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by Merlin Stevens
directed by Arden Fitzroy
presented by Achy Bits Productions
14 - 28 July
“One of the first things you learn about me is that I do not believe in ghosts.”
Scrawled in the margins of Shakespeare’s play, Horatio draws his breath in laughter and pain to tell the story of someone jangled out of tune – himself.
Horatio has followed his situationship home for Christmas break. The fact that the young man in question is heir to the throne of Denmark, and the son of a murdered warlord, soon proves to be the least of his worries.
Horatio loves people deeply and he’s starting to suspect that the person he loves most may be more dangerous than plague, Nordic winter, or plot devices. But when it comes to ghostly affairs, Horatio may have a secret or two up his sleeve as well.
A blast of fresh air for the world of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Horatio, In Thy Heart is a new play about the courage of setting boundaries and the complexity of mourning people who were bad for you.
Award-winning production company Achy Bits Productions continues its tradition of revelling in the queer shadow play behind the scrim of classic texts.
Press for this production:
“Merlin Stevens does well to amplify the distinctive voice of his Horatio… I must commend Achy Bits Productions” The Scotsman
“Deeply poetic… an interesting play that has heart and promise” LouReviews
“Strong and well-thought-out” Starburst Magazine
“Funny and serious at the same time. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are socks” ★★★★ The Derek Awards
Music by Michael Gore
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen
Based on the novel by Stephen King
presented by Bromley Musical Theatre Company
28 July - 1 August
Carrie: The Musical is a dark musical drama based on the 1974 novel by Steven King, with influence from the 1976 film.
It follows an outcast teenage girl, Carrie White, who develops telekinetic powers after starting her period, and is tormented by peers and her religious mother. It highlights themes of bullying and religious trauma, culminating in a prom night disaster.
The musical premiered in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1988, before transferring to Broadway. Despite being a Broadway flop, mainly due to technical problems, it gained a cult following and has had hugely successful revivals. The themes of the show are very much still relevant, despite being written in the 1970s, and this production sets its version of Carrie: The Musical in the modern day.
This production will be performed by two casts over a six show run.
This amateur production of CARRIE THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd, www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
SE Fest 2026 1 - 12 September 2026
Eight new productions performed over the festival fortnight, bringing some of the most exciting new theatre south of the river!
SE Fest is a writing festival based in southeast London to promote and celebrate new writing. It is hosted by two neighbouring venues, The Bridge House Theatre in Penge and The Jack Studio Theatre in Crofton Park, two award-winning theatres with a reputation for supporting and presenting new work.
Performances at Jack Studio Theatre:
Violent Circumstances by Susannah Cann
Co-creator: Ariane Lenihan
Confronting, Irreverent, Funny.
5 women, 5 stories, 5 lives changed under violent circumstances.
First developed in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa in 2021, Violent Circumstances aims to shed light on women’s day to day encounters with misogyny and violence. On the recent 5th year anniversary of Sarah’s murder, the BBC published an article titled 5 Years on: What’s changed? The short answer, nothing. With the growing rise of toxic masculinity, incel culture and disregard for women’s issues, it’s getting harder to be heard, so come hear us roar.
Tuesday 1 – Thursday 3 September @ 7.30pm, 16+.
Cookie Dough by Andy Sellers
Heartwarming, Funny, Romantic
On a stormy night in Bournemouth, Polly meets up with her work best friend Bernie. Armed with a bag of vegan brownies, she will try and convince her not to move back home.
Played out over one time bending evening, Cookie Dough is a tender comedy about the line between romance and platonic love, baking and what happens when the literal universe seems to be tearing itself apart pushing you down a path you don’t want to take.
Tuesday 1 – Thursday 3 September @ 7.30pm, 15+.
Speech, Speech by Tristan Simpson
Witty, Poignant, Playful
Roger’s mum’s getting remarried, and to make matters worse, he’s being forced to give a speech with his uncle David.
But Roger soon realises that, armed with a cutting opener and a microphone, he can have a lot of fun, and do a lot of damage…
David, unaware of Roger’s plotting and still reeling after the divorce from his husband, is bringing plenty of his own baggage to the writing process. He’s got the potential to derail everything, even without Roger’s help.
