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- 14:30 16:30
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Dysmorphia is a love story like you have never seen. Theo, a soldier who has returned from war a shell of the man who went in, has to navigate his new life at home. Will he be able to overcome his trauma with the help of his fiancé, brother, and best friend who has her own inner demons, or will his world completely change forever?
Trauma, broken loyalty, fear, friendship, and true, unpredictable love. Do not miss this breathtaking whirlwind of a rollercoaster love story, and journey of self discovery, that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
50% OF PROFITS MADE FROM THIS PRODUCTION WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN THE CHARITIES SCOTTY'S LITTLE SOLDIERS AND MIND.
Apr
7
Not Not Not Not Not Enough Oxygen
- 19:00 20:00
The year is 2010. An oxygen shortage ravages the Londons; a thick and poisonous fog that prevents anybody from going outside without a gas mask. Fanatics kill themselves in the streets to protest the ‘issue of the week’. Vivian, who doesn't watch the news too often, tries to live the best life she can with Mick. Mick, an old man, stays in his cramped apartment studio, wishing he could leave the Londons for somewhere with clean air. His son, Claude, has gained money and fame in these trying times as a celebrity with a lucrative music career. But when Mick asks Claude to visit him and Vivian, secrets are revealed, and one of them will not live to breathe another day. Caryl Churchill's gripping narrative and beautifully written dialogue create an unforgettable experience that first premiered as a radio drama in 1971. A commentary on climate change, the bystander effect, and many other issues written 40 years ago that still apply today.
This amateur production of “Not Not Not Not Not Enough Oxygen” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Apr
8
Not Not Not Not Not Enough Oxygen
- 19:00 20:00
The year is 2010. An oxygen shortage ravages the Londons; a thick and poisonous fog that prevents anybody from going outside without a gas mask. Fanatics kill themselves in the streets to protest the ‘issue of the week’. Vivian, who doesn't watch the news too often, tries to live the best life she can with Mick. Mick, an old man, stays in his cramped apartment studio, wishing he could leave the Londons for somewhere with clean air. His son, Claude, has gained money and fame in these trying times as a celebrity with a lucrative music career. But when Mick asks Claude to visit him and Vivian, secrets are revealed, and one of them will not live to breathe another day. Caryl Churchill's gripping narrative and beautifully written dialogue create an unforgettable experience that first premiered as a radio drama in 1971. A commentary on climate change, the bystander effect, and many other issues written 40 years ago that still apply today.
This amateur production of “Not Not Not Not Not Enough Oxygen” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Apr
9
- 19:30 21:00
Your twenties can feel like you’re stuck in a game you can’t win - or even understand.
Unfortunately for Alex, Jamie and Riley, this isn’t just a feeling. That’s the reality of signing a deal with the Devil.
The Devil is in the Details is an absurd comedy-drama about three friends who, in exchange for their deepest heart's desire, must perform a yearly ritual with increasingly difficult and dangerous requirements.
When the Devil issues his toughest challenge yet will they stand the test? But with a game so rigged, will they even make it out alive?
Apr
10
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Bailey Ellis is an aspiring artist, desperate to be a part of a high profile exhibition in London, and to be labelled “Perfect” by her idol. But when she is rejected, she resorts to deception, manipulation and violent tactics to get to the top.
Apr
11
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Bailey Ellis is an aspiring artist, desperate to be a part of a high profile exhibition in London, and to be labelled “Perfect” by her idol. But when she is rejected, she resorts to deception, manipulation and violent tactics to get to the top.
Apr
11
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
In the not-so-distant future of 2030, memories fade, and intelligence awakens.
Gary, a young woman, finds herself caught between past and present as she cares for her grandmother, who is slowly slipping away to Alzheimer’s. But in her solitude, she forms an unexpected connection—with Dolly, an AI assistant who does more than just respond. Dolly listens, learns, and, perhaps, begins to feel.
When confronted with past mistakes, what Gary refuses to face is exactly what her grandmother longs to be forgiven for. To Gary, is Dolly merely a replacement—or a liberation of love?
