A convincing American accent isn't just about the sounds — it lives in your body, your rhythm, your presence. If the physicality doesn't match, casting directors will spot it instantly, no matter how good your vowels are. With more American productions shooting across Europe and the UK than ever before, a native-sounding American characterisation is no longer a bonus — it's a essential skill that puts you in the room for roles that are literally filming on your doorstep. In this class, you'll work with strong American TV scenes to build a fully embodied American character that feels authentic from the ground up. You'll be pre-cast ahead of the first session, with the option to deepen the same scene in the second class or take on something new.

An Exclusive One Night Only performance from rising Popstar 'Khasaia' giving her most day one fanbase an early access show of her upcoming EP 'DIVA' set to release on 1st May 2026. Be the first to witness Khasaia's first ever solo show as she sets the stage and welcomes you all into the world of DIVA with an EP she dedicates to women everywhere.

18+ Explicit Language in songs

Feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure why the auditions have slowed down? You're not alone — and the fix is often simpler than you think. This class takes you back to the fundamentals of understanding your casting type and personal brand, giving you a clear, actionable foundation to work from. Knowing your type doesn't box you in — it gives you the tools to walk into any room with confidence and make every role unmistakably yours. Be prepared: this session can challenge assumptions you've held about yourself, but that's exactly what makes it a turning point. If you're ready to get out of your own way, this is the class to take. Please provide your Spotlight link when booking in. 

A father and daughter’s fractured history erupts in one room over one night. ‘I dreamt you differently’ moves from a naturalistic family drama to dream-like moments of absurdism with song exploring the relationship between money, the arts, precarity and control.

Based off of the hit tabletop role playing game of the same name by Bully Pulpit Games, FIASCO is a fully improvised show investigating a fictional archive and the dark tales it contains. Every performance, with the help of the audience, three players will explore a new story, guided by the Archivist and our special visiting lecturer; stories filled with brutality and intrigue, rage and desire, and a tangled web of threads will combine with unfortunate circumstances to create… well, quite the fiasco.

Age Restrictions: 18+
Content Warnings: Staged violence, sexual content and themes. We have a web link for audiences to refer to a full list of possible content and themes during the improvised show as well as a content blacklist.

Based off of the hit tabletop role playing game of the same name by Bully Pulpit Games, FIASCO is a fully improvised show investigating a fictional archive and the dark tales it contains. Every performance, with the help of the audience, three players will explore a new story, guided by the Archivist and our special visiting lecturer; stories filled with brutality and intrigue, rage and desire, and a tangled web of threads will combine with unfortunate circumstances to create… well, quite the fiasco.

Age Restrictions: 18+
Content Warnings: Staged violence, sexual content and themes. We have a web link for audiences to refer to a full list of possible content and themes during the improvised show as well as a content blacklist.

When Marc, a sex therapist, meets Koldo, a brutish dominant porn star, he feels compelled to be on screen too.

Within moments, he is filmed.

Objectified. Degraded. Owned.

Why did he want this?

As a therapist, Marc creates fantasies in which his clients find healing.

He’s guided clients through fantasies such as rape, gangbang, incest, and kidnapping—helping them realize every part of them is worthy of love.

Unapologetic, uncensored,

UNSHAMED is his confessional.

A space to share some of the wildest stories he has heard over the years- along with his own.

Watch the Trailer www.unshamedmovie.com

After premiering in Guadalajara, Mexico, to a slightly startled audience, the film toured Los Angeles, New York, and Bogotá, before arriving in London.

London Screening + Live Unshaming*

*Following the screening, a few brave and willing audience members can join Marc on stage, choose from a selection of props, and act out fantasies of their own.

-Participation is entirely optional.

-Participations lasts 3–5 minutes

-Audience is limited to 40 people

-Attendance can be as a participant or observer

To maintain privacy and a safe environment, all phones will be checked on arrival and returned at the end of the event.

UNSHAMED | Spain | 2025 | 43 min Director: Marc Peridis Language: English with English subtitles Genre: Erotic / Documentary / LGBT

Age: 18+

This film contains explicit sexual content, including gay sexual imagery, and explores themes of power, desire, and sexual expression. Intended for adult audiences (18+).

L.A.'s underground hit has landed in London: Slideshow brings together storytellers, poets, comedians, musicians and more, all speaking their truth with their own slides up on the big screen to prove it. "Shockingly honest stories," cheers the Los Angeles Times, "Downright magical, uncomfortable, and anarchic."

Content warnings: Age 16 and over recommended (some language & adult content)

A new play set in a dying independent cinema. Five strangers.
One night. A conversation that keeps circling what nobody will say.
Sharp, unsettling, and quietly devastating — The Unspoken explores
consent, ambiguity, and the stories we tell ourselves to avoid the
truth.

Recommended 14+ (parental guidance for under-16s).

AGE RESTRICTION: 14+ (parental guidance for under-16s). Mature themes
including consent and psychological harm. No graphic violence, sexual
content, or offensive language.

CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNINGS: Themes of psychological harm, coercion, and
emotional manipulation. No graphic content.

🎬 SCREEN W.A.R.P LONDON SCI-FI & FANTASY FILM FEST + COSPLAY

Step beyond the signal… and into the W.A.R.P. 🚀

This Bank Holiday Monday, the Etcetera Theatre transforms into a gateway for the boldest, strangest, and most electrifying stories in sci-fi and fantasy.

From cosmic horror to interdimensional romance, mythic warriors to rogue A.I., Screen W.A.R.P brings together a curated lineup of award-winning films and visionary creators pushing the boundaries of genre storytelling.

🎥 WHAT TO EXPECT

🔥 Official selections from around the world
🏆 Award-winning screenplays brought to life
⚡ Trailer showcases from rising genre voices
👽 Sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and everything in between
🎭 Cosplay welcome — come dressed for your universe

🚀 THE EXPERIENCE

This isn’t just a screening — it’s a live, high-energy celebration of genre cinema.

Expect:

A packed programme of bold, original films
Filmmakers in attendance
A buzzing Camden crowd of sci-fi and fantasy fans
Big ideas, big visuals, and unforgettable moments

📍 EVENT DETAILS

📅 Monday 4 May (Bank Holiday)
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Etcetera Theatre

🎟️ ENTER THE ARENA

Whether you’re a filmmaker, a fan, or a traveller from another dimension…

👉 This is your invitation to the Screen W.A.R.P.

Tickets are limited.
Reality is optional.

All ages, flashing lights, sci-fi action

A convincing American accent isn't just about the sounds — it lives in your body, your rhythm, your presence. If the physicality doesn't match, casting directors will spot it instantly, no matter how good your vowels are. With more American productions shooting across Europe and the UK than ever before, a native-sounding American characterisation is no longer a bonus — it's a essential skill that puts you in the room for roles that are literally filming on your doorstep. In this class, you'll work with strong American TV scenes to build a fully embodied American character that feels authentic from the ground up. You'll be pre-cast ahead of the first session, with the option to deepen the same scene in the second class or take on something new.

Soho, 1977, in the historic underbelly of London. 
The vice trade, punk rock, addiction, obsession, violence, street humour.
This is the World of Stickin’ Boy.
 
A punk rock n’ roll musical, written by Martin Muscatt with additional material by Mick Jones (The Clash).

Eddy is a 20 year old punk rocker with a gambling habit.
Wishing to escape his mundane existence, Eddy quits his day job.
He meets Candy, a sex worker, who invites him to be her ‘Sticking Boy’, advertising her services with cards in telephone boxes.

Eddy is schooled in his new career by vibrant sex workers, Mandy, Tuesday, Wendy and Madame O.
 
Psycho Jack, a rival sticking boy, poses a threat to Eddy.

After a chance meeting with his punk hero, opportunities are in the air for Eddy, but he faces many obstacles, from within and without.

The play has an accompanying double album of songs, performed by London band Taurus Trakker, cast members and Special Guests.

Soho, 1977, in the historic underbelly of London. 
The vice trade, punk rock, addiction, obsession, violence, street humour.
This is the World of Stickin’ Boy.
 
A punk rock n’ roll musical, written by Martin Muscatt with additional material by Mick Jones (The Clash).

Eddy is a 20 year old punk rocker with a gambling habit.
Wishing to escape his mundane existence, Eddy quits his day job.
He meets Candy, a sex worker, who invites him to be her ‘Sticking Boy’, advertising her services with cards in telephone boxes.

Eddy is schooled in his new career by vibrant sex workers, Mandy, Tuesday, Wendy and Madame O.
 
Psycho Jack, a rival sticking boy, poses a threat to Eddy.

After a chance meeting with his punk hero, opportunities are in the air for Eddy, but he faces many obstacles, from within and without.

The play has an accompanying double album of songs, performed by London band Taurus Trakker, cast members and Special Guests.

Soho, 1977, in the historic underbelly of London. 
The vice trade, punk rock, addiction, obsession, violence, street humour.
This is the World of Stickin’ Boy.
 
A punk rock n’ roll musical, written by Martin Muscatt with additional material by Mick Jones (The Clash).

Eddy is a 20 year old punk rocker with a gambling habit.
Wishing to escape his mundane existence, Eddy quits his day job.
He meets Candy, a sex worker, who invites him to be her ‘Sticking Boy’, advertising her services with cards in telephone boxes.

Eddy is schooled in his new career by vibrant sex workers, Mandy, Tuesday, Wendy and Madame O.
 
Psycho Jack, a rival sticking boy, poses a threat to Eddy.

After a chance meeting with his punk hero, opportunities are in the air for Eddy, but he faces many obstacles, from within and without.

The play has an accompanying double album of songs, performed by London band Taurus Trakker, cast members and Special Guests.

Soho, 1977, in the historic underbelly of London. 
The vice trade, punk rock, addiction, obsession, violence, street humour.
This is the World of Stickin’ Boy.
 
A punk rock n’ roll musical, written by Martin Muscatt with additional material by Mick Jones (The Clash).

Eddy is a 20 year old punk rocker with a gambling habit.
Wishing to escape his mundane existence, Eddy quits his day job.
He meets Candy, a sex worker, who invites him to be her ‘Sticking Boy’, advertising her services with cards in telephone boxes.

Eddy is schooled in his new career by vibrant sex workers, Mandy, Tuesday, Wendy and Madame O.
 
Psycho Jack, a rival sticking boy, poses a threat to Eddy.

After a chance meeting with his punk hero, opportunities are in the air for Eddy, but he faces many obstacles, from within and without.

The play has an accompanying double album of songs, performed by London band Taurus Trakker, cast members and Special Guests.

Soho, 1977, in the historic underbelly of London. 
The vice trade, punk rock, addiction, obsession, violence, street humour.
This is the World of Stickin’ Boy.
 
A punk rock n’ roll musical, written by Martin Muscatt with additional material by Mick Jones (The Clash).

Eddy is a 20 year old punk rocker with a gambling habit.
Wishing to escape his mundane existence, Eddy quits his day job.
He meets Candy, a sex worker, who invites him to be her ‘Sticking Boy’, advertising her services with cards in telephone boxes.

