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- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
In the stormy summer of 1816, Lord Byron invites famed poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, his lover Mary and her stepsister Claire to holiday with him and his physician, John Polidori. One night, Byron proposes that they each write a ghost story to pass the time. Two years later, “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is published. This play imagines what the conversations had on that pivotal night might have sounded like…
Jul
27
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A dramedy set over one night in a flat-share kitchen. It's a foolish game of hide and seek between two masters of disguise, where neither player can hide from the other, and neither quite wants to be found.
Instagram: @k.q.hq / Website:
kqhq.net
Age Restrictions: 14+
Content warnings: Strong language, sexual references, mature themes.
Jul
28
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
In the stormy summer of 1816, Lord Byron invites famed poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, his lover Mary and her stepsister Claire to holiday with him and his physician, John Polidori. One night, Byron proposes that they each write a ghost story to pass the time. Two years later, “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is published. This play imagines what the conversations had on that pivotal night might have sounded like…
Jul
28
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Set behind a small-town Texas bar,
Lone Star follows a swaggering Vietnam veteran, his devoted younger brother, and a late-night drinking session that gradually spins into something far messier than idle storytelling. What begins as a rowdy, funny portrait of small-town life turns into a cascade of awkward revelations, bruised egos, and unexpected complications that keep shifting the ground beneath the characters' feet.
IG: johnny24.b, kyleborg2002, pschwaab, daniel.vickers
Recommended for ages 15+. Contains strong language, alcohol use, mature themes, sexual references, and discussions of war-related trauma
Jul
29
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Ten years after Sarah Sinclair’s fall, her family gather in her childhood bedroom for her 28th birthday. Sarah is still there, suspended between life and death, while her mother, aunt, brother, nurse and childhood best friend circle around the question nobody wants to answer: who gets to pull the plug?
Set in an old Surrey family home, Just Fall Over is a darkly comic play about grief, class, denial, family performance, and the brutal awkwardness of saying the wrong thing at the worst possible time.
For fans of Inside No. 9, Fleabag, and family gatherings where everyone is pretending not to hate each other.
Socials:
Instagram: @sixpeopleaway
Optional extra material:
Review: ★★★★ - A Youngish Perspective
Website/Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/sixpeopleaway6
Age restriction:
15+
Content / trigger warnings:
Themes of coma, life support, suicide, death and dying, grief, family conflict, emotional distress, alcohol use, drug use, strong language, and dark humour around illness and bereavement.
Jul
29
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Set behind a small-town Texas bar,
Lone Star follows a swaggering Vietnam veteran, his devoted younger brother, and a late-night drinking session that gradually spins into something far messier than idle storytelling. What begins as a rowdy, funny portrait of small-town life turns into a cascade of awkward revelations, bruised egos, and unexpected complications that keep shifting the ground beneath the characters' feet.
IG: johnny24.b, kyleborg2002, pschwaab, daniel.vickers
Recommended for ages 15+. Contains strong language, alcohol use, mature themes, sexual references, and discussions of war-related trauma
Jul
30
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Harrie's workday ends like any other... until her journey home takes a sudden, unthinkable turn. In the following days, she's swept into a system of police reports, questions and courtrooms-demanding clarity from a memory that isn't there.
Not just a story about trauma; it's a darkly-comic odyssey through the absurd machinery of justice, where truth is
slippery and certainty feels out of reach. When reality hits like a shower of shit, sometimes the only thing left to fight for is your version of the story: whether it can be proven or not.
Based on true events.
16+ Restriction. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Discussion of sexual violence, discussion of substance misuse, discussions of mental health.
Jul
30
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Set behind a small-town Texas bar,
Lone Star follows a swaggering Vietnam veteran, his devoted younger brother, and a late-night drinking session that gradually spins into something far messier than idle storytelling. What begins as a rowdy, funny portrait of small-town life turns into a cascade of awkward revelations, bruised egos, and unexpected complications that keep shifting the ground beneath the characters' feet.
IG: johnny24.b, kyleborg2002, pschwaab, daniel.vickers
Recommended for ages 15+. Contains strong language, alcohol use, mature themes, sexual references, and discussions of war-related trauma
Jul
31
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Harrie's workday ends like any other... until her journey home takes a sudden, unthinkable turn. In the following days, she's swept into a system of police reports, questions and courtrooms-demanding clarity from a memory that isn't there.
Not just a story about trauma; it's a darkly-comic odyssey through the absurd machinery of justice, where truth is
slippery and certainty feels out of reach. When reality hits like a shower of shit, sometimes the only thing left to fight for is your version of the story: whether it can be proven or not.
Based on true events.
16+ Restriction. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing Discussion of sexual violence, discussion of substance misuse, discussions of mental health.
Jul
31
- 21:00 22:00
Age restriction 12+Content warning: domestic abuse/violence, racism, stalking, sudden loud noises, shouting/swearing, animal death
Aug
1
- 18:45 21:15
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
An engaging drama of disguise, adventure, and conspiracy set between London and Paris, during the height of the French Revolution in 1792. Combining drama and humour, this is a production of pure escapism and suspense.
