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Struck
written and directed by Finley Hodges
14 - 17 May
A man is struck by lightning. Now, Dillon is immersed in the plains of his mind and is forced to relive his past through forgotten memories and everything else that dwells there. Maybe he can find his inner self here, and then finally learn to appreciate life once more. But will he do it when the lightning courses through him with deadly pace?
Blue Fox Theatre is excited to present their debut production, Struck. Through events that fate has in store for a man unsatisfied with the world, themes of love and loss are explored in both conventional and abstract ways while touching on the complicated nature of life itself. Loss must turn to acceptance, suffering to redemption and despair to happiness if Dillon is going to live.
The Defectors Present: Scratch 'n' Sniff
18 May
Hosted by Harrison Cole, Produced by The Defectors.
Smell that? That's the return of the scent-sational Scratch 'n' Sniff, the exciting variety scratch night presented by comedy curators The Defectors!
Come on down to the Bread & Roses on the 18th of May and get a whiff of all the incredible talent that's been hiding right under your nose. Expect a well balanced, full-bodied evening of comedy, with notes of sketch and stand-up, a hint of music, and other aromatic antics.
Line-up:
David Hoskin
Lobster Tango
An Audience with Bob Dylan
Sophie Banister
Henry Whaley
Don Binary
VAUDEVILLE COMEDY CLUB SHOWCASE
26 May
Vaudeville Comedy Club heads to London with their Comedy Showcase, the perfect Choice for a night featuring inviting and fun atmosphere & AN amazing lineup of comedians
Line-up
Kym Nash - MC
Paul McHugh - Paul has captivated audiences with his unique blend of observational comedy and personal anecdotes
Ruby Don - a rising star on the comedy circuit, captivating audiences with her sharp jokes and engaging stories
Callum Mackenzie - Former Broadway Comedy Club resident comic (NYC),Max Turner New Act competition, 2nd place,Chuckle Mania comedy competition, 2nd place
Marcuss Tisson - Semi finalist at the South Coast Comedian of the Year
Tove Falk - the best thing to come out of sweden since IKEA
Rob Blind - A Vaudeville Fan Favorite
Running time: 2 hours plus 15min interval
The Werewolf
20 May
written by Jasmine Silk
A woman finds herself turning into a wolf by degrees, and begins to fall in love with the feeling of being the most dangerous thing out at night.
VAUDEVILLE COMEDY CLUB SHOWCASE
26 May
Vaudeville Comedy Club heads to London with their Comedy Showcase, the perfect Choice for a night featuring inviting and fun atmosphere & AN amazing lineup of comedians
Line-up
Kym Nash - MC
Paul McHugh - Paul has captivated audiences with his unique blend of observational comedy and personal anecdotes
Ruby Don - a rising star on the comedy circuit, captivating audiences with her sharp jokes and engaging stories
Callum Mackenzie - Former Broadway Comedy Club resident comic (NYC),Max Turner New Act competition, 2nd place,Chuckle Mania comedy competition, 2nd place
Marcuss Tisson - Semi finalist at the South Coast Comedian of the Year
Tove Falk - the best thing to come out of sweden since IKEA
Rob Blind - A Vaudeville Fan Favorite
Most Rare Vision present
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
27th - 31st May at 7pm and relaxed performance Saturday Matinee at 2pm
How far would you go to get what you want?
One ambitious soldier and his ambitious wife. A kingdom up for grabs. Several steps on which he must fall down, or else o'erleap, for in his way they lie...
What happens to our grip on reality when all hell breaks loose? To find out, dive into this fast-paced, minimalistic two-hander that explores connection and alienation in a dark and violent world.
Brought to you by Ant Henson's new professional theatre company, Most Rare Vision, this striking production of Macbeth invites you into Shakespeare's classic thriller like you've never seen it before.
Runs from Mon 21st - Fri 25th of April at Bournemouth Little Theatre, before transferring to London from Tues 27th - Sat 31st of May at The Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham.
The Wheel of Nouns
1 & 2 June
written by Hook
Rejoice...or beware! The Gender Fairy is loose and has found their way to London.
What is Gender anyway? Discover why it may be easier than you think in Hook’s new cabaret comedy!
Enjoy an evening of spinning game show wheels, jokes, bribes, and voluntary audience participation. You’ll have so much fun you might not even notice your gender start to…
Just kidding, you'll be fine, probably.
Audience interaction and cabaret-style games create a light-hearted, accepting environment to explore key issues around queerness and gender. Expect 70 minutes of entertaining and thought-provoking cabaret exploring the questions of ‘What is gender anyway?’ and ‘Why should I care?’
