Two Strangers and a Clipboard
Etcetera Theatre
Who gets to decide who we really are? Why does society dictate our identity? Two Strangers and a Clipboard is a new comedy-drama that drops audiences into a world almost like ours. Except your identity is assigned by the day you’re born. When Sam and Gary, two strangers with nothing in common, find themselves in a court waiting room, a single tick on a clipboard could change the course of their lives. March 2026 preview was sold out with 4 star reviews, written by the writer of last year's Camden Fringe sell-out 5-star reviewed Maybe You Should Know.
Sorry, Do You Have Any Allergy?
Kitchen Classroom
You are not just here to watch. Set inside a working kitchen, this participatory theatre experience invites you to step into a shared environment where you will interact, respond, and make decisions alongside others. You like cooking. You know what you enjoy eating. Certain flavours bring comfort, memory, and a sense of belonging. But there are also things you cannot consume — ingredients your body rejects, tastes that make you uneasy, limits you cannot simply choose to ignore. Some say that repeated exposure can build tolerance. That if you endure discomfort long enough, you will adapt. But what happens when adaptation is no longer a choice, but an expectation? When sensitivity becomes an inconvenience, and resistance is framed as a failure to fit within a system? What are you willing to tolerate — and what are you not?
Mates
The Courtyard Theatre
Mates is a fast-paced, meta-theatrical comedy about friendship, ambition, and creative chaos. Four old friends reunite to make a play together after years apart. The venue is booked. They’ve got the props. They even have major financial backing. All they need now is... well, the play. What begins as an exciting creative reunion quickly spirals into plays-within-plays-within-plays, exposing bruised egos, old tensions, and uncomfortable truths. At its heart, Mates explores the shifting dynamics of long-term friendship and the anxieties of getting older and realising you’re far away from where you'd dreamt you’d be. Sharp, surreal, and painfully relatable, it interrogates ego, masculinity, and the struggle to create something meaningful. Developed through transcripts of real conversations and comedy improvisation, Mates blends naturalistic dialogue with escalating absurdity, resulting in a show that is both sharply comic and emotionally resonant. “Playful, delightfully bonkers yet intelligently conceived” — Spy in the Stalls “An intelligent exploration of the art of making theatre” — Everything Theatre “Inventive, unpredictable and constantly shifting in tone” — Theatre & Tonic
Punch Me Then
John Lyon's Theatre, City Lit
A new one-woman play by writer and performer Nicole Abraham. "Punch Me Then" explores the experiences of a young English teacher attempting to confront rising misogyny in her classroom. As her students voice harmful attitudes, their words begin to echo her own trauma, pushing her to the edge of what she can hold together in the classroom. The play asks: can education really stop misogyny in teenagers, or is it already too late?
The Improv Variety Show
The Libra Theatre Cafe
"Improv Comedy at it's very best" "Variety is the Word" "Great fun!" In this fast paced show, enjoy games and scenes brought together to create a unique show of laughter. Unscripted and Unrehearsed. Each show will have never been seen before and will never be seen again! All created on the spot inspired by audience suggestions. “This show is a total delight and joy”. This is a show where you can feel comfortable. No audience members gets 'picked on' - our aim is a joyful, relaxed, fun and spontaneous festival show.
The Untold Fable of Fritz
Rosemary Branch Theatre
Music, Mayhem and a dash of Magic! A Piece inspired by Philip Pullman's short story, ‘Clockwork’. White snow seeps down from the mountain tops, freezing over the valleys and the hearts of all the people that live within it. At the foot of the tallest peak, reside the inhabitants of Brutzenvien and their King. Through this everlasting stone-cold ice age, the King's son falls ill, and the King pledges to do all in his power to save his heir. But how far will he go? This is a devised show that uses a clothing rail in every way possible and 3 actors playing around 15 characters in under 50 minutes. An imaginative exploration into a magical world. With dance sequences, puppetry and live music, this show is a creative explosion! The only way to describe this show is if Horrible Histories made a show set in Narnia...with puppets. Reviews - “A powerful story powerfully told by a company with a growing reputation as master distillers of ultra-fine blends of devised and scripted.” ★★★★★ GET YOUR COATS ON "Unsettled Theatre prove themselves masters in storytelling in this production which is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye." ★★★★ BINGE FRINGE "Performed with precision and imagination." ★★★★ BROADWAY BABY
Love vs Fear and My Mothers Prayers
The SPID Theatre
Immerse yourself in a theatre meets technology production like no other. This interactive play follows Kike as she tries to follow her heart despite pressures from her pushy religious mum and cultural differences as a Nigerian in the Diaspora. Join us on this unique journey as we integrate multiplayer games into Kike’s world. This production hilariously and deeply explores the themes of being a black woman in society and universal themes of love, fear, and coming of age.
