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Tell Them That I Am Young And Beautiful

He moved to Hackney almost two decades ago, but only now is celebrated director Marcello Magni bringing an ambitious international work to his local theatre. He explains why it’s taken him so long and why empathy is critical to his art



The Yard Theatre: a performers’ paradise

The Citizen finds out more about this recently-opened Hackney Wick venue



Arcola pitches pop-up tent for theatre, live art and music

The Tent is an addition to Arcola’s new home, situated on one of the sites it hopes to turn into to a 300+ seat main house theatre



African Gothic

2- 13 August 2011, Arcola Theatre



A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Stoke Newington

Shakespeare’s popular comedy is running in Abney Park Cemetery this month



On The Record: dying to tell the truth

A reminder of the debt we owe journalists who risk their lives to expose wrongdoing around the world, this drama is a must-see for anyone who cares about freedom and justice



Seagull – review

Arcola, London



Seagull

9 June – 16 July 2011, Arcola



Macbeth

Thurs 19 – Sat 21 and Thurs 26 – Sat 29 May 2011, St Leonard’s Church Shoreditch



Uncle Vanya – review

Until 4 June 2011, Arcola Theatre