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look at this: inside rehearsals for Passing Strange, the Tony award-winning musical, starting performances on 14 May
📷: Charlie Flint
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✨Sir Ian McKellen's
#37YearChallenge
in the same spot at the YV in 1981 and 2019 ahead of tonight's performance 😍
@IanMcKellen
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Huge thanks to our friends
@NationalTheatre
for letting us be part of
#NationalTheatreAtHome
over the last week! Also to the wonderful
#YVStreetcar
company & the 1 million viewers who tuned in to watch & showed their support from all around the world! 🌎💛
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#BlancheinBrooklyn
may be over but you can watch
@GillianA
's
#Streetcar
prequel, The Departure, anytime
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it's important you know that this standing ovation was 9 mins long stg
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A massive congratulation to Daniel Kaluuya on his BAFTA win for Rising Star. SO WELL DESERVED!
#EEBAFTAs
BIG UP!
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Sending a massive congratulations to everyone involved in
#TheConvert
on Opening Night this evening 🎊
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We're very excited to announce that the cast for
#TheConvert
includes
@letitiawright
in her
#BlackPanther
co-star
@DanaiGurira
's play.
Book tickets from £10 now. Previews from 7 Dec. This is going to be LIT 🔥🙌🏿
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Congratulations to
#DanielKaluuya
for his historic win. He's the first Black British actor to win the Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role award at the
#Oscars
. We see you!🏆
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So sorry to any neighbours kept up by our emergency evacuation alarm last night. We love this review of the work:
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Ruth Wilson did a thing ✨
★★★★★ Telegraph
★★★★★ Guardian
★★★★★ Whats On Stage
★★★★★ The Stage
★★★★★ Mail on Sunday
★★★★★ Evening Standard
★★★★ The i
★★★★ Times
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An Open Letter to the Culture Secretary from Black, Asian & Ethnically Diverse theatre Artistic Directors on protecting representation in the sector:
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The film was shot days after
#YVStreetcar
finished its run at the Young Vic in September 2014. Find out more about it in this
@guardianculture
article
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Theatre Twitter, your dreams have come true.
Thanks to our friends at the
@NationalTheatre
you can now stream our production of
#YERMA
- starring the amazing
@BilliePiper
- from home with the brand-new streaming platform
#NationalTheatreAtHome
#Yerma
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Can't wait for A Streetcar Named Desire next week?
Watch
@GillianA
return to the role of Blanche in 'The Departure', a YV short film from 2014 exploring the days before her arrival in the play.
Directed by Gillian Anderson
Written by Andrew O'Hagan
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A massive congratulations to the entire cast & creative team of Death of a Salesman at the YV & Piccadilly Theatre on winning Best Production of a Play at this year's
@TheBBTAs
🎉👏
@SalesmanWestEnd
#theBBTAs
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The cast of
#TheBrothersSize
performed at
@HMP_Wandsworth
this afternoon ending in a standing ovation.
Watch this space 👀 for news about how
@YVTakingPart
's project in the prison, inspired by this performance, is getting on...
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We're thrilled to announce that
@OlaInce
will direct
@DanaiGurira
's
#TheConvert
at the Young Vic 🙌🏾🎉
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We're delighted to announce that Alfred Enoch will star in Tree,
@IdrisElba
&
@kwamekweiarmah
's electrifying new blend of drama, music and dance which follows one man’s journey into the heart and soul of contemporary South Africa.
#YVTree
#MIF19
@gdpicsuk
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📸 Production photo alert! Here's your first look at
@DanaiGurira
's
#TheConvert
, directed by
@OlaInce
.
Now running until 26 Jan. Photos by
@brennerphotos
.
Book now 👉🏽
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New show drop 🔥 untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play lands in autumn 2023
Born of rage, Kimber Lee’s sharply comic play is about taking control of the narrative.
Produced by Royal Exchange Theatre, Factory International for Manchester International Festival, Young Vic and Headlong.
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IT'S OUR 50TH BIRTHDAY! 🥳
#YV50
Today marks 50 years since we first opened our doors & what a better way to celebrate this milestone than by sharing with you our brand-new year-long programme of work entitled
#WeAreTheNewTide
Check out this thread for more info 👇
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One from the show report last night:
Customer became unwell and vomited during the performance, she was taken to balcony where 1st aider attended. FOH are extremely grateful to Mr Lenny Henry who graciously held the sick bowl throughout the performance.