Eddy is schooled in his new career by vibrant sex workers, Mandy, Tuesday, Wendy and Madame O.
 
Psycho Jack, a rival sticking boy, poses a threat to Eddy.

After a chance meeting with his punk hero, opportunities are in the air for Eddy, but he faces many obstacles, from within and without.

The play has an accompanying double album of songs, performed by London band Taurus Trakker, cast members and Special Guests.

Soho, 1977, in the historic underbelly of London. 
The vice trade, punk rock, addiction, obsession, violence, street humour.
This is the World of Stickin’ Boy.
 
A punk rock n’ roll musical, written by Martin Muscatt with additional material by Mick Jones (The Clash).

Eddy is a 20 year old punk rocker with a gambling habit.
Wishing to escape his mundane existence, Eddy quits his day job.
He meets Candy, a sex worker, who invites him to be her ‘Sticking Boy’, advertising her services with cards in telephone boxes.

Eddy is schooled in his new career by vibrant sex workers, Mandy, Tuesday, Wendy and Madame O.
 
Psycho Jack, a rival sticking boy, poses a threat to Eddy.

After a chance meeting with his punk hero, opportunities are in the air for Eddy, but he faces many obstacles, from within and without.

The play has an accompanying double album of songs, performed by London band Taurus Trakker, cast members and Special Guests.

Based off of the hit tabletop role playing game of the same name by Bully Pulpit Games, FIASCO is a fully improvised show investigating a fictional archive and the dark tales it contains. Every performance, with the help of the audience, three players will explore a new story, guided by the Archivist and our special visiting lecturer; stories filled with brutality and intrigue, rage and desire, and a tangled web of threads will combine with unfortunate circumstances to create… well, quite the fiasco.

Age Restrictions: 18+
Content Warnings: Staged violence, sexual content and themes. We have a web link for audiences to refer to a full list of possible content and themes during the improvised show as well as a content blacklist.

Perform and workshop a song from your audition book for the class, receive detailed feedback from the teacher and experiment with new vocal techniques. This is a space to proudly make mistakes, play and grow as performers. Your song selection does not need to be perfect or ‘performance ready’. 

Aimee Clifton is a singing teacher and performer with a Diploma of Musical Theatre from Brent Street Studios in Sydney. She specialises in classical and contemporary musical theatre vocal technique with a heavy focus on acting through song. Aimee also has extensive knowledge of vocal health and rehabilitation. 

Credits/experience: diploma of musical theatre from Brent Street Studios in Sydney, Bell Shakespeare Scholarship recipient - Bell Shakespeare company, 2 years experience as vocal coach for beginners to pre professionals, highly sought after wedding and events singer in Sydney

@aimeegclifton

Meet Fiona: She’s a part-time party princess and a full-time fat disaster. In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, Fiona agrees to repurpose her pink fairy princess costume to perform a striptease for a very special client - and learns whether or not she’ll do anything for an extra fat tip.
Set in the green-juiced hustle culture of Los Angeles, this one-woman fairy clown fever dream dives headfirst into the blurred boundaries between girlhood nostalgia and exploitation
Come party, and get ready for a sweet treat!

Age restriction: 18+, nudity, sexual themes, sexual violence

Lee Knight is a 2026 Academy Award–nominated writer, director, and actor working across stage and screen. His directorial debut, A Friend of Dorothy—starring Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry—earned an Oscar nomination for Best Short Film and is available on Disney+.
The film garnered international acclaim on the festival circuit, winning Best Director at the HollyShorts Film Festival and the Cannes Short Film Festival, as well as the Directorial Debut Award at the Heartland
International Film Festival, the Emerging Talent Award at the London Renaissance Film Festival, and multiple Audience Awards worldwide. He is currently developing the project into a feature film.
As an actor, Knight appeared as Rosencrantz opposite Ian McKellen in Hamlet (2024) on Amazon
Prime Video, a role he also performed on stage in a nine-month repertory season alongside The Cherry Orchard. His recent television work includes Vigil (Series 2) on BBC iPlayer, with upcoming appearances in The Stolen Girl (Disney+/ITV) and Talamasca(2026). His additional screen credits include Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Sherlock, The Last Letter from Your
Lover, The Trial of Christine Keeler, and The North Water. He is set to play Tuwim in the feature film The Iron Ribbon(2027).
On stage, his work includes the West End production of Much Ado About Nothing alongside Catherine Tate and David Tennant, as well as Martin McDonagh’s A Very Very Very Dark Matter opposite Jim Broadbent. He also led the critically acclaimed revival of Kevin Elyot’s Coming Clean, which transferred to the West End for three sold-out runs.
As a writer, his sitcom pilot The Gym reached the semi-finals of the BBC Writers' Room, placing in the top 1% of submissions.
Alongside his creative work, Knight is a dedicated coach and mentor. He has served on audition panels for leading drama schools and has directed and taught at institutions including London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Drama Centre London, Identity School of Acting, and Arts Educational Schools London (ArtsEd)

@theleeknight.

Meet Fiona: She’s a part-time party princess and a full-time fat disaster. In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, Fiona agrees to repurpose her pink fairy princess costume to perform a striptease for a very special client - and learns whether or not she’ll do anything for an extra fat tip.
Set in the green-juiced hustle culture of Los Angeles, this one-woman fairy clown fever dream dives headfirst into the blurred boundaries between girlhood nostalgia and exploitation
Come party, and get ready for a sweet treat!

Age restriction: 18+, nudity, sexual themes, sexual violence

'A Family Affair' is a completed improvised comedy play, about the weird, wonderful and dysfunctional bonds within family units. Based on a title provided by the audience, this team of experienced improvisers will create a story that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. All accompanied by live music. Come for a completely spontaneous and in the moment performance that is sometimes touching and sometimes silly.

AGE: 18 and over. No explicit trigger warnings, but this is a completely improvised show were something unexpected may arise. The performers do not aim to be provocative or controversial, but there is always an unknown risk with improvised performance.

Meet Fiona: She’s a part-time party princess and a full-time fat disaster. In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, Fiona agrees to repurpose her pink fairy princess costume to perform a striptease for a very special client - and learns whether or not she’ll do anything for an extra fat tip.
Set in the green-juiced hustle culture of Los Angeles, this one-woman fairy clown fever dream dives headfirst into the blurred boundaries between girlhood nostalgia and exploitation
Come party, and get ready for a sweet treat!

Age restriction: 18+, nudity, sexual themes, sexual violence

A classic with a twist, this comedy-drama follows a pair of feuding actors who find themselves forced to put on a production of Sense and Sensibility entirely on their own. With shenanigans, petty arguments, a healthy dose of Austonian dialogue, and more than a little heart, audiences will no doubt fall in love with Samantha and Bartholomew as they slip, slide, and stumble their way through this beloved classic story.

Meet Fiona: She’s a part-time party princess and a full-time fat disaster. In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, Fiona agrees to repurpose her pink fairy princess costume to perform a striptease for a very special client - and learns whether or not she’ll do anything for an extra fat tip.
Set in the green-juiced hustle culture of Los Angeles, this one-woman fairy clown fever dream dives headfirst into the blurred boundaries between girlhood nostalgia and exploitation
Come party, and get ready for a sweet treat!

Age restriction: 18+, nudity, sexual themes, sexual violence

A classic with a twist, this comedy-drama follows a pair of feuding actors who find themselves forced to put on a production of Sense and Sensibility entirely on their own. With shenanigans, petty arguments, a healthy dose of Austonian dialogue, and more than a little heart, audiences will no doubt fall in love with Samantha and Bartholomew as they slip, slide, and stumble their way through this beloved classic story.

Known for her online sketches and comedy characters, come and watch Imogen’s debut WIP. See if she can hold your attention for more than 30 seconds. Featuring her hard to watch characters, some new ideas, and a bit of cheeky stand up. Don’t worry there’ll be some screen time involved.

Age: 16+

A classic with a twist, this comedy-drama follows a pair of feuding actors who find themselves forced to put on a production of Sense and Sensibility entirely on their own. With shenanigans, petty arguments, a healthy dose of Austonian dialogue, and more than a little heart, audiences will no doubt fall in love with Samantha and Bartholomew as they slip, slide, and stumble their way through this beloved classic story.

After going through a break up, ‘Boy’ is a bit confused. He turns to some very interesting coping mechanisms and starts to behave a little... let’s just say unusually. Luckily, he is trapped in this one space; his space, and whether he likes it or not, will smile again.This performance blends, puppetry, clowning, live music,spoken word, Kantor’s ‘room’, material play, silliness and heart to explore the relationship between someone and their past and the slow, painful path of going down the rabbit hole of your own mind.

Content Warnings:

Swearing

Shouting

Representation of death and killings of materials that represent people

Sexual References

Addressing specific audience members (not audience interaction)

Non-traditional depictions of self harm

Mild themes of toxic masculinity

The Creative Truth Workshop Series from TheWorkingPeoplesTheatre is designed for the makers, the storytellers, and the creatives who are ready to take their work to the next level. Whether you are an aspiring performer building your craft in a practical and supportive environment, a professional or creative looking to command a room with real presence and narrative power, or a writer and storyteller ready to bring your work off the page and into the body, these workshops meet you exactly where you are. Through structured improvisation, ensemble performance, devising from lived experience, and techniques rooted in immersive and verbatim theatre principles, you will walk away with sharper skills, stronger instincts, and a creative voice that lands.

The Working Peoples Theatre is a theatre company focused on community voices that have something vital to say. We make theatre born from real voices, real stories and real lives. We use verbatim techniques to transform lived experience into electrifying performance that forces audiences into conversation through bold, modern storytelling.

Louis Wicks-Stephens the lead artist is a theatre maker, facilitator, and creative lead, and the founder of The Working People's Theatre. Trained at the University of Lincoln and the University of Sussex, Louis has built his practice around the belief that theatre is a tool for truth, community, and creative transformation. With extensive experience leading and directing creative projects, building ensembles, and facilitating performance work with diverse groups, he brings rigorous craft and genuine collaborative instinct to everything he makes. His work draws on devising, verbatim and immersive theatre principles, creating space for performers and storytellers to find their voice and make meaningful work, championing the creative potential of every performer, writer, and storyteller who walks through the door.

@Theworkingpeoplestheatre

This is a session designed to get your accents audition ready. Select a speech, pick an accent from the list provided, and Ryan will give guidance and feedback on how to perform comfortably in the accent without it taking over your performance.

Ryan has been an actor for fifteen years and a dialect coach for. He has coached hundreds of actors aged 6 to 80, from Oscar winners to first-timers; his clients include Russell Crowe, Vera Farmiga, Rufus Sewell, Luke Evans and Karen Gillan.

