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Larius Productions presents
SPIKE HEELS
Written by Theresa Rebeck and Directed by Danny O Hara
3 - 7 November
Pygmalion goes awry in this contemporary comedy of manners which explores sexual harrassment, misplaced amour, and the possibility of a four sided love triangle. The characters are a sexy volatile young woman, a writer, a lawyer and a fiancee in sensible shoes.
Full of tart wit, feminist insight and quirky detours of plot.
MTAO Productions Presents
Maybe Things Are Okay
Written by Ella Barnett, Jo Wickham, and Becky Popović. Directed by Ozzie Ozgun.
8 & 9 November
Originally an Edinburgh Fringe production in 2023, Maybe Things Are Okay is a project that represents a culmination of real-life coming-of-age stories, collaboratively written and inspired by true experiences. When a routine night out is interrupted by unexpected confessions, four young adults find themselves navigating grief, sexual identity, breakups, and the complicated business of growing up. Set in real time, Maybe Things Are Okay is a heartfelt, funny and deeply human exploration of the stories we hide behind "I'm fine", and the people who help us believe that maybe things really will be okay.
Blue Fox Theatre Presents
Flying Ducks
10 - 13 November
Baloney is nicked. In Zed’s world, that’s worse than dead for her and her band of day-drinkers, and made even worse now eviction is around the corner. Through illicit activity, tomfoolery and tales too wild to be true, everything is not as it seems in this world of irrelevance, strangeness and (of course) sheer idiocy.
Flying Ducks is a surrealist-absurdist play following on from Blue Fox Theatre’s debut production, Struck.
The Dial Up presents
Love in Slough
written & directed by Alexander Williams
15 November
Love in Slough, a brand new one-man musical comedy written by Alexander Williams and based on the songs of Phil Craddock, is the story of Jack, a middle-aged man tied to an unfulfilling marriage, whose drab, directionless life is given an injection of vigour when he embarks on an unexpected affair.
This funny, fast-paced show is bursting with wonderful jazz tunes, which propel us through Jack’s journey of self-discovery and redefined relationships with sparkling wit and brutal honesty. Join us for an entertaining hour packed with toe-tapping, finger-clicking music and a story brimming with humour, heart and hope.
Vernacular Productions
Dear Grandma...
written by Kian Berry, directed by Emily Hawkins
16 - 18 November
In a bungalow in North Yorkshire, Grandma is running late to meet with you, the audience. She has something she needs to get off her chest. The other day she dropped her grandchild off for his future life in London. Now she is alone with her thoughts and an audience to listen to her. One memory becomes five, and before she knows it, she starts to unravel everything.
We To Play Presents
The Thousand Days
By Callum Murray, Directed by Grace Ward
19 - 21 November
Those of us who doped mostly started in our third year… Everybody has their thousand days; everybody has their choice’. From The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton.
What does it take for a pro cyclist to become a doper? No one starts off wanting to cheat, right? Cyclists do it because they love it. They love to race. They love to test themselves. They want to know just how far and how fast they can go. Clean.
But it’s a monumental step-up from racing as an amateur to becoming a professional; adapting to a new and alien environment in which what people say and what they do are not always aligned.
Doping in cycling is itself a cycle. As the dopers retire or get banned (or even die), new young riders hungry for success at any price, take their place. How is a neo-pro supposed to both keep his place in the team and stay true to his principles? And after all, it's not cheating if everyone's doing it. Is it?
The Thousand Days is written by Callum Murray and produced
by We to Play, the same team that brought the highly successful Here Comes Your
Ghost Again to the Bread & Roses in 2024.
Queer Eyes on Queer Lives
The Bread & Roses Theatre
Watson's House Productions Presents
Queer Eyes on Queer Lives
Written and Directed by Louis Davenport
An hour of genre-spanning entertainment based on real queer history!
22 & 23 November
Queer Eyes on Queer Lives comes from the Cheltenham Fringe to the Alma Theatre with three original stories that dive into the rich and often neglected history of queer people.
The Last Ride of Julie d’Aubigny - a slapstick comedy that explores the life of trouser-wearing duellist and pioneering opera 16th century singer Julie d’Aubigny and how she balances her busy love life as her relationships come to an explosive conclusion.
Gladiators - a science-fiction romance featuring two characters, Balacrus and Francis, who are whisked from their respective time periods of an unknown purpose. As they come to learn what connects them, they are pushed ever closer by their mysterious abductors.
Who Killed Karl Heinrich Ulrichs - an absurdist murder mystery comedy that follows three doctors who investigate the history of a recent murder victim, Karl Heinrich Ulrichs. All is not as it seems, as the corpse has more to say than the doctors let on.