In 1792, at the height of the French Revolution, in Paris, aristocrats destined for the Guillotine, begin to be rescued, by a mysterious figure, who always eludes capture. This rescuer can never be found or identified, except by little slips of paper featuring the image of a small English flower, the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Meanwhile, in London, Sir Percy Blakeney; who is widely known to be the leader of London fashion, and a carefree, whimsical fop, marries Marguerite, a beautiful, intelligent French actress and friend of the revolutionary government in France, while Citizen Chauvelin, an agent of the French government, arrives in London, seeking the identity of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel.
This theatre production combines adventure, and humour, and in a fast-moving, entertaining period drama based on the novel by Baroness Orczy and including wider historical and cultural research of the time. It features a stunning collection of roles for all actors involved.
Aug
2
- 15:00 16:00
Once upon a time, two characters’ worlds were turned upside down by an invisible force called “the audience”. What happened next? Well, that is up to you... In this family-friendly improvised musical comedy, you decide it all: the hero, the villain, the quest and even the happily-ever-after. Expect show-stopping musical theatre numbers, laugh-out-loud lyrics and a wildly unpredictable adventure.
Age restrictions: 5+
Trigger and content warnings: audience participation
Aug
2
- 19:30 20:30
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Ophelia. Daughter of Claudius. Sister of Laertes. Lover of Hamlet's. The property of Shakespeare. Grasping flowers in her palms begging someone would listen. Now we are listening.
Ophelia reclaims the voice of Shakespeare’s most silenced character, this is her testimony, telling the story of a young woman caught between love, loyalty, and betrayal in a world determined to define her. As she navigates trauma and family expectations, Ophelia fights to reclaim her narrative and find strength amid chaos.
Age restriction - 15
Trigger warnings - domestic violence and assault
Aug
3
Bathroom (camden Fringe Festival)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Humankind is often arrogant and self-centred, understanding others solely through their own perspective. We yearn for unity, yet overlook a fundamental truth: two whirlpools can only merge when both their direction and velocity satisfy exacting conditions.
Tonight, the light in the rented flat's bathroom flickered out. That loving couple seemed to be arguing about something. The man insisted he loved her deeply, yet to her, it felt otherwise. I knew that woman must love him profoundly, but why couldn't he sense it? I saw two whirlpools beside the drain, spinning and spinning, yet they simply wouldn't merge...
The audience witnesses their quarrel, their wounds, their bloodshed, yet cannot simply judge right from wrong. Here, love is both tender and razor-sharp.
Through intensely concentrated spatial storytelling, we aim to immerse the audience within an emotional vortex, prompting a profound re-examination of ‘relationships’.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 40 mins
Price: £14
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Suitable for ages: 18+
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
3
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Winnie is dying (slowly – which is the worst way to go). She is despondent, miserable and fed up. She has isolated herself from her friends and family, but she is not alone. Eliza is the new top-model robot companion-carer, who looks after Winnie. Through God, pain, and Love Island, the two attempt to understand each other. These are two (sort of) beings who are desperate to love and be loved, in whatever form that takes. ‘Sick Dog’ asks questions about what it means to be human, the acceptance of death in a world that fears it and our future as maybe not the only creatures with the capacity to love.
Aug
3
An Unholy Alchemy (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The inaugural immersive theatre/performance art prequel from doctor, actor, playwright and performance artist Roopak K Khara invites curious audiences to interfere with the nuances and archaic specialisms of the Mental Health Act, as unravelled in real time with an entity some refer to as God. Society deems psychiatrists to be arbiters of social justice so this show challenges you to see how things pan out when the tables are turned. You will be invited to make some uncomfortable, human, and ruthless observations!
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £15
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Suicide, mental health, abuse
Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
3
Language of Joe and Cho (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
"What happens when the mask you wear online becomes the person you can’t escape in real life?"
"And What happens your online persona causes a collision in your physical reality and your family?"
"What are you going to do if that triggers the issues you've been ignoring for years?"
Cho is a university student living a double life. To his father in South Korea, he is a dedicated son on the verge of graduation. To his thousands of anonymous subscribers, he is a rising far-right provocateur.
With his father arriving in London for their first meeting in 15 years, Cho’s carefully curated world begins to fracture. When a "doxing" attack exposes his identity during a live stream, the digital vitriol spills into the physical world. Stalked, threatened, and cornered, Cho must navigate a collapsing web of lies before his father discovers the truth.
Blending autobiographical elements with a gripping fictional narrative, Language of Joe and Cho is an intense one-actor exploration of digital radicalisation, familial duty, and the violent collision between our online personas and physical reality.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Information
Strong Language, Family Abuse, Political Extremism, Stalking.
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
4
To Capture The Wildlife (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Can a chance encounter ignite a friendship that transcends the trials and tribulations of life, love, and loss?
To Capture the Wildlife is a musical about grief, young love, and navigating the pain of life and death. Struggling after the tragic loss of her mother, Morgan has a chance meeting with a mysterious girl in a graveyard. Soon, they begin to meet there every week and grow closer.
Set in a graveyard with a two-person cast, this intimate, emotional show follows Morgan and the Girl as they share their joys, pains and struggles. With a track list of evocative original songs, To Capture the Wildlife illustrates how hope and young love stand strong in the face of grief and disillusionment with the modern world: beauty can be found in the small moments and places where you least expect it.