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Producers: Sijia Li & Mary Emma He
- Director & Playwright: Lexy Jiang
- Actors: Mary Emma He, Qiuyue Zhong, Natalie Luo
- Handpan Player: Jaiden Xiu
- Lighting Designer: Xuan Ge
Apr
12
Coming Up Roses - Single Launch Gig ‘I’m In Bed’
- 19:00 20:00
Join Coming Up Roses at the intimate Etcetera Theatre in Camden for the launch of their first single ‘I’m In Bed’. Coming Up Roses will be showcasing the video for the new single as well as playing a 45 minute live set, before heading downstairs to the afterparty in the Oxford Arms Pub. Bring your own drinks (we'll also have some for you so a free drink on arrival)
Apr
12
Coming Up Roses - Single Launch Gig ‘I’m In Bed’
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Join Coming Up Roses at the intimate Etcetera Theatre in Camden for the launch of their first single ‘I’m In Bed’. Coming Up Roses will be showcasing the video for the new single as well as playing a 45 minute live set, before heading downstairs to the afterparty in the Oxford Arms Pub.
Apr
14
Tried (But Not Tested): Romeo & Mohammed
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Scott Horgan produced by Counterminers.
Romeo & Mohammed is a modern, queer reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, set against the vibrant backdrop of the streets of Croydon, London. The play blends sharp wit and lyrical poetry to tell a story that is as urgent as it is timeless.
The story follows two men, Romeo and Mohammed, as they navigate the claustrophobic confines of their shared reality, where cultural pressures, family expectations, and religious obligations collide. Their relationship is one of intimacy and tension.
When a single event—a debt—shatters their delicate status quo, the carefully constructed boundaries of their existence begin to crack.
This play contains depictions of drug and alcohol use, strong language, sexual content and discussions of sexuality, religious conflict and themes, family conflict and emotional abuse, mental health struggles (including references to suicidal thoughts), violence and discrimination.
Producer - Meredith Lewis
Director - Maddy Corner
Apr
14
Tried (But Not Tested): Girls Who Like Boys Who Dig Girls Who Like Boys
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Jemima Langdon produced by Counterminers.
Girls Who Like Boys Who Dig Girls Who Like Boys is a story of love, friendship, and the assumptions we make about each other. When Emma breaks up with long-term boyfriend, Sam, she believes she’s setting him free to explore his sexuality. But Sam never wanted to be "set free" and now feels trapped by the very expectations meant to liberate him. As he struggles to navigate new experiences, his best friend Archie remains a constant: sometimes supportive, sometimes cruel, and always just out of reach.
This play contains mentions of homophobia.
Apr
15
- 19:30 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Fragments & How to Kill a Man
Our performance begins with Fragments - an assortment of six short performances, written and directed each with unique theatrical ideas and stylistic choices. After the interval, we shall end the evening with the most entertaining and brilliant play written and directed by our own Hollie Robson!
Soul by Ishmile Jalloh
Inspired by Ish’s poetry collection ‘Tangerine’, Soul is a poignant piece that explores the complex inner world of a lost soul in search of a deeper understanding of love. They begin to unravel the very concept of love itself, questioning their connection with their partner. This revelation slowly fragments them, as they are torn between the beauty of their affection and the dark, painful truths they can no longer ignore.
Shrapnel by Harry Buçukoğlu
This is not a play about violence; it is a play about what it leaves behind.
In the quiet monotony of an ordinary school day, five students, scattered across classrooms, offices, and corridors, find themselves thrust into the unimaginable.
Don’t Call Me Blondie by Belle-Ann Daly-Morgan
Nicknames in relationships feel like the most nauseating, heavy-handed labels a person could be burdened with. Maybe not for you, but it certainly feels that way for Ari. She sits opposite her date - someone she’s been seeing regularly now - and explores the boundaries she has, boundaries shaped by the trauma of her previous relationship. Just in case things go any further with her, you probably shouldn’t call her baby, angel, darling or sweetheart. And you definitely shouldn’t call her blondie.
Under Big Rich by Sam Blake & Coby Lambert
When the left and right testicle are feeling squeezed (financially) dry by the tyranny of their dick of a landlord, Big Rich, they hatch a plan.