Watson’s House Productions is an upcoming production company that works with fresh talent to produce original stage material in the South-West. This production is a tour after debuting at the 2026 Cheltenham Fringe.
Based On Originals Presents
Terry's Been Murdered!
by Jamie Myles, directed by William Eden
24 - 28 November
“TERRY’S BEEN MURDERED!” is back!
After five sold out shows at The Camden Fringe, Based On Originals returns with its ridiculously silly, murder-mystery farce- now longer, funnier, and even more crazy…
When six old school friends meet for a dinner party, they hardly expect the evening to turn sour. But when the phone rings to tell them Terry from school has been MURDERED- suddenly, everyone’s a suspect.
Even though Terry is alive, in the room- and frankly, just confused by the whole thing.
With more twists than turns, more lies than truths, and potentially the only corpses on stage being the cast- this mystery is one that will only be solved at a cost. It may even tear this group of friends apart…
“A welcome, subversive, fresh take on the crime genre… packed full of fun and surprises”
- ️️️️Everything Theatre
“Had the audience laughing non-stop… a comedy masterpiece. One of the best comedy shows out there.”
- Rhombus Rota
“The best show we’ve seen at The Camden Fringe!”
- Cellar Door Theatre
They Weave with String that Suffocates
written & directed by Zazi the Artist
THE SPINNER. THE ALLOTTER. THE END.
1 - 5 December
The Fates observe, the Fates judge, but the Fates never act. Until now. When they discover 6 inexplicably blue strings amongst their sea of red thread, they’ll have to weave a new story if they ever want to find an answer.
KLYTEMNESTRA. HELEN. IPHIGENIA. KHRYSOTHEMIS. ELEKTRA. KASSANDRA.
6 women connected by blood, war, and a curse. 6 women wrenched by the greed of men and the whims of Fate. 6 women who must ask the question: is my life my own?
AMIDST BETRAYAL, MURDER, AND REVENGE, these women must confront their destinies and make a stand. While the Fates desperately seek to understand the strange appearance of the strings, the women sink to the depths of grief, sorrow, and rage. Will the string that connects them all strangle them in the end?
An homage to female rage, 3 performers reimagine this 30 year mythological epic while attached at the wrists with long pieces of string for the duration of the show, physicalizing the restraints women have always faced in society. By redefining the paradigm of mythical tragedies onstage, the contentious autonomy and rage of women from the ancient world to today explodes in this physically inventive and surreal new work.
Trev Productions Presents
Dialling Up The '90’s
by Lee Patey
6 December 7pm
Step into the world of Trance-Head Trev—a man fiercely holding on to his youth, his memories, and a decade that left him behind.In Dialling Up The '90s: Then & Now, creator Lee Patey brings this iconic character to life in a high-energy solo show packed with sharp observational stand-up, classic storytelling, and hilarious anecdotes. Through witty rants and nostalgic tales—frequently featuring his long-suffering mate Nige and their legendary antics—Trev navigates the hilarious contrast between the freedom of his younger days and the absurd realities of middle age in modern Britain.Featuring original music (including the hit track "Trev Is In The Ouse"), this is a classic British character comedy show about aging, identity, long-standing friendships, and refusing to grow up.Whether you lived through the '90s or simply love rich, character-driven stand-up, get ready for an unforgettable 45 minutes of top-tier comedy.
Charity Scratch Night
Hosted by Lauren Ewer
13 December
Join us for a brilliant evening of live performance, laughter and creativity, all in support of Dyscover, a charity providing specialist, long-term support to people living with aphasia.
From beautiful songs to hilarious comedy and everything in between, this exciting night of diverse performances promises something for everyone!
Organised as part of Lauren's fundraising journey for the London Marathon, this special evening aims to raise vital funds for Dyscover and support the incredible work they do. Every ticket sold will help make a difference to the lives of people living with aphasia.
Come along, discover something new, support amazing performers and help Lauren to reach her fundraising goal. Every ticket makes a difference, and we can't wait to see you there!
Cast and Creatives to be announced.
Car Crash Productions Presents
the Little Spermaid
by Jack McCann, directed by Javi Bone
15 - 19 December
TBC
Cast & Creatives:
Producer: Poppy Conway
Technical Producer: Tom Sergeant
Running time: 75mins
Content Warnings: This show contains adult themes and is for audience members aged 18+.
Balancing Act Theatre Arts Presents
Lean In
by Balancing Act in collaboration with Charing Cross company, directed by Lydia Huhne and Mattea Thomas-Gray
20 December
Lean in is a play about community. A play about finding comfort in each others stories when the nights draw in. Rather than fight nature - Lean in..