“Profound, intricate, and deeply captivating” (5 stars, Durham Palatinate)
To Capture the Wildlife opened to critical acclaim in February 2026 at Durham Drama Festival and makes its London premiere as part of Camden Fringe.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £9
Social Media
Facebook: profile.php?id=61589425197400
Instagram tocapturethewildlife
Information
Grief, Death
Suitable for ages: 12 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
4
Language of Joe and Cho (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
"What happens when the mask you wear online becomes the person you can’t escape in real life?"
"And What happens your online persona causes a collision in your physical reality and your family?"
"What are you going to do if that triggers the issues you've been ignoring for years?"
Cho is a university student living a double life. To his father in South Korea, he is a dedicated son on the verge of graduation. To his thousands of anonymous subscribers, he is a rising far-right provocateur.
With his father arriving in London for their first meeting in 15 years, Cho’s carefully curated world begins to fracture. When a "doxing" attack exposes his identity during a live stream, the digital vitriol spills into the physical world. Stalked, threatened, and cornered, Cho must navigate a collapsing web of lies before his father discovers the truth.
Blending autobiographical elements with a gripping fictional narrative, Language of Joe and Cho is an intense one-actor exploration of digital radicalisation, familial duty, and the violent collision between our online personas and physical reality.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Information
Strong Language, Family Abuse, Political Extremism, Stalking.
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
4
Bathroom (camden Fringe Festival)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Humankind is often arrogant and self-centred, understanding others solely through their own perspective. We yearn for unity, yet overlook a fundamental truth: two whirlpools can only merge when both their direction and velocity satisfy exacting conditions.
Tonight, the light in the rented flat's bathroom flickered out. That loving couple seemed to be arguing about something. The man insisted he loved her deeply, yet to her, it felt otherwise. I knew that woman must love him profoundly, but why couldn't he sense it? I saw two whirlpools beside the drain, spinning and spinning, yet they simply wouldn't merge...
The audience witnesses their quarrel, their wounds, their bloodshed, yet cannot simply judge right from wrong. Here, love is both tender and razor-sharp.
Through intensely concentrated spatial storytelling, we aim to immerse the audience within an emotional vortex, prompting a profound re-examination of ‘relationships’.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 40 mins
Price: £14
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 18+
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
4
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Welcome to Newport, a picture-perfect slice of suburbia where appearances are everything, and the Newport Village Garden Club, a community of housewives, fiercely rules the town. At the centre of it all are the Wilders, a young, glamorous couple with a deadly secret who seem to have it all.
But when one of them begins to question their most... unconventional hobby, their carefully balanced marriage starts to unravel, spiralling into chaos that threatens to pull everyone down with it.
As suspicions grow and nosy neighbours begin to close in, the Wilders must navigate love, betrayal, and loyalty while trying to stay one step ahead of a storm that could expose everything.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Contains mentions and depictions of murder, bullying, violence, suicide & domestic violence.
Suitable for ages: 14 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
5
To Capture The Wildlife (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Can a chance encounter ignite a friendship that transcends the trials and tribulations of life, love, and loss?
To Capture the Wildlife is a musical about grief, young love, and navigating the pain of life and death. Struggling after the tragic loss of her mother, Morgan has a chance meeting with a mysterious girl in a graveyard. Soon, they begin to meet there every week and grow closer.
Set in a graveyard with a two-person cast, this intimate, emotional show follows Morgan and the Girl as they share their joys, pains and struggles. With a track list of evocative original songs, To Capture the Wildlife illustrates how hope and young love stand strong in the face of grief and disillusionment with the modern world: beauty can be found in the small moments and places where you least expect it.
“Profound, intricate, and deeply captivating” (5 stars, Durham Palatinate)
To Capture the Wildlife opened to critical acclaim in February 2026 at Durham Drama Festival and makes its London premiere as part of Camden Fringe.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £9
Social Media
Facebook: profile.php?id=61589425197400
Instagram tocapturethewildlife
Information
Grief, Death
Suitable for ages: 12 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
5
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Winnie is dying (slowly – which is the worst way to go). She is despondent, miserable and fed up. She has isolated herself from her friends and family, but she is not alone. Eliza is the new top-model robot companion-carer, who looks after Winnie. Through God, pain, and Love Island, the two attempt to understand each other. These are two (sort of) beings who are desperate to love and be loved, in whatever form that takes. ‘Sick Dog’ asks questions about what it means to be human, the acceptance of death in a world that fears it and our future as maybe not the only creatures with the capacity to love.
Aug
5
Take Care (camden Fringe Festival)
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Who needs therapy when you've got a best friend? Meet two best pals, Jo and Izzy, whose romantic endeavours are as disastrous as their morals are questionable. At least their hearts are in the right place, most of the time. Watch the duo of codependent flatmates as they attempt live, laugh, love their way through the confusing loneliness of being in their twenties.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins, 55 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Information
CW: Strong Language, Nudity, Mentions of Sex, Drugs, Alcohol, Violence, Crime
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
5
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Welcome to Newport, a picture-perfect slice of suburbia where appearances are everything, and the Newport Village Garden Club, a community of housewives, fiercely rules the town. At the centre of it all are the Wilders, a young, glamorous couple with a deadly secret who seem to have it all.