The Show That Goes Backwards
Camden Comedy Club
Our show tells a completely improvised story, BACKWARDS! It’s an improvised play that starts at the end and ends at the start! With just a single word of inspiration taken from the audience, the show starts with the final scene of the story and the performers work backwards from there to find out what happened before that, and before that, and so on. With each preceding scene exploring what caused that final (first!) scene to be. Each new scene jumps back in time; sometimes by a little, sometimes by a lot, and in each new scene you will discover a new element of the tale, bit by bit piecing together how the story came together so that, by the end, everything has become clear! Once the story has gone all the way back to the start, the show then crescendos, going back to that first (final!) scene to see it again in a whole new light, having now experienced all the parts of the story that lead up to this moment. From discovering why a bride ran out on her wedding, to finding out why that deranged man murdered all those people, we guarantee you’ll laugh along at every step of the journey!
La Fenêtre
Etcetera Theatre
Gabriel is a man of our times. He does a nondescript job in IT that will likely be displaced soon, but it does for now. Half French, half English, his psyche is trapped somewhere in the middle of the English Channel and drifting out to sea. He has strong opinions about bread, coffee, Godard, public transport, and the correct temperature at which to serve Comté. By any external measure he is absolutely fine. He is not fine. The life he is living and the life he is capable of living are separate, kept apart by an invisible wall of anxiety, guilt and regret. He is a searcher, seeking guidance in a confusing and hostile world. He needs a guru, a seer, but Gabriel doesn't particularly like people. One flat, one evening, one not so quiet unravelling. The table is set, the wine is breathing, pull up a chair. Director: Nadia Khivrych Cast: Gilles Guillain and Katherine Bristow Writer: Tej Panesar
Sorry, Do You Have Any Allergy?
Kitchen Classroom
You are not just here to watch. Set inside a working kitchen, this participatory theatre experience invites you to step into a shared environment where you will interact, respond, and make decisions alongside others. You like cooking. You know what you enjoy eating. Certain flavours bring comfort, memory, and a sense of belonging. But there are also things you cannot consume — ingredients your body rejects, tastes that make you uneasy, limits you cannot simply choose to ignore. Some say that repeated exposure can build tolerance. That if you endure discomfort long enough, you will adapt. But what happens when adaptation is no longer a choice, but an expectation? When sensitivity becomes an inconvenience, and resistance is framed as a failure to fit within a system? What are you willing to tolerate — and what are you not?
I Pie With My Little Lie, Something Beginning With Murder
Hen & Chickens Theatre
They say everyone has a book inside them, a story to tell, unique and personal to them. What people don’t realise is that everyone has a pie, a crust, a layer and a filling that either makes you a per-pie-traitor or a victim. Hot or cold all pies are best served neat and at the Balaton cafe. Tik Tok star Mark Lyminster (MJ) serves a selection of Freshly baked tales of murderous deeds...
Set Menu
The Cockpit
Set Menu is a brand new play from the brilliant Dexter Harding directed by the wonderful Cara Crozier-Cole. The play follows a Friday night. The food is ready, the drinks are cold, the cutlery is set. Max is primed to throw the perfect dinner party. He has to. Nothing but perfection will do, because nothing else seems to have worked. After a hundred attempts, he knows exactly what to do, what to say and where to say it. It’s 7: 24PM. The doorbell rings. It’s showtime. A few hours later, the guests are piling into their taxis, laughing, singing, belts loosened, eyes wide, as Max waits for the clock to tell him he is free. This time for sure, has earned a tomorrow. Set Menu begins almost six hundred days later. Max has tried and failed to escape so many times that he is losing all sense of time, reality and himself. No matter what he throws at the wall, nothing even begins to stick. The clock resets, the guests forget and he begins again at square one. By now, he has basically stopped trying. So much so, that on a particularly awful night of shouting matches, food poisoning and a small fire, he decides to reset the night early with a kitchen knife. Only, when he wakes up to try again, something is different. He has lost a pen. And for the first time in almost two years, he seems to have made some progress. So the plan is simple: Chaos. He is going to beat whatever force is keeping him trapped at its own game by doing everything he can think of to make this the worst dinner party in the history of dinner parties. Armed with an intricate knowledge of the house’s contents and the guests’ psyches, he will take on the role of a twisted puppeteer with nothing to lose. The food is burnt, the drinks are spiked, the cutlery is sharpened. But as the anarchy begins to reach its peak, Max is confronted with a terrifying truth, one that he has long forced himself to forget. One of the guests was never supposed to be there. And they might just know more than they let on...
