries“. Das Theaterstück über die Entdeckung und Analyse des "Höcker-Albums" kommt hoffentlich bald nach Deutschland. Wir waren mit Tilman Taube bei der Premiere in London – seine Familienrecherche ist Teil der Inszenierung. Mehr dazu hier:
baumgart-stiftung.de/news/here-th...
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8 days ago
Here There Are Blueberries review — face to face with the worst of humanity
https://www.europesays.com/uk/760113/
“Moral indignation is not conducive to my best results,” says Rebecca Erbelding (Philippine Velge), a young curator at…
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Here There Are Blueberries review — face to face with the worst of humanity - United Kingdom
“Moral indignation is not conducive to my best results,” says Rebecca Erbelding (Philippine Velge), a young curator at the United States Holocaust Memorial
https://www.europesays.com/uk/760113/
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Brian Lo Sin Sjoe
7 days ago
Here There Are Blueberries review – devastating anatomy of the truth behind Nazi snapshots
www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/f...
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Here There Are Blueberries review – devastating anatomy of the truth behind Nazi snapshots
Using photographs from an archive album of Auschwitz staff relaxing, this searing drama builds into an unforgettable inquiry
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/13/here-there-are-blueberries-review-theatre-royal-stratford-east-london?CMP=share_btn_url
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Theatre Weekly
8 days ago
Review: Here There Are Blueberries at Stratford East "Kaufman utilises the unique language of the stage to interweave timelines"
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Review: Here There Are Blueberries at Stratford East
Review: Here There Are Blueberries at Stratford East "Kaufman utilises the unique language of the stage to interweave timelines"
https://theatreweekly.com/review-here-there-are-blueberries-at-stratford-east
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UK News 🇬🇧
7 days ago
Here There Are Blueberries review – devastating anatomy of the truth behind Nazi snapshots Theatre Royal Stratford East, London Using photographs from an archive album of Auschwitz staff relaxing, this searing drama builds into an unforgettable inquiryThis play is based around a single photo...
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Here There Are Blueberries review – devastating anatomy of the truth behind Nazi snapshots
Using photographs from an archive album of Auschwitz staff relaxing, this searing drama builds into an unforgettable inquiry
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/feb/13/here-there-are-blueberries-review-theatre-royal-stratford-east-london
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Martin D.B. Brown
26 days ago
‘The play we need now’ — how images of Auschwitz staff at leisure became Here There Are Blueberries
www.ft.com/content/5caf...
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‘The play we need now’ — how images of Auschwitz staff at leisure became Here There Are Blueberries
A drama based on an SS officer’s long-forgotten photo album forces uncomfortable reflection
https://www.ft.com/content/5cafb652-86e6-49b6-a533-958e52e1639e
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Dr Anna Hájková
13 days ago
Yeah, baby!
@rerbelding.bsky.social
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Dr. Jami Rogers
13 days ago
Extraordinary play, about photographs and how they change the perspective of history. Here There Are Blueberries @stratfordeast.com - that photo? Taken at Auschwitz. Go see this play! @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social @davidpattie.bsky.social @csvich.bsky.social
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Dr Anna Hájková
12 days ago
Yesterday I finally got to see Moises Kaufman’s production of Here there are blueberries. The play dramatizes the story how in 2007, Rebecca Erbelding came across the Höcker album, eventually donated to the USHMM. I am deeply impressed. A thread.
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Dr Andrew Higgins
12 days ago
incredible play at
@stratfordeast.com
#HereThereAreBlueberries
about the Hocker Album of photos of Nazi’s taken at
#Auschwitz
as someone who works in
#museums
this is an important story to tell about items in collections and what photos show and don’t show must see.
stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...
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UK Reggae Revival
12 days ago
Big thanks to all who came down to
@stratfordeast.com
Theatre Bar for our Classic Reggae Night. Another hot sweaty night of tunes and dancing. Next one Fri 6th March.
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Disability Arts Online
11 days ago
In CHOIR BOY a gifted young Black queer singer navigates identity, sexuality, and brotherhood at an all-boys prep school. When - 26 March - 25 April Where -
@stratfordeast.com
Cost - From £10
disabilityarts.online/events/choir...
