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4 June 2018: a reading of Natalia Vorozhbit’s play about the war in Ukraine

Published: May 22, 2018

At 6pm-7.30pm on 4th of June 2018, Sputnik will present a reading of Ukrainian-speaking Elephants by Natalia Vorozhbit (Ukraine), translated by Sasha Dugdale, at UCL’s Festival of Culture in London, the first presentation of this play in England. The cast is: Sophia Kayes, James Robinson, Géhane Strehler. Directed by: Noah Birksted-Breen. The reading will take […]

Discussion on contemporary playwriting with speakers from the National Theatre, Royal Court and Soho Theatre – 21st of May 2014

Published: April 13, 2014

Sputnik’s artistic director, Noah Birksted-Breen, has organised a panel discussion at Queen Mary University, as part of QUORUM, a bi-weekly public seminar for academics, PhD students and theatre practitioners. The title is: ‘Changes in the landscape of contemporary playwriting: 2000-2014’. Confirmed speakers are: Sebastian Born, Associate Director (Literary), National Theatre Chris Campbell, Literary Manager, Royal […]

On The Record

Published: August 19, 2011

06.08.2011 Sputnik Artistic Director Noah Birksted-Breen co-wrote a new play about journalism now at Arcola theatre ON THE RECORD @ Arcola Theatre July 20-August 13 2011 by Christine Bacon and Noah Birksted-Breen, directed by Michael Longhurst and designed by Chloe Lamford. www.guardian.co.uk

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    Sputnik is a British theatre company dedicated to sourcing, translating and producing new Russian drama for British audiences.

    There are several strands to Sputnik's work including:
    - producing new Russian plays in the UK
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