But when one of them begins to question their most... unconventional hobby, their carefully balanced marriage starts to unravel, spiralling into chaos that threatens to pull everyone down with it.
As suspicions grow and nosy neighbours begin to close in, the Wilders must navigate love, betrayal, and loyalty while trying to stay one step ahead of a storm that could expose everything.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Contains mentions and depictions of murder, bullying, violence, suicide & domestic violence.
Suitable for ages: 14 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
5
Some of It Might Be True (camden Fringe Festival)
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
During a drug-induced haze, Evie posts a shocking picture to her company’s social media, destroying the carefully curated persona she’s built online. As the lies begin to reveal themselves, a misstep into an animal rights activist meeting & a pig saving mission forces her to face the lie that has been holding her captive.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 40 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Instagram theuglytruthproductions
Information
Eating Disorders, Drug Use, Mental Health & Trauma, Strong Language, Animal Cruelty (References), Flashing Lights
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
6
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Winnie is dying (slowly – which is the worst way to go). She is despondent, miserable and fed up. She has isolated herself from her friends and family, but she is not alone. Eliza is the new top-model robot companion-carer, who looks after Winnie. Through God, pain, and Love Island, the two attempt to understand each other. These are two (sort of) beings who are desperate to love and be loved, in whatever form that takes. ‘Sick Dog’ asks questions about what it means to be human, the acceptance of death in a world that fears it and our future as maybe not the only creatures with the capacity to love.
Aug
6
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Juliet - a frantic, spicy and out-there woman - is moving into what she thinks is her new flat when she finds a random man, Alex - who is neat, collected and nerdy - already moving into it. Which one of them does the flat actually belong to, and is that even the most important question? Through their differences they fight, laugh and fall in love with each other. This story questions what happens when you meet the person you were not expecting to be ‘the one’? It’s a story about life surprising you in every way. We follow Alex and Juliet at the beginning, and at the end of their love, but will it actually be the end?
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £13
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 14 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
6
Take Care (camden Fringe Festival)
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Who needs therapy when you've got a best friend? Meet two best pals, Jo and Izzy, whose romantic endeavours are as disastrous as their morals are questionable. At least their hearts are in the right place, most of the time. Watch the duo of codependent flatmates as they attempt live, laugh, love their way through the confusing loneliness of being in their twenties.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins, 55 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Information
CW: Strong Language, Nudity, Mentions of Sex, Drugs, Alcohol, Violence, Crime
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
6
LIGHTHOUSE (camden Fringe Festival)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Friends. Comrades. Enemies...
Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.
‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman
Aug
6
Friends Help You Move (camden Fringe Festival)
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.
Aug
7
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Winnie is dying (slowly – which is the worst way to go). She is despondent, miserable and fed up. She has isolated herself from her friends and family, but she is not alone. Eliza is the new top-model robot companion-carer, who looks after Winnie. Through God, pain, and Love Island, the two attempt to understand each other. These are two (sort of) beings who are desperate to love and be loved, in whatever form that takes. ‘Sick Dog’ asks questions about what it means to be human, the acceptance of death in a world that fears it and our future as maybe not the only creatures with the capacity to love.
Aug
7
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Juliet - a frantic, spicy and out-there woman - is moving into what she thinks is her new flat when she finds a random man, Alex - who is neat, collected and nerdy - already moving into it. Which one of them does the flat actually belong to, and is that even the most important question? Through their differences they fight, laugh and fall in love with each other. This story questions what happens when you meet the person you were not expecting to be ‘the one’? It’s a story about life surprising you in every way. We follow Alex and Juliet at the beginning, and at the end of their love, but will it actually be the end?
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £13
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 14 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
7
Take Care (camden Fringe Festival)
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Who needs therapy when you've got a best friend? Meet two best pals, Jo and Izzy, whose romantic endeavours are as disastrous as their morals are questionable. At least their hearts are in the right place, most of the time. Watch the duo of codependent flatmates as they attempt live, laugh, love their way through the confusing loneliness of being in their twenties.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins, 55 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Information
CW: Strong Language, Nudity, Mentions of Sex, Drugs, Alcohol, Violence, Crime
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
7
LIGHTHOUSE (camden Fringe Festival)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Friends. Comrades. Enemies...
Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.
‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman
Aug
7
Friends Help You Move (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.
Aug
8
getting ready (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“I used to be seventeen.”
Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.
A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
8
Friends Help You Move (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.
Aug
8
Abigail (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
After debuting at the Lambeth Fringe in 2024 Abigail is finally coming back at the Camden Fringe. Abigail is a one-act monologue play by Nelma Vapaa-Jää that reimagines the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor from Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The play offers a raw and unflinching exploration of Abigail's inner world. Through a series of confessions, reflections, and justifications, Abigail confronts the complex emotions and traumatic experiences that shaped her actions during the Salem witch trials. The play delves deep into themes of power, fear, love, and sexual assault, challenging both historical and contemporary perceptions of victims and perpetrators.
Abigail invites the audience to reconsider how stories of sexual violence are told and understood, both in the past and today. The play highlights the ongoing struggle for victims to have their voices heard and their pain acknowledged in a world that often prefers to dismiss or vilify them.