Feature film dialect credits include BILLION DOLLAR SPY, BEAR COUNTRY, THE SHAMROCK SPITFIRE, AFTERMATH, THREE DAY MILLIONAIRE, PRIZEFIGHTER: THE LIFE OF JEM BELCHER and KRAVEN THE HUNTER. Theatre credits include THE LAST DAYS OF LIZ TRUSS?, WONDERLAND and WUTHERING HEIGHTS.

@ryanogrady19

The Creative Truth Workshop Series from TheWorkingPeoplesTheatre is designed for the makers, the storytellers, and the creatives who are ready to take their work to the next level. Whether you are an aspiring performer building your craft in a practical and supportive environment, a professional or creative looking to command a room with real presence and narrative power, or a writer and storyteller ready to bring your work off the page and into the body, these workshops meet you exactly where you are. Through structured improvisation, ensemble performance, devising from lived experience, and techniques rooted in immersive and verbatim theatre principles, you will walk away with sharper skills, stronger instincts, and a creative voice that lands.

The Working Peoples Theatre is a theatre company focused on community voices that have something vital to say. We make theatre born from real voices, real stories and real lives. We use verbatim techniques to transform lived experience into electrifying performance that forces audiences into conversation through bold, modern storytelling.

Louis Wicks-Stephens the lead artist is a theatre maker, facilitator, and creative lead, and the founder of The Working People's Theatre. Trained at the University of Lincoln and the University of Sussex, Louis has built his practice around the belief that theatre is a tool for truth, community, and creative transformation. With extensive experience leading and directing creative projects, building ensembles, and facilitating performance work with diverse groups, he brings rigorous craft and genuine collaborative instinct to everything he makes. His work draws on devising, verbatim and immersive theatre principles, creating space for performers and storytellers to find their voice and make meaningful work, championing the creative potential of every performer, writer, and storyteller who walks through the door.

@Theworkingpeoplestheatre

A classic with a twist, this comedy-drama follows a pair of feuding actors who find themselves forced to put on a production of Sense and Sensibility entirely on their own. With shenanigans, petty arguments, a healthy dose of Austonian dialogue, and more than a little heart, audiences will no doubt fall in love with Samantha and Bartholomew as they slip, slide, and stumble their way through this beloved classic story.

The Creative Truth Workshop Series from TheWorkingPeoplesTheatre is designed for the makers, the storytellers, and the creatives who are ready to take their work to the next level. Whether you are an aspiring performer building your craft in a practical and supportive environment, a professional or creative looking to command a room with real presence and narrative power, or a writer and storyteller ready to bring your work off the page and into the body, these workshops meet you exactly where you are. Through structured improvisation, ensemble performance, devising from lived experience, and techniques rooted in immersive and verbatim theatre principles, you will walk away with sharper skills, stronger instincts, and a creative voice that lands.

The Working Peoples Theatre is a theatre company focused on community voices that have something vital to say. We make theatre born from real voices, real stories and real lives. We use verbatim techniques to transform lived experience into electrifying performance that forces audiences into conversation through bold, modern storytelling.

Louis Wicks-Stephens the lead artist is a theatre maker, facilitator, and creative lead, and the founder of The Working People's Theatre. Trained at the University of Lincoln and the University of Sussex, Louis has built his practice around the belief that theatre is a tool for truth, community, and creative transformation. With extensive experience leading and directing creative projects, building ensembles, and facilitating performance work with diverse groups, he brings rigorous craft and genuine collaborative instinct to everything he makes. His work draws on devising, verbatim and immersive theatre principles, creating space for performers and storytellers to find their voice and make meaningful work, championing the creative potential of every performer, writer, and storyteller who walks through the door.

@Theworkingpeoplestheatre

A classic with a twist, this comedy-drama follows a pair of feuding actors who find themselves forced to put on a production of Sense and Sensibility entirely on their own. With shenanigans, petty arguments, a healthy dose of Austonian dialogue, and more than a little heart, audiences will no doubt fall in love with Samantha and Bartholomew as they slip, slide, and stumble their way through this beloved classic story.

The Creative Truth Workshop Series from TheWorkingPeoplesTheatre is designed for the makers, the storytellers, and the creatives who are ready to take their work to the next level. Whether you are an aspiring performer building your craft in a practical and supportive environment, a professional or creative looking to command a room with real presence and narrative power, or a writer and storyteller ready to bring your work off the page and into the body, these workshops meet you exactly where you are. Through structured improvisation, ensemble performance, devising from lived experience, and techniques rooted in immersive and verbatim theatre principles, you will walk away with sharper skills, stronger instincts, and a creative voice that lands.

The Working Peoples Theatre is a theatre company focused on community voices that have something vital to say. We make theatre born from real voices, real stories and real lives. We use verbatim techniques to transform lived experience into electrifying performance that forces audiences into conversation through bold, modern storytelling.

Louis Wicks-Stephens the lead artist is a theatre maker, facilitator, and creative lead, and the founder of The Working People's Theatre. Trained at the University of Lincoln and the University of Sussex, Louis has built his practice around the belief that theatre is a tool for truth, community, and creative transformation. With extensive experience leading and directing creative projects, building ensembles, and facilitating performance work with diverse groups, he brings rigorous craft and genuine collaborative instinct to everything he makes. His work draws on devising, verbatim and immersive theatre principles, creating space for performers and storytellers to find their voice and make meaningful work, championing the creative potential of every performer, writer, and storyteller who walks through the door.

@Theworkingpeoplestheatre

A classic with a twist, this comedy-drama follows a pair of feuding actors who find themselves forced to put on a production of Sense and Sensibility entirely on their own. With shenanigans, petty arguments, a healthy dose of Austonian dialogue, and more than a little heart, audiences will no doubt fall in love with Samantha and Bartholomew as they slip, slide, and stumble their way through this beloved classic story.

In Shakespeare We Trust

by Alex Floyd

A classic alternative comedy night!

If you ever wondering what is the common point between pandemic, social medias, feminism, god, America, Hamlet, Richard III, Lady Macbeth and Shakespeare, this show is for you! A one-non-binary show with metaphysical sense of humour, a good amount of physical comedy and meta-theatricality. Inspired by great comedians like Andy Kaufman, Jerry Seinfeld, Ricky Gervais, and if you ever being nostalgic to the 70's, don't miss Alex Floyd international tour, now in Camden !

A real immersion and innovative way to see Shakespeare's universe and to explore the craziness of modern society in a very unexpected way...

Starring Alex Floyd

Producer and Manager: Alan Murphy

Age: 12+  

Paranoia

Inspired by The Horla by Guy de Maupassant

Directed and performed by Nikolas Vagion

An autobiographical story, presented
worldwide for the first time as an irrational tragedy.
(Also described as a horror/ghost story)

Inspired by Maupassant’s The Horla, and thought to have been based on his experience of deteriorating mental health due to syphilis, the narrator drifts into a surreal everyday life, in an unexplored world shaped by anxiety and existential crisis. Presented in the form of a diary, he explores in a dramatised format, his life and travels over several months as his sanity declines and he is increasingly disturbed by delusions and hallucinations.

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a French author, master of the short story and representative of the naturalist school. His stories often portrayed a very pessimistic picture of life and destiny. In his later years he developed a fear of death and paranoia of persecution caused by syphilis, which he explored in some of his writing.

Disclaimer: this performance includes the portrayal of scenes of mental illness that some may find disturbing.

The performance will be in Greek with English surtitles.

Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AVbm7053NKo

Paranoia

Inspired by The Horla by Guy de Maupassant

Directed and performed by Nikolas Vagion

An autobiographical story, presented
worldwide for the first time as an irrational tragedy.
(Also described as a horror/ghost story)

Inspired by Maupassant’s The Horla, and thought to have been based on his experience of deteriorating mental health due to syphilis, the narrator drifts into a surreal everyday life, in an unexplored world shaped by anxiety and existential crisis. Presented in the form of a diary, he explores in a dramatised format, his life and travels over several months as his sanity declines and he is increasingly disturbed by delusions and hallucinations.

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a French author, master of the short story and representative of the naturalist school. His stories often portrayed a very pessimistic picture of life and destiny. In his later years he developed a fear of death and paranoia of persecution caused by syphilis, which he explored in some of his writing.

Disclaimer: this performance includes the portrayal of scenes of mental illness that some may find disturbing.

The performance will be in Greek with English surtitles.

Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AVbm7053NKo

Based off of the hit tabletop role playing game of the same name by Bully Pulpit Games, FIASCO is a fully improvised show investigating a fictional archive and the dark tales it contains. Every performance, with the help of the audience, three players will explore a new story, guided by the Archivist and our special visiting lecturer; stories filled with brutality and intrigue, rage and desire, and a tangled web of threads will combine with unfortunate circumstances to create… well, quite the fiasco.

Age Restrictions: 18+
Content Warnings: Staged violence, sexual content and themes. We have a web link for audiences to refer to a full list of possible content and themes during the improvised show as well as a content blacklist.

Neutral Mask For Actors

How does having our face covered change how we act? Can we use this restriction to find full engagement and presence with our body when on stage?

In life we build up habits that get in the way of our choices as actors, a neutral mask offers a way to observe the body more accutely, to find a deeper presence, embodiment, and sensitivity to impulses. This intensive workshop will explore how we can use neutrality to be aware of our bodies, differences, and habits to find deeper presence with ourselves and our body on stage as performers.
Drawing on different approaches we will playfully look at what we can learn from neutral, finding power (and perhaps comedy) in simplicity in order to explore to what extent our use of space and rhythm alone be enough to intrigue an audience.

What to expect:

Games and movement work to find a heightened awareness of the body.
Exploration with Neutral’s response to surroundings and mirroring.
Using the neutral mask to notice habits and tension - how can awareness move us towards deeper presence.
Putting a neutral mask into scenarios and experimenting with how it can be used as actors.

Feedback for Rob's Workshops:
"The Neutral mask workshop helped me engage more with the scene and get out if my head. It allowed me to “be” instead of “acting”. I am really grateful and would like some more please!" - Neutral Mask Participant

"Rob created a friendly environment that allowed me to take risks. To make simplistic choices and modifications, which held big impact. It was a privilege to work with such a fascinating performance concept, taught by a brilliant teacher who is proficient in creating a feeling of connection and comradery in a matter of hours" - Neutral Mask Participant

"I’ve learned so much from Rob’s workshops, he maintains playfulness whilst going deep into technique and freeing us as performers." - Acting student at Central School of Speech and Drama

"Rob McCloskey is the real deal, with deep commitment to community, creativity and those in his workshops... He’s a wonderful force." - David Glass, Physical Theatre director

"One of the most exciting and freeing guest teachers we've had in" - Northbrook College student.

"I thoroughly recommend Rob's workshops, he is just an exceptional teacher and such a pleasure to learn from" - Devising workshop participant

Experience Highlights:
Guest Teacher - Devising - University of Cambridge
Director - Tip of Your Tongue - ★★★★ "Beautiful. Dreamlike. Split Hairs have produced something profound" - Fringe Review
Director - SQUELCH! - ★★★★★ "This is a kind of comedy I haven't seen in recent times... had the audience in fits of the laughter the entire time." - Voice Mag
Performer - Earth Teeth - Brighton Festival and Brighton Dome.