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Rene Cassin
9 days ago
🍇
#HereThereAreBlueberries
at Stratford East Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries invites audiences to confront how ordinary people became part of extraordinary evil of the
#Holocaust
, and why remembering this matters today. 🎭Book tickets:
www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...
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Here There Are Blueberries
A mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist.
https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/here-there-are-blueberries
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Everything Theatre
7 days ago
#Review
: Here There Are Blueberries
@stratfordeast.com
★★★★★ "See this play. You will leave angered, saddened, but, most of all, changed. It will challenge you to question your own actions"
#theatre
#stratford
#offwestend
#theatresky
everything-theatre.co.uk/2026/02/revi...
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Review: Here There Are Blueberries, Stratford East - Everything Theatre
A compelling and thought provoking examination of human morality, sparked by an SS officer’s photo album of Auschwitz
https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2026/02/review-here-there-are-blueberries-stratford-east/
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FIRST LOOK at HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at Stratford East 📷 Running until SAT 28 FEB 2026, this UK Premiere of the award winning play is based on a real story of historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity. 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_HTAB
📷 Mark Senior
14 days ago
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On Sale Now 🎉 Tickets for THE HARDER THEY COME are now available online or via our box office. We sold out last time so be sure to book your tickets early to get your seat! 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_THTC
📅 SAT 16 MAY - SAT 04 JUL 2026
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The Harder They Come
Based on the cult classic film that brought reggae to the world, The Harder They Come tells the story of Ivan, an aspiring singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, determined to live out his dreams on...
https://bit.ly/SE_THTC
14 days ago
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UK Reggae Revival
22 days ago
Were back for our Classic Reggae Night
@stratfordeast.com
Sadly Sly Dunbar and Stephen 'cat' Coore passed in Jan, tracks from Third World & Sly will be in the set We'll also be playing our normal set of classic tunes. So come down and join us for an evening of tunes
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An additional performance is now on sale due to extreme demand! The first show nearly sold out within 24 hours and so we are very excited to announce an additional date for you to see this wonderful show coming to our venue. 📅 THU 12 MAR - FRI 13 MAR 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_TCCS
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The Cavern Club Story
A musical celebration of the famous Liverpool venue, with a full band playing songs from throughout the history of that space
https://bit.ly/SE_TCCS
23 days ago
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Missing Pantomime already? Enjoy 20%* off tickets with our Early Bird Discount code RHEB20. for ROBIN HOOD Book early for the best seats at the best prices. 📅 SAT 21 NOV 2026 - SAT 02 JAN 2027 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_RobinHood
*exclusions apply see website for details.
about 1 month ago
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Love London Love Culture
3 months ago
Coming soon...Find out more about
@stratfordeast.com
's 2025/2026 pantomime Mama Goose on LLLC here:
lovelondonloveculture.com/2025/07/28/n...
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NEWS: Stratford East Announces Cast & Creative Team Announced for 2025 Pantomime Mama Goose
The production will run at the theatre from the 21st November until the 3rd January. Stratford East has announced the casting and creative team for its 2025 pantomime, which will feature a book by …
https://lovelondonloveculture.com/2025/07/28/news-stratford-east-announces-cast-creative-team-announced-for-2025-pantomime-mama-goose/
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UK Reggae Revival
3 months ago
Were back for our last Classic Reggae Night of 2025
@stratfordeast.com
. We'll be playing favourite / often requested tunes as an end of year knees up. Come down and help celebrate another great year of our Classic Reggae nights in Stratford
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A Young(ish) Perspective
4 months ago
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Zena Agha, part of the White Kite Collective - Messages from Gaza is at
@stratfordeast.com
on 8th November 'We're not only conduits of the texts but also memory-keepers, holding onto these histories of people living and dead.'
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Zena Agha
We sat down for an exclusive interview with Zena Agha - a Palestinian-Iraqi writer and poet and the author of Objects from April and May (2022). She is a member of the White Kite Collective.
https://wp.me/pdXz8Y-7hv
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UK Reggae Revival
4 months ago
Were back for our monthly Classic Reggae Night at
@stratfordeast.com
. As always plenty of classic reggae tunes , including some requests on the night. Always a great night so come down and join us for a night of tunes
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LSE Middle East Centre
4 months ago
Messages from Gaza: A Fundraiser by White Kite Collective at
@stratfordeast.com
this Saturday 8 Nov Following sold-out events at Arcola Theatre, Bush Theatre, Rich Mix & Tara Theatre, White Kite Collective bring a galvanising evening of solidarity to Stratford
www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...
