What is a Woman

06/09/2024

"Reservation For One". A song for anyone who's dined alone.
One of the original compositions by Andree Bernard from WHAT (IS) A WOMAN. Recording from Arcola Theatre May 2024.
Choreography Lucie Pankhurst
MD & Keys Daniel Looseley
Bass
Director Michael Strassen
Music & Lyrics Andree Bernard

02/05/2024

3 days to see ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What (is) a Woman Arcola Theatre until Saturday May 4. Book now. "Intoxicating Magic" (Gramilano) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Extraordinarily moving" (Musical Theatre Review) from writer, performer Andrée Bernard, Director Michael Strassen, Choreographer Lucie Pankhurst, MD Daniel Looseley, Lighting Zoé Ritchie, Double Bass Jess Martin, Production Mnagaer Helen Elliott. Photos by Kate Scott.

28/04/2024

One week to see ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What (is) a Woman Arcola Theatre until May 4. Written by & starring Andree Bernard, Director Michael Strassen Choreography Lucie Pankhurst MD Daniel Looseley Lighting Zoe Ritchie Production Photos Kate Scott

27/04/2024

Director Michael Strassen and Choreographer Lucie Pankhurst behind the scenes of new musical play What (is) a Woman

26/04/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A musical play that feels deeply intimate”

A person’s life can be dictated by many things - career, relationships, decisions made… In the case of Andrée Bernard’s What (is) a Woman it seems that men have dictated the protagonist’s life.

19/04/2024

Inside rehearsals for What is a Woman before we get into the theatre space on Monday. Writer & Performer Andree Bernard says, “It's like nothing I've ever done before (or indeed ever seen) & bringing my script and score come to life is a dream come true. A solo musical, playing every character (including all the men) is challenging but Michael Strassen Lucie Pankhurst Daniel Looseley Jess Martin Zoé Ritchie & Helen Elliott are making magic happen. I'm so thankful to have such an amazing creative team. I couldn't do it without them. First performance is Tuesday! Arcola Theatre I hope you'll come and see our truly unique musical play; it's going to be quite something 💙”
https://www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/what-is-a-woman/

15/04/2024

The Standard says What (is) a Woman is one of best theatre shows to see in April in London. "Blistering" new one woman musical written by and starring Andree Bernard is directed by Michael Strassen & runs Arcola Theatre April 23 to May 4. Choreography Lucie Pankhurst MD Daniel Looseley Lighting Zoé Ritchie Bass
https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/best-theatre-shows-london-west-end-b1088888.html

14/04/2024

Inside rehearsals at Arcola Theatre for What is a Woman. Bringing my new play "What (is) a Woman" to life. I cried, overcome with joy, the first time I heard Jess Martin & MD Daniel Looseley play my score together. Director Michael Strassen & Choreographer /Movement Director Lucie Pankhurst are a joy & what we're creating is truly exciting. A whole new play with music about life, love & men. Total Theatre. One week to go. We preview April 23 & open April 24. I do hope you can come! Booking fast:
https://www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/what-is-a-woman/

09/04/2024

Inside rehearsals Arcola Theatre for What (is) a Woman a blistering new musical play by Andree Bernard. Director Michael Strassen MD Daniel Looseley Choreography Lucie Pankhurst Lighting Zoé Ritchie Bass Player Production Photographer Kate Scott Production Manager Premiere April 23 _ May 4. Book now:
https://www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/what-is-a-woman/