Nelma Vapaa-Jää, the creator and performer of Abigail, is a 28-year-old actor from Finland. Nelma graduated from the MFA Acting International course from East 15 Acting School in 2024. She is currently based in London and representing herself. She wants to create art that touches you and makes you think. Finland has a strong theater tradition and there are 73 professional theaters in Finland. Nelma draws from both Finnish and English traditions when creating theatre.
Aug
8
LIGHTHOUSE (camden Fringe Festival))
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Friends. Comrades. Enemies...
Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.
‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman
Aug
8
Friends Help You Move (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
...real friends help you move a body.
An award winning black comedy about two inept Irish criminals who have dreams of pulling off a heist far beyond their minimal abilities. They plan to enlist the help of a local crime boss with a fearsome reputation for violence. What could possibly go wrong? Well, more or less everything.
Ambition, folly, violence, murder, revenge and... redemption? Friends Help You Move is a dark comedy thriller in one act written by John Ward.
Aug
9
getting ready (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“I used to be seventeen.”
Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.
A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £10
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Suitable for ages: 16 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
9
Abigail (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
After debuting at the Lambeth Fringe in 2024 Abigail is finally coming back at the Camden Fringe. Abigail is a one-act monologue play by Nelma Vapaa-Jää that reimagines the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor from Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The play offers a raw and unflinching exploration of Abigail's inner world. Through a series of confessions, reflections, and justifications, Abigail confronts the complex emotions and traumatic experiences that shaped her actions during the Salem witch trials. The play delves deep into themes of power, fear, love, and sexual assault, challenging both historical and contemporary perceptions of victims and perpetrators.
Abigail invites the audience to reconsider how stories of sexual violence are told and understood, both in the past and today. The play highlights the ongoing struggle for victims to have their voices heard and their pain acknowledged in a world that often prefers to dismiss or vilify them.
Nelma Vapaa-Jää, the creator and performer of Abigail, is a 28-year-old actor from Finland. Nelma graduated from the MFA Acting International course from East 15 Acting School in 2024. She is currently based in London and representing herself. She wants to create art that touches you and makes you think. Finland has a strong theater tradition and there are 73 professional theaters in Finland. Nelma draws from both Finnish and English traditions when creating theatre.
Aug
9
THEODORE IS A STAR (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Theodore has known since he was a little gay boy that he was born for stardom - it was only a matter of waiting until that day arrived. After a surprise encounter with his ex-boyfriend, Theodore is confronted with the crashing truth that maybe he is not destined to become the star he thought he would.
THEODORE IS A STAR is a queer tragicomedy about attachment trauma, Clapham Daddies, Catholic guilt, shagging Michelangelo, Miley Cyrus, growing older as a gay person, and the fear of truly being seen.
Event Details
Genre: Play
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £10
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Strong language, themes of a sexual nature
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
9
LIGHTHOUSE (camden Fringe Festival)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Friends. Comrades. Enemies...
Caillte Lighthouse. The coast of Angus, North Sea, just after WW1.
Follow Mac and Morgan, two experienced keepers and their training of James, before things occur that question their loyalty, friendship and ultimately, their sanity. LIGHTHOUSE is a gripping piece that delves into the human psyche of trust, paranoia and greed with stylish, well-placed humour, jeopardy, suspense and a stellar cast.
Listed by The Herald as one of the Top 20 Must-See Shows of EdFringe 2022, LIGHTHOUSE will take you on a 55 minute journey to hell and back like no other.
‘Rock solid performances and a great sense of atmosphere go a long way to illuminate this new murder mystery thriller. Boasting simple effects which add greatly to the dread-filled atmosphere’
★★★★ The Scotsman
Aug
9
getting ready (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“I used to be seventeen.”
Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.
A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
10
Some of It Might Be True (camden Fringe Festival)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
During a drug-induced haze, Evie posts a shocking picture to her company’s social media, destroying the carefully curated persona she’s built online. As the lies begin to reveal themselves, a misstep into an animal rights activist meeting & a pig saving mission forces her to face the lie that has been holding her captive.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 40 mins
Price: £12
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Eating Disorders, Drug Use, Mental Health & Trauma, Strong Language, Animal Cruelty (References), Flashing Lights
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
10
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A woman reports a sexual assault.
Within an hour, her story no longer belongs to her.
Skinned is a solo performance set in an interrogation room, where one woman’s testimony is picked apart and returned to her, changed. As inconsistencies are identified, her position begins to shift. Victim becomes suspect. Suspect becomes perpetrator.
Blending live performance with an immersive recorded soundscape, Skinned interrogates the pressure to become the “perfect victim” - coherent, consistent, and easy to believe - and exposes the cost for those who fail to meet it.
What survives isn’t always the truth...
Co-written and co-directed by Aoife Parr and Kirsten Grinstead, Skinned is the new work from the team behind Anatomy of Pain (Brighton Fringe, FUSE International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe), described as “heart-wrenchingly beautiful and painfully relevant” and “brave, tight... damn good - a crusade as much as a play”.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £10
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Information
This performance contains references to sexual assault, strong language, psychological distress, simulated blood, and fl
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
10
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
One rejection too much has thrown a once passionate, promising actress into a complete mental breakdown. Sophia, an Italian, London based actress just got the news from her agent, that the role she considered her "saving grace", nearly guaranteed to her, was given to another colleague. When at the height of her self pity she receives an unexpected phone call from her grandmother, which is the last thing she wants at the moment but exactly what she desperately needs.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £15
Social Media
Information
There is only mild use of adult language.
