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Shakespeare in Concert -1st edition
- 19:00 20:00
A night dedicated to Shakespeare lovers, singing enthusiasts and theatre goers who have been waiting for something different. With newly composed songs in a polyphonic a cappella style, emerging performers from across the globe will tell stories from The Tempest, Love's Labor’s Lost, Macbeth, Henry VIII, Much Ado about Nothing and As You Like it. Like a scrap book, each song is accompanied by a fragment of either a scene, monologue or a sonnet that shares the theme. This is not a traditional Shakespeare show, rather, an invitation from young international voices to the timeless and universally human quality of his work.
Cast
Marley Brown
Constance Des Marais
Greta Hansen
Marina Hata
Nejc Lisjak
Austin Yang
Creatives
Composer/Lead artist: Marina Hata
Associate composer: Ellie Campbell
Prouction manager: Kelsey Ann Moebius
Jun
27
- 19:00 20:45
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Two married researchers, isolated on a remote outpost in the mid-Atlantic and under surveillance by a sociologist, find two political campaigners washed up on-shore. The UK is ravaged by civil war, leaving the three scientists on the last piece of neutral British territory, and forced to make an impossible decision.
Jun
28
- 19:00 20:45
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Two married researchers, isolated on a remote outpost in the mid-Atlantic and under surveillance by a sociologist, find two political campaigners washed up on-shore. The UK is ravaged by civil war, leaving the three scientists on the last piece of neutral British territory, and forced to make an impossible decision.
Jun
29
“THE SUITCASE” by Elizabeth Marzella McNally
- 14:30 15:30
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
This is a short play, written by Elizabeth Marzella McNally, a former Army Officer,, military wife and mother . The setting is a dusty attic where a woman discovers an old military suitcase containing a poignant and touching record of her family’s emotional journey through two World Wars . Using authentic stories in this performance, together with poetry and music, this play is a moving tribute to all service personnel and their families , both past and present.
Jun
29
Hot Concrete: Too Hot (and Too Concretey) for TV
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Hot Concrete return to the Etcetera Theatre ahead of their highly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe run.
Guests! Prizes! Definitely no vengeful ghosts! Henry and Charlie are putting the past behind them to record their live TV chat show. This is a surreal and silly comedy. 'Genius... hilarious and unforgettable' ***** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). 'Dark and bizarre' (ScottishDailyExpress.co.uk).
As seen and heard on BBC1, Radio 4 and Sky Arts.
Jul
2
- 19:20 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Monologue showcase with other upcoming actors in the city - It’ll be a night of monologues, mostly devised and written by us, with a mix of drama, comedy and classical texts.
Jul
4
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The award-winning twin comedians debut their first ever late hour.
Long Copy: Pear are 6 foot 7 identical twin comedians Hugo and Patrick McPherson. In 2024, their show was named in the Top Ten Best Reviewed Shows of the Edinburgh Fringe, garnering ten five-star reviews while selling out a third consecutive year at the festival. Now, they add Late With Pear: a riotous, out-of-control, late-night extravaganza which promises mayhem, comedy guests and all the jokes they can only tell under the cover of night.
Jul
4
Improbotics Presents: RoboTales (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
An improvised choose-your-own adventure, featuring actors, a cute robot host and AI, where the audience controls the show! By award-winning Improbotics who created Artificial Intelligence Improvisation.
'Like Whose Line Is It Anyway? mixed with I, Robot' (BrightonAndHoveNews.org). ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
(TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(Everything-Theatre.co.uk) 'Groundbreaking work with superb moments of comedy that poses serious philosophical questions' (FringeReview.co.uk).
Most Innovative Show Award (ParisFringe.org, 2020).
⭐⭐⭐⭐(BingeFringe.com).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(ThePhoenixRemix.com).
⭐⭐⭐⭐(FringeTheatre.ca) 'I will stick with artificial stupidity' (Colin Mochrie).
Featured in the New York Times, Financial Times, New Scientist, Time, Sky News and BBC.
Jul
5
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A crime, a queen, and a cataclysmic cup of tea.
Two Teabags is a sharp, chaotic exploration of identity, pride, and the weight of expectations. What happens when your dreams don't come true? How do we reconcile who we are with who we wish we were? And are all the answers we need at the bottom of a brew?
Darkly funny and deeply human, Two Teabags is about the battles we fight within ourselves, within our families, and against a world that just won't give us a (tea)break.
Jul
5
Improbotics Presents: RoboTales (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
An improvised choose-your-own adventure, featuring actors, a cute robot host and AI, where the audience controls the show! By award-winning Improbotics who created Artificial Intelligence Improvisation.
'Like Whose Line Is It Anyway? mixed with I, Robot' (BrightonAndHoveNews.org). ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
(TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(Everything-Theatre.co.uk) 'Groundbreaking work with superb moments of comedy that poses serious philosophical questions' (FringeReview.co.uk).
Most Innovative Show Award (ParisFringe.org, 2020).
⭐⭐⭐⭐(BingeFringe.com).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(ThePhoenixRemix.com).
⭐⭐⭐⭐(FringeTheatre.ca) 'I will stick with artificial stupidity' (Colin Mochrie).
