Written by George Brant & Directed by Monique Touko

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the roof-raising ‘godmother of rock ‘n’ roll’, influenced countless musicians from Elvis to Johnny Cash. This sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner, Marie Knight, restores these forgotten musical heroines to the spotlight as one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history.

Featuring a wealth of joyous rock and gospel hits including Didn’t It Rain and Peace in the Valley, the show will feature live musicians accompanying Olivier Award-winning West End star Beverley Knight (Memphis, The Drifters Girl, Sylvia, Sister Act) as Rosetta Tharpe. Joining Beverley Knight is Ntombizodwa Ndlovu (Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, The Space Between Us, Mixtape, Nothing, and The Mountain Top – Royal Exchange Theatre), an up-and-coming talent making her London stage debut as Marie Knight, Rosetta’s protege and musical partner.

George Brant is an award-winning American playwright whose work includes Grounded (Fringe First and Off-West End Awards).

Monique Touko, winner of the 2022 Stage Debut Award for Best Director, whose acclaimed productions include The Boy at the Back of the Class, School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play, Wedding Band and G, directs this UK premiere.

An ETT, Rose Theatre, and Chichester Festival Theatre production.

Running time: Approx. 1hr 40mins (no interval)
Age guidance: 12+

A struggling and divided nation, tearing itself apart. So, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn’t they take it?

But things don’t go according to plan. Dreams quickly turn to nightmares, humanity erodes, nature stirs. As society strives to make sense of the darkness that sits inside it, how long will it take for people to fight back against the endless cycle of violence and corruption?

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre presents an ETT production.

Originally co-produced by ETT, Shakespeare North Playhouse, Northern Stage & Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, in association with Bristol Old Vic.

This production contains, sodium lights, strobe lighting and other strong lighting effects, as well as loud noises.

Content guidance: Murder, Infanticide, inference of child loss, stage blood, and violence against women.

If you or someone you know would like support concerning the themes of violence against women and children you can find help here: https://refuge.org.uk/

ETT supports the Anti-Racism Touring Rider which you can read about here.

2023 Winner of the prestigious RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award, Jack Bradfield breathes new life into this classic Mike Leigh favourite.

Beverly, the queen of suburbia, is hosting a cocktail party. Next door, 15-year-old Abigail is throwing a party of her own. No one can stop talking about Abigail’s Party. No one can stop thinking about Abigail’s Party.

Something must be done about Abigail’s Party.

An ETT, Northern Stage, Rose Theatre, and Colchester Mercury Theatre Co-Production

Age: 12+

Supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust.

We’re not going down without a fight

Lord’s, present day. It’s the Women’s Cricket World Cup: England versus India. There’s a rain delay. Stuck in the same locker room together, tensions mount, ambitions are laid bare and a whole new tactical game begins. Calcutta in the eighteenth century. Two British administrators in colonial India encounter challenges on the field of play that threaten the entire regime.

A co-production with Orange Tree Theatre & Bolton Octagon Theatre.

ETT supports the Anti-Racism Touring Rider which you can read about here.

At St Pancras International, a woman sits at the piano and begins to play. The music captivates commuters, tourists and, following a viral clip, millions people around the world. Behind the music is the incredible story of a lifelong duet – the ballad of Hattie and James.

Throughout their lives, Hattie and James find themselves inextricably linked with one another, for better or worse, and cannot help but replay the experiences that have shaped them.

An impassioned story from Samuel Adamson (Wife) that asks who gets to have their voice heard, and can you ever settle the score?

A Kiln Theatre and ETT co-production.

ETT supports the Anti-Racism Touring Rider which you can read about here.

A struggling and divided nation, tearing itself apart. So, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn’t they take it? 

But things don’t go according to plan. Dreams quickly turn to nightmares, humanity erodes, nature stirs. As society strives to make sense of the darkness that sits inside it, how long will it take for people to fight back against the endless cycle of violence and corruption? 

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre presents an ETT production.

Originally co-produced by ETT, Shakespeare North Playhouse, Northern Stage & Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, in association with Bristol Old Vic.

This production contains strobe lighting and other strong lighting effects, as well as loud noises.

Content guidance: Murder, Infanticide, inference of child loss, stage blood, and violence against women. 

If you or someone you know would like support concerning the themes of violence against women and children you can find help here: https://refuge.org.uk/

ETT supports the Anti-Racism Touring Rider which you can read about here.

Dan is a carpenter.  A Geordie through and through.  Just on the mend after a heart attack. 

Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids.  A fresh start. 

I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation.  A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you.  With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction.  It is reality. 

A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough.  The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film. 

*Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2022 Poverty Report. 

Age Guidance 14+

The show contains strong language, death and potentially triggering references to foodbanks, sex work and the benefits system.

A tiny dragon Productions and ETT co-production in association with Northern Stage, originally co-produced with Birmingham Rep and Oldham Coliseum