A Kind of People 2019

Ages: 12+
Opened: December 11, 2019
Closing: January 18, 2020

A Kind of People - 2019 - West End History , Info & More

Friday night and someone's having a party. It seems like a laugh, but not everyone’s having fun.



Gary and Nicky have been together since school. Gary's going for a promotion so he can get his family out of their council flat and give Nicky everything she deserves.



Anjum and Mo are used to aiming for the best. And doing whatever it takes to get it.



Gary's sister Karen is more interested in having a life than fighting for any cause.



Mark is just…always there.



And Victoria, Victoria wants to dance with somebody…



Set amidst a contemporary British community, Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's new play, directed by Michael Buffong, asks how it's possible to get on when the odds are stacked against you.


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Seattle Theatre Group Commissions New Work by zoe | juniper & Xiu Xiu
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024


Seattle Theatre Group announced that it has commissioned a new collaborative work by dance and visual art company zoe | juniper and punk band Xiu Xiu, which will have its world premiere on May 17 and 18, 2025, at The Moore Theatre as part of its 2024/25 Performing Arts Series.

Farmers Alley Theatre Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024


Farmers Alley Theatre will present a lively production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, showcasing talented performers and engaging storytelling. Join the fun and excitement of this beloved musical comedy.

Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024


The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Patricia Milton's Play ACCUSED! Opens This July At Central Works
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024


Patricia Milton's play ACCUSED! opens on July 13 at Central Works, marking the final comic caper in the series.

Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward
by Gil Kaan - May 21, 2024


Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.

New Jersey Symphony Reveals 2024 Edward T. Cone Composition Institute Composers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024


The New Jersey Symphony has revealed the composers for the 10th Edward T. Cone Composition Institute. Learn more about them!

Non-Profit Road Recovery and Roxiny Release 'Voices In My Head'
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024


Entertainment non-profit Road Recovery has partnered with New York-based Dominican singer-songwriter, Roxiny to release the new single, “Voices In My Head” featuring the legendary producer, musician, and long-time charity supporter, Don Miggs who performed, mixed and produced the track. The single is written and recorded in collaboration with The (LBTQ) Center participants as part of the organization’s Trax Program in statewide Youth Clubhouses sanctioned by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Listen to the single!

Conductor Gemma New Returns To U.K. To Lead Immersive Premiere By Huang Ruo and BBCSSO at the Proms
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


Internationally renowned conductor Gemma New will return to the United Kingdom this summer for two significant musical events.

PRELUDE IN THE PARKS Citywide Festival Of Environmental Art-Works Returns This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024


PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, a citywide festival of environmental art-works, will take place from June 7-9, 2024, showcasing innovative art installations across various parks in New York City.

Jo Koy to Play Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts in October
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024


Comedian Jo Koy has announced his ALL-NEW JO KOY: JUST BEING KOY TOUR that will include a stop at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on October 19.

Review: HOT THE MUSICAL at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 17, 2024


In performance now through June 2 is HOT THE MUSICAL, an entertaining and original new take on the Greek Mythology surrounding Helen of Troy and the Trojan Wars. The show is staged at Unicorn Theatre on Main Street. This one is definitely worth your time.

Video: Ben Platt Talks New York Residency at the Palace Theatre and Upcoming New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 17, 2024


On Thursday, Tony-Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss his three-week New York residency and his upcoming album.His residency will be at the recently closed Palace Theatre, running from May 28- June 15. Watch the interview!

PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, Citywide Festival Of Environmental Art Works Begins In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2024


Discover PRELUDE IN THE PARKS, a citywide festival featuring environmental art-works from June 7-9. Engage with innovative art installations and performances across New York City parks.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024


Joey Merlo's MIDNIGHT COLESLAW’S TALES FROM BEYOND THE CLOSET!!!, co-produced with The Tank, will premiere at The Tank. Learn how to purchase tickets.

2024 Peabody Awards Include THE BEAR, BLUEY, & More; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024


Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!

Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2024


Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!

'Infinite Refrain, Music of Love's Refuge' Celebrates Pride with 17th-Century Music About Gay Love
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024


Infinite Refrain, Music of Love’s Refuge', a new album that is the first of its kind, features passionate duets and arias that explore the nuances of gay love in the 17th century in Venice. Though often concealed or suppressed, the connection, doubts, joy, misery, laughter, longing, and elation of same-sex admiration existed, nonetheless.  Conceived as the journey of two men in love, told through 17th-century music, this album draws back the curtain of religious absolutism that has obscured stories of gay romance for hundreds of years.

Review: THE CENCI FAMILY at The Tank
by Peter Danish - May 20, 2024


What did our critic think: This is cutting edge theater of the highest order.  Dangerous and daring, it’s more than simply Avant Guard, it is timeless and contemporary at the same time – the kind of theater that makes you sit up on the edge of your seat and pay attention.

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by Brett Cullum - May 11, 2024


LUCK OF THE DRAW is our only fundraising event of the year, so it's really exciting and very important to us. It's the first in-person fundraising event of this kind that we've done since 2019.

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective to Present 12th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Join the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective for their 12th Annual Dance Festival in July. Enjoy performances from artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, LA Dance Project, and Boston Ballet across multiple community nights and galas. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024


​Soulpepper Theatre has unveiled its 2024-25 season featuring 8 shows. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024


Discover the newly announced fellows of Cycle 2 for the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator. Get to know the talented individuals selected for this prestigious theatre program.

JO KOY: LIVE FROM BROOKLYN to Premiere on Netflix in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2024


Netflix has announced that the comedy special Jo Koy: Live From Brooklyn will premiere globally on June 4, 2024. The special was filmed at The Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY in November 2023. This marks Koy’s fifth special with Netflix, following Live From The Los Angeles Forum (2022), Comin’ In Hot (2019),  and Live From Seattle (2017), in addition to his variety special In His Elements (2020). 

Review: Humor and heartache abound in SpeakEasy Stage and Front Porch Arts Collective co-production of A STRANGE LOOP
by R. Scott Reedy - May 8, 2024


Between its 2019 off-Broadway run, 2021 Washington, D.C., staging, and 2022–2023 Broadway engagement at the Lyceum Theatre, the musical “A Strange Loop” – with music, lyrics, and book by Michael R. Jackson – has won a much-deserved 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2022 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical. It has also earned a place as one of the most talked-about, must-see new musicals in recent years.

Soprano Hera Hyesang Park to Perform In Featured Recital At Orchestre De Chambre De Paris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024


Soprano Hera Hyesang Park is set to perform in a featured recital at the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris on May 19, alongside Bass Kyungil Ko and Pianist Jeff Cohen. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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