Featured in the New York Times, Financial Times, New Scientist, Time, Sky News and BBC.
Jul
6
- 15:00 16:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A crime, a queen, and a cataclysmic cup of tea.
Two Teabags is a sharp, chaotic exploration of identity, pride, and the weight of expectations. What happens when your dreams don't come true? How do we reconcile who we are with who we wish we were? And are all the answers we need at the bottom of a brew?
Darkly funny and deeply human, Two Teabags is about the battles we fight within ourselves, within our families, and against a world that just won't give us a (tea)break.
Jul
6
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
The year is 2045. The Earth and humanity are rapidly collapsing under the weight of their own so called progress.
In amongst the chaos, 200 of the world’s brightest (and richest) minds are selected to seek salvation 140 million miles away, on Mars, to begin a brand new civilisation.
One of the 200 people is Monica – a young astrophysicist who has spent her life dreaming of going to space. She should be honoured, grateful, excited. But something doesn't sit right.
As launch day approaches, the cracks in the mission begin to show. The planet seems to stir. An ancient presence begins to speak and Monica starts to ask a terrifying question:
What if humanity doesn’t deserve a second chance?
Jul
9
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Michael is a man who has decided that the best thing to do is to end his life. He feels this because of how destructive his OCD has been for him and his family. However, we get introduced to how Michael really feels, as he takes the audience through all the crazy ups and downs that come along with having 'severe and enduring' OCD! He'll take you on the journey from getting his OCD to spending four months in hospital getting peer-pressured by his therapist to have a wank! Join him for the decision.
Jul
9
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Heartbroken, Faith makes a mess of the new year while Grace her roommate and co-worker has planned on falling in love with her destiny - What two women can achieve with nothing but a tampon in this period drama is nothing short of miraculous.
Jul
10
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Edinburgh Fringe Preview 2025
“The way I sit in this body and mind. Yeah that confuses me”
Set in that nostalgic, primary school classroom we all remember, misSfits takes us through the alumni of Miss Elliot’s class and those that have experienced the feelings of being a ‘baby gay’. All whilst Miss Elliot starts to reflect on her own personal choices in life. Using verbatim and real voices of the queer community (along with some fun audience classroom activities) misSfits was originally developed for A Pinch of Vault’s festival in 2024 and it received rave reviews and response.
Established in 2018 in Bristol, Bullet Theatre has performed shows in Bristol, London and Edinburgh. Since 2021 they have been in collaboration with Helen’s own company hileyproductive that has created award-winning original, theatre and film productions. As a non-binary creative from the North of England, Helen always strives to create regional stories about the extraordinary everyday.
misSfits transports you to that familiar primary school classroom, celebrating the individuals who begin their journey of self-discovery.
So grab a seat, a pen and your lunchbox before the school bell rings!
Jul
10
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Heartbroken, Faith makes a mess of the new year while Grace her roommate and co-worker has planned on falling in love with her destiny - What two women can achieve with nothing but a tampon in this period drama is nothing short of miraculous.
Jul
11
EdFringe Magic Previews: Andy Boyd and Luke Osey
- 18:15 20:15
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Get ready for an unforgettable night of magic & mayhem in this double bill preview night ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe! You'll see not one, but two headline acts performing their full shows.
The Professional Showoff
Andy, aka The Professional Showoff, can’t decide what to be – so he does it all. Magic, juggling, comedy, even robotics! Some would say that collectively his skills are his career, others would say that procrastination worked out in the end. For five years, he’s performed globally to audiences at sea with Virgin Voyages (Spark Cooperative), P&O Cruises (The Purple Rabbit, Strut & Fret) and Royal Caribbean (Global Talent Agency), blending magic, juggling and robotics into a one-of-a-kind act. Other titles include The Charmer, Beer Wizard and Admiral Awesome – now see him as The Professional Showoff.
Luke Osey: The Magic Hangover
Luke Osey (as seen on Penn & Teller Fool Us) had the craziest night of his life last night... so join him on an adventure filled with hilarious, mind-blowing magic and mind-reading as he attempts to retrace his steps and work out exactly what happened the night before The Magic Hangover!
'Your magic was just terrific' (Penn & Teller).
'Osey will be famous' (WorldMagicReview.com).
See two for the price of one on the 11th of June!
Jul
12
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
24 February 2022, Kharkiv. The world watches in disbelief as the full scale invasion of Ukraine begins. In the city, thousands try to escape as the Russians close in, and the world holds its breath as fierce fighting begins to repel the onslaught. In this powerful play, Iryna Samafalova, a dentist from Kharkiv, tells the dramatic story of how she fled her home under fire, finally making it to the UK. Iryna tells her dramatic story with the aid of actors who bring to life her memories on the stage. A story that symbolises the experiences of a generation.