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information
Aug
10
THEODORE IS A STAR (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Theodore has known since he was a little gay boy that he was born for stardom - it was only a matter of waiting until that day arrived. After a surprise encounter with his ex-boyfriend, Theodore is confronted with the crashing truth that maybe he is not destined to become the star he thought he would.
THEODORE IS A STAR is a queer tragicomedy about attachment trauma, Clapham Daddies, Catholic guilt, shagging Michelangelo, Miley Cyrus, growing older as a gay person, and the fear of truly being seen.
Event Details
Genre: Play
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Strong language, themes of a sexual nature
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
10
getting ready (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“I used to be seventeen.”
Lucy, Cara and Faye, three freshly graduated university students are getting ready for their final night out together before they all go their separate ways into the adult world.
A night like any other, that will leave the girls changed for good.
A story about growing up, the power of choices, and the fact that nothing ever stays the same.
A brand new Irish play which speaks to the challenges that come with the bridge to adulthood. ‘Getting Ready’ shines a light on the culture of female friendships, the question of permanence of youth vs the impending nostalgia that comes with getting older. While being told through a modern lens, this story still manages to resonate with all those who have crossed this space before, resulting in a universal story for all ages to enjoy.
A play full of humour and heart, ‘Getting Ready’ is bound to leave audiences reminiscence of a time that once was, and hopeful for a time yet to come.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
11
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A woman reports a sexual assault.
Within an hour, her story no longer belongs to her.
Skinned is a solo performance set in an interrogation room, where one woman’s testimony is picked apart and returned to her, changed. As inconsistencies are identified, her position begins to shift. Victim becomes suspect. Suspect becomes perpetrator.
Blending live performance with an immersive recorded soundscape, Skinned interrogates the pressure to become the “perfect victim” - coherent, consistent, and easy to believe - and exposes the cost for those who fail to meet it.
What survives isn’t always the truth...
Co-written and co-directed by Aoife Parr and Kirsten Grinstead, Skinned is the new work from the team behind Anatomy of Pain (Brighton Fringe, FUSE International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe), described as “heart-wrenchingly beautiful and painfully relevant” and “brave, tight... damn good - a crusade as much as a play”.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
This performance contains references to sexual assault, strong language, psychological distress, simulated blood, and fl
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
11
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
One rejection too much has thrown a once passionate, promising actress into a complete mental breakdown. Sophia, an Italian, London based actress just got the news from her agent, that the role she considered her "saving grace", nearly guaranteed to her, was given to another colleague. When at the height of her self pity she receives an unexpected phone call from her grandmother, which is the last thing she wants at the moment but exactly what she desperately needs.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £15
Social Media
Information
There is only mild use of adult language.
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information
Aug
11
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Welcome to Newport, a picture-perfect slice of suburbia where appearances are everything, and the Newport Village Garden Club, a community of housewives, fiercely rules the town. At the centre of it all are the Wilders, a young, glamorous couple with a deadly secret who seem to have it all.
But when one of them begins to question their most... unconventional hobby, their carefully balanced marriage starts to unravel, spiralling into chaos that threatens to pull everyone down with it.
As suspicions grow and nosy neighbours begin to close in, the Wilders must navigate love, betrayal, and loyalty while trying to stay one step ahead of a storm that could expose everything.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £10
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Information
Contains mentions and depictions of murder, bullying, violence, suicide & domestic violence.
Suitable for ages: 14 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
11
THEODORE IS A STAR (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Theodore has known since he was a little gay boy that he was born for stardom - it was only a matter of waiting until that day arrived. After a surprise encounter with his ex-boyfriend, Theodore is confronted with the crashing truth that maybe he is not destined to become the star he thought he would.
THEODORE IS A STAR is a queer tragicomedy about attachment trauma, Clapham Daddies, Catholic guilt, shagging Michelangelo, Miley Cyrus, growing older as a gay person, and the fear of truly being seen.
Event Details
Genre: Play
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Strong language, themes of a sexual nature
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
11
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
'I wasn’t there yet, you see. So, I’m relying on, I’m orienting myself around fable. I’m trying to work out, from fable - Is that the word? - the scene.'
I, the Boar is a new piece of writing that reimagines the Adonis story from Ovid’s Metamorphoses in the modern world. The play follows a young man whose inner life begins to fracture as the demands placed on his body become increasingly brutal. At times comic, poetic and highly physical, the play brings moments of tenderness alongside ritualised encounters of power and violence, and the boundary between human, animal and symbol slowly begins to erode.
Aug
12
The Death of Hundun (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“The Death of Hundun” is a solo performance inspired by a parable by the ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, in which Hundun—an undivided whole, without orifices, embodying a wisdom beyond ordinary understanding—dies after seven apertures are forcibly carved into his body. This production reimagines the myth as a contemporary psychological allegory: a person who has “seen through everything” is driven to the brink as her inner world collapses into disillusionment.
