Sick Dog
Etcetera Theatre
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.
Birth Stories
The Courtyard Theatre
These are the words of those who have created life. Based on real experiences from real parents, brought to life again and performed as dramatic monologues. We have been trusted with some of the most precious stories from the older and younger generations, the LGBTQ community, different cultures, fathers and women from all backgrounds. Heartwarming, powerful, touching and with uplifting humour these stories with take you on a journey as we explore the poignant voyage from conception to birth through the many facets of life.
Retardant
The Libra Theatre Cafe
"What's your favourite TV show?" For one autistic Irish trans man, it's Skivvies, an iconic teen drama entering its fifth season. After moving to Belfast to pursue his own coming of age dreams, he gets caught up in the messy hedonism of Gen Z queers. As his gender and sexuality waver, the TV glows brighter than the city lights and the line between fiction and reality starts to blur... This is staying up all night refreshing Tumblr, that 4am deep conversation you regret the next day, a house party mirrorball fever dream about obsession, psychosis and doppelgangers, because what's scarier than a crazy trans person?
Hello/Goodbye
Etcetera Theatre
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?
If By Starlight
Barons Court Theatre
Janelle and Jacob attempt to take the “hopeless” out of “hopeless romantic” by empowering themselves with self-imposed rules of engagement. But when both of their much-anticipated dates go wrong, they find their rules slipping away in their meticulously measured cocktails. Can their worlds survive the destruction of their romantic structures? Or, can the daylight of the "walk of shame" shed a new light on the matter. A captivating tale of love, resilience, and self-discovery awaits. Join us to find out if they can redefine the rules of love.
¡I CAN’T STOP THE LONELINESS!
Hen & Chickens Theatre
Tokyo. 1989. The economy is booming, the music scene is innovating, and the UK-Japan McKilmey Consultancy international work party is attended by a grand total of 2 people. Isao Kumakawa, a Japanese salary man in his thirties troubled over his waning love for his pregnant wife, and Henry Curtis; an up-and-coming British consultant on a business trip bridled with an addiction to self-harm that’s putting his life at risk. After a shocking incident traps the two of them in the Karaoke room, indefinitely, with an infinite supply of alcohol, disagreements emerge, secrets slip and a friendship blooms to the popping tunes of a changing Tokyo. I Can't Stop The Loneliness is a show written by RADA MA Playwriting student Horatio Holloway, featuring talent from RADA to Cambridge and Durham, and from the UK to Japan! It is a black comedy, with intense dramatic elements and sharp comedic wit. Holloway, who won the Durham University Best Writing award in 2025 following its initial run, now brings the show to London with a updated script and cast!
Take Care
Etcetera Theatre
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.
Boy, oh Boy… My, What a Lady!
Canal Cafe Theatre
Alyssa Warning takes you time-traveling with her through each decade of the 20th century with dancing, live music, clowning and generating iconic and nostalgic characters. The transitions are fun, surprising and, yet, familiar.
Fathering in the Age of the Apocalypse
The Libra Theatre Cafe
One show. Two dads. Thirteen years of questionable life choices. In 2013, Tom and Haydn made a pact: they would have children as long-form character research for a 60-minute comedy show about the collapse of civilisation. Now, thirteen years of sleep deprivation and school runs later, they’ve arrived at the Camden Fringe to collect their 10% box office split. Tom wants a sophisticated, barbed autopsy of the geopolitical landscape—think The Rest is Politics with more panic. Haydn wants to shield himself from the end of days mainly with wigs, maybe some hats. What follows is a high-stakes clash between intentionality and anarchy. A show for anyone who fears for their children’s future, even if they were sired for comedy purposes, or anyone who suspects the apocalypse might just be one long Sunday afternoon with nothing to watch on Netflix. Come for the promise of light entertainment. Stay for the safety of being underground.