Jul
13
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Frank Fletcher, long-time senior MP for Cackby North has suddenly died. Party members have gathered at North Cackby Community Arts Centre to choose a successor. But when Mackenzie Steele and Connor Banks, two low-level operators in the Labour Party, happen to be the only “high-quality” candidates born in Cackby, how much of a choice have you really got? PARATROOPERS is an imaginative, absurdist, comedy satire is modelled on real people and events drawn from existing Labour Party scandals. "A frenetic triumph and cautionary tale" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (The Live Review) "Hilarious and clever comedy" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Everything Theatre)
Jul
14
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Frank Fletcher, long-time senior MP for Cackby North has suddenly died. Party members have gathered at North Cackby Community Arts Centre to choose a successor. But when Mackenzie Steele and Connor Banks, two low-level operators in the Labour Party, happen to be the only “high-quality” candidates born in Cackby, how much of a choice have you really got? PARATROOPERS is an imaginative, absurdist, comedy satire is modelled on real people and events drawn from existing Labour Party scandals. "A frenetic triumph and cautionary tale" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (The Live Review) "Hilarious and clever comedy" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Everything Theatre)
Jul
16
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
It's 1746 and Mary is desperately and dangerously single. Shunned for her smallpox scars, facing pressure from her dad and disdain from local suitors, Mary meets the charming Will Cranstoun and her heart trips.
BLANDY is a dark tale about pigs, poison and ruined princesses. Over sixty tense minutes, the experimental comic drama spans the true story of one of the most sensationalised murderers of eighteenth century Britain.
Jul
16
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
It's 1746 and Mary is desperately and dangerously single. Shunned for her smallpox scars, facing pressure from her dad and disdain from local suitors, Mary meets the charming Will Cranstoun and her heart trips.
BLANDY is a dark tale about pigs, poison and ruined princesses. Over sixty tense minutes, the experimental comic drama spans the true story of one of the most sensationalised murderers of eighteenth century Britain.
Jul
17
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
We are thrilled to announce our two preview performances of ‘Sky-Scraping’ before we head up to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025! This new milestone production by The Wistful Company, stars many of the crew from its successful Fringe Debut in 2022 with the addition of some new inspiring talent. Our brand-new production tells a lighthearted and touching story about Jack, a young Cockney lamplighter discovering London based poets from across the ages for the first time.
Jack, arriving on Westminster Bridge before the first gas lamps are lit, watches poetry performed until the sun comes up! He will lead you by the hand from 14th Century London all the way up to the estates, train stations and pavements we are so familiar with today! Come see the city spring to life before your eyes!
Humorous and moving, absurd but pertinent, Sky-Scraping takes all the ponce out of poetry whilst keeping all the heart! Everyone who has ever been to London will take something out of Jack’s experiences. Don’t miss this innovative, engaging and entirely original new art form.
Sky-Scraping will be showing for the first two weeks of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025!
'Poetry freed from it's ivory tower' Richard Stamp (Wee Review) praise for The Wistful Company's first show, 'Wistful' Edinburgh Fringe 2022,
Jul
18
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
We are thrilled to announce our two preview performances of ‘Sky-Scraping’ before we head up to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025! This new milestone production by The Wistful Company, stars many of the crew from its successful Fringe Debut in 2022 with the addition of some new inspiring talent. Our brand-new production tells a lighthearted and touching story about Jack, a young Cockney lamplighter discovering London based poets from across the ages for the first time.
Jack, arriving on Westminster Bridge before the first gas lamps are lit, watches poetry performed until the sun comes up! He will lead you by the hand from 14th Century London all the way up to the estates, train stations and pavements we are so familiar with today! Come see the city spring to life before your eyes!
Humorous and moving, absurd but pertinent, Sky-Scraping takes all the ponce out of poetry whilst keeping all the heart! Everyone who has ever been to London will take something out of Jack’s experiences. Don’t miss this innovative, engaging and entirely original new art form.
Sky-Scraping will be showing for the first two weeks of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025!
'Poetry freed from it's ivory tower' Richard Stamp (Wee Review) praise for The Wistful Company's first show, 'Wistful' Edinburgh Fringe 2022,
Jul
19
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Rachel and Max are an ordinary couple, living ordinary lives until something extraordinary turns everything upside down. Now they have the single most important decision of their life to make.
They piece together their thoughts, bit by bit, good and bad, speaking the things you shouldn’t say and contemplating the never ending ‘What ifs’.
Extra Ordinary follows Max and Rachel as they consider the news that their unborn baby will be born with Down’s syndrome. They are faced with many life-changing decisions -- should they proceed with further testing, how will their lives change, what complexities will their child have, will they be able to support their child? The list goes on. Ultimately, is there a right decision?
Extra Ordinary is an emotional rollercoaster, exploring the differing perspectives of a mother and father. As they debate, reflect, and consider all the possibilities, the question remains, will they reach a conclusion?
This piece of new writing examines the progress of science and the effects of the high- risk methods used to test mothers in similar situations today. Extra Ordinary is a powerful, thought-provoking experience that will leave you pondering, what you would do in their position?
Following the performance there will be a post-show Q&A with the actors and playwright.