Social Media:
@robertjmccloskey
@splithairstheatre

Bio:
Rob McCloskey is a theatre maker and the Artistic Director of Split Hairs Theatre. He trained internationally in physical and devised theatre at the École Philippe Gaulier, Grotowski Institute, and in workshops with specialist theatre directors such as David Glass, John Wright, and Tanushka Marah. He has toured across the UK receiving 5 star reviews and audience acclaim - described as 'perfectly achieved physical theatre... immensely evocative.' As a teacher Rob has taught devising, mask, clown and performance at University of Cambridge, and Northbrook College as well as workshops with his company in Brighton.

Over two days, this class bridges the gap between your self-tape and your live audition — the two skills every working actor needs to have locked down. Before Day 1, you'll receive sides to tape at home. In class, we'll review every tape together with detailed feedback covering eyelines, script analysis, how to use the frame to your advantage, and anything else you want to ask. You'll take that feedback away overnight to refine your work. On Day 2, you'll return with the same scene and perform it live in class, simulating a real casting director audition scenario — so you can feel the difference between the two formats and learn to deliver your best in both.

Over two days, this class bridges the gap between your self-tape and your live audition — the two skills every working actor needs to have locked down. Before Day 1, you'll receive sides to tape at home. In class, we'll review every tape together with detailed feedback covering eyelines, script analysis, how to use the frame to your advantage, and anything else you want to ask. You'll take that feedback away overnight to refine your work. On Day 2, you'll return with the same scene and perform it live in class, simulating a real casting director audition scenario — so you can feel the difference between the two formats and learn to deliver your best in both.

Making its fifth appearance, and third at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, Noli is the festival for short films too experimental, too daring, too ‘amateur’, too cheap or simply too long for the mainstream circuit. We want to establish an independent network of our own that values cinema and creativity, outside of the corporatised events that have come to dominate the scene. With this event, you are buying into cinema culture, which means having an atmosphere to be part of, a place to hang out, your own corner of London that works for you and you work for it (ie. you enjoy it!). Find out more: nolishortfilmfestival.co.uk

Ghosts of West Hollywood is a solo performance exploring the pursuit of an acting career in Hollywood and the personal cost of reinvention. Drawing on experiences of drama school expulsion, immigration, coming out, addiction, and recovery, the show blends confessional storytelling with dark humour and theatrical flair.

Set against the neon-lit mythology of Los Angeles, the piece examines ambition, identity, and survival—asking what we leave behind when chasing a dream, and what continues to haunt us when we finally stop running.

The performer’s work spans theatre and screen, including a cameo as “Banksy” in Ted Lasso.

Ghosts of West Hollywood is a solo performance exploring the pursuit of an acting career in Hollywood and the personal cost of reinvention. Drawing on experiences of drama school expulsion, immigration, coming out, addiction, and recovery, the show blends confessional storytelling with dark humour and theatrical flair.

Set against the neon-lit mythology of Los Angeles, the piece examines ambition, identity, and survival—asking what we leave behind when chasing a dream, and what continues to haunt us when we finally stop running.

The performer’s work spans theatre and screen, including a cameo as “Banksy” in Ted Lasso.

Ghosts of West Hollywood is a solo performance exploring the pursuit of an acting career in Hollywood and the personal cost of reinvention. Drawing on experiences of drama school expulsion, immigration, coming out, addiction, and recovery, the show blends confessional storytelling with dark humour and theatrical flair.

Set against the neon-lit mythology of Los Angeles, the piece examines ambition, identity, and survival—asking what we leave behind when chasing a dream, and what continues to haunt us when we finally stop running.

The performer’s work spans theatre and screen, including a cameo as “Banksy” in Ted Lasso.

Ghosts of West Hollywood is a solo performance exploring the pursuit of an acting career in Hollywood and the personal cost of reinvention. Drawing on experiences of drama school expulsion, immigration, coming out, addiction, and recovery, the show blends confessional storytelling with dark humour and theatrical flair.

Set against the neon-lit mythology of Los Angeles, the piece examines ambition, identity, and survival—asking what we leave behind when chasing a dream, and what continues to haunt us when we finally stop running.

The performer’s work spans theatre and screen, including a cameo as “Banksy” in Ted Lasso.

Ghosts of West Hollywood is a solo performance exploring the pursuit of an acting career in Hollywood and the personal cost of reinvention. Drawing on experiences of drama school expulsion, immigration, coming out, addiction, and recovery, the show blends confessional storytelling with dark humour and theatrical flair.

Set against the neon-lit mythology of Los Angeles, the piece examines ambition, identity, and survival—asking what we leave behind when chasing a dream, and what continues to haunt us when we finally stop running.

The performer’s work spans theatre and screen, including a cameo as “Banksy” in Ted Lasso.

Detective Egan is otherwise content with lot in life, when a lead from out of nowhere revitalises a case that he thought was unsolvable: The search for his own hairline! As the case unravels, Detective Egan must learn what lengths he would go to in order to recover his lost hair.

A work in progress show, 'The Case of the Missing Hairline' is a comedy dealing with body positivity and nostalgia.

18+, contains strong language and flashing lights

Ghosts of West Hollywood is a solo performance exploring the pursuit of an acting career in Hollywood and the personal cost of reinvention. Drawing on experiences of drama school expulsion, immigration, coming out, addiction, and recovery, the show blends confessional storytelling with dark humour and theatrical flair.

Set against the neon-lit mythology of Los Angeles, the piece examines ambition, identity, and survival—asking what we leave behind when chasing a dream, and what continues to haunt us when we finally stop running.

The performer’s work spans theatre and screen, including a cameo as “Banksy” in Ted Lasso.

Based off of the hit tabletop role playing game of the same name by Bully Pulpit Games, FIASCO is a fully improvised show investigating a fictional archive and the dark tales it contains. Every performance, with the help of the audience, three players will explore a new story, guided by the Archivist and our special visiting lecturer; stories filled with brutality and intrigue, rage and desire, and a tangled web of threads will combine with unfortunate circumstances to create… well, quite the fiasco.

Age Restrictions: 18+
Content Warnings: Staged violence, sexual content and themes. We have a web link for audiences to refer to a full list of possible content and themes during the improvised show as well as a content blacklist.

Chaos, comedy and catharsis collide, in
this one woman show by the effervescent, Lizzie Bean.

Where do we find ourselves? What lessons brought us here? Who are we underneath the lanyards, yoga mat, chin hairs, and wine...

From the highs to the lows, Lizzies
ordinary-girl quest to live an
extraordinary life, takes you on a
rollercoaster ride. Hoping to show you,
how possible it is, to believe you are
already enough.

“Honest, engaging, funny and raw”
uplifting, real and true. “Phuckets and
Rainbows” is a heartfelt invitation, to lay
down the shoulds, embrace the “weird”
and welcome the wonder of it all.

The show is written and performed, by
Lizzie Bean, a mum, wife and friend. A
speaker, mentor and twizzler. A dreamer,
and believer in ordinary magic.

Just a girl. On a mission. To live

Content Warnings:

14 plus
The show explores themes of emotional turmoil and talks of body image and self-esteem. Lizzie wears an outfit that is suggesting she is naked! Swearing.

Set in a dystopian future, the Fairy RightMother invites you to a live broadcast of the execution of the last left-handed Alien. Take a seat and enjoy as we explore the life of this individual for your entertainment, showcasing to the world and you the consequences of being different.

Set in a dystopian future, the Fairy RightMother invites you to a live broadcast of the execution of the last left-handed Alien. Take a seat and enjoy as we explore the life of this individual for your entertainment, showcasing to the world and you the consequences of being different.

Your loved one just came out as a (GASP!) fan fiction writer. How do you respond to that? What will the neighbours think? What is Omega slick, anyway? Don't worry because fan fiction veteran MinaRoseTook is here to answer all your questions. Join us on an eclectic, hilarious, and heartfelt journey where we’ll explore transformative works: how fan fiction came to be, why people like it, why people hate it, and why it's a valid form of art. But this isn't going to be your usual lecture. It's part theatre, part puppet show, part writing exercise, and so much more. Who knows...maybe you'll even write something!

A one-woman show that celebrates storytellers.

“Deanna Strasse…has created a brilliant piece that is not only interesting but educational in a fun way.” — GJD Review, Colchester Fringe Festival
“Truly beautiful...I laughed until I cried.” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“This show SLAPS!” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“I’ve been thinking a lot about this show. It’s stuck with me.” - Lambeth Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

“A joy to watch!” - Colchester Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

Your loved one just came out as a (GASP!) fan fiction writer. How do you respond to that? What will the neighbours think? What is Omega slick, anyway? Don't worry because fan fiction veteran MinaRoseTook is here to answer all your questions. Join us on an eclectic, hilarious, and heartfelt journey where we’ll explore transformative works: how fan fiction came to be, why people like it, why people hate it, and why it's a valid form of art. But this isn't going to be your usual lecture. It's part theatre, part puppet show, part writing exercise, and so much more. Who knows...maybe you'll even write something!

A one-woman show that celebrates storytellers.

“Deanna Strasse…has created a brilliant piece that is not only interesting but educational in a fun way.” — GJD Review, Colchester Fringe Festival
“Truly beautiful...I laughed until I cried.” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“This show SLAPS!” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“I’ve been thinking a lot about this show. It’s stuck with me.” - Lambeth Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

“A joy to watch!” - Colchester Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

Your loved one just came out as a (GASP!) fan fiction writer. How do you respond to that? What will the neighbours think? What is Omega slick, anyway? Don't worry because fan fiction veteran MinaRoseTook is here to answer all your questions. Join us on an eclectic, hilarious, and heartfelt journey where we’ll explore transformative works: how fan fiction came to be, why people like it, why people hate it, and why it's a valid form of art. But this isn't going to be your usual lecture. It's part theatre, part puppet show, part writing exercise, and so much more. Who knows...maybe you'll even write something!

A one-woman show that celebrates storytellers.

“Deanna Strasse…has created a brilliant piece that is not only interesting but educational in a fun way.” — GJD Review, Colchester Fringe Festival
“Truly beautiful...I laughed until I cried.” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“This show SLAPS!” - The Cockpit Audience Member (June 2025)

“I’ve been thinking a lot about this show. It’s stuck with me.” - Lambeth Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

“A joy to watch!” - Colchester Fringe Audience Member (October 2025)

Set in a dystopian future, the Fairy RightMother invites you to a live broadcast of the execution of the last left-handed Alien. Take a seat and enjoy as we explore the life of this individual for your entertainment, showcasing to the world and you the consequences of being different.

L.A.'s underground hit has landed in London: Slideshow brings together storytellers, poets, comedians, musicians and more, all speaking their truth with their own slides up on the big screen to prove it. "Shockingly honest stories," cheers the Los Angeles Times, "Downright magical, uncomfortable, and anarchic."