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Stand with Palestinians: Messages from Gaza
Monologues, poetry, stand-up and other performances, in support of and raising funds for Palestinian causes.
https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/stand-with-palestinians-messages-from-gaza
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Mr&MrsKingBob
4 months ago
A Brilliant show yesterday at
@stratfordeast.com
The Harder They Come, what a talented cast and great production. See it while you can ✊️✊️✊️
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Accessible performances coming up soon 🎶 TUE 14 OCT - BSL Interpreted WED 15 OCT - Captioned Performance THU 16 OCT - Relaxed Environment SAT 18 OCT - Audio Described Get in touch with out Box Office if you would like support or have any questions about booking.
5 months ago
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Glenkerry Co-operative
5 months ago
Great night at
@stratfordeast.com
watching The Harder They Come. Brilliant performances, great staging, and of course the iconic songs. Highly recommended.
www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all...
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The Harder They Come
Based on the cult classic film that brought reggae to the world, The Harder They Come tells the story of Ivan, an aspiring singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, determined to live out his dreams on...
https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/the-harder-they-come
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Listen from 2:47:20 to hear about THE HARDER THEY COME on BBC Radio London 🎶
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5 months ago
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⭐ A MERRY OLD VARIETY NIGHT 📅 THU 04 DEC 2025, 7.30pm ⭐ BRING THE LAUGHTER 📅 MON 08 DEC 2025, 7.30PM ⭐ LEGEND - THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY 📅 SAT 09 MAY 2026, 7.30pm 🎟️ On Sale Now.
5 months ago
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New shows announced now 🎊 ⭐ HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES 📅 SAT 31 JAN 2026 - SAT 28 FEB 2026 ⭐ CHOIR BOY 📅 FRI 27 MAR 2026 – SAT 25 APR 2026 ⭐ BLOODSPORT: AFTER HELEN OF TROY 📅 Performance dates to be announced
5 months ago
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Matinee Mouse
5 months ago
News:
@stratfordeast.com
announces Lisa Spirling’s inaugural season Read more on our website by tapping the banner below.
#StratfordEast
#EastLondon
#London
#Theatre
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@aboutgracepr.bsky.social
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Breaking: Stratford East announces Lisa Spirling's inaugural season
The 140 year-old East London venue has confirmed its upcoming programme of work
https://open.substack.com/pub/matineemouse/p/stratford-east-2026-season-announcement?r=2xw862&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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theartsdesk.com
5 months ago
★★★★★ THE HARDER THEY COME
@stratfordeast.com
-
#NateyJones
and
#MadelineCharlemagne
lead a perfectly realised adaptation of the seminal movie that still packs a punch, half a century on - 'Great story, songs & great performances', says
@garynaylor85.bsky.social
theartsdesk.com/theatre/hard...
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The Harder They Come, Stratford East review - still packs a punch, half a century on
The impact of great art is physical as much as it is psychological. I recall the first time I saw Perry Henzell’s 1972 film, The Harder They Come. I’d been in the pub and, as we did then with just fou...
https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/harder-they-come-stratford-east-review-still-packs-punch-half-century
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Musical Theatre Review
5 months ago
Due to popular demand,
@stratfordeast.com
has announced that the new musical adaptation of The Harder They Come will be extended until 1 Nov
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A Young(ish) Perspective
5 months ago
REVIEW: 4.5 stars to
#TheHarderTheyCome
@stratfordeast.com 'Can you get it if you really want? A lively, engaging musical that celebrates Jamaica’s culture and resilience'
#review
#musical
#london
#theatre
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REVIEW: The Harder They Come
Stratford East’s production of The Harder They Come bursts with energy, color, and rhythm, bringing the streets of 1970s Kingston vividly to life.
