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The Cord conceals weighty themes and offers a well-drawn, carefully considered examination of family dynamics. An absorbing and emotive experience.

So many dramatic techniques are thrown in that the production, rather ironically, became less engaging as it went on.

Bijan Sheibani’s production runs at the Dorfman Theatre until 16 March

Flip! is a high energy satire from acclaimed writer Racheal Ofori, directed by Emily Aboud. The play is a two-hander, matched in their dynamism and skill.

This is a wonderfully nuanced and intriguing show, and doesn’t provide neat and tidy solutions to what are, to be fair, complicated scenarios.

In Racheal Ofori’s bright new play, Leah St Luce and Jadesola Odunjo delight as wannabe influencers whose friendship is tested by the temptations of fame and fortune

Casting has been announced for the premiere of FLIP! The production stars Leah St Luce as Carleen, and Jadesola Odunjo to play Crystal. Writer Racheal Ofori and director Emily Aboud will be joined in the creative team by set and costume designer Anna Robinson, sound designer Eliyana Evans, movement director Aline David, and lighting designer KJ.

Jocelyn Bioh’s bitingly funny and sometimes heartbreaking play transposes relatable high-school movie tropes to 1980s Ghana to explore beauty standards and colourism

Playing at Lyric Hammersmith, the comedy follows a group of teenaged girls vying to be selected for the Miss Ghana pageant.

Playing at Lyric Hammersmith, the comedy follows a group of teenaged girls vying to be selected for the Miss Ghana pageant.