The story follows a woman living with depression, trapped in a reality defined by pain. Refusing to surrender, she hurls herself toward one promise after another—love, career, family, freedom, faith, and ultimately reason—believing each might offer salvation. Yet every hope is raised only to be shattered, leaving her face to face with the limits of endurance and the nearness of death.
Blending a text-rich, emotionally charged monologue with highly physical performance, the piece delivers a visceral theatrical experience. It asks: when all systems of meaning fail, can one still go on living? And if suffering offers no resolution, might we learn to make space for what resists explanation?
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
12
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Close Friends is a timely new PowerPoint show exploring intimacy, honesty and authenticity in the age of social media. Based on a decade of Instagram Story archives, this fun and thought-provoking piece of storytelling seeks to explore topical questions around the ways we're trained to present ourselves and how we all #relate.
Underpinning a tale of failing in the visual arts - from growing up with an Artist parent to undertaking an Art History degree, overcoming teenage image issues and stagnating in a social media career - comes a deeper discussion around the ways we depict ourselves in misguided quests for closeness.
Making a case for unfiltered oversharing as opposed to curating a flawless persona, seeking connection over 'engagement' and ditching 'likes' for love, this hour of honest confession abandons attempts to paint a perfect picture in favour of telling a true story.
Event Details
Genre: New Writing
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £7
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CW: Discussion of eating disorders / body image
Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
12
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Welcome to Newport, a picture-perfect slice of suburbia where appearances are everything, and the Newport Village Garden Club, a community of housewives, fiercely rules the town. At the centre of it all are the Wilders, a young, glamorous couple with a deadly secret who seem to have it all.
But when one of them begins to question their most... unconventional hobby, their carefully balanced marriage starts to unravel, spiralling into chaos that threatens to pull everyone down with it.
As suspicions grow and nosy neighbours begin to close in, the Wilders must navigate love, betrayal, and loyalty while trying to stay one step ahead of a storm that could expose everything.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £10
Social Media
Information
Contains mentions and depictions of murder, bullying, violence, suicide & domestic violence.
Suitable for ages: 14 and over
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
12
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
An improvised comedy show performed by a select group of professional silly people. There will be mischief, horseplay, and if we're lucky, some high-spirited shenanigans! This lineup of cheeky delights include London locals Phil Whelans & David Reed along with Canadian comedienne, Lindsay Mullan. Join us for 60 minutes of hilarious improvised storytelling based on suggestions from the audience.
Event Details
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £17
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Suitable for ages: 18+
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
12
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
'I wasn’t there yet, you see. So, I’m relying on, I’m orienting myself around fable. I’m trying to work out, from fable - Is that the word? - the scene.'
I, the Boar is a new piece of writing that reimagines the Adonis story from Ovid’s Metamorphoses in the modern world. The play follows a young man whose inner life begins to fracture as the demands placed on his body become increasingly brutal. At times comic, poetic and highly physical, the play brings moments of tenderness alongside ritualised encounters of power and violence, and the boundary between human, animal and symbol slowly begins to erode.
Aug
13
The Death of Hundun (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“The Death of Hundun” is a solo performance inspired by a parable by the ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, in which Hundun—an undivided whole, without orifices, embodying a wisdom beyond ordinary understanding—dies after seven apertures are forcibly carved into his body. This production reimagines the myth as a contemporary psychological allegory: a person who has “seen through everything” is driven to the brink as her inner world collapses into disillusionment.
The story follows a woman living with depression, trapped in a reality defined by pain. Refusing to surrender, she hurls herself toward one promise after another—love, career, family, freedom, faith, and ultimately reason—believing each might offer salvation. Yet every hope is raised only to be shattered, leaving her face to face with the limits of endurance and the nearness of death.
Blending a text-rich, emotionally charged monologue with highly physical performance, the piece delivers a visceral theatrical experience. It asks: when all systems of meaning fail, can one still go on living? And if suffering offers no resolution, might we learn to make space for what resists explanation?
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
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Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
13
Are You There Mother? (Camden Fringe Festival)
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A struggling actor is caught up in a plot to help a woman grieving her mother, by posing as a psychic medium. What begins as a matter of goodwill quickly turns into a deeply troubled and darkly hilarious role play that continues for far longer than anybody expected.
Following a sold out Northern performance at the acclaimed Lawrence Batley Theatre and a successful London debut at The Hen and Chickens Theatre; Righton Productions and Thomas Carruthers (Longlisted for the 2023 Victoria Woody Comedy Prize) bring this new and original northern dark comedy one man show for its Fringe debut for Camden Fringe 2026.
"Alan Bennett meets David Lynch... A hilarious, uplifting and moving piece of theatre." - PHILLIP STOKES, Winner of Fringe Review Outstanding Theatre Award and Culturally Important Playwright
"4 STARS - A shockingly funny dark comedy... Carruthers constructs a compelling narrative. There is something timeless about his crosshatch of psychological thrillers." -JAMIAS VU PRODUCTIONS
Genre:
Play
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £9
TRIGGER WARNINGS - The play deals with responses to grief
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
Aug
13
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Gabriel is a man of our times. He does a nondescript job in IT that will likely be displaced soon, but it does for now. Half French, half English, his psyche is trapped somewhere in the middle of the English Channel and drifting out to sea. He has strong opinions about bread, coffee, Godard, public transport, and the correct temperature at which to serve Comté.
