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Otherland

By Chris Bush, Directed by Ann Yee

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Wed 12 Feb - Sat 15 Mar 2025

★★★★★
“Uplifting and profoundly enlightening”
The Stage

★★★★
The Guardian, The Telegraph, Financial Times 

Jo and Harry are changing.
Harry is changing more than most, undeniably,
And change is beautiful. Necessary. Terrifying.

Break-ups aren’t just about who gets the CD collection. As Jo and Harry begin to untangle themselves from each other, new worlds start to open up – worlds filled with new partners, new identities, new possibilities. What kind of women do they want to be, and do they have the courage, or the permission, to get there?

From Chris Bush, the playwright behind the Olivier Award-winning Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Ann Yee (Next to Normal) directs the “outstanding” (The Times) Jade Anouka and “superb” (Financial Times) Fizz Sinclair in Otherland, a “touchingly relatable” (The Guardian) new play exploring what it means to be true to yourself in the face of unstoppable change.

Running Time Approx. 2 hours & 25 mins incl. an interval.
Subject to change during previews.

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm

Content Warnings Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

reviews

“A firecracker performance from Jade Anouka”
Evening Standard 

“A production of tremendous panache”
The Times

“Fizz Sinclair captures every nuance”
The Stage

Production photos

By Marc Brenner

An image gallery with 29 photos
Jade Anouka wears a black and grey crewneck leather top and has a metallic chrome pregnancy bump. She looks off to the side and she is illuminated by white light and surrounded by haze. Beth Hinton-Lever and Danielle Fiamanya stand in the background.
Jade Anouka sits on a black chair on stage, leaning back with her neck resting on the back of the chair. She wears a white tank top and grey joggers and looks upwards with her arms crossed. She is Illuminated by two bright white lights in the background.
Jade Anouka wears a light grey medical gown and sits with her knees pulled to her chest and her hands clasped around her shins. Her feet are in a circular pool of water. She is illuminated by blue-white light and looks ahead with a neutral expression.
Laura Hanna wears a metallic silver jumpsuit and looks off to the side. She stands by a wooden pole and is illuminated by yellow-orange light.
Danielle Fiamanya sits on a black chair on stage with Laura Hanna and Beth Hinton-Lever behind her. Danielle has a disapproving expression and rests one arm over the back of the chair. She wears a red and pink floral dress and sheer sparkly tights. Beth wears a purple sleeveless top and Laura wears a green jumpsuit.
Fizz Sinclair stands on stage surrounded by haze. She is illuminated by orange-white light and leans forward with both hands on the back of a chair. Her face is partially obscured as she looks down. She wears grey trousers and a red floral top.
Danielle Fiamanya wears a green shiny bomber jacket and sheer sparkly tights and sits on a black chair on stage. She is illuminated by blue-white light and there are upturned chairs near her. She looks ahead with a serious expression and has both hands on her knees in front of her.
Fizz Sinclair wears a red floral top under a brown trench coat and gazes ahead with an intense expression. She is illuminated by yellow-orange rippling light.
Jackie Clune wears red trousers and light silk shirt. She stands in front of a brick wall with her hands in her pocket and a clipped expression. To the right, Fizz Sinclair stands in the foreground. Fizz is blurred, she wears a red floral top and grey blazer and gestures with her hands.
Beth Hinton-Lever wears a grey leopard print jacket and dark trousers and looks off to the side with a neutral expression. In the background to the left, Fizz Sinclair wears a long coat and sits with her hands folded in her lap.
Serena Manteghi wears a white shirt with puffed sleeves and a dark brown long waistcoat. She holds Fizz Sinclair’s hands, who wears grey trousers and a red floral top, and Serena looks sternly at her. Serena is mid speech. Both are illuminated by warm orange light and Fizz has wet hair with a towel over her shoulders.
Jackie Clune wears a light silk shirt and trousers and stands with her arms crossed. She looks with a slightly disapproving expression at Fizz Sinclair, who stands blurred in the foreground with her head turned towards Jackie.
Fizz Sinclair and Jade Anouka stand on either side of a circular stage and face each other. Danielle Fiamanya, Beth Hinton-Lever, and Laura Hanna stand looking at them on a raised platform in the background. Fizz wears a grey suit jacket and trousers and Jade wears dark green trousers and a white tank top.
Fizz Sinclair wears a grey suit and Jade Anouka wears a white dress. They stand facing one another on a circular stage, holding hands around a bouquet of flowers between them and looking at each other with smiles.
Fizz Sinclair leans back on her hands in a circular pool of water in the middle of a circular wooden stage. She is illuminated by deep orange light.
Fizz Sinclair wears a brown trench coat and sits on her knees at the edge of a pool of water. She leans forward slightly and looks off to the side. She is illuminated by warm yellow dappled light.
Jade Anouka wears a black and grey crewneck leather top and has a metallic chrome pregnancy bump. She has a neutral expression and is illuminated by warm yellow light. Serena Manteghi and Danielle Fiamanya stand in the background.
Jade Anouka wears a black and grey crewneck leather top and has a metallic chrome pregnancy bump. She stands in side-profile and looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. She is surrounded by haze and illuminated by orange light.
Jade Anouka looks lovingly at a baby cradled in her arms. Amanda Wilkin has a happy, relived expression and leans over with her arms around Jade and her eyes closed. Jade wears a light medical gown and Amanda wears a light shirt.
Jade Anouka wears a black and grey crewneck leather top and has a metallic chrome pregnancy bump. She stands and looks straight ahead with a neutral expression between neon blue light tubes. To the left, Beth Hinton-Lever, Serena Manteghi and Danielle Fiamanya stand in a line, facing Jade.
Jade Anouka wears a black and grey crewneck leather top and has a metallic chrome pregnancy bump. She stands facing Fizz Sinclair, who wears a red floral top and brown trench coat. There is a circular pool of water between them, and they are illuminated by a row of yellow spotlights.
Fizz Sinclair wears a red floral top. She is half immersed in a circular pool of water and sits upright, looking upwards with her hands on the edge of the pool. She is illuminated by deep orange light.
Jade Anouka wears a black and grey crewneck leather top and has a metallic chrome pregnancy bump. She kneels facing Fizz Sinclair, who wears a red floral top and brown trench coat. There is a circular pool of water between them, and they are illuminated by dappled white light.
Otherland Rehearsal Photo