Dead Doves and Lemons OR Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Fan Fiction (but were too afraid to ask)
Barons Court Theatre
A lecture like no other! Your loved one just came out as a (GASP!) fan fiction writer. How do you respond to that? What will the neighbours think? What is Omega Slick, anyway? Don't worry because fanfic veteran DoraMinaTook is here to answer all your questions. Join us for an unhinged look at where fan fiction came from and why it's a valid art form. Who knows...maybe YOU will write something. A one-woman show by award-winning playwright Deanna Strasse. ** Praise for Dead Doves and Lemons OR Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Fan Fiction (but were too afraid to ask)** "Deanna Strasse...has created a brilliant piece that is not only interesting but educational in a fun way and the show is fairly unserious in the educational aspects which made the show incredibly enjoyable." - GJD Reviews "Such a joy to watch!" - Colchester Fringe audience member "This is an important piece of storytelling." - Colchester Fringe audience member "I've been thinking a lot about this show...it's stuck with me." - Lambeth Fringe audience member "Hilarious and delightful." - Colchester Fringe audience member
Situationsh*t
The Libra Theatre Cafe
“unbelievably unprepared for what life as an individual looks like.” Situationshit is a one-woman, rhythm-driven show about attempting to find yourself again after five years with someone else. It dives into dating, situationships, friendships, family dynamics and the reality that growth is rarely linear and old habits die hard. With its confessional comedy, the show places the audience right in the middle of awkward conversations, questionable decisions, and thoughts you definitely shouldn’t admit out loud. Fast, funny and unfiltered, Situationshit is about the ever shifting struggle of starting over, when life as you know it changes.
Here’s to the Ladies!
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
HERE’S TO THE LADIES! The Women of Tin Pan Alley We all know the names Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, and other male songwriters who shaped the growth of American popular song in the early 1900’s. But where are the women’s names? Here’s to the Ladies! pays tribute to the talent, wit, and vision of the women who helped shape what has become known as The Great American Songbook. Kay Swift, Dorothy Fields and Ann Ronell are some of the most influential. These women brought a unique vision and heart to their music and helped an entire nation to endure years of war, depression, upheaval and change with music that is still loved around the world. With persistence, talent, and sheer love of the art, these women broke down countless barriers, opening doors for future women in the music industry. “It’s a glorious way to spend an evening.” www.washingtoncitypaper.com
Skin, Face, and the Space Between
Dance/Performance Studio - Young Actors Theatre Islington
Have you ever worn "a perfect mask" just to fit in? What happens to our bodies when that mask starts to fold? In Skin, Face, and the Space Between, Chianing Tu presents a visceral inquiry into the physiology of "face"—often referred as mianzi in Mandarin - a complex sociological concept in Asian society, representing prestige, dignity, and reputation, operating as a vital social currency. Moving between cultural expectations and the liminal experience of living between East and West, this somatic and contemporary performance explores how social pressure shapes the anatomy of our presence. Through 30 minutes of rich movement followed by a 15-minute facilitated interaction, Chianing invites the audience to observe the moments where the body folds, unpacks, navigates, and eventually finds its re-alignment. This is more than a dance; it is a research-based ritual of reclaiming one's value within the space between cultures.
Feels Like Yesterday
Rosemary Branch Theatre
Siblinghood – the longest running argument you’ll ever have. Made up of equal parts love and competition, ‘Feels Like Yesterday’ explores how a sibling relationship changes over time. This is a piece of new writing, brought to the stage by Wavelength Theatre in our third year at Camden Fringe Festival. As a youth-led production company, Wavelength represents a multitude of young identities, and challenges expectations of ‘happily ever after’. We aim for you to feel immersed and invested in the world of our characters and take away a piece of our show and company with you. The show unfolds in the familiar in-between space of a car journey, where siblinghood flourishes in number plate games, car-aoke, and spontaneous deep and meaningful chats. Two siblings reminisce about growing up, recalling core memories and their journey from enemies to strangers to best friends. Set across past and present, ‘Feels Like Yesterday' is filled with love, memory, and laughs.
Baal
The Courtyard Theatre
A psychological exploration of desire, decay, and self-destruction. This speculative scenography transforms Brecht’s Baal into an abstract inner landscape, where suspended translucent trees made from recycled PLA embody Baal’s fragmented mind. As the play progresses, the trees fall piece by piece, echoing his moral and emotional collapse...
