FLIP! October 10th - October 28th A powerful new satire from critically-acclaimed creative team, that probes what it means to live freely under the shadow of social media, encroaching on every aspect of our lives. How can we be our authentic selves in a world of algorithms intent on proving just how disposable we all are? Written by Racheal Ofori Directed by Emily Aboud alphabettitheatre.co.uk/flip

Love and longing in 1960s Nigeria with Three Sisters by Inua Ellams after Chekhov at the National Theatre: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/three-sisters 3 Dec 2019 - 19 Feb 2020 -- Owerri, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos. Following his smash-hit Barber Shop Chronicles, Inua Ellams returns to the National Theatre with this heartbreaking retelling, directed by Nadia Fall (Home, Dara). -- Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/NationalTheatreOnline Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre -- At the National, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone. We aim to reach the widest possible audience, to be open, inclusive and diverse, and as national as possible. We stage a broad range of productions in London and tour extensively across the UK. Our international activity puts some of the nation's leading artists on the world stage, with productions playing on Broadway and touring across the globe. We invest in the future of theatre, have an extensive nationwide learning and participation programme, and create ambitious new works of participatory theatre. We extend our reach through digital programmes including National Theatre Live, which broadcasts some of the best of British theatre to over 2,500 venues in 65 countries.

The cast of Three Sisters introduce Inua Ellams' stunning adaptation of Chekhov's masterpiece. Music by Femi Temowo Three Sisters runs from 3 December, for more information and tickets: http://bit.ly/2qEZdM3

It's back at Soho for one week only! 2nd-7th March! ‘Mel your body is yours, you can f**k who you want!' Melissa is having a bit of a crisis. This bold, funny and honest hour explores the reasons why; starting with her mum, God and sex… Told by a first generation British Ghanaian woman on the hunt for an orgasm. Exploring cultural and generational shifts, religion and sexuality, this brave new show asks what happens when we realise mums don’t always know best. BOOK HERE https://sohotheatre.com/shows/so-many-reasons/ NOMINATION: Off West End Theatre Awards – Best Female Performance Supported by Jerwood Charitable Foundation through the Home Run Commission. Funded by Arts Council England and the Leche Trust. Development supported by Ovalhouse.