Opening Night Eye-Opener: The Big Life

Alanna Boden
Friday, February 23, 2024

Every scene reverberates with the triumph of the human spirit

Karl Queensborough, Nathanael Campbell, Juliet Agnes, Ashley Samuel and Khalid Daley (Credit: Mark Senior)
Karl Queensborough, Nathanael Campbell, Juliet Agnes, Ashley Samuel and Khalid Daley (Credit: Mark Senior)

Never before has a narrative laden with such profound pain been so delicately woven with gentleness, humour and unwavering strength. It's a testament to the preservation of one's integrity within a world that seeks to alter our essence.

Exquisitely capturing the spirit of a generation, The Big Life embodies the hope, ambition and humour that underpins resilience in the face of adversity.

Experience the transformative journey of The Big Life where every melody radiates hope, each movement embodies resilience, and every scene reverberates with the triumph of the human spirit.

Khalid Daley, Ashley Samuels, Danny Bailey, Nathanael Campbell and Karl Queensborough

Leanne Henlon (Mary), Gabrielle Brooks (Sybil) and Juliet Agnes (Kathy)

Tameka Empson (Mrs Aphrodite)

Danny Bailey (Admiral,Eros), Beth Elliott (Jacqueline, Secretary) and Gabriel Fleary (Reverend)

Cast of The Big Life


Production Credits

The Big Life
Theatre Royal Stratford East, London, 22 February 2024
Starring Juliet Agnes, Danny Bailey, Gabrielle Brooks, Nathanael Campbell and Khalid Daley
Directed by Tinuke Craig

The Big Life is scheduled to run until 30 March 2024 – for tickets, visit the Stratford East website


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