LPT magazine ISSN 2977-6724
MATTHEW LYON on his black comedy PLAYER premiering at Riverside Studios 11 - 31 May 1/5/2026
'the unemployed actor, audition-bound and going over their lines one last time is that most tragic of figures...' Matthew Lyon offers insights into the tragedy and comedy of the unemployed actor in his metatheatre play which is inspired by Berkoff's actor.
THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH by Emeka Agada at Jack Studio Theatre 28 April - 16 May
The Last Black Messiah is a fierce, gripping drama about revolution, identity and justice. Set in early 90s America, Black revolutionary leader and former Howard University professor, Dr. Oko awaits execution when he receives a surprise visit from his former student Asante, now a journalist.As their reunion unfolds, history, past choices, and the weight of the country collide, igniting a confrontation that could change the legacy of Dr. Oko.
WALKING EACH OTHER HOME at Old Red Lion Theatre, Islington 28 April - 16 May
'Walking Each Other Home' is an emotionally powerful tragi-comedy by Tim Graves and directed by Jason Marc-Williams. Set in a dilapidated cottage in the Norfolk countryside, it explores the father-son family dynamic, Amazonian shamanism, and the Sikh faith from a queer perspective.
ECHOES by Lieve de Putter at The Hen and Chickens Theatre 10 - 11 May
The nymph Echo spoke too much and was forever cursed to echo what others say. ECHOES is a one-woman-show about the silencing of female voices. Supported by women from ancient mythology, an actress confronts a fear of her own voice and tries to find out how she might reclaim not only her voice, but also the lost voices of the past.
ASSATA TAUGHT ME at Riverside Studio 12 - 24 May
Set in Cuba, Assata Taught Me follows exiled Assata Shakur - former Black Panther and The FBI's Most Wanted Woman. When she encounters Fanuco, a young Cuban man desperate to escape the troubled Caribbean Island for the US, their unlikely connection sparks a powerful exploration of history, resistance and identity.
FIVE by Lilwen Faulkner at Lion & Unicorn Theatre, Kentish Town 12 - 16 May
A true-crime podcaster secures an exclusive interview with a serial killer - a man who strangled five lovers. Over five sessions, fascination turns to fixation, and things begin to spiral. Five explores the seduction of violence, the ethics of true-crime consumption, and what it means to create a monster.
No Pictures Please presents
PLAYER by Matthew Lyon at Riverside Studio 11 - 31 May
We have all seen those pitiful characters in society - shuffling down the road, penniless and muttering to themselves. The unemployed actor, audition-bound and going over their lines one last time is that most tragic of figures...
Written in a similar verse-style to his Riverside Studios debut, Broken (Best Writing, Bitesize Festival 2024).
RETROSPECTIVE by T.J. Elliott at Barons Court Theatre 14 - 23 May
A painter (Noah Huntley) awakens in a gallery of empty canvases and encounters his dead ex-wife and two old ‘frenemies’. Dream or afterlife? That answer comes with laughter in the UK premiere of Broadway Bound Theatre Festival’s critically acclaimed comedy.
WE, THE WOMEN WILD at Old Red Lion Playhouse 26 to 30 May
“I fear this has turned into something I can no longer control. I never intended to create a prison.”
In an isolated community of women, a group of young girls realise there is a world beyond what they know when they discover a man in the woods.
THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF A RAT RACER at
Barons Court Theatre 30 June - 4 July
Ever wondered what the person next to you is thinking? Pulled earrings. Slit wrists. Chopped veins. T-rex arms.
Prepare for the uncomfortable and dive into Eva’s mind. Guided by Arthur, a grotesque, sadistic, half-real figure, this two-hander surreal dark comedy will bring you on a journey that will shift your concept of normality.
LIZZY SUNSHINE at Drayton Arms Theatre 19 - 23 May
When her partner doesn’t show, Lizzy Sunshine makes the audience her co-star. She promised a two-person show. She got... you.
Following a five-star run at EdFringe, Liz Coin (NBC, Second City) makes her London debut with this chaotic, feel-good spectacle!
★★★★★ Theatre Village
★★★★★ Young(ish) Perspective
★★★★★ Evulve
★★★★★ Richard’s Reviews
★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Liz’s Mom
The London Neo-Futurists announce their 2026 programme of shows at Rosemary Branch Theatre
15/4/2026
THE FINBOROUGH THEATRE IS AWARDED ITS FIRST ARTS COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
7/4/2026
INTERVIEWS
Playwright TIM GRAVES on WALKING EACH OTHER HOME premiering at OLD RED LION THEATRE 28 April – 16 May 2026 2/4/2026
Walking Each Other Home' is Tim's latest play which explores the father-son relationship dynamic, Amazonian shamanism, and the Sikh faith from a queer perspective.
THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH at Jack Studio Theatre 28 April – 16 May 2026 13 April 2026
The Last Black Messiah is a fierce, gripping drama about revolution, identity and justice. We chat with director NATHANIEL BRIMMER-BELLER, writer and performer EMEKA AGADA, and fellow performer KENNETH BUTLER.
ALEXANDER GIFFORD, Artistic Director of MARYLEBONE THEATRE on Arthur Miller's THE PRICE currently running until 7 June
16 March 2026
'People are tired of the Beckettian – Pinterish mode of theatre’.
Alexander chats about in-house production, THE PRICE, and championing the work of Rudolph Steiner. There are certain principals which unite all of his programming choices.
- THE LAMBETH FRINGE 2026 APPLICATION ARE NOW OPEN
- SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR SIDE HUSTLE SCRATCH AT THE LION AND UNICORN THEATRE
- SUBMISSIONS FOR GRIMFEST 2026 ARE NOW OPEN
- SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SE FEST AT JACK STUDIO THEATRE AND BRIDGE HOUSE THEATRE
- DEEPER LEARNING AT DRAYTON ARMS THEATRE
- GOTHIC HAMPSTEAD: DARK MATTERS AT CIRCLE AND STAR IN HAMPSTEAD - INVITATION TO SUBMIT YOUR SHOW
- APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR CAMDEN HORROR FEST 2026 at ETCETERA THEATRE
- SUBSIDISED REHEARSAL SPACE AT GOLDEN GOOSE THEATRE, CAMBERWELL
LPT magazine ISSN 2977-6724
