World Stages London
World Stages London is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of London through theatre. Created by eight of London’s leading theatres collaborating together for the first time to present a season of new shows that draw on the great cultural traditions that make London the most cosmopolitan city in the world.
> Book now for a World Stages London talk on digital technology and international performance on Friday 25 May at 15.00
Drowning World is a global photography project about flooding by photo artist Gideon Mendel. Since 2007 Mendel has documented major scenes of inundation around the world; photographing floods in Pakistan, Australia and Thailand. There will be around 30 prints displayed along with a multi-screen video installation of footage collected on each trip.
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Climate Refugees The Opera (w/t) is a new piece of musical theatre specially written to be performed across and between three continents in real time. Collaborating with the communities of each city, Jonathan Dove will compose and Alasdair Middleton will write the libretto to be simultaneously performed in Rio, London and Cape Town.
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The first-ever stage version of Jung Chang’s worldwide phenomenon, told through the eyes of one fiercely courageous family.
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A gripping noir thriller set across three countries, by Simon Stephens.
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A spectacular outdoor show created for an iconic London setting, BABEL is staged through a unique partnership between WildWorks and Battersea Arts Centre, and will feature a cast of 500 community and professional actors and musicians.
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When Abraham returns home from a journey with his son, his wife is troubled by the boy’s state of mind. What took place on the mountain that day is the beginning of a lifetime of suffering for his son and the dawn of a new age for millions.
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Directors Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne team up with a company of international actors, singers and musicians to recreate Can Themba's hauntingly beautiful fable.
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Inspired by the world of the Mujra dancers, Wah! Wah! Girls tells a passionate and playful story of love against the odds, set against the vibrant background of the East End in 2012.
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Arts Council England, British Council, Esmee Fairbairn, Foyle Foundation.
Media Partner - Time Out
> Find out more on the World Stages website
