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Penguin
21 - 28 June
The Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Reincarnated as a penguin in central London, a man grapples with his fading humanity as he struggles to piece together fragmented memories of his past life. Lost and confused, he must battle against loneliness, and come to terms with what truly matters in life, before he completely loses himself to his penguin side.
How Can(t) I Help?
4 - 6 July
How Can(t) I Help is a one woman show, recounting the best and mostly worst times working as a GP receptionist. An NHS GP receptionist. We've all encountered and probably shouted at one of these beasts, however this play addresses the view from behind the desk. From cheap coffee to fighting off stool samples. From assisting pervy men with checking their blood pressure to the aftermath of the pandemic. Welcome one and all to the circus of patients, colleagues and smells of Flowerbank Surgery.
A one woman show recounting the best and mostly worst times working in a doctors surgery. The shoulder to cry on, the hand to slap samples into and the face to scream at. Come and watch the madness unfold.
A Night of Simon Stephens: Sea Wall / T5
7 - 10 July
One man grapples with a recent tragedy. One woman fantasizes about running away from it all. Two stories of family, love, and the long-lasting effects of the choices we make.
Working Progress Collective are proud to present an evening of monologues from Simon Stephens – the critically acclaimed Sea Wall, accompanied by T5. Two explorations of the human condition, through the lens of family dynamics and loss.
Volcano
11 - 12 July
One Man. One City. One Night to Remember.
On a day which starts just like any other Max receives a piece of news that will force him to confront everything he knows about himself and embarks on a 12-hour odyssey across London that will change his life forever.
Proforca Theatre Company presents “Volcano” by James Lewis (Proforca Theatre Company) & Georgie Bailey (ChewBoy Productions), directed by David Brady, which makes its return to the Lion & Unicorn Theatre in May 2025.
“Volcano” is an explosive roller coaster ride through a night in one man’s life as everything falls apart produced by a theatre company critically-acclaimed, award nominated theatre company described as being “at the top of their game”
Wooden Arrow - Writers Collective Showcase
13 July
The Wooden Arrow Writers Collective (WAWC) Showcase is a sharing of work from emerging writers. Wooden Arrow runs the collective as Biweekly sessions consisting of writing workshops, check-ins, script sharing, and the occasional showcase. We will continue to grow the collective and give a larger platform for those involved looking to strengthen their craft and further their writing journey.
WAWC is an invite only group, but please get in touch with @arrowwooden for when there are spaces to join.
VOICE
15 - 28 July
The Lion & Unicorn Theatre
VOICE takes an energetically, honest, funny and touching look at what it's like to be asked to reveal your story. Have you ever been curious about what really goes on at drama school? We've all heard the stories, now come and take a front row seat as we follow a group of young actors in one of their first voice lessons. Experience all the drama, laughter, tears and spontaneous performances that comes with having to share who you truly are.
From Beyond The End
19 - 20 July
Did you remember to take the bins out? Have you packed your ID? And when was the last time you considered your own death and the potential of an afterlife to the point of existentialism? Lamp Light Theatre Company invites you to ‘From Beyond The End.’ An evening of five brand new, short plays exploring themes of heritage, human existence, afterlife… and what is left behind once we’ve gone?
In traditional rep style theatre, our wonderful, emerging playwrights; Emma McAllister, Eloise Thody, Frank Cawley, George Bird, and Philipp Nikolin, will also be directing and performing each play. Mixing genuine, haunting and heartfelt stories with the comedy, energy and familiarity you love - creating one big theatrical feast that can’t be missed! Though we may all meet the same fate, we definitely don’t make the journey the same way. So, join us at the Lion & Unicorn this July!
Strangewife
21 - 23 July
What if you could build the perfect partner from scratch? Lauren is a recent widow - but at least she now has Sydney, her new companion. Under her increasingly intense direction, Sydney soon begins to resemble the persona of her late husband - but, as Lauren’s demands become more specific and disturbing over time, he finds himself disappearing into the role. Is he simply enthralled by her intensity, or is there actually more for him in this twisted arrangement than he initially realised? Both Lauren and Sydney need to decide what they're willing to sacrifice for the façade of love.
A wicked blend of drama and bleak comedy reminiscent of Yorgos Lanthimos and Harold Pinter, internationally-based Capgras Theatre Company presents their debut production for the stage Strangewife - an insidious, creeping new play about the dark corners of human relationships, power, love, and identity.
Frozen Love: A Buckingham Nicks Story
24 - 25 July
Frozen Love: A Buckingham Nicks Story, is the true story of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham’s rocky road to joining Fleetwood Mac. The creators of the piece, Georgie Banks and Jake Byrom, intertwine songs from Stevie and Lindsey’s scarcely known debut duo album ‘Buckingham Nicks’ and also show how some of the world’s favourite Fleetwood Mac songs came about.
Their relationship during their time with Fleetwood Mac is infamous, but before that performance of Silver Springs…at the heart of it they were madly in love and would do whatever it took for the music.
The Queen Is Mad
26 - 27 July
Joanna has always spoken her mind. When she unexpectedly becomes Queen, her father and husband are determined to silence her. She went down in history as Joanna the Mad – what if she wasn’t insane, but furious? SIX meets Sondheim in this dark musical saga inspired by Catherine of Aragon’s older sister.
The Queen Is Mad returns to the Lion & Unicorn Theatre (after developmental performances in March 2024) for two London previews before its Edinburgh Fringe run at ZOO Southside.
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