in the air
Barons Court Theatre
Chloe's mom has passed & left behind a box of old pictures. As Chloe sees the younger version of her mother and wonders what she was like... she meets Violet. Violet is put together and organized and ambitious... the very opposite of Chloe. But the two of them slowly realize that they have more in common than they think. Told from their adjacent balconies, this is a story about fate, friendship, and how looking back can help with moving on. Both actors are prepared to play either role. There will be a coin toss before each performance to determine the casting of the show. Seen at Stratford East's Freelance Royalty Scratch, Sophie's Barn (Dame Judy Dench), Brighton Fringe, and Birmingham Fest. Written by: Ashley Amodeo Performed by: Ashley Amodeo & Elly Hocking Directed by: Elly Green Designer: Seah Dragomir Technician: Jack Firman Supported by Theatre Deli & New Diorama Theatre. Fundraising for The Maya Centre, a women-only charity in the heart of Islington, who believe that no one should face trauma or hardship alone. Shortlisted for Brighton Fringe's New Writing Award
Out of the Bin
Belsize Community Library
Out of the Bin is an interactive theatre piece that transforms overlooked rubbish scattered across our streets into sound, movement and art — revealing stories of homelessness that too often go unnoticed. Blending physical play, object manipulation and audience involvement, the performance dives into everyday waste we discard without thought. Rubbish is produced endlessly, yet for some, a bin becomes a place of survival — even an unexpected source of hope. Through these fragments, the piece uncovers moments of resilience, humour and humanity hidden in our cities. As discarded objects are reimagined, Out of the Bin questions what happens when something — or someone — society has thrown away suddenly becomes “valuable.” When trash turns into treasure, does the world truly see it differently? And in that shift, can a person begin to lose themselves? Playful, tender and socially urgent, Out of the Bin invites audiences into a world where waste becomes wonder.
Sister Brandy Bex: Progress In Work
Camden Comedy Club
Ever wondered what NHS nursing’s really like? Join Sister Brandy Bex on a riotous journey through NHS madness. From dating doctors to dodging disaster, she’s turning it all into comedy gold. Outrageous stories, parody songs, and shameless camp spectacle—nursing’s never been this wild! "Brandy has the best legs in the business, and she's funny as hell!" Mr Gonzales (Bed 8) "Pamela Anderson meets Pam Ayres... a filthy romp through the delights and dangers of life as an NHS ward nurse. Covered in fluids, and only slightly unhealthily obsessed with your faeces, Brandy Bex is a real NHS hero, a siren with a sample pot and a most charismatic host for your time on ward one." ★★★★ Reviews Hub
Killing Swine
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
A Gripping New Thriller blurring the lines between good and evil. A powerful new stage production is set to captivate audiences with a dark and atmospheric story inspired by Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Combining psychological tension, mystery, and emotional drama, the production follows a group of reluctant drama students as they attempt to stage the famous tragedy for their end-of-term project. But as rehearsals unfold, hidden secrets begin to emerge and a shocking event changes everything. As grief turns to obsession, the boundaries between right and wrong begin to unravel — and the world of the play starts to blur with their own. Exploring ambition, guilt, morality, and the destructive consequences of unchecked emotions, the play offers a modern and haunting reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless themes. "From start to finish, Killing Swine was an evocative masterpiece that tantalised the mind with its thrilling dialogue and tense atmosphere." * * * * Fringe Review, Camden Fringe Festival
Muse
Hen & Chickens Theatre
Lucas is desperate. His life as an artist is falling apart. But when a life changing opportunity arises, he has a chance to save his career. One problem – he needs to find the perfect muse. Lily is hopeful. Recovering from a messy breakup and a life she left behind, she is looking for someone to see her for all she is. The two collide at an art gallery and seem to be exactly what the other needs. But when pressure rises and tension boils, they find themselves pushed to the extreme. A play that questions how much of ourselves we’re willing to sacrifice and what it takes to lose ourselves in desperation.