Life is Absurd but Love is Good by Asia Pshenychna
All that’s happening around her - Russian air attacks, power cuts and blackouts, career downfalls - doesn’t matter to Klara, not right now. At 5AM on a very gloomy morning in the city of Odesa, she puts her relationship with Denis into question. The sunrise gradually illuminates the shapes and figures. Yet the shadows too become apparent, as the couple tries to understand what they truly mean to each other. The question lingers - does this couple have something meaningful to hold on to in the chaos of an ever-changing reality?
I Wish I Was a Plumber by Grace Lily
A mixed media piece written, directed and choreographed by Grace Lily. Featuring Grace Lily, Harry Buçukoğlu, Sam Blake and the people of London, with help from Kimberly Sinclair.
How to Kill a Man Written by Hollie Robson
Anna and Dora are roommates, just not your usual roommates. They drink too much, go on too many dates and they have a big question: What is the worst thing a woman can say to a man? Or better yet, how could they kill one?
Content warnings (Explicit language, references to genitals, sexual themes, violence)
Apr
16
- 19:30 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Fragments & How to Kill a Man
Our performance begins with Fragments - an assortment of six short performances, written and directed each with unique theatrical ideas and stylistic choices. After the interval, we shall end the evening with the most entertaining and brilliant play written and directed by our own Hollie Robson!
Soul by Ishmile Jalloh
Inspired by Ish’s poetry collection ‘Tangerine’, Soul is a poignant piece that explores the complex inner world of a lost soul in search of a deeper understanding of love. They begin to unravel the very concept of love itself, questioning their connection with their partner. This revelation slowly fragments them, as they are torn between the beauty of their affection and the dark, painful truths they can no longer ignore.
Shrapnel by Harry Buçukoğlu
This is not a play about violence; it is a play about what it leaves behind.
In the quiet monotony of an ordinary school day, five students, scattered across classrooms, offices, and corridors, find themselves thrust into the unimaginable.
Don’t Call Me Blondie by Belle-Ann Daly-Morgan
Nicknames in relationships feel like the most nauseating, heavy-handed labels a person could be burdened with. Maybe not for you, but it certainly feels that way for Ari. She sits opposite her date - someone she’s been seeing regularly now - and explores the boundaries she has, boundaries shaped by the trauma of her previous relationship. Just in case things go any further with her, you probably shouldn’t call her baby, angel, darling or sweetheart. And you definitely shouldn’t call her blondie.
Under Big Rich by Sam Blake & Coby Lambert
When the left and right testicle are feeling squeezed (financially) dry by the tyranny of their dick of a landlord, Big Rich, they hatch a plan.
Life is Absurd but Love is Good by Asia Pshenychna
All that’s happening around her - Russian air attacks, power cuts and blackouts, career downfalls - doesn’t matter to Klara, not right now. At 5AM on a very gloomy morning in the city of Odesa, she puts her relationship with Denis into question. The sunrise gradually illuminates the shapes and figures. Yet the shadows too become apparent, as the couple tries to understand what they truly mean to each other. The question lingers - does this couple have something meaningful to hold on to in the chaos of an ever-changing reality?
I Wish I Was a Plumber by Grace Lily
A mixed media piece written, directed and choreographed by Grace Lily. Featuring Grace Lily, Harry Buçukoğlu, Sam Blake and the people of London, with help from Kimberly Sinclair.
How to Kill a Man Written by Hollie Robson
Anna and Dora are roommates, just not your usual roommates. They drink too much, go on too many dates and they have a big question: What is the worst thing a woman can say to a man? Or better yet, how could they kill one?
Content warnings (Explicit language, references to genitals, sexual themes, violence)
Apr
16
- 19:30 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Two Hours Before (After)
Our set of four half-hour plays explores the ideas of anticipating an event or going through the aftermath. We will perform the four exhilarating stories as four Acts, written by five of our playwrights.
Act One written by Ishmile Jalloh and Jenny McGrouther
When Alicia and Samantha’s paths cross again before attending the same audition, they both have similar interactions with a woman at the reception desk. The two try to stay focussed, but the confrontational nature of their shared experience puts them on edge. They are both trying to say why it put them off but can’t help to talk about anything else. ‘Passing Alley’ is a moment stuck in time where you are urged to face your grievances. Even if it’s the last thing you want to do.