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Rehearsal Photos

By Marc Brenner

An image gallery with 32 photos
Serena Manteghi wears a white tank top and gold necklaces, smiling softly while looking to the side.
Laura Hanna wears a light blue shirt and stands facing sideways, looking ahead with her head slightly lowered.
Laura Hanna wears a light blue shirt and stands smiling while holding a soft rabbit stuffed toy in one hand out to the side. She is looking at Danielle Fiamanya, who wears a black long-sleeved top and colourful patchwork trousers. Danielle is turned towards Laura.
Jackie Clune wears a maroon sweater and looks off to the side with a neutral expression. She leans against the wall near a window. Amanda Wilkin wears a black t-shirt and black trousers and crouches down behind Jackie. Amanda is smiling slightly and holds a black backpack from the straps in front of her with her face resting against her hands.
Fizz Sinclair wears a dark brown hoodie and leans backwards in a dramatic pose with her arms above her head. Her head is also thrown back as she looks upwards. The background is a black curtain.
Jennifer Whyte wears a black jacket and a grey tartan scarf and sits behind an open laptop and headphones. She gestures with her hands and looks off to the side in mid-speech.
Laura Hanna wears a light blue shirt and royal blue trousers and stands with a notebook in her hand. Danielle Fiamanya and Serena Manteghi stand to the left in a row behind Laura. Danielle has her arms crossed and wears a black long-sleeved top and colourful patchwork trousers. Serena wears a white top and shirt and black trousers and leans to the side with her hand by her ear. All three look in the same direction.
Fizz Sinclair wears a dark brown hoodie and blue jeans and stands with a neutral expression and her arms crossed. She looks off to the side and there is a blue ladder against the wall to the left in the background.
Ann Yee wears a black top and trousers and black framed glasses. She holds a clipboard and looks to the side with a neutral expression.
Grace Duggan wears a black hoodie and jacket and sits at a table with audio equipment in front of her. She has her hands clasped together on the table and a neutral, observing expression.
Jade Anouka wears a black t-shirt in the foreground and stands parallel to Amanda Wilkin, who wears a denim shirt and dark top. Jade’s face is obscured as she turns her head towards Amanda and both have their right hands on the left collarbones. Amanda looks at Jade with a trusting expression.
Serena Manteghi with a contemplative expression wears a white shirt and leans on the back of a chair during rehearsal. Beth Hinton-Lever and Jackie Clune are blurred in the background, Beth is seated in a blue tank top and Jackie is standing in a maroon sweater. A table with props and flowers can be seen.
Jade Anouka wears a black shirt, orange trousers, a light olive-coloured jacket and a big black backpack. She stands on a chair in a rehearsal room, leaning forward and gesturing to the side with a panicked expression.
Jade Anouka wears a black shirt, orange trousers, a light olive-coloured jacket and a big black backpack. She stands on a chair in a rehearsal room with both arms slightly raised at her sides, and has an expression of wonder.
Beth Hinton-Lever wears a cropped blue tank top and black trousers and sits cross-legged next to Serena Manteghi, who wears a white top, white shirt and black trousers. Serena smiles and widely and holds a script and Beth smiles with one hand over her mouth as both look upwards to the right.
Jade Anouka wears a black t-shirt and stands facing sideways with her hands on top of her head. She is crying and has an anguished expression.
Fizz Sinclair and Jade Anouka wear grey suits and stand facing one another with flowers between them. They hold hands around the flowers and look lovingly at each other with soft smiles.
Jade Anouka wears a black top, orange trousers and a grey suit jacket. She stands in a rehearsal room with her arms slightly bent and raised to shoulder height, and in one hand holds a bouquet of flowers. Her eyes are downcast in a contemplative, serious expression. The rest of the company stand on a raised platform behind her and have concerned expressions.
Fizz Sinclair and Jade Anouka wear black tops and grey suit jackets. Fizz stands slight behind Jade and rests her head on Jade’s shoulder with her eyes closed. Jade has a serious expression and lowered eyes. Both hold bouquets of flowers out to the left.
The Otherland company dance around Fizz Sinclair and Jade Anouka in a circle. Fizz wears a grey suit and Jade wears a black top and orange trousers. Everyone has a joyous expression and Beth Hinton-Lever jumps and throws rose petals up in the air.
Serena Manteghi wears a navy sweater and dark trousers and stands with her arms around Beth Hinton-Lever’s and Laura Hanna’s shoulders. Beth Hinton-Lever wears a cropped blue tank top and black trousers, and Laura Hanna wears a light blue shirt and royal blue trousers. They have affectionate, warm expressions.
Jade Anouka wears a black t-shirt and orange trousers and sits smiling with her face resting on her hand at Amanda Wilkin, who wears a light denim shirt and dark trousers and is mid-speech. They are sitting on a raised platform and the company are dancing behind them.
Serena Manteghi wears a dark navy sweater and is sitting on a table, smiling to the side. On the table, there are flowers and a candle holder beside her.
Jackie Clune wears a maroon sweater and looks off to the side with a neutral expression. She leans against the wall near a window. In the background clothes are draped over a wooden board in front of the window.

