Articles
Sheffield Statement
It is with disappointment that we announce that our upcoming production of WORTH will not be coming to the Crucible in June 2023
Freelance Theatre Hardship Fund
New Earth Theatre is setting up a BESEA Freelance Theatre Hardship Fund for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pamela Carter and Tobi Poster-Su receive Digital Theatre Commisssion
New Earth Theatre and Chinese Arts Now (CAN) have chosen Pamela Carter and Tobi Poster-Su to receive the inaugural Digital Theatre Commisssion.
Freelance Taskforce Appointment
We are pleased to announce Lucy Sheen has been selected to join the Freelance Task Force. It was Lucy’s experience in advocacy and her perspectives surrounding the BESEA freelance experience that led us to putting her forward for the Task Force.
An Open Letter to the Culture Secretary
Throughout the last decade, British theatre has led the world with regard to the Black, Asian and ethnic diversity on our stages. Many of those actors are now international names
New Earth will be a crucial voice for BESEA artists
Originally published in The Stage. It’s no mean feat for a theatre company to survive for 25 years. Yellow Earth, founded in 1995, is today recognised as a leading producer of British East and South East Asian theatre.
Stop Asian Hate
The sadness, the fear and the anger felt in our community cannot go unheard. The discussions around the model minority complex, the hypersexualisation of Asian females and the sinocentric attitudes towards the ESEA diaspora need to be listened to outside of our own circles.
Anti-Racism Touring Rider
We have signed up to the Anti-Racism Touring Rider, committing to actions that will improve working conditions within the touring sector.
Earth 2 Air
Our first podcast Earth 2 Air aims to further amplify and champion stories of East and South East Asians in the UK.
Rising Waves
Launched to provide mentoring for British East and South East Asian artists in the performing arts.