BETWEEN > 1
The Courtyard Theatre
She learned early: be good, be quiet, and maybe they won’t leave. In a family where love was only ever exchanged for obedience, Nerve made compliance her survival instinct and “not being abandoned” her only definition of love. Now, in an intimate relationship that echoes everything she tried to escape, her body recognises the danger before her mind does – control disguised as care, discipline disguised as protection, consumption disguised as devotion. BETWEEN >1 is a contemporary dance-theatre work that enters the interior world of one woman’s deepest fears and desires. Through the collision of three figures: a lover, a father, and the self caught between them – the piece lays bare the paradox of love: the way we run towards the very thing that wounds us, and the unbearable difficulty of learning to stop. Performed by three dancers with a pre-recorded spoken text, the work is raw, physical and unresolved. Because some doors take a lifetime to push open. Creative Team Co-directed by Zoe Zhao (London-based cross-disciplinary artist) and choreographer James Shing Mu Cheng (Gecko Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Resolution Dance Festival). Scenic design by Jennifer Yuqing Cao (Yale School of Drama; credits include Yale Repertory Theatre and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, New York). Produced by Young Produce Creative. 60 minutes. No interval. Suitable for ages 16+.
We Love and Then We Drown
John Lyon's Theatre, City Lit
2075. Half the UK is underwater. Defeated and dejected, former climate scientist Catherine Hardy broods bitterly on her past. But when an unexpected visitor arrives, Catherine realises that there might yet be a final chance for love - and hope - to prevail. Charting the course of one all-too-possible 21st-century life, Ruth Gilligan's thrilling, audacious, new play encourages us to think the unthinkable: to save the world as we know it, how much are we each prepared to sacrifice – not just for ourselves, but for those we love? And, what if we fail? Will those sacrifices still then seem worth it? Matron - Jacquie Cassidy Catherine - Clare Catford Dr Fielding - Steff Knappe Kitty - Louisa Amapola Greg - Robert Thomas Professor Hardy - Carla Dourado Directed by Adam Radford "We Love and Then We Drown" is by Ruth Gilligan
Dinner with the Sl*ts
Aces and Eights
You are cordially invited to attend a romantic *dinner with your favorite sl*ts. A Dinner with the Sl*ts brings together two of the UK comedy circuit's tastiest talents, Laura Moss and Amelia Fritz. Join the irresistible duo for a delectable hour of stand up comedy and £7 worth of advice. The show is a whimsical blend of religious upbringings, eccentric families, and bizarre dating dynamics, with a focus on celebrating ‘sl*ts’ and everything they encompass. The show also has an interactive element where you can submit your dilemmas, and let the sl*ts give you their best, naughtiest advice! Wear something slutty, and bring a mate, date, or your exes dad. See u there! The sl*ts xoxox *(Dinner not included, because of well, the economy)
Philosopher Clown
Museum of Comedy
Sketch comedy collides with lifestyle advice, with a twist of philosophical reflection, in this new show by writer-performer Peter Singer and his slightly insane comedy collaborators. You are forced to laugh, cry and think as the seasoned comedy collective share three decades of comedy and twisted life experience. And encourage you to share in it.
A Woman’s Truth
The SPID Theatre
"A Woman's Truth" is a play that explores four friends' colliding versions of reality. As their trust, loyalties, and true motivations unravel, we confront questions about how we shape our thoughts and opinions—how we choose what to believe and form our perspectives and prejudices. Through a "live podcast" experience, the audience witnesses four different sides of one story...Which is the Truth.
Hell Hath No Fury
The Cockpit
Three women. Two worlds. One ongoing fight for justice. Greek mythology mirrors present day courtroom drama, as this all female company reinvigorates the Furies and reveals their power within the women of today. Thebes: a landscape of chaos and destruction. Enter The Furies. Women that represent the true meaning of sisterhood and the divine feminine. But it’s not all happy families; the Furies have upset the Gods. When Zeus bites off more than he can chew he calls on the Furies to finish what he so carelessly started. Will they be able to finish it? Or will it tear them apart? London: Three lawyers. One case. Multiple victims. Can they untangle this mess? Or will those in power stand in the way of justice? As we shift between the brutality of Thebes and the psychological warfare of courtroom drama, we question what it means to be woman, the legacy of those that came before us, and ultimately... Fury A love letter to the power of womanhood. May we all find our Fury!
LIGHTHOUSE
Etcetera Theatre
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
The Daughter
Rosemary Branch Theatre
This play is a complete story of two people negotiating their lives and their lot, and doing so with all the love and confusion that laces life.