Archit-ecture of an Immigrant (Work-in-Progress)
The Bill Murray
Archit Goenka takes apart the chaos of migration, empire and mum’s medical advice in a sharp, fast hour about building a life in a country that’s still deciding if it wants you. From coming to Britain “to play cricket” and ending up swearing allegiance to King Charles, to Singapore school canings, Archit picks through the absurd architecture that shapes an immigrant’s identity.
ELVIS & ME – Starring Mark Janicello
Phoenix Arts Club
"ELVIS & ME" offers a fresh approach to Elvis's music. Mark Janicello, a clasically-trained operatic tenor whose pop singing has drawn remarkable comparisons to Elvis, will perform material that highlights the emotional breadth and vocal nuance of Presley’s work without resorting to imitation. Ben Weisman, who composed 57 songs for Elvis — more than any other songwriter — praised Janicello’s voice, saying, "Mark has a voice that Elvis could have only dreamed of. He is, in my opinion, the Best Elvis Interpreter (not IMITATOR) in the world, and I know what I'm talking about. I've heard them all." "ELVIS & ME" will be notable for its connection to an unreleased piece of Elvis' history. After working with Janicello, Ben Weisman shared an unreleased Elvis song titled "Will You Still Be There," one of three songs Weisman Elvis was to have recorded for what would have been his final, unfinished album. "Will You Still Be There" became Janicello's first commercial recording. The song was a sensation which resulted in Janicello being hired to play Elvis in "ELVIS: The Musical Biography" which proved to be a breakthrough role for him in Europe. The inclusion of this rare work in "ELVIS & ME" underlines the concert’s blend of tribute, discovery, and unique vocal artistry.
Piercings, Tattoos, and Raw Dogging: A Travelogue
Camden Comedy Club
What happens when you treat a medical warning like a travel itinerary? Before departing for South East Asia, a nurse giving me the Hep-B vaccine gave me three simple rules to survive: No piercings, no tattoos, and no unprotected sex. Naturally, I did them all. This is a honest, unfiltered tale of "spiritual enlightenment," breaking out of the system, and learning to live with absolutely no regrets.
Pity Parade
Hen & Chickens Theatre
Pity Parade is a one-woman show about identity, belonging and the quiet strength it takes to find connection in a world that often feels out of reach. After the death of her short-term boyfriend Olga is consumed by feelings of inadequacy and alienation, questioning whether her grief is valid in the shadow of his family and lifelong friends. As she prepares a speech for his funeral, Olga confronts her past choices, her place in an unfamiliar city, and the loneliness of living between cultures. Performed by Polish actress Magdalena Puchalska, this won the award for Best Theatrical Script at the SITFY International Theatre Festival in Kraków Poland. Written and Devised by Patrick Burley-Brown and Magdalena Puchalska Directed by Patrick Burley-Brown
Los años maravillosos: Archive, Image and Collapse
Etcetera Theatre
A Uruguayan model. Diana Spencer. The Doors. Elton John. Tótem. La Figurita. Montevideo. The future as longing. Collapse as an inevitable destiny. “Come on, baby, light my fire.” An exploration of what we once imagined we would become — and never did. Between image, memory and fracture, Los años maravillosos moves through the illusion of storytelling and confronts us with what remains when everything we once believed in begins to collapse.
The Improv Variety Show
The Libra Theatre Cafe
"Improv Comedy at it's very best" "Variety is the Word" "Great fun!" In this fast paced show, enjoy games and scenes brought together to create a unique show of laughter. Unscripted and Unrehearsed. Each show will have never been seen before and will never be seen again! All created on the spot inspired by audience suggestions. “This show is a total delight and joy”. This is a show where you can feel comfortable. No audience members gets 'picked on' - our aim is a joyful, relaxed, fun and spontaneous festival show.
Abi Roberts: Hot Banana (work in progress)
Canal Cafe Theatre
On 27th June 2023, Abi was arrested and spent 17 hours in a police cell. Her crime? Swearing when told not to. Based on her debut memoir, this authentic blast through highlights of a life well-lived will have you gasping at tales of flattening grass in Swansea, being baptised in Russia, and fighting authoritarianism. Be prepared to laugh, cry and cheer. 'One-of-a-kind comedian' ***** Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
Doing Time and Other Pleasures
John Lyon's Theatre, City Lit
This double bill of monologues explores what it means to feel confined, by circumstance, by routine and by the choices we make in life. Two women. One crime. One awakening. One woman pushed to the edge; another, who thought her life was over when it wasn't. Two very different lives, each bound by routine, rules and expectations. But when memory, temptation and desire creep in, the lines between confinement and freedom become blurred. In Victoria Mews, by Will Howells, Jan, a former primary school teacher, reflects on her life, her career and her retirement. But as her story unfolds and a shocking event disrupts her mundane life, questions of guilt, responsibility and memory come sharply into focus. Winsome Webster, who appears in one of six monologues in Bombshells by Joanna Murray-Smith, is a widow who has settled into a predictable, somewhat monotonous existence, shaped by habit and the company of other widows. She is also a reader for the blind and during her visits to read to Patrick, a much younger man, something in her stirs. What begins as a simple act of kindness leads to unexpected joy and a renewed sense of possibility. These two pieces are performed by Heather Page and directed by Alex Pearson, and offer a thoughtful, performed side by side, offer a thoughtful and often surprising insight into how lives are lived within boundaries, through choice, necessity or fear and how making a different choice can alter the course of a life, for better or worse.