Content warnings: Age 16 and over recommended (some language & adult content)

Award winning comic Stephen Catling brings you his new WIP featuring some up and coming acts providing support.

When clowns can't breathe water and fish can't breathe air- what's a poor clownfish to do in this cruel world?
In 2025, Catling (Malcolm Hardee Award Nominee 2023 & 2025) lost his slug mask. It was an essential part of his hit show ‘Moving on...really really slowly.’

This time, Stephen explores his life now that Autism has been “unmasked,” as well as his fin flapping rage against an increasingly soulless entertainment industry who knows what is going to be in store? A burlesque performing cabbage/lettuce? A rendition of Robbie Williams musical biopic Betterman but they casted a real chimp? Rage against the machine (Generative AI)?
Disclaimer: The show is not going to be about a literal clownfish or finding nemo. A colleague back in his lab days described him lovingly as psychotic Mighty Boosh and The British comedy guide called him “A bucking bronco of surrealism and scruffiness” if this sounds like your bag welcome aboard the crazy train.

"His delivery is brilliantly playful" Everything Theatre

“This is a very different voice on the comedy circuit and one it is important to hear from.” Brighton and Hove news

"Very unique act in a strange but absolutely hilarious way had audience howling. " The Stand

"Magnificently irreverent...charming and utterly bonkers " The Review Hub
"Everything from silly one-liners, to props, to a surprisingly raw honesty that cuts through the surrealness like a knife" Fringe Fry Up

"He’s an interesting performer....I’d definitely like to see him again" Beyond the Joke (Bruce Dessau)

"I found myself at different times laughing out loud, staring wide-eye’d, gushing with joy & wondering what the damninnit was going on!" Mumble

Woof is a 50-minute two-hander comedy about coming of age in an unusual setting: a human’s house. The play follows Pup, a curious young dog full of questions about what it means to “have” a human, and Old, an older dog quietly navigating love, loyalty and the ache of waiting at the door.

Age restrictions, trigger and content warnings if any, especially if adult themes are in the show: No age restriction, no adult theme, content warnings: Includes themes of ageing, loss of autonomy, emotional distress, and brief references to physical reprimand.

Woof is a 50-minute two-hander comedy about coming of age in an unusual setting: a human’s house. The play follows Pup, a curious young dog full of questions about what it means to “have” a human, and Old, an older dog quietly navigating love, loyalty and the ache of waiting at the door.

Age restrictions, trigger and content warnings if any, especially if adult themes are in the show: No age restriction, no adult theme, content warnings: Includes themes of ageing, loss of autonomy, emotional distress, and brief references to physical reprimand.

Woof is a 50-minute two-hander comedy about coming of age in an unusual setting: a human’s house. The play follows Pup, a curious young dog full of questions about what it means to “have” a human, and Old, an older dog quietly navigating love, loyalty and the ache of waiting at the door.

Age restrictions, trigger and content warnings if any, especially if adult themes are in the show: No age restriction, no adult theme, content warnings: Includes themes of ageing, loss of autonomy, emotional distress, and brief references to physical reprimand.

Based off of the hit tabletop role playing game of the same name by Bully Pulpit Games, FIASCO is a fully improvised show investigating a fictional archive and the dark tales it contains. Every performance, with the help of the audience, three players will explore a new story, guided by the Archivist and our special visiting lecturer; stories filled with brutality and intrigue, rage and desire, and a tangled web of threads will combine with unfortunate circumstances to create… well, quite the fiasco.

Age Restrictions: 18+
Content Warnings: Staged violence, sexual content and themes. We have a web link for audiences to refer to a full list of possible content and themes during the improvised show as well as a content blacklist.

This Machine Kills Fascists

By David Dunn

Songs by David Dunn 

This Machine Kills Fascists is a stage spectacle inspired by the life and work of Woody Guthrie, the legendary American folk singer and civil rights activists.

In the style of all Nuworks productions, it is Epic and as as one critic wrote: “an electrifying hybrid - a protest-song dressed in a theatrical form.” Its a faithful portrayal of Guthrie’s life and times. Woody was never known to compromise. He was as awkward and as flawed as he was committed to the cause of civil rights and working class people, no matter their ethnicity, colour or religion.

The force of the performance is the dramatic threads from Woody Guthrie's biography. His disdain of self seeking politicians, big corporations, and all those who sought to undermine the American Dream.

It was in this fight, led not by a rifle, but by song that his famous ‘war cry’ was born: ‘This machine kills fascists’, scrawled across Woody’s guitar.

The musical arrangements and choreography ( the songs, all originals by David Dunn in the style of Woody Guthrie ) recreate the sentiment of American protests in the 1940s. and 50. They may be read, at times, as  a commentary on modern politics and the fight for the rights of ordinary people today.

REVIEW: ’The atmosphere of this remarkable performance is perfectly captured in the intensity of emotion, light and energy of the actors. The production creates images that stay in your memory. This Machine Kills Fascists by Nuworks is ‘a spectacle that is not just performed, it's a show that is lived’.

1 hour 15minutes duration

Punk defines the politics and fashion of an era, it was brief, a phenomenon that burst like a storm of protest on an unsympathetic, uncompromisingly brutal political system and leader, devoid of compassion in pursuit of greatness and material gain.

Britain, not so Great….1970 and 80’s Margaret Thatcher…the iron lady….garbage strikes, miner closures, police brutality, unemployment, the IRA, race riots. All in response to what John Lydon aka Jonny Rotten of the Sex Pistols  called the ‘shitsdom’.

Nuworks, A Punk Opera is a reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera which in itself is a reworking of John Gay’s The Beggars’ Opera 1728.

The basic story and characters belong to John Gay, Elizabeth Hauptmann and Brecht adding their Marxist doctrine. There’s no such overt political agenda in our reimagining. Nuworks is closer to John Gay with some sorry reflections on human foibles and hypocrisy than ideology. It’s not even a criticism of Thatcher, of whom, in fairness, it has been said was the leader Britain needed at the time. Debatable.

We’ve set the scene in Camden because that’s where it all began and we’re thrilled to be performing it in the deep heart of Camden, at Etcetra Theatre, in July 2026 as part of our Fringe tour.

In summary…its a great tale with all of the usual suspects…Macheath ( Mac the Knife ) the thoroughly dysfunctional Peachum family, Copper Green, not one of them with a single redeeming feature!

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Some course contemporary language in dramatic context

This Machine Kills Fascists

By David Dunn

Songs by David Dunn 

This Machine Kills Fascists is a stage spectacle inspired by the life and work of Woody Guthrie, the legendary American folk singer and civil rights activists.

In the style of all Nuworks productions, it is Epic and as as one critic wrote: “an electrifying hybrid - a protest-song dressed in a theatrical form.” Its a faithful portrayal of Guthrie’s life and times. Woody was never known to compromise. He was as awkward and as flawed as he was committed to the cause of civil rights and working class people, no matter their ethnicity, colour or religion.

The force of the performance is the dramatic threads from Woody Guthrie's biography. His disdain of self seeking politicians, big corporations, and all those who sought to undermine the American Dream.

It was in this fight, led not by a rifle, but by song that his famous ‘war cry’ was born: ‘This machine kills fascists’, scrawled across Woody’s guitar.

The musical arrangements and choreography ( the songs, all originals by David Dunn in the style of Woody Guthrie ) recreate the sentiment of American protests in the 1940s. and 50. They may be read, at times, as  a commentary on modern politics and the fight for the rights of ordinary people today.

REVIEW: ’The atmosphere of this remarkable performance is perfectly captured in the intensity of emotion, light and energy of the actors. The production creates images that stay in your memory. This Machine Kills Fascists by Nuworks is ‘a spectacle that is not just performed, it's a show that is lived’.

1 hour 15minutes duration

Punk defines the politics and fashion of an era, it was brief, a phenomenon that burst like a storm of protest on an unsympathetic, uncompromisingly brutal political system and leader, devoid of compassion in pursuit of greatness and material gain.

Britain, not so Great….1970 and 80’s Margaret Thatcher…the iron lady….garbage strikes, miner closures, police brutality, unemployment, the IRA, race riots. All in response to what John Lydon aka Jonny Rotten of the Sex Pistols  called the ‘shitsdom’.

Nuworks, A Punk Opera is a reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera which in itself is a reworking of John Gay’s The Beggars’ Opera 1728.

The basic story and characters belong to John Gay, Elizabeth Hauptmann and Brecht adding their Marxist doctrine. There’s no such overt political agenda in our reimagining. Nuworks is closer to John Gay with some sorry reflections on human foibles and hypocrisy than ideology. It’s not even a criticism of Thatcher, of whom, in fairness, it has been said was the leader Britain needed at the time. Debatable.

We’ve set the scene in Camden because that’s where it all began and we’re thrilled to be performing it in the deep heart of Camden, at Etcetra Theatre, in July 2026 as part of our Fringe tour.

In summary…its a great tale with all of the usual suspects…Macheath ( Mac the Knife ) the thoroughly dysfunctional Peachum family, Copper Green, not one of them with a single redeeming feature!

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Some course contemporary language in dramatic context

Someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen! With all-out war looming, one junior minister in the British Government must somehow stimulate a response from his hopeless superiors. There’s just one thing standing in his way: Microsoft Teams.

Shortlisted for best Scottish theatre Production at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Welcome to Operation Blank, the subversive black comedy debut from up-and-coming Scottish writer, George Grant. Delve into this biting critique of modern online working, that weaves laugh-out-loud humour to themes of unfulfillment and existential dread. It’s the show where nothing happens, and nothing has ever been more entertaining. 

Someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen! With all-out war looming, one junior minister in the British Government must somehow stimulate a response from his hopeless superiors. There’s just one thing standing in his way: Microsoft Teams.

Shortlisted for best Scottish theatre Production at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Welcome to Operation Blank, the subversive black comedy debut from up-and-coming Scottish writer, George Grant. Delve into this biting critique of modern online working, that weaves laugh-out-loud humour to themes of unfulfillment and existential dread. It’s the show where nothing happens, and nothing has ever been more entertaining. 

Someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen! With all-out war looming, one junior minister in the British Government must somehow stimulate a response from his hopeless superiors. There’s just one thing standing in his way: Microsoft Teams.

Shortlisted for best Scottish theatre Production at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Welcome to Operation Blank, the subversive black comedy debut from up-and-coming Scottish writer, George Grant. Delve into this biting critique of modern online working, that weaves laugh-out-loud humour to themes of unfulfillment and existential dread. It’s the show where nothing happens, and nothing has ever been more entertaining. 

Someone has dropped an atom bomb on Copenhagen! With all-out war looming, one junior minister in the British Government must somehow stimulate a response from his hopeless superiors. There’s just one thing standing in his way: Microsoft Teams.

Shortlisted for best Scottish theatre Production at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Welcome to Operation Blank, the subversive black comedy debut from up-and-coming Scottish writer, George Grant. Delve into this biting critique of modern online working, that weaves laugh-out-loud humour to themes of unfulfillment and existential dread. It’s the show where nothing happens, and nothing has ever been more entertaining. 