As the big day approaches, all eyes are on the duo. Surely it’ll be fine – when has a wedding speech ever gone too far? Tristan Simpson’s debut play, Speech, Speech is a comedy for all the families who, for whatever reason, just can’t quite find the right words.
Friday 4 September @ 7.30pm, Saturday 5 September @ 3.00pm & 7.30pm, 14+.
The Dating Game by Alan Booty
Witty, Thought-provoking, Emotional
Roger is 70. Ruby is 60.
Both are single. Both have their own reasons for trying out a dating app for seniors.
Ruby is expected to care for her aged and difficult mother and seeks escape.
Roger cares for his dying father, who wants his son to find someone special before he dies.
He is witty, which she likes. She is feisty, which he likes. What could go wrong?
As more doors in their lives open, questions arise: Should she? Did he? What if… ?
Friday 4 September @ 7.30pm, Saturday 5 September @ 3.00pm & 7.30 pm, 13+.
The Obituary by Xinyu Lu
Memory. Home. Rage.
Three siblings return to their old family house before it is demolished, with one hour to complete a property report.
What begins as paperwork becomes a fight over memory, migration, and who gets to decide what a family is worth.
As they sort through decades of belongings, resentments, and conflicting memories, it becomes clear that they have not only inherited the same house, but entirely different ideas of home.
Using one East Asian family story to reflect wider experiences of migration and cross-cultural identity, The Obituary is a sharp and tender new play about inheritance, belonging, and what remains when the people you love no longer share the same understanding of where they come from.
At its heart, The Obituary asks a simple but difficult question: if home can no longer hold a family together, what can?
Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 September @ 7.30 pm, 12+.
Diss-Lex-ians by Penny Topsom and Genie Sutherland
Commadie ❌ Comarde ❌Comedy ✔
Ever made the mistake of over promising something? Like saying that you’ve written an entire musical about the history of Hip Hop, when you haven’t! Well G has…
Meet G, a fast-talking daughter of Lewisham. With the help of her friend P, can she overcome the chaos of home life… spellings, the inner demon Negs… spellings, her mother… spellings. G has Missy Elliott, her spelling answer to everything, or is she?
Tuesday 8 - Thursday 10th September @ 7.30pm, 12+.
Sisterland by Georga de la Cour
Messy, Liberating, Funny
Petra is selling her knickers, Lara is mid crisis and Michelle has gone so far off the rails it’s rural.
During a girl’s night out, Lydia escapes to the toilet fearing the worst, whilst all Cassie wants is some toilet roll.
In the magical land of the club toilets, worlds collide. A revolving bathroom door invites us into the sanctuary of the loos, and the hours in which five women find themselves retreating there. As late-night turns to early morning, we bear witness to problems faced, appearances undone, and how female friendship can be built in moments of vulnerability.
Sisterland is a still life capture of women finding their place and becoming themselves in a room without expectations. Here, we embrace the blood, tears, sick, stains, expletives, howls, anthems, urges, confessions, ecstasies, miseries and complete wonderment of Womanhood, Girlhood, Sisterhood.
Ready? Get ya glad rags on. Time to get liberated.
Friday 11 September @ 7.30pm, Saturday 12 September @ 3.00pm & 7.30pm, 16+.
White Light by Tom Powell
Powerful, Funny, Hard-hitting
Jay is a fourteen-year-old Londoner, and his shit moustache is the only thing in his whole life he’s proud of.
When a brand-new Lamborghini accelerates past his dad’s dingy flat, Jay asks himself, “why can’t I have that?”
Jay’s search for the truth will take him through a world of struggling teachers and wild conspiracy theories, accompanied by his best mate Param.
What Jay discovers is explosive.
Broken Hearted Youth (DNA, My Mind Matters, Jack Studio) present a new monologue by Papatango and Off West End Award winning writer Tom Powell.
Previous work: “Entertaining… Dark and dangerous” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Stage.
Friday 11 September @ 7.30pm, Saturday 12 September @ 3.00pm & 7.30pm, 14+.
SE Fest 2026 Workshops 29 August
As part of SE Fest 2026, we’re delighted to bring you three workshops run by industry professionals. The workshops cover topics relevant for new and emerging theatre companies and artists. No previous experience is necessary to attend.
All workshops last approximately 90 minutes, and tickets need to be booked in advance. Suitable for 18+. Come and join us!
