The Lion & Unicorn Theatre: Open House:

A Special 3-Night Event for Artists & Creators

Join us at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre this January 6th, 7th, and 8th for a unique Open House event, tailored specifically for theatre professionals. Whether you're an actor, writer, director, theatre company, or producer, this is your chance to network, collaborate, and explore new opportunities in the heart of Kentish Town, and join us for a brilliant drink and a chat in the brilliant Lion & Unicorn Pub.

• January 6th – Actors: Meet fellow performers, share your work, and connect with theatre professionals.
• January 7th – Writers & Directors: Share ideas, collaborate on new works, and get insights into the creative process from peers and colleagues.
• January 8th – Theatre Companies & Producers: Discover potential partnerships, discuss upcoming projects, and exchange industry knowledge.

Each night features talks, networking, connection making and a chance to see what makes our space a hub for innovative theatre and new writing at the heart of Kentish Town.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and create with the best in our part of the business. Book your tickets now!

Strictly Limited Tickets - Book Using our Box Office Link.

The Godless War

21 - 25 January

A fictional nation’s sole survivor tells the story of the brutal holy war that led to its demise. Written in iambic pentameter and evoking the themes of Greek Myth through medieval South Asian aesthetics, this new solo play examines the mental, physical, and spiritual cost of war.

Clad in an astral robe of black and white, our nameless, world-weary storyteller uses minimal production elements and an emphasis on oral storytelling to conjure a world replete with epic battles, fickle gods, passionate romance, thrumming nature, bold orations, and homeric poetry. Throughout, he quickly and seamlessly embodies multiple characters as they perform for, argue at, and inspire each other.

CONTENT ADVISORY: Descriptions of war violence and sexuality

Resolutions (New Writing Night)

26 January

Resolutions is a new writing evening exploring the ambitions, promises, and self-discoveries that come with each new year. From hopeful commitments to hilarious blunders, "Resolutions" brings together fresh voices and perspectives on the goals we set—and sometimes fail to achieve. In each piece, writers dive into the universal ritual of setting resolutions, whether it's to become better, let go of habits, or start anew. Through humor, drama, and poignant reflection, they explore the optimism behind these vows and the all-too-human moments when real life steps in, and intentions go awry.

Expect to hear stories of victories and defeats, as well as unexpected lessons along the way. With relatable themes and fresh perspectives, "Resolutions" invites audiences to reflect on their own aspirations, reconsider their goals, and find camaraderie in the shared journey of change. Whether you've kept every resolution or broken them all, this evening celebrates the hopes we hold and the stories they create

CONTENT ADVISORY: Strong Language and Adult Themes

Put Out His Eyes

28 January - 1 February

“You really think someone’s coming to save us don’t you?”

In a distant past, a princess and a peasant escape their besieged city. In the safety of a cave, the unlikely pair confront a precarious future and the unravelling of social conventions. As hierarchy is called into question and their most intimate secrets come to the surface, the call of a society beyond the city’s confines seems irresistible. But will they make it in one piece?
Put Out His Eyes is a modern fairytale about class, crisis, and power.

CONTENT ADVISORY: Strong language, violence, adult themes



Reviews for Previous Work: 

"For those lucky enough to have acquired tickets to this sold-out show, it was without a doubt an illustrious, enrapturing and pedagogic evening." (https://studentnewspaper.org/going-slightly-mad/)

"New and exciting writing that is fantastically well performed. Definitely worth a watch." (https://www.alledinburghtheatre.com/going-slightly-mad-big-mind-theatre-edfringe-2019-review/)

"This perfect balance between melancholy and frivolity is encapsulated in the wedding scene, the execution of which is testament to Zwiauer’s directing." (https://studentnewspaper.org/a-romcom-that-has-cynicism-suspense-and-depth-euscs-as-you-like-it-review/)

"Well-rehearsed. Well written. Confident. Slick. And funny." (https://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2023/this-isnt-working/)

"FaceOddity are proving a hit late at night at Greenside Infirmary Street and deservedly so. Catch them while you can." (https://theweereview.com/review/this-isnt-working/)

...And If The Surface Tension Breaks

11 - 28 February

Cheer up. It’s not the end of the world. Is it? 

In the split second before a rare (and frankly inconvenient) cosmic event tears Planet Earth to atoms, the last human alive experiences one final moment of consciousness. A one-way rollercoaster ride to the edge of the apocalypse as life, death and the universe collide one final time…

As the atmosphere evaporates, the oceans boil and the world burns, you’re invited to join us to wave goodbye to the past, live in the moment, and celebrate a future that will never come to pass, as one man hurtles from the Last Gasp to the Big Bang and back again. 

And you’ll never guess what happened next...