Jul
19
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
"Verbal Diary is an absolute must-see" - A Youngish Perspective ****
Verbal Diary is a chaotic feel good show accompanied with original music by “Rock and Roll’s Greatest Failure”, John Otway. Originally written by Otway and Paul Bradley (Eastenders, Holby City, Young Ones) it has a rich comedy history having been produced by the late great Rik Mayall. 40 years on, after supporting John Otway at a festival, Actor and Comedian Tom Johnson was given a free hand to rewrite and revive the show in his own way. Both Otway and Johnson have worked closely on reviving this comedy musical originally written in 1984, with Tom keeping the spirit of irreverent and anarchic comedy well alive in his writing.
After a successfully received run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, it is now going on tour around England…
"Hidden Gem of the Fringe" - Fringe Review *****
Part of Chortle's 10 recommended plays to see if you're a comedy fan, it follows the life of Gordon. A hapless photographer who decides to take charge of his life, after his old one falls apart. He does this by adapting to two New Year's resolutions; 1) to keep a diary and 2) get the girl. Which happens to be his new medical student flatmate, Cheryl.
But Cheryl, along with the other two residents, wide boy Phil and Tristram the pretentious artist, have other ideas. Unbeknownst to Gordon, his new flatmates start to read his diary and anticipate his every move. Gordon must navigate his new world, of chasing Cheryl, trying to impress his unhinged boss Eric and building a friendship with Phil and Tristram. All while trying to make a name for himself as a photojournalist.
"Johnson is one of Comedy's Naturals" - Estuary Fringe Reporter
This is a tale of the underdog. Struggling to find his way through friendship, love, loneliness and realising that not everything has happy endings in the way he envisaged, in this absurd and warm hearted comedy. With a live guitarist and string section showcasing an excellent and interesting array of Otway's back catalogue and specially written tracks just for this production.
To see it is "a must" - The Scotsman
Oh, and the Set? "It must be the best piece of creative design on display at the Fringe"... See for yourself.
Verbal Diary by Johnson, Otway and Bradley
Jul
20
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
“I’d rather be on the sea than in a cage.”
Borders are closing. Oceans are rising. Rodents are running rampant.
Four lusty Australian tourists crack glaciers and chase neon nights in one final trip to see it all, before it’s too late.
BLEACHED is a surging dark comedy set at the edge of climate collapse. Absurd and poetic in equal measure, it confronts us with a truly original take on the legacy we’re leaving behind.
After a sell-out Melbourne premiere, this twisted thrill ride lands in London with a warning: if we’ve f##ked it—what now?
Jul
21
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
“I’d rather be on the sea than in a cage.”
Borders are closing. Oceans are rising. Rodents are running rampant.
Four lusty Australian tourists crack glaciers and chase neon nights in one final trip to see it all, before it’s too late.
BLEACHED is a surging dark comedy set at the edge of climate collapse. Absurd and poetic in equal measure, it confronts us with a truly original take on the legacy we’re leaving behind.
After a sell-out Melbourne premiere, this twisted thrill ride lands in London with a warning: if we’ve f##ked it—what now?
Jul
22
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
“I’d rather be on the sea than in a cage.”
Borders are closing. Oceans are rising. Rodents are running rampant.
Four lusty Australian tourists crack glaciers and chase neon nights in one final trip to see it all, before it’s too late.
BLEACHED is a surging dark comedy set at the edge of climate collapse. Absurd and poetic in equal measure, it confronts us with a truly original take on the legacy we’re leaving behind.
After a sell-out Melbourne premiere, this twisted thrill ride lands in London with a warning: if we’ve f##ked it—what now?
Jul
23
Jennie and the Cockroach (Work in Progress)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
‘Doll traps bug in room with her in the pre-apocalypse … I wonder what Kafka would make of all this.’
Forty-nine minutes and thirty six seconds until the end of the world. Alone in her bedroom, Jennie kidnaps a cockroach to try and leave something, anything, of her story behind.
As the clock ticks down, Jennie ponders family, her transition, lost friends, and what it means to finally want to live as the world crumbles.
A new work in progress presented by Fat Cow Theatre.
Written by Evie Chandler. Starring Oscar Reynolds. Directed by Elliot Aitken.
@fatcowtheatre on instagram
Content Warnings:
- Discussions of gender dysphoria, misgendering, parental estrangement, and suicide
Jul
23
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
“I’d rather be on the sea than in a cage.”
Borders are closing. Oceans are rising. Rodents are running rampant.
Four lusty Australian tourists crack glaciers and chase neon nights in one final trip to see it all, before it’s too late.
BLEACHED is a surging dark comedy set at the edge of climate collapse. Absurd and poetic in equal measure, it confronts us with a truly original take on the legacy we’re leaving behind.
After a sell-out Melbourne premiere, this twisted thrill ride lands in London with a warning: if we’ve f##ked it—what now?
Jul
24
- 18:30 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“So much of this has happened before. We can look at that history and then choose which side we want to be on now.” - Rachel Corrie, June 4, 2002
23 years old and six thousand miles from home, Rachel Corrie stands between an armoured bulldozer and a family home.
From Olympia, Washington to the Gaza Strip, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' captures the bold aspirations, blazing eloquence, and distinctive humor of a brave young writer. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner from Rachel’s personal journals and emails, this play honors the inherent activism within a life of courage, cut short.
Twenty years since its original production, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' burns with more urgency now than ever before.
