Book now for the world premiere of The LOve Book at Sadler’s Wells East, Jade Hackett’s new dance theatre production set to the music of Omar, telling a Windrush love story across four decades, from 12 to 20 February 2027.

The LOve Book in London

Some LOve stories don’t fade. They keep playing. In the 1950s, a young couple, Leonard and Olivia, arrive in Britain as part of the Windrush Generation, adrift in an unfamiliar world with little to their name except the love they share. The production follows their relationship across four decades in a world premiere told through hip hop and lyrical dance, to a soundtrack by Omar Lyefook, the king of UK neo-soul.

It’s a deeply personal piece for Hackett, whose debut major dance production is inspired by the true story of her grandparents, who emigrated from Jamaica in the 1950s. A choreographer for Hex at the National Theatre and Miss Saigon and Little Shop of Horrors at Sheffield Theatres, and a former dancer with Boy Blue and ZooNation, she brings a cinematic approach to movement and storytelling.

The soundtrack draws on iconic songs from Omar’s back catalogue and his most recent studio album, Brighter The Days. It’s performed by a cast of eight dance artists led by Zec Luhana and Sia Gbamoi as Leonard and Olivia, with design by Ti Green and music direction by Benjamin Kwasi Burrell.

In the 1950s, a young couple arrives in Britain as part of the Windrush Generation. Adrift in an unfamiliar world, they have little to their name except the love they share. Jade Hackett’s new dance theatre production traces their relationship over four decades, told through hip hop and lyrical dance in soulful movement, smooth rhythm and sweet memory.

Set to iconic songs by Omar Lyefook, the king of UK neo-soul, this world premiere is a vivid celebration of Black British history, and a portrait of the many forms love takes across a lifetime: romance, family, friendship and the communities that sustain us.

Performance Information

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Feb 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The LOve Book?

  • Leonard: Zec Luhana
  • Olivia: Sia Gbamoi
  • Jasmine and Ensemble: Nethra Menon
  • Young Victor and Ensemble: Tanaka Bingwa
  • Present Day Victor: Nnabiko Ejimofor

Who are the creative team of The LOve Book?

  • Created and choreographed by: Jade Hackett
  • Music: Omar Lyefook
  • Musical supervision and direction: Benjamin Kwasi Burrell
  • Associate choreographer: Jaih Betote
  • Set designer: Ti Green
  • Costume designer: Jodie-Simone Howe
  • Lighting designer: Zeynep Kepekli
  • Sound designer: Benjamin Grant
  • Hair and make-up: Tevae Humphrey

Venue Information

Sadler's Wells East , 8 Carpenters Road , London, E20 2AQ

Nearest Tube or Train: Stratford

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Frequently Asked Questions

The LOve Book is playing at the Sadler's Wells East in London
To buy official London Theatre tickets to The LOve Book, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, The LOve Book has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

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