Out of the Bin
Belsize Community Library
Out of the Bin is an interactive theatre piece that transforms overlooked rubbish scattered across our streets into sound, movement and art — revealing stories of homelessness that too often go unnoticed. Blending physical play, object manipulation and audience involvement, the performance dives into everyday waste we discard without thought. Rubbish is produced endlessly, yet for some, a bin becomes a place of survival — even an unexpected source of hope. Through these fragments, the piece uncovers moments of resilience, humour and humanity hidden in our cities. As discarded objects are reimagined, Out of the Bin questions what happens when something — or someone — society has thrown away suddenly becomes “valuable.” When trash turns into treasure, does the world truly see it differently? And in that shift, can a person begin to lose themselves? Playful, tender and socially urgent, Out of the Bin invites audiences into a world where waste becomes wonder.
subj:medeA
Theatro Technis
subj:medeA revisits Medea without the moral panic. A one-woman show that pulls the myth out of convenient amnesia and asks: who benefits when a woman becomes the monster? Part confession, part courtroom, part ritual, this performance traces motherhood, exile, desire, and rage, alongside the quiet, everyday violences that push women to the edge and then blame them for falling. Expect ancient echoes, contemporary testimony, and a live audience pulled into the question: what do we demand from mothers, and what do we refuse to give them? With chalk, fabric, projections, and shifting voices, subj:medeA builds and breaks a story in real time. Messy, funny, furious, tender. Not a defence. Not an apology. A refusal to look away.
Don’t Look at Me: A Modern Retelling of Medusa
Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Medusa is supposed to be a monster. Perseus is supposed to chop her head off. That’s the myth. End of story. But what if the monster has a point? And what if the hero... isn’t so sure he wants to finish the job? This dark comedy reimagines the classic myth as something far more complicated. Edgy, chaotic and unexpectedly heartfelt, it turns an ancient myth into a modern enemies to lovers story about reputation, revenge, and the awkward moment you realise you might actually like the person who wants you dead.
They’ve Stolen Mussolini
Bridewell Theatre
They've Stolen Mussolini is a black comedy based upon the true story of the grave robbing of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini in 1946 by Neo-Fascists. The play follows the members of the "Fascist Democratic Party" as they embark on an insane plan to hold the corpse of Il Duce to ransom, in a desperate attempt to rekindle the spark of Fascism. As the comedy of errors unfolds the group descends further and further down the rabbit hole, and begins to devour itself from within. The play deals with many issues such as fanaticism, cults of personality and societies failings in closing our fascist pasts.
Killer Career
Wac Arts
Would you kill for a good HR package? Kaya does. She was ready to end it all, then a newspaper ad lands on her face- a call to adventure. Killer Career follows one woman’s accidental entry into professional assassination: the clients, the targets, the surprisingly stellar company welfare. Told through rapid role-switching and Brechtian theatricality, two performers play assassins, investigators, a mafia boss, anime superheroes, and a rotating parade of billionaires in a live game show — all in under sixty minutes, with a front row that should expect to get involved. Dark comedy. Stage combat. Something for everyone, as long as everyone is fine with a little bit of murder.
Loud Mouths
The Libra Theatre Cafe
"You make it really hard to like you when you're being a camel hoof of a c***". After spending a decade inseparable, three best friends have one conversation that changes everything. Yet, with a simple word that could start to put the past behind them, who will crack first?
Six Degrees of Improvisation
Hen & Chickens Theatre
Be Right Back takes you on an improv journey between search terms in their show, Six Degrees of Improvisation. Taking inspiration from the audiences' online searches, from the inane to the intellectual, the cast connects two ideas in a high-wire act that's totally made up on the spot. It’s the show you’ve been searching for...
PERDITA
SHAKEFEST @Old Red Lion
“A married woman with possession of no fortune must be in want of a life... ” Mary Darby Robinson, or “Perdita” as she was infamously known. A wicked, headstrong and thoroughly scandalous true story of a superstar of Georgian Theatre and Regency gossip. After spending time in prison, she rose as a darling of the Shakespearean stage under David Garrick’s mentorship - but her affairs and unashamed sexuality caused more than a murmur and she became the target for ridicule, shame and banishment. Refusing to dull her stardom, she became one of Englands most prominent poets and political ghostwriters, publishing a “letter to the Woman of England” a searing manifesto reminding women they are “the Equal Associates of Men” This incredible but forgotten true story explores a wild side to Regency history and the dark, dangerous and glorious reality of living as a woman.