Act Two written by Reece Marshall
What’s for dinner? Certainly not pizza. Act 2 of Two hours before shows the breakdown in communication between two people who love, or claim to love, each other. Both parties start out trying to placate one another, avoiding confrontation and failing miserably, but once pizza is on the way the gloves come off, and their insults, manipulation tactics and violent rhetoric leave you questioning if these two even like each other. Or better yet, what happened two hours before that could’ve started all this?
Act Three written by Isaac Cheung
Sarah and Antonio are revolutionaries, part of a bigger movement for - the cause. Their young blood drives them to do the extreme, whatever it takes to bring what they believe is good for their fellow countrymen. Dreams of making a difference through action and sacrifice are quickly shattered, when things don’t go to plan. Perhaps their love for one another isn’t really as important as they once believed.
Act Four written by Lucy Wall
Two hours of awkward silences, vulnerability, football rivalries and very weird jokes all packed into 30 minutes. A funny and heartfelt play that follows Louise, Harry and Aaron and their wait to find out who’s the father of Louise’s baby.
Apr
17
- 19:30 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Two Hours Before (After)
Our set of four half-hour plays explores the ideas of anticipating an event or going through the aftermath. We will perform the four exhilarating stories as four Acts, written by five of our playwrights.
Act One written by Ishmile Jalloh and Jenny McGrouther
When Alicia and Samantha’s paths cross again before attending the same audition, they both have similar interactions with a woman at the reception desk. The two try to stay focussed, but the confrontational nature of their shared experience puts them on edge. They are both trying to say why it put them off but can’t help to talk about anything else. ‘Passing Alley’ is a moment stuck in time where you are urged to face your grievances. Even if it’s the last thing you want to do.
Act Two written by Reece Marshall
What’s for dinner? Certainly not pizza. Act 2 of Two hours before shows the breakdown in communication between two people who love, or claim to love, each other. Both parties start out trying to placate one another, avoiding confrontation and failing miserably, but once pizza is on the way the gloves come off, and their insults, manipulation tactics and violent rhetoric leave you questioning if these two even like each other. Or better yet, what happened two hours before that could’ve started all this?
Act Three written by Isaac Cheung
Sarah and Antonio are revolutionaries, part of a bigger movement for - the cause. Their young blood drives them to do the extreme, whatever it takes to bring what they believe is good for their fellow countrymen. Dreams of making a difference through action and sacrifice are quickly shattered, when things don’t go to plan. Perhaps their love for one another isn’t really as important as they once believed.
Act Four written by Lucy Wall
Two hours of awkward silences, vulnerability, football rivalries and very weird jokes all packed into 30 minutes. A funny and heartfelt play that follows Louise, Harry and Aaron and their wait to find out who’s the father of Louise’s baby.
Apr
19
99 sleepless nights of painting basquiat
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Boris has been passionate about painting since childhood, and as a young adult, he is now obsessed with the idea of surpassing his lifelong idol, Jean Michel Basquiat. A strange idea that was instilled in him by his father who forced him to devote his life to art in order to exist and be recognized by his peers. One day, Boris decides to participate in a painting competition that will designate the best representation of a work by Basquiat and which could earn him the Shener Prize, a recognition he has been waiting for a long time. For 99 days and 99 nights, Boris will stubbornly paint in his studio without eating or drinking, completely cutting himself off from the outside world. Fortunately, Nina, his friend, will arrive in time before the young painter, overcome by madness and hallucinations, decides to end his life. This one-act play addresses sensitive topics such as suicide among young artists, obsession and the unhealthy side of idol worshipping, the thirst for fame, mental illness and its domino effect.
Apr
20
Everybody’s Free (To Be A Great Dictator) + An address for the World
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
WILLUMINATING STUDIOS PRESENTS:
Everybody’s Free (To Be A Great Dictator) +
An address for the World
Written, produced, and performed by emerging artist Will Lucas Kana, this “one night, one man only” show is a modern reinterpretation of Charlie Chaplin’s Final Speech from his 1940 film The Great Dictator.
The Great Dictator Returns (Again) and, this time, with a super fresh and Beastly brew of the World’s most finest Tea for All His people. Because, who wants to listen to an address without the proper accompaniment? Honestly…
The Par-tee has arrived.
The Bar is High.
The stakes are even Higher.
And the Tea is piping hot!
Will He Rise to the Occasion?