By any external measure he is absolutely fine. He is not fine. The life he is living and the life he is capable of living are separate, kept apart by an invisible wall of anxiety, guilt and regret.
He is a searcher, seeking guidance in a confusing and hostile world. He needs a guru, a seer, but Gabriel doesn't particularly like people.
One flat, one evening, one not so quiet unravelling. The table is set, the wine is breathing, pull up a chair.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £15
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Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
13
Los años maravillosos: archive, image and collapse (camden fringe)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
A Uruguayan model. Diana Spencer. The Doors. Tótem. La Figurita. Montevideo.
The future as longing. Collapse as an inevitable destiny.
“Come on, baby, light my fire.”
An exploration of what we once imagined we would become — and never did.
Between image, memory and fracture, Los años maravillosos moves through the illusion of storytelling and confronts us with what remains when everything we once believed in begins to collapse.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £14
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Suitable for ages: 14 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
13
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
'I wasn’t there yet, you see. So, I’m relying on, I’m orienting myself around fable. I’m trying to work out, from fable - Is that the word? - the scene.'
I, the Boar is a new piece of writing that reimagines the Adonis story from Ovid’s Metamorphoses in the modern world. The play follows a young man whose inner life begins to fracture as the demands placed on his body become increasingly brutal. At times comic, poetic and highly physical, the play brings moments of tenderness alongside ritualised encounters of power and violence, and the boundary between human, animal and symbol slowly begins to erode.
Aug
14
The Death of Hundun (CAMDEN FRINGE)
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
“The Death of Hundun” is a solo performance inspired by a parable by the ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, in which Hundun—an undivided whole, without orifices, embodying a wisdom beyond ordinary understanding—dies after seven apertures are forcibly carved into his body. This production reimagines the myth as a contemporary psychological allegory: a person who has “seen through everything” is driven to the brink as her inner world collapses into disillusionment.
The story follows a woman living with depression, trapped in a reality defined by pain. Refusing to surrender, she hurls herself toward one promise after another—love, career, family, freedom, faith, and ultimately reason—believing each might offer salvation. Yet every hope is raised only to be shattered, leaving her face to face with the limits of endurance and the nearness of death.
Blending a text-rich, emotionally charged monologue with highly physical performance, the piece delivers a visceral theatrical experience. It asks: when all systems of meaning fail, can one still go on living? And if suffering offers no resolution, might we learn to make space for what resists explanation?
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
Social Media
Information
Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
14
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Gabriel is a man of our times. He does a nondescript job in IT that will likely be displaced soon, but it does for now. Half French, half English, his psyche is trapped somewhere in the middle of the English Channel and drifting out to sea. He has strong opinions about bread, coffee, Godard, public transport, and the correct temperature at which to serve Comté.
By any external measure he is absolutely fine. He is not fine. The life he is living and the life he is capable of living are separate, kept apart by an invisible wall of anxiety, guilt and regret.
He is a searcher, seeking guidance in a confusing and hostile world. He needs a guru, a seer, but Gabriel doesn't particularly like people.
One flat, one evening, one not so quiet unravelling. The table is set, the wine is breathing, pull up a chair.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £15
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Information
Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
Aug
14
Maria-Rapaz (Tomboy) (camden Fringe Festival)
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
What if the dinner was the play?
Maria-Rapaz (Tomboy) unfolds around a table, where food is the plot and eating is the dramaturgy. This is not theatre about food — it is theatre through food.
Set between a pristine fine-dining kitchen and the warm chaos of a home kitchen, this work follows two women as they cook, eat, talk, and reveal what often goes unseen.
Drawing on Portuguese family recipes and queer experience, Maria-Rapaz asks: what counts as art? Who gets recognised? And what kinds of knowledge travel when we share a meal? The audience is invited to sit, to taste, and to witness a story about what it means to be sustained — not just fed — in a world that rewards spectacle over care.
Tickets are available at two prices: one includes light bites served as part of the performance (not a full meal), and a lower-priced option is available for audiences who wish to watch without food.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £9
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Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
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Aug
14
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
An improvised comedy show performed by a select group of professional silly people. There will be mischief, horseplay, and if we're lucky, some high-spirited shenanigans! This lineup of cheeky delights include London locals Phil Whelans & David Reed along with Canadian comedienne, Lindsay Mullan. Join us for 60 minutes of hilarious improvised storytelling based on suggestions from the audience.
Event Details
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £17
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Suitable for ages: 18+
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Aug
15
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Gabriel is a man of our times. He does a nondescript job in IT that will likely be displaced soon, but it does for now. Half French, half English, his psyche is trapped somewhere in the middle of the English Channel and drifting out to sea. He has strong opinions about bread, coffee, Godard, public transport, and the correct temperature at which to serve Comté.
By any external measure he is absolutely fine. He is not fine. The life he is living and the life he is capable of living are separate, kept apart by an invisible wall of anxiety, guilt and regret.
He is a searcher, seeking guidance in a confusing and hostile world. He needs a guru, a seer, but Gabriel doesn't particularly like people.
One flat, one evening, one not so quiet unravelling. The table is set, the wine is breathing, pull up a chair.
Event Details
Genre: Theatre
Duration: 50 mins
Price: £15
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Suitable for ages: 18+
World premiere
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