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📣 Meet the cast of our highly anticipated production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman directed by Marianne Elliott & Miranda Cromwell this May. It's gonna be a hot one! 🔥
#YVSalesman
✨
Book now 👉🏽
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🎊 Exciting news! 🎊
#TheInheritance
will transfer to Nöel Coward Theatre this autumn after its sold out run here at the Young Vic. Read more:
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Who's excited for the
#NationalTheatreAtHome
premiere of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE tomorrow eve? 🙌
In this new clip from the
@NTLive
recording, tensions run high between Blanche (
@GillianA
) & her brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski (Ben Foster).
1 day to go! 🥳
#YVStreetcar
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It's
#WorldTheatreDay
and we want to know your favourite Young Vic memory. Recent or old. We have some great playtexts to give away for the best ones 🔥
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We're giving away a signed
#Yerma
poster ahead of first preview tonight. Follow and RT to win!
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Congratulations to
@billiepiper
for her 'Best Actress in a Play' win last night at the
@WhatsOnStage
Awards 👏🏼👏🏼
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Don't be sad.
#Yerma
is now on a short break and will return to the stage on 21 August 🙋🏽🙋🏽
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Happy 200th Birthday
@oldvictheatre
🎈
From your younger, cooler, better looking neighbour 😘 xx
#OV200
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Starting the weekend off with most EXCELLENT news! 🎉🎉🎉
David Lan will be presented with the Special Award at
@OlivierAwards
this Sunday in recognition of his outstanding contribution in leading the Young Vic, commitment to internationalism, diversity & local community 💛
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In all seriousness – massive shoutout to the cast (Ruth and the 100 participants), creative team, crew and everyone at
@LIFTfestival
and the Young Vic who made this happen
thank you thank you thank you!
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Wishing the
#YVStreetcar
team a magic filled (no realism please) 1st show
@stannswarehouse
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The countdown has begun! Only 7 days until the
#NationalTheatreAtHome
broadcast of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE 🥳
Premieres Thu 21 May, 7pm (UK time) on the
@NationalTheatre
YouTube channel
Who's excited?🙌
#YVStreetcar
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Hurray for
@GillianA
who has just won Theatre Actress of the Year at the
#GlamourAwards
! Congrats!
#YVStreetcar
http://t.co/RPUFtxRKsC
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📣 BREAKING NEWS 📣
We're thrilled that our friends at
@NationalTheatre
will be streaming our acclaimed 2014 co-production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE from 21 May for one week as part of
#NationalTheatreAtHome
🤩
👉
We’re so excited to announce new streaming titles for
#NationalTheatreAtHome
on YouTube:
🌟 Barber Shop Chronicles
@FuelTheatre
@LeedsPlayhouse
on 14 May
🌟 A Streetcar Named Desire
@YoungVicTheatre
on 21 May
🌟 This House on 28 May
🌟 Coriolanus
@DonmarWarehouse
on 4 June
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📣We're excited to announce the appointment of four new trustees to the Young Vic Board.
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith MBE (
@HoldbrooksMyth
) and Ebele Okobi (
@EbeleOkobi
) join as Trustees. Abigail Sewell (
@absmaria
) and Sita Thomas (
@SitaThomas5
) join as Ambassador Trustees.
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Name a play that would have been shorter if the main character had gone to therapy
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We are excited to announce that our production of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is now available to watch on
@NationalTheatre
NT at Home! 🎉📢📽️ Watch it now:
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To our audiences in the auditorium who have been watching through the night - we hope you’ve had an amazing time! With just a few hours left to go, we would massively appreciate it if you’d consider those waiting in the queue and give them a chance to see the show.
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Sending a massive congratulations to
@CushJumbo
who has just been awarded an OBE 🔥🎊🙌🏽
Catch Cush as Hamlet here at the YV next year. Tickets on sale from 18 June.