Produced by T. Regina Theatre Company.
Cast: Lyndsey Ruiz (Tell Me You’ll Think About It, Scenes with girls, Violence and Son)
Directed by Alex Stroming (Artistic Director, T. Regina Theatre Company)
Set and Costume Design by Ismini Papaioannou (Fabulous Creatures, Código Postal)
Written by Rachel Corrie, edited by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Jul
24
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Week in, week out, Maks collects bins. He knows his neighbours and trusted route like the back of his hand. Until one day, a war comes to destroy it all. A new BBC Radio 4 shortlisted drama inspired by stories from Ukraine.
Brought to you by Just Bcoz Productions.
Written and performed by Lucy McIlgorm.
Directed by Anastazie Toros.
Produced by Claudia Green.
Starring Vasyl Sydorko.
"Lucy Mcllgorm is one to watch. I predict joy, surprises and humanity in spades. Already booked" Sally Phillips
“[Vasyl Sydorko's] is one of the most thoughtful and uncompromising actors of his generation in Ukraine” Lesia Ukrainka Lviv Theatre
“A testament to the beauty of ordinary life, the poetry of Ukraine and the devastation of war” Bloomsbury Publishing
Jul
25
- 18:30 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“So much of this has happened before. We can look at that history and then choose which side we want to be on now.” - Rachel Corrie, June 4, 2002
23 years old and six thousand miles from home, Rachel Corrie stands between an armoured bulldozer and a family home.
From Olympia, Washington to the Gaza Strip, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' captures the bold aspirations, blazing eloquence, and distinctive humor of a brave young writer. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner from Rachel’s personal journals and emails, this play honors the inherent activism within a life of courage, cut short.
Twenty years since its original production, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' burns with more urgency now than ever before.
Produced by T. Regina Theatre Company.
Cast: Lyndsey Ruiz (Tell Me You’ll Think About It, Scenes with girls, Violence and Son)
Directed by Alex Stroming (Artistic Director, T. Regina Theatre Company)
Set and Costume Design by Ismini Papaioannou (Fabulous Creatures, codigo postal, retro aveirense)
Written by Rachel Corrie, edited by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Jul
25
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Week in, week out, Maks collects bins. He knows his neighbours and trusted route like the back of his hand. Until one day, a war comes to destroy it all. A new BBC Radio 4 shortlisted drama inspired by stories from Ukraine.
Brought to you by Just Bcoz Productions.
Written and performed by Lucy McIlgorm.
Directed by Anastazie Toros.
Produced by Claudia Green.
Starring Vasyl Sydorko.
"Lucy Mcllgorm is one to watch. I predict joy, surprises and humanity in spades. Already booked" Sally Phillips
“[Vasyl Sydorko's] is one of the most thoughtful and uncompromising actors of his generation in Ukraine” Lesia Ukrainka Lviv Theatre
“A testament to the beauty of ordinary life, the poetry of Ukraine and the devastation of war” Bloomsbury Publishing
Jul
26
- 18:30 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“So much of this has happened before. We can look at that history and then choose which side we want to be on now.” - Rachel Corrie, June 4, 2002
23 years old and six thousand miles from home, Rachel Corrie stands between an armoured bulldozer and a family home.
From Olympia, Washington to the Gaza Strip, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' captures the bold aspirations, blazing eloquence, and distinctive humor of a brave young writer. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner from Rachel’s personal journals and emails, this play honors the inherent activism within a life of courage, cut short.
Twenty years since its original production, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' burns with more urgency now than ever before.
Produced by T. Regina Theatre Company.
Cast: Lyndsey Ruiz (Tell Me You’ll Think About It, Scenes with girls, Violence and Son)
Directed by Alex Stroming (Artistic Director, T. Regina Theatre Company)
Set and Costume Design by Ismini Papaioannou (Fabulous Creatures, codigo postal, retro aveirense)
Written by Rachel Corrie, edited by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Jul
26
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
An Evening of Bull – A Cabaret Reimagining
Twelve powerhouse actor-singers bring myth to life in this bold reimagining of the Minotaur legend. With a brand-new score by West End composer Corin Buckeridge and all-new script and lyrics, this genre-blending cabaret fuses ancient myth with a sharp political edge to challenge power and spark rebellion.
Jul
27
- 14:00 15:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Friends & Family Sharing
Jul
27
- 17:30 19:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“So much of this has happened before. We can look at that history and then choose which side we want to be on now.” - Rachel Corrie, June 4, 2002
23 years old and six thousand miles from home, Rachel Corrie stands between an armoured bulldozer and a family home.
From Olympia, Washington to the Gaza Strip, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' captures the bold aspirations, blazing eloquence, and distinctive humor of a brave young writer. Edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner from Rachel’s personal journals and emails, this play honors the inherent activism within a life of courage, cut short.
Twenty years since its original production, 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' burns with more urgency now than ever before.
Produced by T. Regina Theatre Company.
