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Diane Page Revives Shange’s Choreopoem at Yard Theatre

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:37 AM UTC · How we work

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British director Diane Page revives Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem at the Yard Theatre.
The Yard Theatre reopened after a major refurbishment and runs until 17 October, marking the play’s 50th-anniversary.
A BSL-interpreted performance is scheduled for 24 September and a captioned show for 1 October.
Five actors—Nadine Higgin, Tatenda Matsvai, Ibilola Rossi, Cherrelle Skeete, Alex Thomas-Smith—play all roles.
Ingrid Mackinnon provides choreography, Ali Hunter handles lighting, and Jammz supplies a new soundtrack.

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Story summary

British director Diane Page revives Ntozake Shange’s choreopoem at the Yard Theatre.
The Yard Theatre reopened after a major refurbishment and runs until 17 October, marking the play’s 50th-anniversary.
A BSL-interpreted performance is scheduled for 24 September and a captioned show for 1 October.
Five actors—Nadine Higgin, Tatenda Matsvai, Ibilola Rossi, Cherrelle Skeete, Alex Thomas-Smith—play all roles.
Ingrid Mackinnon provides choreography, Ali Hunter handles lighting, and Jammz supplies a new soundtrack.