Girls Who War

13 - 16 April

To war or not to war? That is not the question faced by these three young ladies. They know one is to war, but which ones will and which ones won’t? 

After a national draft is issued, by our beloved government, they must decide who among them shall be thrust to war, and shall stay behind to pay the flipping rent!

Jonty O'Callaghan: One-Man Sketch Show

17 April

For one night only, come and enjoy the debut performance of Jonty O'Callaghan: One-Man Sketch Show! An hour of hilarious and chaotic character sketches written by this solo performer. Expect madness and audience participation, and maybe a unicorn or two. It's gonna be a laugh.

A Million Miles Under Hampstead Heath

22 - 26 April

'A Million Miles Under Hampstead Heath' is an intimate exploration of love, loss and late-night connection set against the backdrop of London. Maya and James meet during their evening commutes and form a deep, albeit complicated, bond. Through a series of poignant and humorous encounters, at Hampstead Tube Station and other iconic locations in the city, their relationship unfolds amidst the pressures of modern life.

Across three parts – a million miles under, between and above – the play delves into their personal struggles and shared moments, highlighting themes of self-acceptance, external expectations and the ongoing quest for happiness. Punctuated by inner monologues, energetic form and Northern Line station announcements, the next sixty minutes distils the essence of urban solitude and the fleeting yet profound connections that can change one's trajectory.

Four Weigh-Ins and a Funeral

6 - 10 May

Four Weigh-Ins and a Funeral celebrates the bonds that form between women of different ages, classes, races and sizes at a SlimmingWorld group. With little in common but their geography and their desire to lose weight (or keep it off), this play explores how much we truly have in common - however different we all are. Middle class bridge instructors share recipes and family gossip with Muslim matriarchs. Everyone supports each other as they go through the ups and downs of life together. This 'found community' meet every week and form the strongest of bonds. 

"First commissioned by The Play’s The Thing for the Taking the Stage Festival, ‘Four Weigh-Ins and a Funeral’ was created to celebrate the love and community Emma has received from the Tuesday morning Walthamstow SlimmingWorld group and is dedicated to Gulnaz – who Emma calls her SlimmingWorld Mummy.

Acting Masterclass - JOSEPH MILLSON

10 May

An informal and fun masterclass/workshop/Q and A.

Joseph Millson is an incredibly experienced actor, currently to be seen in cinemas in The
Amateur opposite Rami Malik, he has made thirty plus feature films, leading roles in over forty
TV and streaming shows including The Last Kingdom, Moon Knight etc.

He is a multi award winning theatre actor, an associate artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company, several leading
roles at the National Theatre, the RSC, Royal Court, Almeida, Old Vic, and a dozen productions
in the west end over his thirty years on stage.
He has run theatre companies, written a #1 best selling memoir of the first few years in the
business and has recently moved into writing and directing film. His first feature film as
writer/director SIGNS OF LIFE will be released in cinemas later this year.

Joseph has taught in most of the leading drama schools and is a busy acting coach online.
He has at times also had to retrain as a carer and work behind cocktail bars to pay the rent!
His workshop will focus on the tricky art of staying sane and happy as an artist. About not
waiting for permission to be creative, to grow your own work.

Bring your questions and an open mind.

THIS WORKSHOP IS CURATED BY NORTHERN SPIRIT THEATRE COMPANY

NORTHERN SPIRIT ARE ASSOCIATE ARTISTS OF THE LION & UNICORN THEATRE

PARIS + JULIET

11 May

Hot take: Juliet is selfish and Romeo is a d**k. 
Paris was supposed to be with Juliet. Paris is the real romantic hero. Paris is the most eligible bachelor in Verona.
In the follow up to his sell out, award nominated hit Rock Bottom, Charlie Day’s new solo show follows Paris as he journeys through sexy dances, big musical numbers and dead girlfriends. See the tragicomic story of Romeo and Juliet through the completely unbiased eyes of Juliet’s lost lover. Expect to be wooed, wowed and maybe a bit wounded. 
This is Paris, not France.

Content Advisory: Strong Language & Adult Themes

BOX OFFICE

Tickets £15 | Concessions £13

REVIEWS FOR PAST WORK:

 Pensive, preposterous and perceptive in equal measure - London Theatre 1 ****
From the intelligent writing to Day’s full-bodied performance, Rock Bottom scores 10s across the board - Larchmont Buzz (LA)
Day's energy is infectious - The Scotsman
an important message...all wrapped up in an endearing and entertaining package - The Wee Review ****

Pretend

13 - 17 May

Set in a dressing room below a great stage; Pretend follows the lives of four actors as they explore what it means to be women in theatre.
Molly, Emma, Cat, and Sophie have all secured parts in a brand new, and for some, life changing production. From opening night to raucous applause, we will peek behind the curtains and past the wings into the tumultuous lives of these four women - and see just how dramatic real-life can be.
An unplanned pregnancy, a thriving career, and a secret affair gives way to deeper resentments, as each actor begins to question whether the others have the right to be there at all. Will ambition succeed over community? Is this just another tragedy waiting to happen? Or can these four actors overcome the outside world to give a performance to die for?
Pretend is an insatiable drama, which asks the question: 
Are we all getting by, or are some merely pretending?

Volcano

20 - 25 May

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”

Proforca Theatre Company is the managing company in residence at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, Kentish Town. “Volcano” is a brand-new piece of work for the company, following the critically acclaimed "Feel" (2018-19 Lion & Unicorn Theatre & Tour) the award-nominated "At Last" (2019) and "AAAAA [FiveA]" (2020) - (Lion & Unicorn & Albany Theatre Coventry) and the Offie-Nominated “Lately” (2021 – Lion & Unicorn Theatre & 2022 UK Tour).

Mrs T Foresees

27 April - 7 May

In 1849 young Molly Tolpuddle emigrates from Ireland to Australia as an ‘assisted’ female. The colony of Victoria is growing
rapidly and Molly seizes her opportunities. She marries, mothers a child and goes into business as a medium and clairvoyant.

Gaining notoriety on the streets and in the public houses of Marvellous Melbourne as the infamous ‘Mrs T’, she is both reviled and revered. Are her shocking predictions of the future accurate? Can she really commune with the dead? 

Ultimately deemed mad by her husband and Proper Society, old Molly is locked up in the Yarra Bend Home for the Lunatic and Insane, where fellow inmates play out her life and times.

This darkly funny play looks at Molly’s survival, ambition and spirituality as she endures as a working-class woman in a society where men have all the power. It lifts the veil on death and what might be on the other side! Improvisation (with elements of Philippe Gaulier’s Bouffon) informs workshops/rehearsals, and the performance itself.