L.A.'s underground hit has landed in London: Slideshow brings together storytellers, poets, comedians, musicians and more, all speaking their truth with their own slides up on the big screen to prove it. "Shockingly honest stories," cheers the Los Angeles Times, "Downright magical, uncomfortable, and anarchic."

Content warnings: Age 16 and over recommended (some language & adult content)

Set in the communal room of a grief retreat with no therapist in sight, the piece asks: what happens when strangers are left to navigate their loss together?

As tensions rise and defences fall, humour slips through the cracks. It is raw, awkward, and deeply human. Devised collaboratively, ‘That’s Life’ explores how grief is woven through the human experience, and questions if it ever truly leaves us.

Age Restrictions : 16+

Trigger and Content warnings : Discussions of death and substance abuse. Reference of miscarriage. Strong Language.

Set in the communal room of a grief retreat with no therapist in sight, the piece asks: what happens when strangers are left to navigate their loss together?

As tensions rise and defences fall, humour slips through the cracks. It is raw, awkward, and deeply human. Devised collaboratively, ‘That’s Life’ explores how grief is woven through the human experience, and questions if it ever truly leaves us.

Age Restrictions : 16+

Trigger and Content warnings : Discussions of death and substance abuse. Reference of miscarriage. Strong Language.

In the stormy summer of 1816, Lord Byron invites famed poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, his lover Mary and her stepsister Claire to holiday with him and his physician, John Polidori. One night, Byron proposes that they each write a ghost story to pass the time. Two years later, “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is published. This play imagines what the conversations had on that pivotal night might have sounded like…

In the stormy summer of 1816, Lord Byron invites famed poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, his lover Mary and her stepsister Claire to holiday with him and his physician, John Polidori. One night, Byron proposes that they each write a ghost story to pass the time. Two years later, “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is published. This play imagines what the conversations had on that pivotal night might have sounded like…

An engaging drama of disguise, adventure, and conspiracy set between London and Paris, during the height of the French Revolution in 1792. Combining drama and humour, this is a production of pure escapism and suspense.
In 1792, at the height of the French Revolution, in Paris, aristocrats destined for the Guillotine, begin to be rescued, by a mysterious figure, who always eludes capture. This rescuer can never be found or identified, except by little slips of paper featuring the image of a small English flower, the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Meanwhile, in London, Sir Percy Blakeney; who is widely known to be the leader of London fashion, and a carefree, whimsical fop, marries Marguerite, a beautiful, intelligent French actress and friend of the revolutionary government in France, while Citizen Chauvelin, an agent of the French government, arrives in London, seeking the identity of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel.
This theatre production combines adventure, and humour, and in a fast-moving, entertaining period drama based on the novel by Baroness Orczy and including wider historical and cultural research of the time. It features a stunning collection of roles for all actors involved.

Humankind is often arrogant and self-centred, understanding others solely through their own perspective. We yearn for unity, yet overlook a fundamental truth: two whirlpools can only merge when both their direction and velocity satisfy exacting conditions.

Tonight, the light in the rented flat's bathroom flickered out. That loving couple seemed to be arguing about something. The man insisted he loved her deeply, yet to her, it felt otherwise. I knew that woman must love him profoundly, but why couldn't he sense it? I saw two whirlpools beside the drain, spinning and spinning, yet they simply wouldn't merge...

The audience witnesses their quarrel, their wounds, their bloodshed, yet cannot simply judge right from wrong. Here, love is both tender and razor-sharp.

Through intensely concentrated spatial storytelling, we aim to immerse the audience within an emotional vortex, prompting a profound re-examination of ‘relationships’.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 40 mins

Price: £14

Social Media

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Suitable for ages: 18+

See venue page for accessibility information.

Humankind is often arrogant and self-centred, understanding others solely through their own perspective. We yearn for unity, yet overlook a fundamental truth: two whirlpools can only merge when both their direction and velocity satisfy exacting conditions.

Tonight, the light in the rented flat's bathroom flickered out. That loving couple seemed to be arguing about something. The man insisted he loved her deeply, yet to her, it felt otherwise. I knew that woman must love him profoundly, but why couldn't he sense it? I saw two whirlpools beside the drain, spinning and spinning, yet they simply wouldn't merge...

The audience witnesses their quarrel, their wounds, their bloodshed, yet cannot simply judge right from wrong. Here, love is both tender and razor-sharp.

Through intensely concentrated spatial storytelling, we aim to immerse the audience within an emotional vortex, prompting a profound re-examination of ‘relationships’.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 40 mins

Price: £14

Social Media

Information

Suitable for ages: 18+

See venue page for accessibility information.

Friends. Comrades. Enemies...

Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.

‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman

...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.

Friends. Comrades. Enemies...

Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.

‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman

...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.

“I used to be seventeen.”

Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.

A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 50 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Instagram Gettingreadyplay

TikTok: @gettingreadyplay

Information

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

See venue page for accessibility information.

...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.

After debuting at the Lambeth Fringe in 2024 Abigail is finally coming back at the Camden Fringe. Abigail is a one-act monologue play by Nelma Vapaa-Jää that reimagines the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor from Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The play offers a raw and unflinching exploration of Abigail's inner world. Through a series of confessions, reflections, and justifications, Abigail confronts the complex emotions and traumatic experiences that shaped her actions during the Salem witch trials. The play delves deep into themes of power, fear, love, and sexual assault, challenging both historical and contemporary perceptions of victims and perpetrators.
Abigail invites the audience to reconsider how stories of sexual violence are told and understood, both in the past and today. The play highlights the ongoing struggle for victims to have their voices heard and their pain acknowledged in a world that often prefers to dismiss or vilify them.

Nelma Vapaa-Jää, the creator and performer of Abigail, is a 28-year-old actor from Finland. Nelma graduated from the MFA Acting International course from East 15 Acting School in 2024. She is currently based in London and representing herself. She wants to create art that touches you and makes you think. Finland has a strong theater tradition and there are 73 professional theaters in Finland. Nelma draws from both Finnish and English traditions when creating theatre.

Friends. Comrades. Enemies...

Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.

‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman

...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.

“I used to be seventeen.”

Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.

A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 50 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Instagram Gettingreadyplay

TikTok: @gettingreadyplay

Information

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

See venue page for accessibility information.

After debuting at the Lambeth Fringe in 2024 Abigail is finally coming back at the Camden Fringe. Abigail is a one-act monologue play by Nelma Vapaa-Jää that reimagines the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor from Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The play offers a raw and unflinching exploration of Abigail's inner world. Through a series of confessions, reflections, and justifications, Abigail confronts the complex emotions and traumatic experiences that shaped her actions during the Salem witch trials. The play delves deep into themes of power, fear, love, and sexual assault, challenging both historical and contemporary perceptions of victims and perpetrators.
Abigail invites the audience to reconsider how stories of sexual violence are told and understood, both in the past and today. The play highlights the ongoing struggle for victims to have their voices heard and their pain acknowledged in a world that often prefers to dismiss or vilify them.

Nelma Vapaa-Jää, the creator and performer of Abigail, is a 28-year-old actor from Finland. Nelma graduated from the MFA Acting International course from East 15 Acting School in 2024. She is currently based in London and representing herself. She wants to create art that touches you and makes you think. Finland has a strong theater tradition and there are 73 professional theaters in Finland. Nelma draws from both Finnish and English traditions when creating theatre.

Friends. Comrades. Enemies...

Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.

‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman

“I used to be seventeen.”

Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.

A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 50 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Instagram Gettingreadyplay

TikTok: @gettingreadyplay

Information

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

See venue page for accessibility information.

“I used to be seventeen.”

Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.

A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 50 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Instagram Gettingreadyplay

TikTok: @gettingreadyplay

Information

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

See venue page for accessibility information.

A struggling actor is caught up in a plot to help a woman grieving her mother, by posing as a psychic medium. What begins as a matter of goodwill quickly turns into a deeply troubled and darkly hilarious role play that continues for far longer than anybody expected.

Following a sold out Northern performance at the acclaimed Lawrence Batley Theatre and a successful London debut at The Hen and Chickens Theatre; Righton Productions and Thomas Carruthers (Longlisted for the 2023 Victoria Woody Comedy Prize) bring this new and original northern dark comedy one man show for its Fringe debut for Camden Fringe 2026.

"Alan Bennett meets David Lynch... A hilarious, uplifting and moving piece of theatre." - PHILLIP STOKES, Winner of Fringe Review Outstanding Theatre Award and Culturally Important Playwright

"4 STARS - A shockingly funny dark comedy... Carruthers constructs a compelling narrative. There is something timeless about his crosshatch of psychological thrillers." -JAMIAS VU PRODUCTIONS

Genre: Play

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £9

Facebook: RightonProductions

Instagram righton_productions

TikTok: @rightonproductions

TRIGGER WARNINGS - The play deals with responses to grief

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

A Uruguayan model. Diana Spencer. The Doors. Elton John. Tótem.
La Figurita. Montevideo.

The future as longing. Collapse as an inevitable destiny.
“Come on, baby, light my fire.”

An exploration of what we once imagined we would become — and never did.
Between image, memory and fracture, Los años maravillosos moves through the illusion of storytelling and confronts us with what remains when everything we once believed in begins to collapse.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £14

Social Media

Facebook: bearesteatro

Instagram bearesteatro

Information

Suitable for ages: 14 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

What if the dinner was the play?

Maria-Rapaz (Tomboy) unfolds around a table, where food is the plot and eating is the dramaturgy. This is not theatre about food — it is theatre through food.

Set between a pristine fine-dining kitchen and the warm chaos of a home kitchen, this work follows two women as they cook, eat, talk, and reveal what often goes unseen.

Drawing on Portuguese family recipes and queer experience, Maria-Rapaz asks: what counts as art? Who gets recognised? And what kinds of knowledge travel when we share a meal? The audience is invited to sit, to taste, and to witness a story about what it means to be sustained — not just fed — in a world that rewards spectacle over care.

Tickets are available at two prices: one includes light bites served as part of the performance (not a full meal), and a lower-priced option is available for audiences who wish to watch without food.
Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £9

Social Media

Web: joanapereiradacosta.com/

Instagram onthetipofhertongue.jpc

Information

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

What if the dinner was the play?

Maria-Rapaz (Tomboy) unfolds around a table, where food is the plot and eating is the dramaturgy. This is not theatre about food — it is theatre through food.

Set between a pristine fine-dining kitchen and the warm chaos of a home kitchen, this work follows two women as they cook, eat, talk, and reveal what often goes unseen.

Drawing on Portuguese family recipes and queer experience, Maria-Rapaz asks: what counts as art? Who gets recognised? And what kinds of knowledge travel when we share a meal? The audience is invited to sit, to taste, and to witness a story about what it means to be sustained — not just fed — in a world that rewards spectacle over care.