Cast: Lyndsey Ruiz (Tell Me You’ll Think About It, Scenes with girls, Violence and Son)
Directed by Alex Stroming (Artistic Director, T. Regina Theatre Company)
Set and Costume Design by Ismini Papaioannou (Fabulous Creatures, codigo postal, retro aveirense)
Written by Rachel Corrie, edited by Alan Rickman and Katherine Viner.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Jul
27
- 20:00 21:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Please note this is a preview for the Edinburgh Fringe run of 4’s a Crowd (Or What Not to Do When Stuck in a Bunker During the Apocalypse)
16+ (Guideline) Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of violence, strong language/swearing
Ever wondered what sort of people would be left to rebuild the world after it ends? This brand new comedy play by The Fiascoholics takes a satirical swipe at the idiots left behind following a nuclear apocalypse.
4’s a Crowd (Or What Not to Do When Stuck in a Bunker During the Apocalypse) is a farcical fast-paced buckaroo, set in a not-so-fictional world where the rich’s power grows as their intelligence shrinks. We follow a group of five survivors - a geezer, a Welsh boy-scout, a C-list actor and two billionaires claiming to be the same person - locked in a bunker with only enough supplies for four. As Wotsits supplies dwindle by the minute, they are faced with an impossible decision… Who is getting the boot?
Cast (in order of appearance)
Rach - Amber Mason
Rachel - Jessica Knight
Henry - Todd Bell
Gareth - Max Burton
Phil - Leo Corbitt
Crew
Director: Tomi Fry
Lighting and Sound Technician: Jake Harris
Stage Manager/Understudy Phil: Gabriel Parker-Ellwood
Special thanks to London Film Academy
Jul
28
- 13:00 14:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Lily Cheng Wangshuo believed that every interaction that could have been a fist fight, should have been a fist fight, which is probably why she ended up here. Today she has two auditions, a million things to pack, and a million things to unpack. It's a lot, but thank God her boyfriend Brandon is here.
In 1834, a Chinese woman was imported to the United States and displayed as part of a sideshow attraction to accompany other Chinese goods. Now, having taken inflation into account, we thought you should be able to see something that is not quite like that for twelve pounds.
Jul
28
- 15:00 16:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Experience the heartaches, laughs, and life-changing revelations in this emotionally charged production. The story follows Dan, a young man grappling with the sudden loss of his father, and the unexpected helping hand of Brandon, his polar opposite and rather disliked friend. As Dan struggles with his grief, his girlfriend Alice harbours a life-changing secret. With their lives poised on the edge of new beginnings and unpredictable emotions, this play is a rollercoaster of joy, sorrow, and the power of unwanted friendship.
Jul
28
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
All These Pretty Things : One Woman Show A musical Memoir
Book by Tracey Yarad and Tessa Souter
Music and lyrics by Tracey Yarad
Directed by Tessa Souter
What do you do when your husband leaves you for your teenage goddaughter? You dye your wedding dress black, write some killer songs and make a show #TrueStory
An emotionally raw blend of memoir and song, Tracey Yarad’s All These Pretty Things is a phoenix rising from the ashes story, taking the audience from Australia and the fallout of a devastating divorce following her husband's affair with their teenage goddaughter, to New York City and an inspiring new life. An evocative portrayal of one woman’s capacity to come back stronger than ever, it is an inspirational testament to the human spirit.
'All These Pretty Things is the kind of show that demands a standing ovation.' –The List *****
Jul
28
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Different characters in different timelines live their lives far removed from one another. Each walks the earth in their own time, with their own personality, their own choices, the completely different paths they follow. Thin and random threads weave their distant existences. The only thing that unites them is that they all share the same face.
It is said that for each person, there are seven living doppelgängers in the world. If that is true, then how many people might have existed throughout history, living their lives with our exact same face?
Who were these people? What choices did they make? What were they looking for? And what are we looking for?
Anna Manuelli, best known to UK audiences for her recent role in SAS: Rogue Heroes 2, by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, now brings to the stage a bold and intriguing solo performance. Here, everything changes—timelines, contexts, choices, personalities. The only constant is the face, carrying the same questions and the same insatiable search for meaning.
Event Details
Genre: New Writing
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
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Suitable for ages: 12 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Jul
29
Jonty O’Callaghan’s Got Some Notes: a One-Man Sketch Show
- 13:00 14:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A brand new, one-man, sketch comedy show! Written and performed by - you guessed it - Jonty O'Callaghan. This is a fast-paced collection of character-driven sketch comedy. Bonkers, hilarious and tonnes of fun; expect madness and audience participation. And maybe a unicorn or two. It's gonna be a laugh.
Event Details
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £8.50
Strong Language and Adult Themes
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
Jul
29
- 15:00 16:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Experience the heartaches, laughs, and life-changing revelations in this emotionally charged production. The story follows Dan, a young man grappling with the sudden loss of his father, and the unexpected helping hand of Brandon, his polar opposite and rather disliked friend. As Dan struggles with his grief, his girlfriend Alice harbours a life-changing secret. With their lives poised on the edge of new beginnings and unpredictable emotions, this play is a rollercoaster of joy, sorrow, and the power of unwanted friendship.
Jul
29
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
He just wants her safe. She just wants her life. Is there a place in the world for both?
