Audible Theater announces world premiere of Jade Anouka's HEART

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It has been announced that the world premiere of HEART, written by and starring acclaimed British performer and poet Jade Anouka, will play at the Minetta Lane Theatre from 9 July-14 August.

HEART, a truly poetic new play, explores the maxim that “Every new story begins as another one ends.” Written and performed by London-based actor and poet Jade Anouka (Cock, His Dark Materials), HEART introduces us to a woman who finds herself married and divorced at age 28. As she begins the process of piecing her life together, she confronts the insecurities and self-imposed boundaries that have always held her back. In the process, she discovers love in the last place—and with the last person—she expected.

Directed by Ola Ince, this world premiere production—dedicated to the misfits and “others”—takes the audience on a powerful and relatable journey, one that demonstrates that remarkable things can happen when we follow our instincts and boldly take a chance.

Jade Anouka said, “This play began in 2018 when I spurted my heart onto a page. I sent that poetic mess to Kate Pakenham who believed this was a story worth sharing. Here we are four years and many rewrites later and I cannot wait to finally tell my story. Thanks to Audible, we will be bringing this play not only to the brilliant Minetta Lane Theatre in New York but also through a powerful audio experience to an international audience via Audible. To quote a line from the play: “this is a story for all the misfits, all those who have ever felt ‘other.’”

The production features set design by Arnulfo Maldonado, costumes by Emily Rebholz, lighting by Jen Schriever, and sound by Fitz Patton.

On 2 June, HEART will also be released as an Audible Original, extending its reach to millions of Audible listeners around the world.

Tickets are on sale to the general public here.