Thieves in Satin
The Cockpit
Step into the dazzling yet dangerous world of "THIEVES IN SATIN", the electrifying new production from Moving Stories Dance Company. Inspired by the infamous all-female UK crime syndicate, The Forty Elephants, this breathtaking dance spectacle unravels the story of Diamond Alice, The Bobbed Hair Bandit, and Baby-Faced Maggie—women who stole more than just riches; they stole the spotlight. Born in the shadows of a Lambeth workhouse, Alice Diamond had no choice but to fight for survival. A master thief by her teens, she rose to power as the formidable Queen of the Forty Elephants, leading a gang of fearless women who lived by their own rules. By the 1920s, they had reached legendary status—draped in satin, dripping in stolen jewels, and dancing the night away with the very aristocrats they deceived. Now in its 4th triumphant year, Moving Stories Dance Company has captivated audiences with its bold, narrative-driven productions. The company makes it’s exciting debut at the Camden Fringe.. Featuring an ensemble of ballet, contemporary, and West End performers, the company is known for blending gripping storytelling with dynamic choreography. THIEVES IN SATIN is a thrilling fusion of elegance and danger, a celebration of rebellion and resilience. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the hidden underworld of 1920s London—where crime was an art, and these women were the masters. Don’t just watch history—experience it. Book your tickets now!
The Missing Eyes
The Courtyard Theatre
You are looking at a murder. The Missing Eyes opens where most detective stories end. The suspect is in custody, the inspector has their hand on disposition. However, as another inspector presses the witness for the last gruesome detail, the original narrative begins to fall apart. An unconvincing motive. A pair of missing eyes. Reality spirals into a vortex. In the dark currents of shattered clues and fragmented memories, something resurfaces - is it the truth, or just a new conspiracy? The gripping air intensifies as the interrogation turns into confrontation, where the crime gives way to a darker question about the righteousness of violence. Blending psychological thriller and physical theatre, The Missing Eyes invites the audience to witness the aftermath of a vigilante murder, where an attempt to uncover the truth becomes a battle between narratives, exposing how perceived injustice and moral conviction can be used to legitimize violence—and what can happen once that line has been crossed.
The Whisper Comes Before the Plant
Hen & Chickens Theatre
What happens when an awkward English woman and a loud Australian backpacker have to share a flat? Sounds like the start to a bad joke or a very good play. Faith has a whisper. She has for the past year. It tells her how she should feel and what she should do. It helps her decide whether she's doing well or failing. It helps her to cope until she reluctantly has to rent her spare room to Timmy, the overly positive Aussie. He instantly destroys the organised reality she has created for herself and in doing so, opens her eyes to how she has been living. Who knew it would all start with the appearance of a potted plant? Faith is clear lines and boundaries whereas Timmy is blurred areas and intrusive friendliness. This play is a comedy which tackles darker themes but also highlights how different people can help fix the things you thought were broken.
A Bridge Too Farce
Camden Comedy Club
Fresh from Drama School, a group of comedic actors abandon all their training to bring you 'A Bridge Too Farce', an improvised hour of madness, games and spontaneity, completely at the mercy of the audience. Expect bold characters and scenes of mayhem that spiral out of control!!
Cocaine
The Courtyard Theatre
Cast: Geir Thomassen as JOE, Phoebe Alice Ritchie as NORA Written by: Pendleton King | Directed by: Sushant Nair Cocaine by Pendleton King is a one-act play, originally published in 1917, that delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil caused by drug addiction. The story has been adapted for the 80s decade, and centres on the character of a former boxer, Joe, once full of potential, whose life spirals downward as he becomes consumed by his addiction to cocaine. He struggles with the overwhelming cravings and the need to escape from reality. Also, caught in the turmoil of growing cocaine addiction is Nora, who wrestles with feelings of love, helplessness, and frustration. Through these characters, King explores themes of dependency, self-destruction, and the impact of addiction on relationships. King's writing is poignant in its portrayal of the human psyche, and the work is rich in themes of self-deception, moral decay, and the conflict between desire and consequence, making it a powerful commentary on the broader societal issue of drug addiction.