Woman and Man are the epitome of the modern couple in love. He likes Eurovision, she takes the piss. On her twenty-third birthday their small London flat hosts vegan pancakes and her dying need to get ready for a big night out. But he doesn’t want her to go. Not after what happened last night. Because what happened last night can never happen again.
‘I’m Fine, It’s Just the Wine’ is a fast paced two-hander driven by feminist themes and witty comedy. It is a fresh showcase on how toxic masculinity can affect the non toxic man and explores what happens when a woman refuses to be labelled a victim.
Event Details
Genre: Play
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £8
Sexual assault
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
Jul
29
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
All These Pretty Things : One Woman Show A musical Memoir
Book by Tracey Yarad and Tessa Souter
Music and lyrics by Tracey Yarad
Directed by Tessa Souter
What do you do when your husband leaves you for your teenage goddaughter? You dye your wedding dress black, write some killer songs and make a show #TrueStory
An emotionally raw blend of memoir and song, Tracey Yarad’s All These Pretty Things is a phoenix rising from the ashes story, taking the audience from Australia and the fallout of a devastating divorce following her husband's affair with their teenage goddaughter, to New York City and an inspiring new life. An evocative portrayal of one woman’s capacity to come back stronger than ever, it is an inspirational testament to the human spirit.
'All These Pretty Things is the kind of show that demands a standing ovation.' –The List *****
Jul
30
Jonty O’Callaghan’s Got Some Notes: a One-Man Sketch Show
- 13:00 14:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A brand new, one-man, sketch comedy show! Written and performed by - you guessed it - Jonty O'Callaghan. This is a fast-paced collection of character-driven sketch comedy. Bonkers, hilarious and tonnes of fun; expect madness and audience participation. And maybe a unicorn or two. It's gonna be a laugh.
Event Details
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £8.50
Strong Language and Adult Themes
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
Jul
30
When I Kissed the Teacher – Fenella Parkinson
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Who hasn’t fancied a teacher at one point or another? Laura definitely has! Not on purpose, he was charming and helped her with University applications. It’s all very romantic and fairytale like according to Laura. He is so sneaky and secretive. What’s the worst that could happen?
Jul
30
- 17:00 18:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Experience the heartaches, laughs, and life-changing revelations in this emotionally charged production. The story follows Dan, a young man grappling with the sudden loss of his father, and the unexpected helping hand of Brandon, his polar opposite and rather disliked friend. As Dan struggles with his grief, his girlfriend Alice harbours a life-changing secret. With their lives poised on the edge of new beginnings and unpredictable emotions, this play is a rollercoaster of joy, sorrow, and the power of unwanted friendship.
Jul
30
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
He just wants her safe. She just wants her life. Is there a place in the world for both?
Woman and Man are the epitome of the modern couple in love. He likes Eurovision, she takes the piss. On her twenty-third birthday their small London flat hosts vegan pancakes and her dying need to get ready for a big night out. But he doesn’t want her to go. Not after what happened last night. Because what happened last night can never happen again.
‘I’m Fine, It’s Just the Wine’ is a fast paced two-hander driven by feminist themes and witty comedy. It is a fresh showcase on how toxic masculinity can affect the non toxic man and explores what happens when a woman refuses to be labelled a victim.
Event Details
Genre: Play
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £8
Sexual assault
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
Jul
30
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
All These Pretty Things : One Woman Show A musical Memoir
Book by Tracey Yarad and Tessa Souter
Music and lyrics by Tracey Yarad
Directed by Tessa Souter
What do you do when your husband leaves you for your teenage goddaughter? You dye your wedding dress black, write some killer songs and make a show #TrueStory
An emotionally raw blend of memoir and song, Tracey Yarad’s All These Pretty Things is a phoenix rising from the ashes story, taking the audience from Australia and the fallout of a devastating divorce following her husband's affair with their teenage goddaughter, to New York City and an inspiring new life. An evocative portrayal of one woman’s capacity to come back stronger than ever, it is an inspirational testament to the human spirit.
'All These Pretty Things is the kind of show that demands a standing ovation.' –The List *****
Jul
31
Jonty O’Callaghan’s Got Some Notes: a One-Man Sketch Show
- 13:00 14:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A brand new, one-man, sketch comedy show! Written and performed by - you guessed it - Jonty O'Callaghan. This is a fast-paced collection of character-driven sketch comedy. Bonkers, hilarious and tonnes of fun; expect madness and audience participation. And maybe a unicorn or two. It's gonna be a laugh.
Event Details
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £8.50
Strong Language and Adult Themes
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
Jul
31
- 15:00 16:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Experience the heartaches, laughs, and life-changing revelations in this emotionally charged production. The story follows Dan, a young man grappling with the sudden loss of his father, and the unexpected helping hand of Brandon, his polar opposite and rather disliked friend. As Dan struggles with his grief, his girlfriend Alice harbours a life-changing secret. With their lives poised on the edge of new beginnings and unpredictable emotions, this play is a rollercoaster of joy, sorrow, and the power of unwanted friendship.
Jul
31
When I Kissed the Teacher – Fenella Parkinson
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Who hasn’t fancied a teacher at one point or another? Laura definitely has! Not on purpose, he was charming and helped her with University applications. It’s all very romantic and fairytale like according to Laura. He is so sneaky and secretive. What’s the worst that could happen?
