The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre will be the beating heart of West London this October with a bold programme of performances, gigs, and special events celebrating Black talent, joy, creativity, and culture.

The Lyric Hammersmith's 2024 production of A Raisin in the Sun powerfully revisits Lorraine Hansberry’s seminal play about a Black family's struggle in 1950s Chicago. This production emphasizes the play's timeless themes of racial discrimination and the pursuit of the American Dream, with strong performances that capture the emotional depth and tension of family relationships.

The play reimagines Antigone within a contemporary family setting, exploring grief, guilt, and buried trauma. Annie returns home to stop her uncle Chris from scattering her father’s ashes, triggering the resurfacing of long-buried family secrets. Zeldin's approach blends dark, psychological drama with moments of absurdity and horror.

The play explores themes of loss, memory, and the complexities of parent-child relationships. Blending sharp dialogue with surreal moments, it balances dark humor and emotional depth. With a minimalist staging, the production focuses on the raw, intimate experience of mourning and how we find healing in its aftermath.

Directed by Lyndsey Turner, the National Theatre's 2024 production of Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" offers a contemporary take on the classic tragedy. The play centers on Caius Marcius Coriolanus, a celebrated Roman general whose military victories are overshadowed by his pride and contempt for the common people, leading to his political downfall and exile.

A thought-provoking play exploring the contentious topic of vaccines and the trust we place in information sources. Blending elements of verbatim theatre and historical context, the play introduces three characters—each with differing perspectives on vaccines.