Dead time Stories
Aces and Eights
After its debut at GrimFest 2025, Dead Time Stories is back for a fourth ghastly retelling. You Have Been Summoned. Dead Time Stories is a darkly comic horror anthology play, and homage to 'The Twilight Zone', 'Inside No. 9' and 'Tales of the Unexpected'. A mysterious unnamed host and her silent but ever-watchful skull companion, John, invite you to a night of spooky storytelling, organised by The Powers That Be. Our host will open her storybook and morph into three different female characters, each with their own macabre story to tell. Take heed and prepare to be unsettled, for each tale twists and turns into the unexpected and nothing is quite as it seems. We shall be quite delighted to see you there...
Sonny Frasier: Porcelain
The Water Rats
SONNY FRASIER: PORCELAIN is an unconventional one-man musical cabaret, in which Sonny Frasier from San Diego takes the audience through the most important letters of his life. Equal parts funny and tender, the enigmatic California musician reminds us all that even through a fractured family, love can persist.
Charon Goes West
The Courtyard Theatre
A caveman, a pirate, a granny, and an AI step onto a boat. Or their souls do, anyway. CHARON GOES WEST is a new dark comedy for the London stage. Fifty minutes, ten souls, and one man who has absolutely no idea why his cosmic debt keeps going up. Charon is a ferryman. His friends call him Charlie, or they would if he had any friends. Every day (or whatever passes for a day outside of time) he picks up the recently deceased at the eastern docks and rows them west to their final destination. He knows, when each soul boards, that they're headed for the Bad Place. But if they can face themselves honestly over the course of the crossing, they can change their fate. Charlie wants them to win. He just can't do it for them. What he can do is provide unmatched customer service. And this comes in the form of people-pleasing, mirroring his client-souls, contorting himself to the point of unrecognisability. To cope, he hits the coffee, flask, and cigs on rotation between rides. Whatever it takes to get through the day. His debt, tracked on a glowing monitor upstage like a cosmic game show, keeps climbing. He doesn't understand why. We begin to suspect. Then his girlfriend boards. And by the end, his own mother. This is a play about the gap between being nice and being honest, and what each one costs. It's also about the liminal space between life and death and the places we need to go to come home. Welcome to the River Styx. Step in for the ride of your life.
Doing Really Well, Actually!
Lion & Unicorn Theatre
It’s 17 days, 22 hours and 13 minutes until the big day. The prosecco is flowing at Janine Edwards’ Bridal and Prom Dress Emporium. Connie, Em and Lou wait eagerly for their friend to find the dress of her dreams. Problem is... the bride-to-be is nowhere to be seen. To make matters worse, Lou’s just quit smoking, Em is heartbroken and Connie’s been invited by mistake... Bridesmaids meets Fleabag - a fast-paced, wine-soaked exploration of choice and modern womanhood.
Tomfoolery
Etcetera Theatre
An improvised comedy show performed by a select group of professional silly people. There will be mischief, horseplay, and if we're lucky, some high-spirited shenanigans! This lineup of cheeky delights include London locals Phil Whelans & David Reed along with Canadian comedienne, Lindsay Mullan. Join us for 60 minutes of hilarious improvised storytelling based on suggestions from the audience.
The Quietening
The Cockpit
The Quietening is a story about chosen family, queer community, and what happens when someone refuses to give up on you. When Jacob's estranged Mum dies, he has to confront a past he’s spent years trying to outrun. Grumpy, withdrawn and carrying the lasting effects of conversion therapy, he's built a life around keeping people at a distance - until he meets Ethan. Ethan seems determined to break through every wall Jacob has built - and as their relationship deepens, Jacob begins to face memories that have been buried for decades, and discovers that healing might actually be possible.
You Smell Like a Cat Under the Sun
Rosemary Branch Theatre
My name is Min. I work in a perfume shop. My life is full of repetition and numbness, and the world grows thinner and more tasteless every day, like a bowl of watered-down wartime soup. Sometimes I feel like I’ve drifted up to the ceiling, but I am still functioning. I still joke with my colleague Alex. Until one day, everyone’s face becomes the same. Something isn’t right! This strange face blindness gets me into awkward and hilarious situations, but it also makes me notice people in other ways, their accents, the way they speak, and the scent of their perfume on their skin. Smells begin to bring me back. You Smell Like a Cat Under the Sun is a sensory theatre experience exploring dissociation through light humour, live music, and scent. A story about losing the world, and slowly finding your way back.