Everybody wants to rule the World —
He just wants to hold It in His hands…
Come One, Deliver All.
This kiki is going to be marvelous!
#taleasoldastime
Apr
21
A String to Our Bow; An Actor-Musician Concert
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
“ Let these multi-talented up and coming performers remind you that instrument skills are not just a party trick or forgotten talent to Musical Theatre performers - they are, in fact, a very valuable, joyful and wonderful “string to our bow”.
Apr
22
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Before Sexy Beast, before Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, before Bronson there was The Nonsense. Kevin Cotter's astonishing, powerful, funny and original play performed by Dan Hildebrand and directed by Harry Burton returns to London.
Apr
23
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Before Sexy Beast, before Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, before Bronson there was The Nonsense. Kevin Cotter's astonishing, powerful, funny and original play performed by Dan Hildebrand and directed by Harry Burton returns to London.
Apr
24
Tried (But Not Tested): Mother Knows Best
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Alexandra Hart produced by Counterminers.
Mother Knows Best takes place in three Jewish homes: one in 1900s Russia, one in 1960s South Africa, and one in 2020s Israel. It explores how oppression is cyclical, how domesticity hides the horrors of the world outside your front door. In each timeline, a daughter argues with her mother, fighting against their respective societies. In 1900s Russia, Jewish families face the pogroms; in 1960s South Africa, Jewish beliefs clash with apartheid; in 2020s Israel, war overturns the normality of life. Invisible to each other, these three stories push each other forward, echoing struggles down the generations.
This play contains violence, profanity, antisemitism, portrayal of pogroms, and discussions of Israel-Palestine conflict.
Apr
24
Tried (But Not Tested): Treading Water
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Niamh O’Donnell produced by Counterminers.
Fran is stuck. OCD rules her life. Rituals and compulsions. Rumination and intrusive thoughts. She is treading water, desperately trying to keep afloat. Enter Jess; vibrant, charismatic, adventurous, and determined to become a fixture in Fran’s life. Treading Water explores the hidden, often misunderstood aspects of OCD, highlighting not just the isolating battle it creates, but also the universal longing for connection and a sense of normality.
This play contains references to mental illness and suicide, as well as descriptions of violence and self-harm.
Originally produced in collaboration with Ricochet Theatre's 'Bullet Points' New Writing Showcase.
Apr
25
- 19:15 21:30
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Skeleton Sam, a theatrical ghoul and former science lab cadaver has these past few months travelled up and down the land, where he's encountered new and exciting work by artists. Now on these three evenings in the last weekend of April, he's bringing to the residents of Camden high street, straight from his vault, a variety of work by these artists and giving a platform for those starting their journey into the performing arts! Expect to see a mixture of work that's engaging, emotional, informative, funny, scary and entertaining!
"This is an evening to immerse and enjoy yourself within. The rich platter of talent presented confirms the UK Theatre scene is in good hands. You will not be disappointed."
This event is produced by Temporal Horizons Productions, a neurodivergent-led multimedia company based in London & Essex, creating dynamic new work + taking classics and giving them a twist!
Apr
26
- 19:15 21:30
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Skeleton Sam, a theatrical ghoul and former science lab cadaver has these past few months travelled up and down the land, where he's encountered new and exciting work by artists. Now on these three evenings in the last weekend of April, he's bringing to the residents of Camden high street, straight from his vault, a variety of work by these artists and giving a platform for those starting their journey into the performing arts! Expect to see a mixture of work that's engaging, emotional, informative, funny, scary and entertaining!
"This is an evening to immerse and enjoy yourself within. The rich platter of talent presented confirms the UK Theatre scene is in good hands. You will not be disappointed."
This event is produced by Temporal Horizons Productions, a neurodivergent-led multimedia company based in London & Essex, creating dynamic new work + taking classics and giving them a twist!
Apr
27
- 19:15 21:30
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Skeleton Sam, a theatrical ghoul and former science lab cadaver has these past few months travelled up and down the land, where he's encountered new and exciting work by artists. Now on these three evenings in the last weekend of April, he's bringing to the residents of Camden high street, straight from his vault, a variety of work by these artists and giving a platform for those starting their journey into the performing arts! Expect to see a mixture of work that's engaging, emotional, informative, funny, scary and entertaining!
