Join us for a panel discussion exploring the dynamic exchange of theatrical ideas between the United Kingdom and the United States. Chaired by actor, filmmaker and Fulbright-John Wood LAMDA awardee, Ramsden Madeus, with playwright, screenwriter and Fulbright Scholar, Ade Solanke, and historian of Black Theatre, Kate Dossett, the panel will examine how transatlantic collaboration has shaped performance, production, and cultural narratives on both sides of the ocean.

Tracing the historical roots of UK–US theatre, the event will explore Shakespeare’s enduring influence on American stages, draw from the British Library’s Lord Chamberlain’s Plays collection – which documents centuries of theatrical censorship and creativity – and will explore landmark productions that have crossed the Atlantic. Case studies such as Angels in America at the National Theatre, Hamilton’s West End transfer, and The History Boys on Broadway will illuminate the artistic, technical, and cultural interplay that defines this relationship.

The conversation will also explore differences in actor training, contrasting rehearsal room cultures, and the global impact of fringe, Broadway and the West End. Looking ahead, the panel will consider the future of transatlantic theatre – digital innovation, hybrid productions, and post-pandemic recovery – asking how these developments will continue to shape global storytelling.