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Don't forget! Our 2014 production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE will be available to stream for FREE on
@NationalTheatre
's YouTube channel from 7pm BST this Thu 21 May for one week, with
#NationalTheatreAtHome
Starring Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby & Ben Foster
#YVStreetcar
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Today is
#WorldTheatreDay
🎭, celebrating the people and organisations who make theatre happen. As you know, this is a period of huge uncertainty for the industry and we'd like to give a shout-out to everyone who has reached out in the last week to show their support ♥️ (1/7)
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Now everyone say thank you Ruth Wilson.
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You have until this Thursday to stream our production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE for FREE with
#NationalTheatreAtHome
, starring Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby & Ben Foster.
Start watching by 3.30pm UK time on 28 May to ensure you see it all!
More info👉
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delete the dating apps, the next love of your life is the stranger sitting next to you at the theatre
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‘It was incredible!’ ‘I feel so privileged to have seen it’... tonight’s audience LOVED our scratch performance of
#DeathOfASalesman
, proving that incredible performances and brilliant direction are all you need to tell a great story!
#theshowmustgoon
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#YVStreetcar
sneak peek! Brand-spanking-new production photos by Johan Persson:
http://t.co/2fWudBS6BL
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To celebrate
#BookLoversDay
we're giving 3 lucky followers a
#Yerma
playtext SIGNED BY THE ENTIRE CAST 😱 Just
#RTtoWin
. Winners drawn tomoro
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When legends unite! 🤩🤩What better way to send off the legendary Okwui Okpokwasili than with a backstage visit from the legendary
@solangeknowles
who was watching the hugely emotional final performance of
#BronxGothic
this evening.🔥🔥
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Don't miss the amazing Gillian Anderson (
@gillianA
) interviewed by Melvyn Bragg on the YV stage for
#TheSouthBankShow
, discussing her time in
#YVStreetcar
+ her roles in
@TheCrownNetflix
@sexeducation
#TheFall
and
@thexfiles
✨
Tonight 10.45PM on
@SkyArts
&
@NOWTV
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going into hour 21, Ruth Wilson still going strong
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ATTENTION HAMLET BOOKERS! We are thrilled that this much-anticipated production starring Cush Jumbo has been rescheduled to Sept 2021! Keep an eye on your inbox (or letterbox) for full info on new confirmed dates.
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Today is the day!
Our brilliant artistic director
@kwamekweiarmah
's jubilant musical re-imagining of Twelfth Night debuts TONIGHT! 🙌
Vibrant and colourful, gender-bending love triangles, drama & more!
Congratulations to all involved, break a leg tonight!
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Still bathing in the afterglow of last night’s incredible
#OpeningNight
of
@DanaiGurira
’s
#TheConvert
, directed by
@OlaInce
. Celebrating our immensely talented cast and company for creating something so special. 🙌🎉❤️
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We want to hear your ideas for the future of theatre-making and what you need from us to make it happen. Join
@kwamekweiarmah
at one of three open sessions. The Floor Is Yours.
#YVFloor
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announcement:
after six years as our Artistic Director, Kwame Kwei-Armah is sharing his final season of shows at the Young Vic
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Raise your hand if you got goosebumps watching A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE last night? 🙋
The production is now streaming for FREE with
#NationalTheatreAtHome
until 28 May 🥳
Featuring
@GillianA
,
@VanessaKirby
& Ben Foster.
Watch it here 📺👉
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🎉 Excited to announce that Jonathan Ajayi, Sope Dirisu & Anthony Welsh will join the cast of
#TheBrothersSize
. Previews from 19 Jan.
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"Do you feel my heart saying hi?"
Goodbye
#YVFunHome
👋
Thanks to the cast, creative team & production company for the
#DaysAndDays
of incredible memories 🌈❤️️🎶
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Watching paint dry has never been so satisfying. Did you know that our brilliant stage management team re-paint
#TheBrothersSize
set after every👏🏽single👏🏽performance?
#StageManagement
#TheatreMagic
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Happy Birthday Blanche DuBois! To celebrate, here are Gillian Anderson's answers to our 11 Questions...
http://t.co/nzsBH4WzEZ
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News just in! Tickets for
@IanMcKellen
's special one-off solo performance will be on sale Tues 8th Jan.