This Bloody Wedding
Camden People's Theatre
This Bloody Wedding An immersive comedy by TIA Theatre Company You are invited to the wedding of the beautiful, gorgeous, and absolutely wonderful Camila... and Antonio. A magical celebration that will certainly remind you why you’re better off single. Dare to step inside and find out what secrets these seven characters are hiding. Choose wisely which guest to follow during this celebration. Will you save the wedding... or cause more chaos? This Bloody Wedding is an immersive comedy by TIA Theatre Company. Inspired by Telenovela style, This Bloody Wedding brings to life the dream of crashing a wedding and living the drama as your own. No two performances are the same. Each night offers a different perspective by a different character and timeline. Revealing new layers of the story with every visit. Expect love, notice the lies, and make sure you count the heads! After all, this is not just a wedding... It´s a Telenovela. Do you think you’re ready for This Bloody Wedding? I hope so, because they´re not.
Birth Stories
The Courtyard Theatre
These are the words of those who have created life. Based on real experiences from real parents, brought to life again and performed as dramatic monologues. We have been trusted with some of the most precious stories from the older and younger generations, the LGBTQ community, different cultures, fathers and women from all backgrounds. Heartwarming, powerful, touching and with uplifting humour these stories with take you on a journey as we explore the poignant voyage from conception to birth through the many facets of life.
Stacey
The Courtyard Theatre
Stacey Greenwood dreams of swapping the Essex Dance Championships, for the glitterball glamour of Strictly Come Dancing. Hot, skint, and wildly ambitious, she knows fame is only one pas de bourrée away. But first she must survive, cursed auditions, dead end jobs, a dodgy agent, and a “bestie” who steals both her choreography and her trophy. Snake behaviour. Armed with killer moves, cabaret gigs, and levels of confidence that should probably be studied, Stacey is determined to escape the Jobcentre and cha-cha her way to the top, no matter who she has to outdance, outshine, or unfollow on the way there.
The Perils of Youth Play
Barons Court Theatre
"Mother. There is someone at the door. We have a visitor, mother, at this hour..." An ancient house. An unseen apparition. A wicked old crone and her pompous, disgraced son. And a family argument that lasts at least a thousand years. But who should make the first move? A haunting dream riff on families, envy, love and hate, mothers and sons, and the pain it takes to perform a single gesture of love, the Perils of Youth portrays the eternal struggles that reside within the family and the collective unconscious. And the terror of being alive. Written in sculpted, rhythmic language, this satire of the class system and the masculine artist archetype is a play for those who love the English language and the power of words to captivate, ensnare and attack. Blackly funny, menacing and unforgettable new writing.
The Rat Pack Stand-up Comedy
Camden Comedy Club
The best comedians and TV stars from the UK and international circuit. 14th sell-out year in London. The legendary Rat Pack show presents the very best at one of London's top comedy venues, the Camden Comedy Club. A new line up every show. Multiple Time Out Critics Choice 'Classy stand-up show. Laid-back, joyful fun and a wonderfully friendly vibe' Time Out Total sell-out Camden Fringe 2025 – book early!
Aunty Mei is Looking For a Wife
Canal Cafe Theatre
Poor, poor Aunty Mei - it’s bad enough her daughter’s a spinster and now, a lesbian? Almost 25 AND unmarried, what will the ancestors have to say? (spoiler alert: a lot) Like all good Chinese parents, Aunty Mei plots and schemes to matchmake her daughter with London’s finest lesbians (could that be you?). Will she survive the culture shock and find a way for their worlds to exist alongside each other? Charmaine Cheong makes her debut as Aunty Mei in this witty one woman, comedy drama
Point Of No Return
Kunstraum Gallery
Point of No Return is a taut thriller set in a dystopian future where the richest person on Earth’s predictions about climate events causing the end of human life are, day by day, proving to be true. As time draws nearer to the unthinkable reality of human extinction, they ready a previously prepared plan. But for it to work, they have to make a world-changing decision.
