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Celebrating their 10th anniversary, the multi-award winning new writing company Poleroid Theatre are presenting a one-off charity event showcasing the hottest new talent, in aid of the Fleabag Support Fund. The evening will reignite the experimental, eclectic, supportive spirit of Poleroid’s first new writing nights; some of the UK’s most celebrated young theatre makers and... Continue Reading →
Scott Fitzgerald’s renowned tale of the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age comes to the stage at Southwark Playhouse in a captivating musical adaptation by Ruby in the Dust Theatre. Following previous successes as a sell-out concert at Crazy Coqs in Piccadilly and an online streamed concert performance at Cadogan Hall, Gatsby: The Musical... Continue Reading →
Rehearsal images have been released of the brand new eco-political drama, Yellowfin . Coming to Southwark Playhouse next month, Nancy Crane (Summer and Smoke; Almeida/ Duke of York), Nicholas Day (The Wild Duck, Almeida), Joshua James (Wife, Kiln Theatre) and Beruce Khan (Adult Children, Donmar Warehouse) make waves in this deep dive into a not-to-distant dystopian future where all the fish have vanished. The worldwide premiere... Continue Reading →
Casting has been announced for Marek Horn’s (Wild Swimming) brand new politically charged drama, Yellowfin, coming to Southwark Playhouse this autumn. Bringing together the incredible talents of Nancy Crane (Dance Nation, Almeida; Summer and Smoke; Almeida/ Duke of York), Nicholas Day (The Wild Duck, Almeida; Wolf Hall/ Bring Up the Bodies, Aldwych Theatre), Joshua James... Continue Reading →
A fiercely original new play fusing politically charged drama with biting comedy, Yellowfin delves into the backroom dealings of a future in which all of the world’s fish have inexplicably vanished. The worldwide premiere at Southwark Playhouse marks a new collaboration between two rising stars, writer Marek Horn (Wild Swimming) and director Ed Madden (A... Continue Reading →
Not seen in London for more than half a century, Staircase by Charles Dyer (1928 – 2021) was a West End and Broadway hit at its premiere in the late ‘60s. Now Two’s Company, who excels at bringing back forgotten masterpieces, is proud to shine a light on this wonderful comedy. Starring Paul Rider (Chicago,... Continue Reading →
Over the past year we’ve all experienced our fair share of Zoom meetings, whether it’s for work, quizzes, or catch-ups with friends. And now Isla van Tricht’s new play Money utilises the software, as the audience is invited to a charity’s Board meeting to discuss a serious matter. Money concentrates on struggling charity the Nyoni... Continue Reading →
Following an acclaimed digital debut at Southwark Playhouse, Public Domain, a thrilling, new musical, composed entirely from the real-life words of YouTube vloggers, Instagram influencers, Facebook’s tech giants, and everyday internet users now has its live world premiere in the West End. Written and performed by the hugely talented Francesca Forristal (Oddball) and Jordan Paul... Continue Reading →
New British musical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was due to premiere at London’s Southwark Playhouse at the start of this year, but the run had to be cancelled following the announcement of the most recent lockdown. Thankfully the show has been filmed and is now available to watch online at stream.theatre. With a book and lyrics... Continue Reading →
After receiving great reviews and due to public demand new British musicals Public Domain and The Fabulist Fox Sister are to get two extra weeks of encore streaming at Southwark Playhouse from today to Sunday 31 January! The Fabulist Fox Sister“People want to believe in something. Why not this?” New York, 1892: Kate Fox, the... Continue Reading →