Cast & Creatives

  • Cast

    Jade Anouka
    Headshot of actor Jade Anouka.
    Jade Anouka
    Jackie Clune
    Headshot of actor Jackie Clune.
    Jackie Clune
    Danielle Fiamanya
    Danielle Fiamanya
    Danielle Fiamanya
    Laura Hanna
    Laura Hanna
    Laura Hanna
    Beth Hinton-Lever
    Beth Hinton-Lever
    Beth Hinton-Lever
    Serena Manteghi
    Serena Manteghi
    Serena Manteghi
    Fizz Sinclair
    Headshot of actor Fizz Sinclair.
    Fizz Sinclair
    Amanda Wilkin
    Headshot of actor Amanda Wilkin.
    Amanda Wilkin

  • Band

    Jennifer Whyte

    Musical Director

    Catrin Meek

    Harp

    Gabriella Swallow

    Cello

  • Creatives

    Chris Bush

    Writer

    Ann Yee

    Director

    Fly Davis

    Set Designer

    Milla Clarke

    Costume Designer

    Anna Watson

    Lighting Designer

    Pete Malkin

    Sound Designer

    Jennifer Whyte

    Composer & Arranger

    Amy Ball CDG
    Amy Ball CDG

    Casting Director

    Heidi Bryan

    Costume Supervisor

    Daniele Lydon

    Voice Coach

    Grace Duggan

    Associate Director

    Wabriya King
    Wabriya King

    Dramatherapist

Access For All
Exterior of the Almeida Theatre at night with audience members gathered by the entrance doors.

Access Performances

Audio Described Sat 8 Mar 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
Captioned Tue 4 Mar 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment Wed 5 Mar 2pm & 7.30pm

For full information about how to book for our access performances please visit our Access For All page.

Access For All

Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. More info

Access

Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.

25s & Under

£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Wed 12 – Wed 19 Feb, and Fri 21 Feb. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. Tickets go on sale at 5pm on Tue 21 Jan. More info

30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed

If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Fri or Sat evenings.

Islington First

If you live or work in the Islington area you can book best available seats for £25, subject to availability. Enter promo code ISFIRST when selecting your seats. Find applicable postcodes here.

Talks & Events

Talkback
After Mon 3 Mar performance
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 27 Feb 7.30pm
A free performance for those aged 25 and under. More info.

Four people are sat on chairs on the Almeida stage.

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