Train to Cleveland with John Ruskin
Circle and Star Theatre
A burnt-out PhD student boards a train in 1997 and finds an unexpected travelling companion seated opposite: the Victorian art critic John Ruskin. What begins as a surprise encounter unfolds across a series of exchanges about art, work, doubt, and the expectations we inherit and impose. The journey becomes a face-to-face with failure, white-knuckling a plan, and learning to ask for help in the days before a dissertation defense that will change everything. An intimate two-person play with music about ambition, inheritance, and the unbearable need to choose a different path.
Twins – A Split Bill
Aces and Eights
This is a Stand up Comedy split bill with a twist, it is performed by Chris and Matthew Ali who are twins. We are spitting images of each other with one twin who is straight and one who is gay. We both started stand up comedy at the same time 4 years ago and have been honing our craft independently for that time and are now coming together to bring one show. We will be doing a set each of our own stand up material and a section where we will be doing a double act and interacting with the audience. It's a unique show brought by two people who look the same.
We Love and Then We Drown
John Lyon's Theatre, City Lit
2075. Half the UK is underwater. Defeated and dejected, former climate scientist Catherine Hardy broods bitterly on her past. But when an unexpected visitor arrives, Catherine realises that there might yet be a final chance for love - and hope - to prevail. Charting the course of one all-too-possible 21st-century life, Ruth Gilligan's thrilling, audacious, new play encourages us to think the unthinkable: to save the world as we know it, how much are we each prepared to sacrifice – not just for ourselves, but for those we love? And, what if we fail? Will those sacrifices still then seem worth it? Matron - Jacquie Cassidy Catherine - Clare Catford Dr Fielding - Steff Knappe Kitty - Louisa Amapola Greg - Robert Thomas Professor Hardy - Carla Dourado Directed by Adam Radford "We Love and Then We Drown" is by Ruth Gilligan
The Barber of Seville
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
In this quirky company’s latest summer production, the city of Seville has become a vibrant, swinging 1960s music hub, full of bold colours, shifting social norms, and youthful independence. Rosina, longs to be a modern young woman enjoying the summer with her boyfriend, Almaviva, but is carefully guarded by her old fashioned and overbearing guardian, Bartolo who desperately clings to control in a rapidly changing world. Almaviva, our local Mod-styled popstar, has won the heart of Rosina through his music and charisma, but will the pair be able to outsmart Bartolo long enough to be together? Figaro, the local man about town, thrives in this setting: a fast-talking, well-connected fixer—part barber, part stylist, part social hub—he knows everyone and everything and is delighted to help the young lovebirds, but will it be too close a shave? Whether you're a devoted opera lover or a newcomer to the genre, join us for a night of music, mischief, and the joy or reinvention. With big hair, sharp suits and sublime singing, Figaro’s barbershop is the place to strut your stuff— and you’re invited to come along and twist!
Jack In The Box
Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Is it fair to stop living for something that's dying? Sixteen months ago, the doctor said six. Jack is still here. Changing diapers. Counting pills. Watching the person who raised them disappear one night at a time, one bell at a time, while their own life waits somewhere outside the door. Jack In The Box is a psychologically driven solo performance about the cost of staying. About love that has curdled into routine. About grief with no name because the person is still breathing. About someone holding everything together so tightly they can no longer feel their own hands. Brutal. Tender. Uncomfortably funny. Written & Performed by Rudra Bhawadwaj Directed by Nance Turner AThespian Theatre Company
The Silliad: Improvised Myths and Legends
Museum of Comedy
Why do geese fly south for the winter? What's really inside an Oreo? You suggest the question, then watch it be answered through myth, mayhem and madness! From the roaring thunder of Mount Olympus to the frozen tundra of Scandinavia, it's Horrible Histories meets Clash of the Titans meets Whose Line Is It Anyway? If you love improv, this is not a show to myth! The Silliad return to the Camden Fringe after a debut in 2024 described as " quippy, light-hearted, and most importantly, fun" by NW Londoner. Mythology just got a whole lot sillier! Watch the audience become the myth-makers as they decide which pantheon is performed on stage by our skilful bards. Whether it be Greek, Norse or Egyptian, The Silliad will answer the audience's deepest questions. "One of the most hilarious and sweet shows a person can watch." ★★★★★ (The Student) "Improv at its finest ... Not to be missed!" ★★★★★ (EdFringe Review) "Bringing something wholly unique to the stage" ★★★★ (Theatre & Tonic) "Mind melting" ★★★★ (Binge Fringe) "It's no myth you will laugh!" ★★★★ (The Derek Awards)
Londongrad
The Courtyard Theatre
Keira Palmer is the most hated prime minister in British history. In a desperate bid to save her career, she summons her “trusted” team: ex-best friend home secretary Aisha, cunning chief of staff Leela, and her liability of a foreign secretary Will. The semi-casual COBRA instantly spirals when Will’s best friend (Vladimir Putin) launches a blackmail scheme delivered in emojis. He threatens to leak the scandalous details of his 43rd birthday bash - or sell London to Putin. The situation worsens when the tech billionaire jump into the fray, demanding London is sold to their companies instead. Loyalties vanish quicker than Prince Andrew’s sweat glands as vying spheres of influences are crudely exerted on morally bankrupt puppet politicians - the custodians of London’s future.
