Esther Richardson

Striped fabric draped down the walls of an unknown space. On a wooden shelf are lit candles, a decorated paper skull, leather-bound books, an incense stick, and a chalice.

Sign the contract, step inside… take the journey to the crossroads… there’s no turning back!

This spooky season, Pilot & Norwegian theatre company, Erler, are thrilled to present a short immersive experience for teenagers & the young-at-heart.

www.pilot-theatre.com/immersive/crossroads/

@estherichardson.bsky.social's masterclass on Directing on the Mid-Scale is fully booked now but you can sign-up to the waiting list at forms.office.com/pages/respon...

A rehearsal photograph showing seven people in a large hall with lots of colourful grafitti on teh back wall. Their is a tiered set. It shows Esther Richardson sat on the lower tier taking to an actor. Behind them are actors working on movement.

📢 Creatives! In September, our Artistic Director @estherichardson.bsky.social will be running a FREE Masterclass in Directing on the Mid-scale!
📅 18 Sep
📍Northern Stage, Newcastle
🎟️ northernstage.co.uk/whats-on/dir...

Hull Truck Theatre founder Mike Bradwell dies aged 77 Hull Truck Theatre founder, former Bush Theatre artistic director and 'giant of alternative theatre' Mike Bradwell has died aged 77.

Sad news about Mike Bradwell. I didn’t know him well but knew lots who loved him & was a fierce admirer. Rest in peace ❤️https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/hull-truck-theatre-founder-mike-bradwell-dies-aged-77

A production photo from Mary and the Hyenas, showing four women positioned around another woman who is standing in the middle of them. They all wear 18th century dress mixed with elements of modern fashion. Overlaid text highlights the opportunity to join our board.

We're looking for a dynamic, creative individual to become our new co-chair to work alongside our Joint CEO’s to lead the company into the next years of its development.
We're also looking for new board members to join the current trustees.
All the info you need is here: pilot-theatre.com/about/news

If this is for you, get involved.
If it isn’t, let someone who might be know…

Last week for Mary and the Hyenas at the incredible Wilton’s Music Hall in London, which has been a dream place to work. Hope you can come! ❤️💫

We won an OFFIE last week (Off West End Theatre Award), best production for Run Rebel by Manjeet Mann, Director Tessa Walker. Lovely recognition for Pilot. We were all absolutely thrilled 🤩 @pilottheatre.bsky.social

Last week for Mary and the Hyenas at the incredible Wilton’s Music Hall in London, which has been a dream place to work. Hope you can come! ❤️💫

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Esther Richardson We sat down with director, Esther Richardson, to discuss her newest show, Mary And The Hyenas which premieres at Wilton's Music Hall on the 18th March.

"I hope audiences leave feeling deeply inspired by the production"

Ahead of us opening at Wilton's Music Hall, our AD @estherichardson.bsky.social spoke with A Youngish Perspective about the processes, collaborations, & aims of creating #MaryAndTheHyenas.

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Great new NHB plays published in February: Oedipus by Sophocles in a version by Ella Hickson, Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman adapted for the stage by Winsome Pinnock, Otherland by Chris Bush, The Years (West End edition) adapted for the stage by Eline Arbo based on the novel by Annie Ernaux, Elektra by Sophokles translated by Anne Carson, Mary and the Hyenas by Maureen Lennon, Unicorn by Mike Bartlett, ...blackbird hour by babirye bukilwa, (the) woman by Jane Upton, Churchill in Moscow by Howard Brenton, Animal Farm by George Orwell adapted by Tatty Hennessy, More Life by Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman

As February draws to a close, here's to the twelve brilliant plays we've published this month!

Learn more about them – along with the rest of our recent publications – on our website: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/new-titles

I saw this beautiful touring show tonight in York at brilliant Theatre 41 - and I highly recommend it. I think it’s in Chester at Storyhouse next! Go see! ❤️

Still plenty of time to see Mary and the Hyenas at Hull Truck

Details and tickets: www.hulltruck.co.uk/whats-on/dra...

Mary and the Hyenas Review - Fairy Powered Productions Hull Truck Theatre – until 1st March 2024 Reviewed by Dawn Bennett 5***** Mary and the Hyenas was presented by Hull Truck Theatre and Pilot Theatre. Written by Maureen Lennon with music by Billy Nomat...