"This is an evening to immerse and enjoy yourself within. The rich platter of talent presented confirms the UK Theatre scene is in good hands. You will not be disappointed."
This event is produced by Temporal Horizons Productions, a neurodivergent-led multimedia company based in London & Essex, creating dynamic new work + taking classics and giving them a twist!
Apr
28
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Before Sexy Beast, before Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, before Bronson there was The Nonsense. Kevin Cotter's astonishing, powerful, funny and original play performed by Dan Hildebrand and directed by Harry Burton returns to London.
Apr
29
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Before Sexy Beast, before Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, before Bronson there was The Nonsense. Kevin Cotter's astonishing, powerful, funny and original play performed by Dan Hildebrand and directed by Harry Burton returns to London.
Apr
30
Tried (But Not Tested): Point Nemo
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Josh Myers produced by Counterminers.
In an old house tucked away in the corner of a decaying village, a forgotten, lonely man watches his TV. For years he has spent his days recording, maintaining and watching thousands upon thousands of VHS tapes of quiz shows. On a loop. Forever. But then one day his television starts acting strangely… It starts asking questions that only he would know the answer to.
This play contains mentions of death.
Apr
30
Tried (But Not Tested): Judith & Salome
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Abigail Chase produced by Counterminers.
This original full length play follows two female performance artists who are in a race to be the first in their medium to kill a man, live on stage. However, their growing desire for each other complicates their violent artistic ambitions.
This play contains discussions of sexual violence, self harm, and political violence.
May
1
Tried (But Not Tested): Kittiwake
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Henry Derrick produced by Counterminers.
Kittiwake is set in a fictional town on the Yorkshire Coast, and follows the story of a struggling cafe-owner called Jen whose livelihood, along with the whole town, is put on the brink when a property developer submits plans to build a housing estate along the coastal path. It is a story about family and community, loss and hope, and the importance of preserving the past set against the desire to build a better future.
May
1
Tried (But Not Tested): Clonez or How I Learnt to Love Myself
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A rehearsed reading of a play by Josh Baumring-Gledhill produced by Counterminers.
A mysterious playwright has written a piece about two clones of the same person in a relationship together. He is also playing both roles. Why has he written this? I’ll let him explain in the course of his, um, his performance…
This play contains references to sex and suicide.
May
2
An Evening with Samuel Andryk & Soná
- 19:30 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Two distinctive artists, one intimate stage. Samuel Andryk and Soná come together for a special evening of raw storytelling and live music. Each artist will play a set of their current repertoire, taking you on a unique musical journey.
Blending acoustic pop with soulful, folky influences, Samuel is forging a reputation with his incredible voice and introspective lyricism. Last year, Samuel reached more than 220k unique listeners on all streaming platforms, and his most popular single, Places to Be, has amassed over 320K streams since 2024. He has played notable venues like The Melkweg & The Santería Paladini, and has recently signed a publishing deal with leading European publisher PM Music Group (BMG). His latest EP, Saturn Returns, was released earlier this year in March and is already gaining significant momentum.
Soná - a multi-instrumental loop artist known for his mesmerizing performances that layer guitars, piano, synth, and percussion into rich, atmospheric soundscapes. Blending indie folk, alt-pop, and ambient textures, he crafts a sonic world that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. Having headlined London’s legendary Camden Assembly, supported Kat Adam at o2 Academy Islington and been featured in Happy Mag, Australia’s leading indie music publication, Soná is an artist making waves on an international scale.
May
3
- 21:00 22:00
The poetry show I WOULD DREAM is dedicated to a man named Moon. This performance consists both of new and old verses, published and yet unpublished.
I wish that in the end, maybe you will leave with a tear in the corner of your eye because what we share, is our loneliness in life.
May
13
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
In Love You More, we follow the poignant and humorous journey of Matilda Burton, a young woman navigating achieving her career dreams while grappling with intricate family ties, loss and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Set against the backdrop of her deep admiration for pop icon Henry Steel, Matilda’s world oscillates between the bright lights of her professional aspirations and quiet moments at home with her mother and best friend, Rosie.