NipSlip Do… Men In Power
Hen & Chickens Theatre
NipSlip Productions present MEN IN POWER. This sexy duo (Dulcie Godfrey and Tallula White) explore MEN. POWER. FACIAL HAIR. SEX... (if you’re lucky) live on stage or your money back, through a series of sketches, interpretive dance and a secret third thing. From the peaks of Mount Everest, to the depths of Dalston Superstore (why are they in there?) MEN seem to run the world... why? What is it that they have that NipSlip don’t? What is a MAN if not the same composition of nipples, leg hair and bush? The sexy duo that bring you monthly variety show NipSlip&Friends are here to find out. NipSlip Productions are the creators of NipSlip&Friends, a monthly alt-comedy variety night showcasing London's up-and-coming comedians. They have produced and hosted a series of sold out shows over 2 years, as well as short films and plays. This is their first full-length sketch show as a duo.
Together in the End
Rosemary Branch Theatre
Where does love go when the world explodes? When a holiday is interrupted by an existential global threat, Adam and Viv are forced to confront the questions they’ve spent years avoiding. With the future suddenly uncertain, old arguments resurface, private fears slip out, and the stories they’ve told themselves about love begin to unravel. Together in the End is an intimate, emotionally charged two-hander about what survives when distraction disappears. By turns sharp, funny and devastating, Niall McCarthy’s new play explores love under pressure, the weight of history, and the human need to find meaning when the world feels like it’s falling apart. Staged up close and stripped back, this is urgent new writing that asks: if everything ended tomorrow, who would you choose to face it with?
Friends Help You Move
Etcetera Theatre
...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.
Where Are We Going With This?
The Cockpit
Why would two strangers sitting on a bench at 2am just start talking? This touching debut follows two students and their struggles to open up to one another, exploring the awkward comedy and profound intimacy that can occur in those one-off conversations with a stranger. They flirt, fight, and fumble along a tightrope walk of social norms and personal boundaries, discussing their outlook on the future, their mental health struggles, and, eventually, why they ended up on a bench in the middle of the night. He is a quick-witted and jovial pessimist. She is a distrusting, cynical optimist. Together, they bring out the ugliest and most tender parts of one another as they learn that often, the hardest part of opening up to a stranger is enduring the silence that follows. This charming, One Act, two-hander explores loneliness, self-discovery, and that difficult transition into adulthood. Coming off a successful run at both Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe Festivals, ByGeorge! Productions return with their debut work Where Are We Going With This?. Serving as the companies mission statement, Where Are We Going With This? focuses on complex ideas handled with raw honesty and heartfelt levity. ‘powerful and timely reminder of how vital it is to communicate and share' ★★★★ Richard Stamp - The Wee Review ‘Brilliantly written, brilliantly performed, you will want to know what happens next.’ ★★★★ The Derrick Awards
God save the Queen!
