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Talking In Tongues

Thu 1st Apr -
Sat 1st May 2027
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What happens when love, loyalty, and identity collide?   

For the first time since its 1991 premiere at the Royal Court, Winsome Pinnock’s acclaimed comedy-drama Talking in Tongues returns to the stage. 

Olivier Award-winner and Stratford East Associate Artistic Director Jade Lewis (Sleepova, Bush Theatre); Superhoe, Royal Court) directs a sharp and intimate story of love, betrayal and belonging.  

Moving between London and Jamaica, Talking in Tongues follows friends and lovers as they attempt to understand themselves - and each other. This bitingly funny, achingly honest play asks what happens when the people closest to us speak a language we can’t quite translate: across cultures, across continents, and everything left unsaid.  

Tamara Lawrance (Time, BBC; Get Millie Black, Channel 4) stars as Claudette, with Kayla Meikle (Time, Small Axe, BBC) as Leela. 

A Stratford East Production

Running time

TBC, will have an interval

Age Guidance

14+

Content Warning

This production contains strong language and sexual references. It also includes racism and racist language. 

Member Offer
10% off up to 4 tickets

Booking information

Schools Rates
Newham schools: £12 per person
All other schools: £14 per person

Booking Enquiries
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.

Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.

If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.

Group bookings

If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.

Access bookings

BSL Interpreted: Thursday 22nd April 7.30pm

Captioned: Friday 23rd April 7.30pm

Audio Described: Saturday 24th April 2.30pm

Relaxed Environment: Wed 21st April 7.30pm

Tamara Lawrance Claudette
Kayla Meikle Leela

Creatives

Winsome Pinnock Writer
Jade Lewis Director
Jatinder Chera Casting Director

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