Tickets are available at two prices: one includes light bites served as part of the performance (not a full meal), and a lower-priced option is available for audiences who wish to watch without food.
Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £9

Social Media

Web: joanapereiradacosta.com/

Instagram onthetipofhertongue.jpc

Information

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

A Uruguayan model. Diana Spencer. The Doors. Elton John. Tótem.
La Figurita. Montevideo.

The future as longing. Collapse as an inevitable destiny.
“Come on, baby, light my fire.”

An exploration of what we once imagined we would become — and never did.
Between image, memory and fracture, Los años maravillosos moves through the illusion of storytelling and confronts us with what remains when everything we once believed in begins to collapse.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £14

Social Media

Facebook: bearesteatro

Instagram bearesteatro

Information

Suitable for ages: 14 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

The story of coping with loss in an STI Clinic.

No one likes an STI Clinic, no one dislikes them more than Will Stevens. But as he sits waiting for his results at 4 am all he's trying to do is be positive.

A new play, in development for over a year coming to the stage.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Instagram the_other41

Information

Mentions of death

Suitable for ages: 18+

See venue page for accessibility information.

A Uruguayan model. Diana Spencer. The Doors. Elton John. Tótem.
La Figurita. Montevideo.

The future as longing. Collapse as an inevitable destiny.
“Come on, baby, light my fire.”

An exploration of what we once imagined we would become — and never did.
Between image, memory and fracture, Los años maravillosos moves through the illusion of storytelling and confronts us with what remains when everything we once believed in begins to collapse.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £14

Social Media

Facebook: bearesteatro

Instagram bearesteatro

Information

Suitable for ages: 14 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

The story of coping with loss in an STI Clinic.

No one likes an STI Clinic, no one dislikes them more than Will Stevens. But as he sits waiting for his results at 4 am all he's trying to do is be positive.

A new play, in development for over a year coming to the stage.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Instagram the_other41

Information

Mentions of death

Suitable for ages: 18+

See venue page for accessibility information.

“I am a remarkable woman - always was, though none of you seemed to think so.”

May Morris steps out from the shadow of her father William Morris in an actor-musician odyssey from Isabella Javor. THREADS OF MAY weaves together live music and storytelling to stitch together the intricate life of the woman who designed some of the most iconic Arts and Crafts patterns.
The play traverses her journey from her bohemian childhood, stepping up to continue her father’s legacy managing the embroidery department of Morris & Co, to her later years falling in love with her gardener Mary Lobb.
A blend of original music and feminist history, THREADS OF MAY is a vivid tapestry of legacy, politics, and hidden queer love.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 50 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Web: isabellajavor.com

Instagram threadsofmay

Information

Suitable for ages: 12 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

An estranged father and son spend the night together. A casual remark exposes a family secret that turns into a reckoning about absence, blame and grief. An intimate, real-time two-hander exploring identity, parenthood and the weight of the past.

As dawn approaches, nothing will be the same for either of them again.

Event Details

Genre: New Writing

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Web: www.timeisnowplay.com

Information

Contains themes of grief & child bereavement

Suitable for ages: 18+

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

Join best friends and rising comedy stars Abi Sharp and Harsh for a split bill that explores the intersection of Type-A ambition, queer identity, and the chaotic search for love. United by their nerdy neuroses and a spectacular track record of romantic failures, the pair present A Marriage of Inconvenience: a show about the logistical nightmare of modern dating, and their pact to enter a sexless lavender marriage if they're still single by 40. Until then, they're saying "I do" to the next best thing: awkwardly sharing the stage for half an hour each.

Event Details

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £5

Social Media

Web: linktr.ee/a_marriage_of_inconvenience

Information

contains sexual content and strong language

Suitable for ages: 18+

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

An estranged father and son spend the night together. A casual remark exposes a family secret that turns into a reckoning about absence, blame and grief. An intimate, real-time two-hander exploring identity, parenthood and the weight of the past.

As dawn approaches, nothing will be the same for either of them again.

Event Details

Genre: New Writing

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Web: www.timeisnowplay.com

Information

Contains themes of grief & child bereavement

Suitable for ages: 18+

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

An estranged father and son spend the night together. A casual remark exposes a family secret that turns into a reckoning about absence, blame and grief. An intimate, real-time two-hander exploring identity, parenthood and the weight of the past.

As dawn approaches, nothing will be the same for either of them again.

Event Details

Genre: New Writing

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Web: www.timeisnowplay.com

Information

Contains themes of grief & child bereavement

Suitable for ages: 18+

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

"Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood" (Marie Curie)

Discover the remarkable story of Marie Curie in this faithful and evocative play that celebrates one of the most groundbreaking minds in history.

Performed by Abbe Lee and Mark Stratford, the play takes us on the journey from Marie’s early struggles as a young immigrant scholar to her rise as a pioneering scientist.

We trace the thrill of discovery, see the courage required to challenge convention, and witness Marie’s relentless pursuit of knowledge in a patriarchal world determined to hold her back.

Through moments of love, humour, obsession, and triumph, the play reveals the sheer strength and heart behind the unstoppable genius who - with the help of her husband Pierre - changed science and the world forever.

Join us for this inspiring and intimate theatrical experience.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 80 mins

Price: £12

Social Media

Web: stratfordproductions.co.uk

Facebook: stratfordproductions

Instagram stratfordproductions

Twitter: stratfordprods

Information

Suitable for ages: 12 and over

See venue page for accessibility information.

A backstage breakup between tango partners spirals into total chaos when Roxana ends her relationship with Mateo five minutes before their performance. Their argument erupts onto the stage, where Gianpiero, an eccentric “artistic genius” of a director (and allegedly a descendant of Julius Caesar), decides to transform the disaster into his greatest masterpiece.
He casts Mateo as a werewolf, Roxana as a swan, and begins manipulating them in front of a live audience.
What follows is a gloriously unhinged collision of Argentine tango, carefully crafted conspiracies and pure theatrical madness, led by a director who bows while the actors call an ambulance. A dark, physical, absurd comedy where even the audience can’t tell what’s scripted anymore.
Directed by Simon Coulthard (Tango Passions)

Event Details

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Facebook: events/1225320722924243/

Information

Contains strong language, sexual references, sensitive issues and moments of implied violence.

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

Accessibility Rider

Join best friends and rising comedy stars Abi Sharp and Harsh for a split bill that explores the intersection of Type-A ambition, queer identity, and the chaotic search for love. United by their nerdy neuroses and a spectacular track record of romantic failures, the pair present A Marriage of Inconvenience: a show about the logistical nightmare of modern dating, and their pact to enter a sexless lavender marriage if they're still single by 40. Until then, they're saying "I do" to the next best thing: awkwardly sharing the stage for half an hour each.

Event Details

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £5

Social Media

Web: linktr.ee/a_marriage_of_inconvenience

Information

contains sexual content and strong language

Suitable for ages: 18+

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

An estranged father and son spend the night together. A casual remark exposes a family secret that turns into a reckoning about absence, blame and grief. An intimate, real-time two-hander exploring identity, parenthood and the weight of the past.

As dawn approaches, nothing will be the same for either of them again.

Event Details

Genre: New Writing

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £10

Social Media

Web: www.timeisnowplay.com

Information

Contains themes of grief & child bereavement

Suitable for ages: 18+

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

A backstage breakup between tango partners spirals into total chaos when Roxana ends her relationship with Mateo five minutes before their performance. Their argument erupts onto the stage, where Gianpiero, an eccentric “artistic genius” of a director (and allegedly a descendant of Julius Caesar), decides to transform the disaster into his greatest masterpiece.
He casts Mateo as a werewolf, Roxana as a swan, and begins manipulating them in front of a live audience.
What follows is a gloriously unhinged collision of Argentine tango, carefully crafted conspiracies and pure theatrical madness, led by a director who bows while the actors call an ambulance. A dark, physical, absurd comedy where even the audience can’t tell what’s scripted anymore.
Directed by Simon Coulthard (Tango Passions)

Event Details

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Facebook: events/1225320722924243/

Information

Contains strong language, sexual references, sensitive issues and moments of implied violence.

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

Accessibility Rider

A backstage breakup between tango partners spirals into total chaos when Roxana ends her relationship with Mateo five minutes before their performance. Their argument erupts onto the stage, where Gianpiero, an eccentric “artistic genius” of a director (and allegedly a descendant of Julius Caesar), decides to transform the disaster into his greatest masterpiece.
He casts Mateo as a werewolf, Roxana as a swan, and begins manipulating them in front of a live audience.
What follows is a gloriously unhinged collision of Argentine tango, carefully crafted conspiracies and pure theatrical madness, led by a director who bows while the actors call an ambulance. A dark, physical, absurd comedy where even the audience can’t tell what’s scripted anymore.
Directed by Simon Coulthard (Tango Passions)

Event Details

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Facebook: events/1225320722924243/

Information

Contains strong language, sexual references, sensitive issues and moments of implied violence.

Suitable for ages: 16 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

Accessibility Rider

Save the date! It’s Anna’s 50th birthday, and it’s going to be grand.
Only problem is... it’s a year late.
A former professional dancer turned Pilates instructor to the rich and famous, Anna is worn out—from life, motherhood, and a painful breakup. So she decides to give herself the 50th birthday party she deserves—two days before she turns 51.
But this is more than a party.
It’s her chance to reclaim love, connection—and finally stage the one-woman show she’s always dreamed of.
Belated is about big dreams and quiet disappointments. About the moments we begin again—whether by choice or by force. It’s about the gap between the lives we imagined and the ones we’re actually living.
Funny, raw and painfully human, Belated is a celebration of showing up for yourself exactly when it matters most.
And you’re invited.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £13

Social Media

Web: mzarankin.my.canva.site/belated

Instagram lola_fishbein

Information

Contains sexual references

Suitable for ages: 12 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

“I am a remarkable woman - always was, though none of you seemed to think so.”

May Morris steps out from the shadow of her father William Morris in an actor-musician odyssey from Isabella Javor. THREADS OF MAY weaves together live music and storytelling to stitch together the intricate life of the woman who designed some of the most iconic Arts and Crafts patterns.
The play traverses her journey from her bohemian childhood, stepping up to continue her father’s legacy managing the embroidery department of Morris & Co, to her later years falling in love with her gardener Mary Lobb.
A blend of original music and feminist history, THREADS OF MAY is a vivid tapestry of legacy, politics, and hidden queer love.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 50 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Web: isabellajavor.com

Instagram threadsofmay

Information

Suitable for ages: 12 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

Save the date! It’s Anna’s 50th birthday, and it’s going to be grand.
Only problem is... it’s a year late.
A former professional dancer turned Pilates instructor to the rich and famous, Anna is worn out—from life, motherhood, and a painful breakup. So she decides to give herself the 50th birthday party she deserves—two days before she turns 51.
But this is more than a party.
It’s her chance to reclaim love, connection—and finally stage the one-woman show she’s always dreamed of.
Belated is about big dreams and quiet disappointments. About the moments we begin again—whether by choice or by force. It’s about the gap between the lives we imagined and the ones we’re actually living.
Funny, raw and painfully human, Belated is a celebration of showing up for yourself exactly when it matters most.
And you’re invited.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £13

Social Media

Web: mzarankin.my.canva.site/belated

Instagram lola_fishbein

Information

Contains sexual references

Suitable for ages: 12 and over

World premiere

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"GLORY"- praise and admiration earned by doing something impressive. Decent.