Previous audiences have [allegedly] said:
“I am not afraid of the gender fairy!” John, 32 from York
“The Gender Fairy transed my gender three times and I’ve never felt better!” Karen, 53 from Cheshire
“It was a bewildering [BUT cross out “bewildering” and put "incredible" next to it] experience” Gregg, 68 from Birmingham
SUMMER SOCIAL - NETWORKING EVENT
5 June
The Bread & Roses Theatre - SUMMER SOCIAL - NETWORKING EVENT
5th June from 6:30pm - 9pm
The Bread & Roses Theatre invites all theatre-makers to our summer social networking event!
Held in the Bread & Roses Pub (garden room), this casual get together is a chance for creatives to network, learn about upcoming opportunities and chat to the team about putting forward a proposal for our programming.
Free but space is limited so please book!
Villain Era
8 & 9 June
by Star Stone, directed by Ryan Cunningham
★★★★★ Theatre Village
★★★★★ Three Weeks
"This is her Phoenix Rising from the ashes. Smart, funny, honest, and sincere"- Theatre Beyond Broadway
"By the end you'll feel like fighting to have the programmers pay for her therapy"- The Scotsman
"You can't hear it and not be affected" Saysmesaysmom
"A vulnerably personal and intimate look into the dark side of social media and reality TV"- Audience Review
It's 2019 and Star is cast in a YouTube reality competition series by Jubilee called "Odd Man Out: Vegans versus Meat Eaters" where contestants find the non-vegan mole for a cash prize. This video went viral to over 17 million views and Star was given the "Villain Edit." As a result, she is harassed, threatened, and bullied for over 5 years! In this one-woman multimedia comedy, told through musical satire, standup, a variety of characters, and real comments from Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, and video footage from YouTube, Villain Era examines the effect social media has on our mental health and how one viral moment can change a person's life forever.
Cross the Pond Theatre present
BOMBSHELL
10 - 14 June
by Madison Mayer, directed by Emory Kemph and composed by Aila Swan
BOMBSHELL follows three sparkly Vegas showgirls who put up environmentally-conscious cabaret acts in a rundown nightclub called Club Fistfight.
Despite their best attempts at making global warming hot, the club is closing. For their final performance, Scarlett, Jane, and Eliza decide to tell the audience a love story -- that of their very own Scarlett and fellow environmentalist Tony, who met at the club and fell madly for each other.
As the story of their relationship unfolds, Tony pushes Scarlett to go further and sacrifice more for her message. And as the last show at Club Fistfight reaches a peak, Scarlett takes extreme action when a shocking secret is revealed.
BOMBSHELL is about how far we'll go for love, of each other, and of our planet, and who is really responsible for the end of the world.
Mom I got a job
17 - 19 June
produced by Nineteen productions
written by Estelle BIYIHA, directed by leo bacica
Ricky is 23, unemployed, and struggling with mounting disappointment after a year of job rejections. His mother, Geena, believes Ricky’s negative outlook is the real problem and that he should embrace the beauty of life. Desperate to help, Geena tries everything from pep talks to yoga to boost his aura, but nothing works. Just as Ricky’s despair deepens, he receives an email offering him a job - despite his lack of experience.
Overjoyed, mother and son imagine a bright future, unaware they’re stepping into a dangerous trap. This dramatic comedy dives into the bond between a mother and her son, exploring societal pressures, the fragility of mental health, and the dangerous lure of easy success. A story filled with humour and heartbreak, it captures the poignant struggles of young adults facing a world where finding one’s place is anything but simple.
UNLUCKY ME (rehearsed reading)
22 & 23 June
Originally written By Kym Nash & Stephanie Holmquest & Adapted for the Stage By Shannon Stuart,Helen White & Kym Nash
Meet Lucky Flynn, a Guy who is facing a series of unfortunate events including the murder of his beloved Brother Toby. With the support of his sister Sarah & Girlfriend Sophie, Lucky must confront the mistakes he has made and the challenges in his life in order to find a way forward All while avoiding a Face From the Past.
National Crime Reading Month
The Big Read II: A Dagger of Crime Writers
29 June
Join us at The Bread & Roses Theatre for an atmospheric afternoon of crime fiction.
This event brings together crime writers reading gripping excerpts from their novels—live, raw, and unfiltered.
Expect thrilling storytelling, dark twists, and literary intrigue, all in the intimate setting of one of London’s best fringe venues.
Line-up
Diana Wilkinson - 'The Girl in Seat A'
Ivy Ngeow - 'The American Boyfriend'
Alice Castle - 'Death in Dulwich' and 'Murder at an English Pub'
Tony White - 'The Fountain in the Forest'
Jennie Ensor - 'The Bad Neighbour'
Anne Coates - the Hannah Weybridge mysteries
Victoria Dowd - 'The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder' (TBC)
Julie Anderson - 'The Midnight Man' & ‘A Death in the Afternoon‘
Heidi Amsinck - ‘Out of the Dark’
Jon Richter - ‘Chains’