Theatro Technis
Join Queen Elizabeth II in God Save the Queen! — a no-holds-barred, warts-and-all one-woman comedy spectacular where Her Maj finally spills the royal tea. From awkward palace dinners and eyebrow-raising prime ministers to scandalous royal rivalries and the secrets behind the crown, nothing is off-limits as Lizzy tells her side of the story with razor-sharp wit, biting charm, and a gin firmly in hand. Expect scandal, sass, and revelations you definitely won’t hear at the palace gates — all delivered with camp flair and regal confidence. The Queen is fabulously portrayed by Lady Red Velvet, British drag artist living in Barcelona and a powerhouse international entertainer. An award-winning LGBTQ+ activist, Lady Red Velvet is also the creator of the cult hit Dragatha Christie, blending drag, theatre, and murder mystery into unforgettable stage experiences. Known for sharp improvisation, commanding stage presence, and quick-fire comedy, she brings both reverence and irreverence to the role — serving majesty with mischief in equal measure. Whether you’re a devoted royal watcher or simply here for the gossip, this cheeky, high-energy one-woman show promises big laughs, bold truths, and absolutely zero filters. One crown, one woman, all the tea — long live the Queen of comedy!
Caroline McEvoy: RAGIN’ (WORK IN PROGRESS)
The Libra Theatre Cafe
RAGIN’ is the latest work-in-progress show from Northern Irish comedian and chronically nice person Caroline McEvoy. Following ‘an impressive debut’ (The Scotsman), Caroline is turning her attention inward. Why is she so angry all the time? And why can’t anyone tell? Themes include: female rage, Protestant repression, Chess.com, and wedding planning. You’d be ragin’ to miss it. Her debut comedy hour Train Man received critical acclaim at Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 and was later listed in the Irish Times top shows to see at Dublin Fringe. Praise for Caroline at Edinburgh Fringe 2025: ★★★★½ ‘incredibly joyful and delightful ... If this is the debut, I am excited to see what the future holds for the rest of her shows’ (The Phoenix Remix) ★★★★ ‘thoughtful and funny’ (A Young(ish) Perspective) ★★★★ ‘a brilliant stand-up show paying tribute to her brother’ (Broadway World) ★★★★ ‘she is a fantastic storyteller’ (Entertainment Now) ★★★★ ‘an impressive solo performance’ (Life Is A Festival)
Office Drama
Camden Comedy Club
Had a nightmare day at the office? Is your "reply-all" finger twitching? Put down the spreadsheet and pick up a pint. Welcome to Office Drama, the improvised comedy show that turns your professional pain into pure gold. Using a high-octane Jacuzzi format, our world-class improvisers take your real stories—the nightmare bosses, the bizarre HR complaints, and the office-fridge scandals—and spin them into a night of hilarious, high-stakes comedy. It’s cathartic, it’s chaotic, and it’s completely unscripted. Whether you work in a skyscraper or a sourdough bakery, come vent your grievances and watch us turn your career trauma into the funniest "meeting" you’ve ever attended. The boss isn't watching. It’s time to play. “Foliage are masters of the craft... a must-watch for any improv fan.” Featuring a five-star cast with credits including Shite Lotus, Absurdocles, and the FA Harold House Teams.
7-7-7
Barons Court Theatre
Who is responsible for the evil in this world? You didn’t choose your family, upbringing or culture. No one had a choice. Not even Hitler. Well, then who is to blame? The universe has played a sick joke on us. If you hear the call, come join me for this psychedelic ritual as we attempt to reach the other side and summon... something. Born out of an accidental exorcism during a shamanic ceremony, 7-7-7 is a one-man ritual-performance that confronts the illusion of free will and our relationship with a Higher Power. It asks what drives people to commit acts of unspeakable evil and if we even have any choice in who we are and what we do. Part confessional story-telling, part seance, this dark comedy blends philosophical inquiry, theological absurdism and the theatricality of ritual.
Riot Reveals… A Manajerie Of Mayhem
Aces and Eights
Riot Reveals returns to the Camden Fringe for our third year - this time with the Manajerie of Mayhem to bring you two nights of unforgettable cabaret! Featuring burlesque, drag, music, magic, comedy and sideshow... Come and join our Riot as we cause some Mayhem at the Camden Fringe!