Masterclass by Tim Connery, directed by Luke Adamson at Tabard Theatre, Chiswick 15 Apr - 2 May 2026

Thanks to a minor disagreement with the tax man, ageing Shakespearean thespian and faded film star Roger Sutherland is forced to swallow his pride and start offering paid evening acting masterclasses in local primary schools and community halls. It’s a far cry from the West End, but the show must go on.
Enter stage left Gary Brock – a brash, young Australian actor with a TV past and big ambitions. Once a child star Down Under, Gary has crossed the globe to reignite his career in the land of Shakespeare, but instead finds himself face to face with Roger, whose disdain for modern acting methods is matched only by his contempt for actors who don’t know their soliloquies from their stage directions.
With clashing egos, wildly different philosophies on acting, and a few forgotten lines along the way, sparks fly and tempers flare. But beneath the posturing and put-downs, could these two actors actually have something to learn from one another?



THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF A RAT RACER by  Chiara Fumanti at Bridge House Theatre in Penge, 21 - 25 April

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.

HOLD THE LINE at The Hope Theatre, Islington 21st - 25th April

For most people a bad shift isn’t life or death. But for Gary - it sure is.

Hold the Line is a comedy-drama based on the true events of working in a NHS111 call centre. After a patient unexpectedly dies during a routine health assessment, Gary’s livelihood and job are brought into disrepute as he faces the heat throughout the shift from hell. What happens when staff are overworked and mistakes are made?

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘gripping and thoughtful production’ - LondonTheatre1
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘touching and powerful piece of theatre’ - The Indiependent
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘while the theme is deadly serious, shards of humour lighten the darkness’ - The Times

‘Hold the Line’ written by Sam Harry Macgregor and nominated for OffFest 2026, debuted at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 with a critically acclaimed sold out run and is now embarking on a UK tour.

ENTERTAINING MURDER at Upstairs at the Gatehouse 23 Apr - 10 May 2026

Musical

Production by:

Lambco Productions

Love, lies, lust… and murder.

This murder mystery musical is inspired by the true story of Edith Thompson and her young lover Freddy Bywaters. Their Old Bailey murder trial of 1922 became a cause célèbre. People queued for days to get tickets to see whether they were found innocent or guilty.

What did the jury decide? Did Edith really collude with her lover to kill her husband? How did Edith’s sixty-four love letters serve to condemn her in the eyes of the world?

After successful sell-out public readings in 2024 we return with a full-scale production for 2026, with new songs and a great new retro 1920s design.

THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH by Emeka Agada, directed by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller 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. This intense, thought-provoking story will leave you questioning everything you believe.

Emeka Agada is an award-nominated actor, writer. Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller is a director, actor and published playwright. His work has been nominated for the George Devine Award and listed among the Best Theatre of the Year by The British Blacklist. He has directed more than 30 productions, including the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames’ White.

THE NIGHT ALI DIED at Canal Café Theatre, Little Venice 8 - 10 May

A gripping and cinematic solo thriller about a man who becomes dangerously out of his depth in the criminal underworld.

A multi-award winning solo thriller by storyteller Chris Sainton-Clark.

Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London Gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of him and his family, yet for some reason, Ali decides to sneak out into the night, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the sleepy streets of his city.

Through the brutal accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened on the night Ali died.

The Night Ali Died premiered at Prague Fringe 2025 and has been collecting a vast amount of accolades since, winning five awards in its first six months of touring.

GARDEN PARTY at Canal Café Theatre, Little Venice 13 - 17 May

Following an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, immersive true-crime cabaret Garden Party - Truman Capote’s Black and White Celebration makes its London premiere.

An immersive true-crime cabaret celebrating beauty, scandal, and artistic rebellion. Truman Capote, the master of glamour and scandal, returns to life in Garden Party – Truman Capote’s Black and White Celebration, an immersive true-crime cabaret by Kulturscio’k Live Art Collective.

Inspired by Capote’s iconic 1966 ball, the performance explores fame, hypocrisy, and desire in a world teetering between elegance and cruelty. As society once again hides behind polite masks, Garden Party invites the audience to dance, unmask, and confront their own fascination with spectacle and truth.

THE NAME by Jon Fosse at White Bear Theatre 19 May - 6 June

Hornsey-Pennell Productions Presents:The Name

A UK premier by 2023 Nobel Prize-winning author Jon Fosse
A deeply human portrait of belief, doubt and the longing to be seen.

A family house by the sea.

A young pregnant woman sits on a sofa.
Her partner enters.
Her sister returns.
Then her mother.
Then the father.

What should be a simple family gathering becomes something quietly unsettling. Questions circle. Silence lingers. The unborn child waits at the centre of the room. The question of its name is never answered. The question of its origin arises. When her partner speaks of reincarnation, the mood shifts. When her former lover is mentioned, it shifts again. 

“One of the most innovative playwrights of his generation… a master of concision and depth.”
— Guardian

SORRY YOU FELT THAT WAY at The Hope Theatre, Islington 26th - 30th May

Emma met Adam in a Tesco at a strange time in her life. After six months of romance and joy she decides to move out of her mouldy box room and into his apartment. It just makes sense! Things are looking up for Emma. But on her first night in her new home Adam’s ex-girlfriend is waiting for her in the sitting room and she no longer feels safe.

A thrilling story about love and the things we wish we didn’t know.

Following on from a sold out, award winning run at Dublin Fringe Sorry You Felt That Way returns to The Hope Theatre Islington.

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Winner of The Fishamble New Writing Award 2024