11am to 12pm – Priority Booking for YV Friends 12pm onwards – Public Booking
👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽
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As we reach the end of another socially distanced week, we had a lovely surprise from
@kwamekweiarmah
who visited our home during his daily exercise to put the ‘art’ in Artistic Director & share this message with everyone 💛 🎨 🖌
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A sad day for anyone who loves theatre - Sir Peter Hall's imagination, drive & generosity made us all possible - David Lan
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Welcome back to the Young Vic. We've missed you. Things might look a little different when you return to ensure everyone's safety but you will still be able to enjoy world-class theatre and delicious drinks and food at
@the_cut_bar
.
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You asked for it, so we’re bringing it back. 🪕
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! transfers to Wyndham’s Theatre from February 2023.
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Can't get enough of
@GillianA
as Blanche? Check out this short film 'The Departure', which she directed & starred in, taking place days before Blanche arrives at Stella's home.
👉
Written by Andrew O'Hagan
#YVStreetcar
#NationalTheatreAtHome
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It's the play text that you've been waiting for 😍😍 Get and your copy of
#Yerma
for just £4 from the box office.
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Following the incident at the Piccadilly Theatre last night (Wednesday 6 November 2019), the production of Death of a Salesman will go ahead with three special, scratch performances of the play at the Young Vic theatre.
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🎉BIG NEWS!
We're v excited to present to you
@kwamekweiarmah
's truly excellent
#YVTwelfthNight
cast! Say hello 👋 to:
Melissa Allen
@GabbyBro
Gerard Carey
@dew_natalie
@martynhellis
@gbemi_ikumelo
@JyuddahJaymes
Jonathan Livingstone
@Silas_Barke
@RupertFYoung
...Bring it on! 🎉
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Are you ready for this? A new season of shows from Kwame Kwei-Armah. Find out more on Tuesday... 🔥
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🚨CASTING NEWS🚨 We're thrilled to announce that award-winning actress Ruth Wilson will star in the UK Premiere of
#TheSecondWoman
at the YV on 19 June in partnership w/
@LIFTfestival
.
Tickets on sale tomorrow 3pm 👉
📸 Bjarne Jonasson
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There's over 30k people currently watching
#YVStreetcar
on the
@NationalTheatre
's YouTube channel 😍
#NationalTheatreAtHome
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We are thrilled that in David Lan's final week as Artistic Director he has won the Special Award for Services to Theatre at
@CCTAwards
! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#CriticsCircleAwards
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Have you seen the cast for The Convert? 👀
You may have heard of playwright Danai Gurira and her Black Panther co-star Letitia Wright - now see who else is on the amazing cast! 👋
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Sadly, due to extensive Covid disruption affecting our company, front of house, production and staff teams, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel all performances of Best of Enemies up until 3 January. The Cut bar will also be closed for this period.
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They say Shakespeare probably wrote King Lear & Macbeth in quarantine, so we started wondering, 'What would the Bard write at home today?' 🤔
Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you:
#SociallyDistancedShakespeare
, a thread 🎭
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Gm, we might announce a West End transfer today 👀👀
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your first look at: The Second Woman
📷: Helen Murray
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🙌🏾 Black Panther actress
@letitiawright
leads the cast of
#TheConvert
from 7 Dec. Have you booked yet?
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It's Sunday and our website has apparently given itself the day off.
Will try and coax it back but in the meantime here's a jaunty gif of a seal that's entirely unrelated to distract us all
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We're thrilled to announce our new Executive Director will be Despina Tsatsas 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@kwamekweiarmah
: "She is everything I'd want an ED to be; imaginative, ambitious and a true team-player. We can’t wait for her to join the YY family.”
Read more:
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Celebrating a great 2-show day with our incredible
#YVSalesman
company - topped off by a visit from
@SadiqKhan
who was in the audience tonight and got to witness our phenomenal cast bring the entire house to its feet 👏👏
@_elliottharper
#MarianneElliott
@MayorofLondon
#Theatre
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And thank YOU
@DanaiGurira
for the honour of having you and your incredible play at our venue!
#TheConvert
#theatrefamily
Was really deep to be in Central London at
@youngvictheatre
last night & experience
#TheConvert
amidst a diverse British audience. Thank you
@kwamekweiarmah
& his staff for giving it such a phenomenal platform & to the astounding cast for pouring all they had into it. Ndinotenda!
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That's two! The
#ESTheatreAward
for Best Actress goes to
@GillianA
in
#YVStreetcar
. Congrats!
http://t.co/r9ZKFpEDiR
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