Stunted
Camden People's Theatre
When the person you lean on becomes the person you have to leave behind. A 60-minute two-hander, Stunted follows two housemates who could not be more different—yet somehow, are deeply entwined. What begins as a familiar domestic rhythm reveals itself as something far more fragile: a codependent bond stretched to its breaking point. As one ordinary daybreak unfolds, buried tensions surface and the unspoken rules of their relationship begin to collapse. With humor, tenderness, and bite, the play explores friendship, queerness, womanhood, sexuality, and the relentless mental chatter that accompanies the uneasy transition from our twenties into our thirties. Stunted captures the intimacy of shared space—and the courage it takes to finally step out of it. Christine Fang is a New York-based actor and playwright. Her first play, a solo show exploring themes of filial piety and bullying, was produced in association with East West Players and received its London premiere at the Barons Court Theatre as part of the Voila! Theatre Festival. Stunted marks her first two-hander and was developed with the support of Primary Stages in New York, an Off-Broadway company dedicated to inspiring and producing new work.
Habanera After Dark
The Courtyard Theatre
Step into a bold and immersive evening of show tunes, opera, and theatre sprinkled with Burlesque. Blending iconic numbers from Carmen with musical theatre inspired by the spirit of classic cabaret, this fully staged production takes you on a seamless journey through love in all its forms - from the spark of first infatuation to the ache of heartbreak. Led by a compelling female protagonist and guided by a charismatic Emcee in true cabaret tradition, the performance unfolds around you. Passionate, daring, and emotionally rich, the show fuses opera with musical theatre to create something truly unique.
Lara’s Comedy Hypno Rave
Camden Comedy Club
Lara's Comedy Hypno Rave invites you to an hour of hilarity where volunteers become the stars of the show and are hypnotised to believing they are at a 90's style rave. This is a uniquely funny feel-good comedy hypnosis show where you will experience or witness mind-bending lunacy: people forgetting their own names, getting stuck in chairs, becoming police officers, podium dancers and of course raving. At the route of this funny and highly energetic show is a message about the power of your consciousness, what you can do with it and the experience will leave you feeling warm and connected, just like you've been to a rave.
Your Favo(u)rite American Woman
Canal Cafe Theatre
C is an Asian American woman and a history professor’s assistant, now living and working in the UK. She comes from immigrants, is an immigrant herself, and is very eager to please. But just how eager? Despite her nervous and intellectual demeanor, C’s past and emotions run deep. From show business aspirations to fleeing political instability, C has left a lot behind in America. And she still has a fresher history lecture session to teach you, through original music, choreography, and slideshow presentations. Ready for class? Your Favourite American Woman is Ciarlene Coleman’s second original, solo production. It is also the spiritual successor to her first, Your Best American Girl, which premiered at the 2019 San Diego Fringe Festival and was awarded Best World Premiere, Best of Fest, and Critic’s Pick. Off the Beat Productions, co-founded by Sofia Zaragoza and Alara Koroglu, is dedicated to producing thought-provoking and socially relevant theatre that amplifies diverse voices within working-class communities.
Love vs Fear and My Mothers Prayers
The SPID Theatre
Immerse yourself in a theatre meets technology production like no other. This interactive play follows Kike as she tries to follow her heart despite pressures from her pushy religious mum and cultural differences as a Nigerian in the Diaspora. Join us on this unique journey as we integrate multiplayer games into Kike’s world. This production hilariously and deeply explores the themes of being a black woman in society and universal themes of love, fear, and coming of age.