May
14
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
In Love You More, we follow the poignant and humorous journey of Matilda Burton, a young woman navigating achieving her career dreams while grappling with intricate family ties, loss and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Set against the backdrop of her deep admiration for pop icon Henry Steel, Matilda’s world oscillates between the bright lights of her professional aspirations and quiet moments at home with her mother and best friend, Rosie.
May
15
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
In Love You More, we follow the poignant and humorous journey of Matilda Burton, a young woman navigating achieving her career dreams while grappling with intricate family ties, loss and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Set against the backdrop of her deep admiration for pop icon Henry Steel, Matilda’s world oscillates between the bright lights of her professional aspirations and quiet moments at home with her mother and best friend, Rosie.
May
16
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
In Love You More, we follow the poignant and humorous journey of Matilda Burton, a young woman navigating achieving her career dreams while grappling with intricate family ties, loss and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Set against the backdrop of her deep admiration for pop icon Henry Steel, Matilda’s world oscillates between the bright lights of her professional aspirations and quiet moments at home with her mother and best friend, Rosie.
May
16
Shots - London International Short Film Festival
- 20:45 22:00
Shots - London International Short Film Festival
May
17
- 16:00 17:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
In Love You More, we follow the poignant and humorous journey of Matilda Burton, a young woman navigating achieving her career dreams while grappling with intricate family ties, loss and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Set against the backdrop of her deep admiration for pop icon Henry Steel, Matilda’s world oscillates between the bright lights of her professional aspirations and quiet moments at home with her mother and best friend, Rosie.
May
18
- 18:00 19:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
In Love You More, we follow the poignant and humorous journey of Matilda Burton, a young woman navigating achieving her career dreams while grappling with intricate family ties, loss and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Set against the backdrop of her deep admiration for pop icon Henry Steel, Matilda’s world oscillates between the bright lights of her professional aspirations and quiet moments at home with her mother and best friend, Rosie.
May
22
I’ve Never Met Anyone Quite Like Before
- 19:30 20:45
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Who can call themselves an artist? What does it mean to be one? How does art impact relationships?
Dave is on the quest to find answers, acceptance and love for his queer heart. Come dance, pray, mourn and unleash as we join him in his search to uncover these truths.
Described by audiences as ‘a love letter to artists and to art itself’ and following a successful premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a sell out run at the Old Red Lion Theatre, quitelikeyou Productions are proud to present I’ve Never Met Anyone Quite Like You Before at Etcetera Theatre for one night only.
Directed by Amy Allen (Midas and Jury, Park Theatre) and performed by David Scotland and Robert Strange (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Doctor Who), I’ve Never Met Anyone Quite Like You Before is the debut play by David Scotland.
Strictly 16+
Contains loud music and descriptions of disordered eating.
Reviews
everything theatre ★★★★
‘In the smallest of black box studios, with nothing other than a great soundtrack and a blanket, David Scotland delivers a powerful, emotional journey that reinforces the connection with our fellow humans in our most vulnerable moments.’
Adventures in Theatreland ★★★★
https://www.adventuresintheatreland.com/post/i-ve-never
‘Touching and thought-provoking, I’ve Never Met Anyone Quite Like You Before takes its audience on a whirlwind journey through the writer’s life, while also encouraging them to examine similar themes within their own lives.’
ScotsGay Arts ★★★★
‘A stellar and gripping piece of new LGBTQI+ writing that deserves to be seen.’
British Theatre Guide ★★★★
https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/i-ve-never-met-thespace-on-the-22352
‘Warmly touching and physical.’
Critique – Vocal Media ★★★★
https://vocal.media/critique/i-ve-never-met-anyone-quite-like-you
‘Phenomenal. . . It is a true work of art.’
Audience Feedback
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewClBzPaxeY
‘The chemistry between the actors was incredible.’
‘Great writing, direction and performances.’
‘I could watch it again in a heartbeat.’
‘The dance scene was one of the most moving pieces of theatre I have experienced in a long time.’
‘As a queer person, I felt like it was giving me a big cuddle.’
‘I’ll remember it for a long time.’
‘I felt seen. I felt heard and validated.’
‘We need more real, raw and authentic moments like that in the arts.’
May
23
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Hedda Gabler, the daughter of General Gabler, is in a marriage with a man she hates, in a house she despises. The once extraordinary woman is now constrained by the confines of a new, undefinable space. This new adaptation by Kyle Goeken takes Hedda outside its setting into a new space, is stripped back and simmering with unresolved tensions.
