Theatre & Dance

10 Apr 2019 - 11 Apr 2019

FEAST (a play in one cooking)

Our theatre programme continues in April with a novel piece inspired by Shakespeare’s dramaturgy and written by London-based Romanian actress Olivia Negrean, entitled ‘Feast (a play in one cooking)’. Six of the Bard’s female characters are brought to life by a cast

17 Oct 2018 - 18 Oct 2018

Ecaterina Teodoroiu, the Legend on Stage

The Romanian Centenary Celebration programme continues this October with 'Ecaterina Teodoroiu', a brilliantly woven story and a fascinating new show inspired by the life of one of the most loved figures in Romanian history and the only female soldier who fought

30 Jun 2018 - 22 Jul 2018

Masca Theatre Company Tours the UK for the Romanian Centenary

Masca, the renowned pantomime company from Bucharest, is taking to the UK for an extensive tour as part of our anniversary programme, celebrating 100 years since the unification of all Romanian provinces. The centrepiece of their performances is a new stunning performance,

19 May 2018 - 19 May 2018

Romanian Puppet Masters Perform in London

The Romanian Cultural Institute and the Romanian Embassy warmly invite you to celebrate The International Children’s Day with an all-time favourite, 'Hansel and Gretel'. Enjoy an original take on the Grimm Brothers’ classic, made with impressive artistic ability

10 May 2018 - 11 May 2018

Queen Marie of Romania: the Theatrical Biography of a Wartime Queen

We continue our Centenary Celebration with 'The Queen's Wars', a compelling new show inspired by famous Queen Marie of Romania’s wartime diaries. Starring versatile Anca Doczi as the passionate and restless monarch who made a decisive contribution to the

23 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2018

Simona Măicănescu Catches 'The Fever' in Riveting One Woman Show

Versatile Simona Măicănescu is the star of 'The Fever', a compelling one woman show bursting with intelligence, emotion and quirky humour, to be presented as part of our studio theatre programme. Written by famous American actor and playwright Wallace Shawn and

23 Feb 2018 - 23 Feb 2018

Simona Măicănescu Catches 'The Fever' in Riveting One Woman Show

Versatile Simona Măicănescu is the star of 'The Fever', a compelling one woman show bursting with intelligence, emotion and quirky humour, to be presented as part of our studio theatre programme. Written by famous American actor and playwright Wallace Shawn and

12 Oct 2017 - 12 Oct 2017

A Dark Fable to Open our Autumn Theatrical Programme

The string of premieres at our chamber theatre space in 1 Belgrave Square resumes in October with a touching performance inspired by the autobiographical novel of Swiss-Romanian Aglaja Veteranyi, the brilliant and tragic figure who committed suicide at 39 after a most spectacular

14 Jun 2017 - 14 Jun 2017

Belgravia Revisited: an encounter with 'Vivien Leigh'

Our theatre programme continues with a brilliant depiction of the last years of the great Vivien Leigh starring the revered thespian Lamia Beligan in a career defining one-woman show. The play, “Vivien Leigh - The Last Press Conference” by Marcy Lafferty, follows the

2 May 2017 - 27 May 2017

Alexandra Badea’s Incisive 'The Pulverised' Premieres at Arcola Theatre

We are proud to support the extensive Arcola Theatre run of Alexandra Badea's eye-opening drama, a piercing portrait of globalisation and its multifaceted effects. Following an impressive production at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious

18 May 2017 - 19 May 2017

Marin Sorescu’s 'Jonah', the Elegiac Parable of Human Condition, at the RCI

Arguably the most celebrated monologue of Romanian theatre gets a brilliant makeover in a new production staged specially for our increasingly popular theatrical space. Directed by American Sharon Willems and starring Romanian actor Alin Balaşcan, the performance preserves

12 Apr 2017 - 12 Apr 2017

“Ashes Afar” at RCI’s theatrical space

We are thrilled to continue our theatrical programme with the revelation of 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Andreea Borţun’s “Ashes Afar” directed by rising star director Bobi Pricop and produced by the Irish-Romanian company Vanner Collective. The show - characterised