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#5* from Dawn Bennett for Mary and the Hyenas at Hull Truck Theatre

“A five-star production from a five-star cast”

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#maryandthehyenas #pilottheatre #hulltrucktheatre #hulltruck #theatre #hull #fairypoweredproductions

Mary and the Hyenas - Hull Truck Theatre - The Reviews Hub Writer: Maureen Lennon Director: Esther Richardson Music: Billy Nomates (Tor Maries) They say write about what you feel and, once again Maureen Lennon brings us a new play riddled with emotion, highli...

First review 4.5 stars - “bracingly relevant and beautifully shocking” #maryandthehyenas

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We opened last night - so proud of this incredible group of women. Amazing feedback from audiences. Please come see us at Hull Truck or Wilton’s Music Hall in London! x

Billy Nomates explores the birth of feminism in new album, Mary And The Hyenas Mary And The Hyenas, out now on Invada Records, is a soundtrack to a brand new play with an all-female cast. With 11 tracks made for the 18th century and yet still terribly relevant for the 21st century, Billy Nomates uses spoken singing to tell a story. The instruments cut through time to bring you to a particular place, while Billy Nomates' voice sets up the scene.

Billy Nomates explores the birth of feminism in new album, Mary And The Hyenas

Mary And The Hyenas, out now on Invada Records, is a soundtrack to a brand new play with an all-female cast. With 11 tracks made for the 18th century and yet still terribly relevant for the 21st century, Billy Nomates…

Frankenstein inspired by suicide of Mary Shelley’s half-sister, book reveals New collection of author’s diary entries provides tragic insight

Lovely mention for the @pilottheatre.bsky.social & Hull Truck Theatre premiere of Maureen Lennon's new play #MaryAndTheHyenas in today's Observer.
New play opens at Hull Truck Theatre 7/2-1/2 & then Wilton's Music Hall 18-29/3
Big thank you to @vanessathorpe.bsky.social
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IN CONVERSATION WITH: Maureen Lennon We sat down for a quick chat with Maureen Lennon ahead of her latest project.

"This play has been a long time in the making, for the first few years I was just reading everything [Mary Wollstonecraft] ever wrote, & everything written about her again & again...At a certain point you have to free yourself creatively to make decisions."
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A look into the #MaryAndTheHyenas rehearsal room! 📷
In just a few weeks this incredible cast will be taking to the stage, singing you the inspiring story of Mary Wollstonecraft.

Hull Truck
Fri 07 Feb–Sat 01 Mar

Wilton's Music Hall
Tue 18–Sat 29 Mar

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Opening Friday in Hull ❤️

Mary And The Hyenas (Original Soundtrack) Listen to content by Billy Nomates.

Yesterday Invada Records released the album by Billy Nomates (Tor Maries) of Mary & The Hyenas - the production soundtrack for our show about Mary Wollstonecraft. If you’re howling at the patriarchy this Jan - and there’s a lot to howl about!! - you’ll enjoy this. #utopiandreams lnk.to/BDPcqcfS

We started rehearsals for Mary and the Hyenas in Hull this week 💫❤️ Really special play about Mary Wollstonecraft by Maureen Lennon with incredible songs by Billy Nomates (Tor Maries) directed by me with this fabulous cast. Opens Hull Truck 7th Feb and Wilton’s Music Hall 18th March 🙌

Tonight’s incredible sunset over York in four pictures, taken over a ten minute walk
Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year.
Keep looking up! 💫❤️

The last two performances of Expendable today at the Royal Court. We’ve all been delighted by the reaction to the play, some phenomenal work went into its creation & it has been an honour to direct it, working with an astonishingly talented cast & team. All power to Emteaz Hussain & David Byrne 💫❤️

I’ve really enjoyed re-watching the beautifully made #theboxofdelights & sharing it w my ten year old this week - classic Christmas television from the 1980s. On IPlayer this festive season 💫🎄

Remember the Bruntwood Prize closes on 9 Jan

www.writeaplay.co.uk/2025-prize/

a taut and textured portrait of a family in crisis

Expendable stages the unimaginable as two sisters battle to protect their homes

examining islamophobia, censorship, misogyny and the ricochets of dominant power, Emteaz Hussain’s play encapsulates a nightmarish everyday

Good morning from the beautiful city of York 💫

Production shots of #Expendable at Royal Court Theatre till December 21st