Ibsen wrote about psychology in the 1800s before it was an idea. Audiences at the time were baffled by this and couldn’t fathom a person behaving in such a way. How does Hedda exist today? You’ve seen her before.
May
24
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
May
25
CORSET STORY: Fun cabaret with provocative songs and physical theatre.
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Corset Story is a fun cabaret in which SELF&SOSSI explore the restraint and liberation imposed by corsetry through provocative love songs, piano, ukuleles, stories and physical theatre. Throughout history, corsets have been a significant piece of clothing, representing a void between patriarchy and feminism.
Audience feedback from performances at The Merlin Theatre, Frome and The Glitch, London.
"Self & Sossi have chosen the genre of Cabaret Opera as a container to bring together their different performance disciplines. Both performers have a passion for challenging gender stereotypes and promoting gender fluidity. At first glance the corset may be seen as a symbol of constraint and anti-feminism yet through the facets of constriction liberation can appear. Self & Sossi explore the bigger picture of gender in balance through touching autoethnography and their own physicality."
"Corset Story, an original piece of theatre written and performed by by Marina Sossi and Susie Self, is a kaleidoscope of original music, movement, historical vignette and personal reflection, bound together by the central theme of how the corset-like restraint of femininity-myths have shaped women's lives, and their roles in the creative industries. "
"Corset Story is richly inventive moving, funny, enlightening and thought-provoking Its heroines: performance artist Marina Sossi and composer/conductor Susie Self, are remarkably talented artists, who’ve unlaced their corsets, broken the mould, and dared to be all that they are."
May
25
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Hedda Gabler, the daughter of General Gabler, is in a marriage with a man she hates, in a house she despises. The once extraordinary woman is now constrained by the confines of a new, undefinable space. This new adaptation by Kyle Goeken takes Hedda outside its setting into a new space, is stripped back and simmering with unresolved tensions.
Ibsen wrote about psychology in the 1800s before it was an idea. Audiences at the time were baffled by this and couldn’t fathom a person behaving in such a way. How does Hedda exist today? You’ve seen her before.
May
30
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
In this extraordinary play, a "room" and a "cage" and "people" and "captive birds" all become confused until a dramatic climax in which we suddenly see reality.
Six women live in a locked room, each absorbed in her own petty interest and in placating the "Mistress" who takes care of them. They are singing, dancing and gossiping…
Then a "Wild One" is thrust in among them. She talks of breaking out of the room to find freedom. She troubles the others who remain secure in their cage,
and they all join against her in the shattering conclusion to this unforgettable play that offers eight actresses an unusual opportunity.
May
31
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
In this extraordinary play, a "room" and a "cage" and "people" and "captive birds" all become confused until a dramatic climax in which we suddenly see reality.
Six women live in a locked room, each absorbed in her own petty interest and in placating the "Mistress" who takes care of them. They are singing, dancing and gossiping…
Then a "Wild One" is thrust in among them. She talks of breaking out of the room to find freedom. She troubles the others who remain secure in their cage,
and they all join against her in the shattering conclusion to this unforgettable play that offers eight actresses an unusual opportunity.
May
31
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
In this extraordinary play, a "room" and a "cage" and "people" and "captive birds" all become confused until a dramatic climax in which we suddenly see reality.
Six women live in a locked room, each absorbed in her own petty interest and in placating the "Mistress" who takes care of them. They are singing, dancing and gossiping…
Then a "Wild One" is thrust in among them. She talks of breaking out of the room to find freedom. She troubles the others who remain secure in their cage,
and they all join against her in the shattering conclusion to this unforgettable play that offers eight actresses an unusual opportunity.
Jun
1
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
In this extraordinary play, a "room" and a "cage" and "people" and "captive birds" all become confused until a dramatic climax in which we suddenly see reality.
Six women live in a locked room, each absorbed in her own petty interest and in placating the "Mistress" who takes care of them. They are singing, dancing and gossiping…
Then a "Wild One" is thrust in among them. She talks of breaking out of the room to find freedom. She troubles the others who remain secure in their cage,
and they all join against her in the shattering conclusion to this unforgettable play that offers eight actresses an unusual opportunity.
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