Dave Harris’ Tambo & Bones has received three nominations at this year’s Black British Theatre Awards, following its run at Theatre Royal Stratford East this summer!

Tambo & Bones was commended in the 2019 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, and first performed in a 2022 co-production between Playwrights Horizons New York City and Center Theatre Group Los Angeles – going on to feature on Time Out New York’s ’30 best Off Broadway shows to see in Spring 2022′ list! Tambo & Bones’ UK premiere, presented by Theatre Royal Stratford East and Actors Touring Company, received rave reviews and was described as “unique, challenging and oh-so necessary” by The Guardian.

Matthew Xia has been nominated for Best Director, Kloe Dean has been nominated for Best Movement Director, with the entire production nominated for the Best Production – Play Award.

Congratulations to the entire company and best of luck to all involved!

The Black British Theatre Awards will be held at the National Theatre on Sunday 29th October 2023 – to read the full list of nominees, click here.