https://wp.me/pdXz8Y-6WS
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UK Reggae Revival
5 months ago
Hi Were back at
@stratfordeast.com
this Fri. Come down for a night of Classic Reggae Tunes where we have a dance, bit of a sing along at one of the friendliest nights in London. Come join us for a night of tunes
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EXTENDED UNTIL 01 NOV 2025 🎉 🎶You Can Get It If You Really Want 🎶 for even longer now as THE HARDER THEY COME will continue at Stratford East for another week with bookings available now until SAT 01 NOV 2025. 📅 Now playing until SAT 01 NOV 2025 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_THTC
5 months ago
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dermot daly
5 months ago
LONDON: The second launch for ‘Being Black and British’ (published by
@routledgebooks.bsky.social
) will be at
@stratfordeast.com
on Oct 3rd at 17h30 with contributors
@excalibah.bsky.social
,
@drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
, Hannah Alkhalu & Nuna Sandy moderated by Dr Samia La Virgne. (Link to follow)
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Davey Nellist
5 months ago
@stratfordeast.com
You won’t see a better bit of theatre in a month of Sundays. 10/10 Superb. This show deserves every plaudit and 5* review it surely gets.
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New Blog We sat down with Gabriela Chanova (actor and co-producer) to talk about HOLD THE LINE which has recently concluded an impressive run at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe after being first shown to the public at a Freelance Royalty Scratch Night here 🔗
bit.ly/SE_HoldTheLineBlog
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HOLD THE LINE: from Freelance Royalty Scratch Night to Edinburgh Fringe
After first performing at the Freelance Royalty Scratch Night how did HOLD THE LINE go on to sell out nights at Edinburgh Festival Fringe We sat down with Gabriela Chanova (actor and co-producer) to....
https://bit.ly/SE_HoldTheLineBlog
5 months ago
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Theatre Weekly
5 months ago
#BreakALeg
to all at the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name which begins performances tonight at Stratford East
theatreweekly.com/full-cast-an...
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Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Harder They Come at Stratford East - Theatre Weekly
Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of The Harder They Come, a newly adapted reggae musical
https://theatreweekly.com/full-cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-the-harder-they-come-at-stratford-east/
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Brand New One Night Stand: NICE N' SPIKY PRESENTS ED GAMBLE Headlined by comedy megastar Ed Gamble, the night features the exceptional Jessica Fostekew as your host, with names to be announced. Tickets are on sale now 👇 📅 FRI 07 NOV 2025 🕢 7.30pm 📍 Stratford East, London 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_EdGamble25
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Nice N' Spiky Presents Ed Gamble
An evening of stand-up comedy headlined by the Off Menu star, with a co-headliner and supporting cast to be announced.
https://bit.ly/SE_EdGamble25
5 months ago
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Brand New One Night Stand: STAND WITH PALESTINIANS: MESSAGES FROM GAZA Featuring testimony, monologues, speeches, poetry, comedy and music to stand with Palestinians. This event is a fundraiser, raising money for Water Is Life and Bridge of Solidarity. 📅 SAT 08 NOV 2025 🕖 7.00pm 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_WKC
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Stand with Palestinians: Messages from Gaza
Monologues, poetry, stand-up and other performances, in support of and raising funds for Palestinian causes.
https://bit.ly/SE_WKC
5 months ago
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Brand New One Night Stand: SHOOT FROM THE HIP SHOOT FROM THE HIP bring their award-winning, internet-viral improvised comedy back to Stratford East – because it’s the festive season! Tickets are on sale now 👇 📅 THU 18 DEC 2025 🕗 8.00pm 📍 Stratford East, London 🎟️
bit.ly/SE_SFTHD25
5 months ago
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6 months ago
Meet the Cast and Creatives Behind The Harder They Come at Stratford East Stratford East today announces the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Adapted by Tony Award and…
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Meet the Cast and Creatives Behind The Harder They Come at Stratford East
Stratford East today announces the full cast and creative team for the UK premiere of THE HARDER THEY COME, the newly adapted reggae musical based on the cult Jamaican film of the same name. Adapted by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and directed by Olivier Award-winner Matthew Xia…
https://sszeemedia.com/2025/08/14/meet-the-cast-and-creatives-behind-the-harder-they-come-at-stratford-east/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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