A talented footballer and highflying corporate matchmaker, Camilla Cole knows exactly how to place people where they're meant to be. Climbing two ladders is quite the balancing act, but worth it when the goal is so enticing... When a work social turned pub reunion provokes a trip down memory lane, this glimpse into the past reveals holes in Cole's perception of success.

Sarah Louise Hill is the actor and writer of this solo show. Pulling from first hand experience as a female athlete, Hill received scholarships to study a BA in Acting whilst playing Division 1 football at University in the States, and is a recipient of the Irene Ryan Award for 'Best Comedy Performance'.

The Glory Days invites the audience to become fans in the stands, punters in the pub, and a soundboard for Cole's predicament: the search for purpose beyond winning. Through multi-roling, top notch banter, and raw honesty, we see an individual fighting for promotion against her former self. But is the sacrifice worth the glory?

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £12.50

Social Media

Web: app.spotlight.com/0456-8940-1156

Instagram theglorydays_play

Information

Suitable for ages: 14 and over

World premiere

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Save the date! It’s Anna’s 50th birthday, and it’s going to be grand.
Only problem is... it’s a year late.
A former professional dancer turned Pilates instructor to the rich and famous, Anna is worn out—from life, motherhood, and a painful breakup. So she decides to give herself the 50th birthday party she deserves—two days before she turns 51.
But this is more than a party.
It’s her chance to reclaim love, connection—and finally stage the one-woman show she’s always dreamed of.
Belated is about big dreams and quiet disappointments. About the moments we begin again—whether by choice or by force. It’s about the gap between the lives we imagined and the ones we’re actually living.
Funny, raw and painfully human, Belated is a celebration of showing up for yourself exactly when it matters most.
And you’re invited.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £13

Social Media

Web: mzarankin.my.canva.site/belated

Instagram lola_fishbein

Information

Contains sexual references

Suitable for ages: 12 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

"GLORY"- praise and admiration earned by doing something impressive. Decent.

A talented footballer and highflying corporate matchmaker, Camilla Cole knows exactly how to place people where they're meant to be. Climbing two ladders is quite the balancing act, but worth it when the goal is so enticing... When a work social turned pub reunion provokes a trip down memory lane, this glimpse into the past reveals holes in Cole's perception of success.

Sarah Louise Hill is the actor and writer of this solo show. Pulling from first hand experience as a female athlete, Hill received scholarships to study a BA in Acting whilst playing Division 1 football at University in the States, and is a recipient of the Irene Ryan Award for 'Best Comedy Performance'.

The Glory Days invites the audience to become fans in the stands, punters in the pub, and a soundboard for Cole's predicament: the search for purpose beyond winning. Through multi-roling, top notch banter, and raw honesty, we see an individual fighting for promotion against her former self. But is the sacrifice worth the glory?

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £12.50

Social Media

Web: app.spotlight.com/0456-8940-1156

Instagram theglorydays_play

Information

Suitable for ages: 14 and over

World premiere

See venue page for accessibility information.

In Our Broken Hours is an intimate one act play about a father living with alcoholism and the adult daughter who finds herself slipping into the role of his carer. Through frantic phone calls, raw monologues and a painful meeting, the play explores a relationship shaped by love, frustration and addiction.

Mack, once charismatic, now drifts between warmth and withdrawal, unable to face the depth of his dependency. When his daughter Emma arrives unexpectedly, both are forced to confront the truths they’ve avoided.

What emerges is a portrait of two people who care deeply about each other but can no longer meet in the middle. A story of responsibility, exhaustion and the quiet heartbreak of watching someone you love slowly disappear.

Starring Simon Ashton, an actor, director and producer whose work spans stage and screen, and Giulia Rose, winner of Best Supporting Actress at the New York International Film Awards and the Oniros Film Awards.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Web: falstafftheatrical.carrd.co/

Instagram falstafftheatrical

Information

Trigger/content warning: contains strong language, references to addiction; descriptions of death; deals with grief

Suitable for ages: 18+

See venue page for accessibility information.

Sharp, powerful and packing a comedic punch; a one woman stand up comedy show not to be missed!

Join for an hilarious, brilliantly honest cultural storytelling adventure, filled with charm and camp comedy that lights the room up with relief laughs, curiosity and joy about what it means to be an immigrant twice over in an ever shifting world, a woman navigating the obstacles that overwhelm and a willingness to embrace the changing chapters of life lived authentically.

Audience reactions:

“Provides laugh out loud, relatable and embarrassing anecdotes.”

“An ability to find humour in a personal, challenging situation.”

“Shares the reality of the giving of humour and relatable self deprecation.”

Join for the jokes, stay for the sensational laugh-out-loud humour and shared human experience.

Event Details

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £8

Social Media

Web: beatrixcarlotta.co.uk/

Instagram designedbybc

Information

adult language, political humour

Suitable for ages: 18+

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Accessibility Rider

Just Elsie: Mariarch The Musical – A Story of Every Family
​Experience a heartwarming journey following Elsie and her three daughters - Florence, Violet and Sandra. This soaring musical captures a lifetime of resilience and the unbreakable bond of family through the decades.
It celebrates the woman who holds it all together.
Don’t miss this timeless story of legacy and devotion. Because, after all, everyone has an Elsie.

Just Elsie: Mariarch The Musical – A Story of Every Family
​Experience a heartwarming journey following Elsie and her three daughters - Florence, Violet and Sandra. This soaring musical captures a lifetime of resilience and the unbreakable bond of family through the decades.
It celebrates the woman who holds it all together.
Don’t miss this timeless story of legacy and devotion. Because, after all, everyone has an Elsie.

In Our Broken Hours is an intimate one act play about a father living with alcoholism and the adult daughter who finds herself slipping into the role of his carer. Through frantic phone calls, raw monologues and a painful meeting, the play explores a relationship shaped by love, frustration and addiction.

Mack, once charismatic, now drifts between warmth and withdrawal, unable to face the depth of his dependency. When his daughter Emma arrives unexpectedly, both are forced to confront the truths they’ve avoided.

What emerges is a portrait of two people who care deeply about each other but can no longer meet in the middle. A story of responsibility, exhaustion and the quiet heartbreak of watching someone you love slowly disappear.

Starring Simon Ashton, an actor, director and producer whose work spans stage and screen, and Giulia Rose, winner of Best Supporting Actress at the New York International Film Awards and the Oniros Film Awards.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Web: falstafftheatrical.carrd.co/

Instagram falstafftheatrical

Information

Trigger/content warning: contains strong language, references to addiction; descriptions of death; deals with grief

Suitable for ages: 18+

See venue page for accessibility information.

In Our Broken Hours is an intimate one act play about a father living with alcoholism and the adult daughter who finds herself slipping into the role of his carer. Through frantic phone calls, raw monologues and a painful meeting, the play explores a relationship shaped by love, frustration and addiction.

Mack, once charismatic, now drifts between warmth and withdrawal, unable to face the depth of his dependency. When his daughter Emma arrives unexpectedly, both are forced to confront the truths they’ve avoided.

What emerges is a portrait of two people who care deeply about each other but can no longer meet in the middle. A story of responsibility, exhaustion and the quiet heartbreak of watching someone you love slowly disappear.

Starring Simon Ashton, an actor, director and producer whose work spans stage and screen, and Giulia Rose, winner of Best Supporting Actress at the New York International Film Awards and the Oniros Film Awards.

Event Details

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins

Price: £15

Social Media

Web: falstafftheatrical.carrd.co/

Instagram falstafftheatrical

Information

Trigger/content warning: contains strong language, references to addiction; descriptions of death; deals with grief

Suitable for ages: 18+

See venue page for accessibility information.

ƎSPÉCIE challenges perception by inviting the audience to see through darkness and experience absence as a form of knowledge. Through a body open to metamorphosis and free from fixed identities, the work explores the unique ability to transform human biology into a scenic event. It is an adventure of life rooted in the surface of the present moment, where the only artifice is presence.

Age restriction & content warnings (mandatory):
18+
Not recommended for audiences with a fear of darkness.

ƎSPÉCIE challenges perception by inviting the audience to see through darkness and experience absence as a form of knowledge. Through a body open to metamorphosis and free from fixed identities, the work explores the unique ability to transform human biology into a scenic event. It is an adventure of life rooted in the surface of the present moment, where the only artifice is presence.

Age restriction & content warnings (mandatory):
18+
Not recommended for audiences with a fear of darkness.

I wonder what happens on a date with Death? Some talk about a white light or a tunnel. Imagine it. Perfect brightness, like looking into the sun. But my mind doesn’t work that way. It always picks and picks and looks and picks and what if the tunnel is black? What if it has beady red eyes? What if it has long sharp teeth? What if it has been waiting all this time to eat me alive so that other things can then eat me too? A girl is a haunted house - the horror of being a woman.

I wonder what happens on a date with Death? Some talk about a white light or a tunnel. Imagine it. Perfect brightness, like looking into the sun. But my mind doesn’t work that way. It always picks and picks and looks and picks and what if the tunnel is black? What if it has beady red eyes? What if it has long sharp teeth? What if it has been waiting all this time to eat me alive so that other things can then eat me too? A girl is a haunted house - the horror of being a woman.

Experience the vocal event of the season. Lovemore, the powerhouse vocalist with unapologetic diva energy, takes you on a soaring journey through pop and soul in this intimate yet explosive one-night-only show. An evening of glamour, vocal prowess, and pure entertainment.

Experience the vocal event of the season. Lovemore, the powerhouse vocalist with unapologetic diva energy, takes you on a soaring journey through pop and soul in this intimate yet explosive one-night-only show. An evening of glamour, vocal prowess, and pure entertainment.

Alice and Bea are not just sisters. They are best friends, or at least they used to be.
Their brains rejoice in eachothers' presence, even though so different in their similarity. Alice is extremely disattentive (AD), while Bea is hyperactive (HD).
Moreover, Alice is very successful, while Bea leads a very mid professional life.
Or at least that how they used to be.
They used to be many things, before Bea left, interrupting contact almost entirely, two years ago.
Now Bea is back, and Alice doesn't really know how to feel about it.
Alice is still heartbroken, but, more importantly, she needs an explanation. She needs to know why Bea left, so she can decide whether to forgive her.
But Bea is very determined not to tell her. And she's also very determined to annoyingly take over Alice's space with all her backflips and her handstands.
Will they rekindle their friendship, or will they loose eachother for good?
Age: 12+

Experience the vocal event of the season. Lovemore, the powerhouse vocalist with unapologetic diva energy, takes you on a soaring journey through pop and soul in this intimate yet explosive one-night-only show. An evening of glamour, vocal prowess, and pure entertainment.