Jul
31
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
He just wants her safe. She just wants her life. Is there a place in the world for both?
Woman and Man are the epitome of the modern couple in love. He likes Eurovision, she takes the piss. On her twenty-third birthday their small London flat hosts vegan pancakes and her dying need to get ready for a big night out. But he doesn’t want her to go. Not after what happened last night. Because what happened last night can never happen again.
‘I’m Fine, It’s Just the Wine’ is a fast paced two-hander driven by feminist themes and witty comedy. It is a fresh showcase on how toxic masculinity can affect the non toxic man and explores what happens when a woman refuses to be labelled a victim.
Event Details
Genre: Play
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £8
Sexual assault
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
Jul
31
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
All These Pretty Things : One Woman Show A musical Memoir
Book by Tracey Yarad and Tessa Souter
Music and lyrics by Tracey Yarad
Directed by Tessa Souter
What do you do when your husband leaves you for your teenage goddaughter? You dye your wedding dress black, write some killer songs and make a show #TrueStory
An emotionally raw blend of memoir and song, Tracey Yarad’s All These Pretty Things is a phoenix rising from the ashes story, taking the audience from Australia and the fallout of a devastating divorce following her husband's affair with their teenage goddaughter, to New York City and an inspiring new life. An evocative portrayal of one woman’s capacity to come back stronger than ever, it is an inspirational testament to the human spirit.
'All These Pretty Things is the kind of show that demands a standing ovation.' –The List *****
Aug
1
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
"2.36 is the average family size - families never add up cleanly"
Josh Carrington is in love with his Luxembourgish roots. Keira Carrington has to remind him that their Father was born in Luxembourg to avoid taxes on their Grandfather’s property empire.
Marigold Productions present 2.36 - a gripping drama investigating a siblings’ relationship as the world they know changes over one long night.
Exploring themes of ambition, hypocrisy and mendacity, 2.36 follows Keira and Josh on an ancestral trip to Luxembourg. The world they know changes overnight as secrets within the Carrington family arise, and the siblings’ agendas go beyond reconnecting. As the night spirals out of control, so do the facades that Josh and Keira display”
Anoushka Cowan (Friday Night Flop - Pears Short Film Fund Winner of the Jewish Film Festival, Turning Point - Mae West - BBC Radio 4) and Elijah Lifton (Soultide - Camden Fringe 2024 ★★★★★ - Adventures in Theatreland, LAMDA Foundation 24’ graduate) launch Marigold Productions, a new company developing bold, character-led work.
Aug
1
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Enter the shadowy world of espionage, where a rookie secret agent puts his skills to the test, taking you on a gripping mission through mime and live soundscapes.
In A.I.M [An Invisible Mission], our agent races against time to crack his first mission - no cameras, no CGI, just two performers conjuring car chases, explosions, and spy intrigue live on stage. Watch as mime collides with live foley artistry in this genre-bending homage to spy films.
Fresh from a crowd pleasing pilot praised as “one of the best devised shows” ever seen and “beautifully executed,” this experimental show invites audiences to rediscover the thrill of storytelling through sound and movement. Mission Impossible meets Mime, this show is perfect for fans of inventive theatre, and anyone who’s ever wanted to be a spy.
Aug
1
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Lost Property is a cutting-edge one-woman show that explores the complexities of womanhood and the intricate dynamics of female relationships.
Set during a morning tram commute, Alice, an unrelenting optimist, embarks on a journey to reclaim a lost possession after an encounter with a stranger. Retracing her steps over the past year, Alice confronts her recent decisions, untangling her morphed view of female solidarity in order to recover what she has lost.
Blending absurdity and comedy with poignant reflections on solidarity, Lost Property poses the provocative question: What do women truly owe each other?
★★★★★ “Clever, hilarious and poignant" - Tagg
★★★★ “A smart, sensitive treatise on how we relate to each other” - Theatre Matters
“A bravura performance that reaffirmed faith in the monologue” - Melbourne Observer
Aug
2
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
"2.36 is the average family size - families never add up cleanly"
Josh Carrington is in love with his Luxembourgish roots. Keira Carrington has to remind him that their Father was born in Luxembourg to avoid taxes on their Grandfather’s property empire.
Marigold Productions present 2.36 - a gripping drama investigating a siblings’ relationship as the world they know changes over one long night.
Exploring themes of ambition, hypocrisy and mendacity, 2.36 follows Keira and Josh on an ancestral trip to Luxembourg. The world they know changes overnight as secrets within the Carrington family arise, and the siblings’ agendas go beyond reconnecting. As the night spirals out of control, so do the facades that Josh and Keira display”
Anoushka Cowan (Friday Night Flop - Pears Short Film Fund Winner of the Jewish Film Festival, Turning Point - Mae West - BBC Radio 4) and Elijah Lifton (Soultide - Camden Fringe 2024 ★★★★★ - Adventures in Theatreland, LAMDA Foundation 24’ graduate) launch Marigold Productions, a new company developing bold, character-led work.
