A new play by Lolita Chakrabarti, directed by Indhu Rubasingham opened in October

This is the first play directed by Indhu as the new artistic director of the tricycle. a fascinating play about Ira Aldridge, the first Black actor to play Lear on the London stage in 1833. Ira is  played by Adrian Lester.

see this preview trailer

and these reviews

Red Velvet Tricycle Theatre