Freedom
Chisenhale Dance Space
FREEDOM - A participatory visual arts Exhibition and performance by Unity Arts Collective. Immerse yourself in a unique, participatory visual arts experience that combines movement, immersive sound, sculpture, visual arts and more. This exhibition boasts artwork co-created by a diverse group of contributors, from refugees and migrants to local artists, students and community members. Explore profound themes of hope, resilience, identity, transformation, freedom, life and death through a live performance that blurs the line between performer and audience. Participate and interact with the exhibition materials to discover how our senses interpret the concept of freedom. The result? An unforgettable journey that resonates from different energy centers, creating harmony and connection. Dive into this otherworldly artistic venture, proudly supported by Arts Council England. The work-in-progress performance is focused on finding the truthfulness between life and death, exploring freedom through inner life, and how the senses of the human works through the concept of freedom. Performer interacts with atmosphere and exhibition materials such as puppets, sculptures, sound, human bodies, soil, sand, and research material. What our audience have been saying - - “The sound, the movement was truly beautiful. I would love to see this exhibition in a larger setting.” - “The part of the performance on interaction between Surya and the soil, on the relationship. It triggers reflection between humans and soil, root of life.” - “This remind me of the mental health impact on refugees. We all just want to feel safe. We deserve safety, freedom and home.” - “It reminds you of the reality of displaced people. Globally we see ICE, Reform UK marches rise and attack immigrants.” Website: https://unityartscollective.org.uk/ Email: unityartscollectiveuk@gmail.com
Broken Boys
Hen & Chickens Theatre
"This isn’t Heartstopper, but..." Inspired by the writing of clinical psychologist Alan Downs in his book, The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man’s World, Broken Boys dissects the bully-to-lover TV trope and meditates on the impact of toxic masculinity on the modern gay relationship. Set somewhere in the UK, two men – Tom and Michael – recount their ill-fated love story to an ominous third person. They couldn’t be more different: Tom just wants to be seen as a man, whilst Michael wants men to see him as anything but. From their days in school, through to college nights, a global pandemic and one fateful day in 2029, these boys grapple for connection whilst bearing the weight of the gender they were assigned at birth. Broken Boys explores the themes of identity, boyhood and binaries, mental health and queer love. It asks: in a world where men are taught not to show emotion, how do gay men fall in love? The course of true love never did run smooth, especially for these boys.
FLIGHT: One Man’s Journey
Barons Court Theatre
FLIGHT is a powerful 55-minute one-man show that brings 21 vivid characters to life through storytelling, physicality and voice. Written by Martin Lytton and directed by Jacquie Crago, the piece unfolds as a rapid-fire journey through memory, movement and transformation. Performed by Naz Sheikh, the show shifts between intimate moments and bold, fully realised characters, using minimal staging and direct audience address to create a strong connection with the audience. Each transformation is precise and immediate, revealing how identity is shaped, challenged and reclaimed. At its heart, FLIGHT explores themes of belonging, displacement and the search for self. The narrative is rich with imagery and momentum, inviting audiences into a world that is both personal and universal. Like all living theatre, the production continues to evolve through performance and response. Compelling, fast-paced and emotionally resonant, FLIGHT is ideal for audiences who enjoy solo performance, contemporary storytelling and theatre that asks urgent questions about who we are and where we belong.
*Scenes From A Falling World
Arches Lane Theatre
The world is falling, the stars are leaving, the leaves are working overtime. Lovers cling to each other, families break apart, and humanity searches for something to hold onto. How do we react when we fall? What do we do on the way down? Scenes From a Falling World delves into an exploration of the absurd and mundane through physical theatre, clown, puppetry, music, and more. We question: what does it mean to live in a world that is falling? What is it to fall in love? To ‘have a fall’? To be in the 'autumn of one's life'? Or to fall deep into madness? How do we move forward when everything around us seems to be falling apart?
Bricking It Comedy
Camden Comedy Club
Ever felt that rush of nerves before doing something bold? That’s “bricking it” and this show turns that fear into full-blown laughter. Bricking It is a high-energy stand-up comedy night bringing together a diverse lineup of emerging and established comedians, each stepping up, taking risks, and delivering real, unfiltered funny. No gimmicks, no filters just sharp observations, honest storytelling and big laughs. Expect comedy that reflects real life: relationships, culture, identity, awkward moments and everything in between. The kind of humour that makes you laugh out loud, then think about it on the way home. At its heart, this is more than just a comedy show. It’s about confidence, connection and creating space for voices that don’t always get heard. The result? A vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where audiences feel part of something not just watching from the sidelines. Whether you’re a regular on the comedy circuit or just looking for a great night out, Bricking It delivers a raw, relatable and feel-good experience. Come for the laughs. Stay for the vibe. Leave feeling better than when you walked in. Because comedy isn’t just funny it’s good for you.
Off and On
Bridewell Theatre
All aboard for a side-splitting farcical ride. It's the 1980s. The Leeds sleeper train is pulling out of Kings Cross and one very unfortunate junior minister is on board, clutching his resignation speech with absolutely no idea that his career is about to go spectacularly off the rails. Travelling with the hapless minister is his domineering wife, a furious rail executive, a lovesick catering manager, a flamboyant train manager, and a Yorkshire honeymooning couple three whiskies in. A reckless late-night fling with a conductor triggers a hilarious chain of mistaken identities, slamming doors, faked deaths and frantic cover-ups that spiral wildly out of control. Explosive, outrageous and silly, Off and On is a high-speed comedy that sends classic farce hurtling into the modern age. Off and On is a brand-new farce by Ben Cawood, brought to life by Right Track Theatre - a company of early career artists celebrating the glorious chaos of farce with a fresh take. Come catch our debut performances before we take our production on tour around train stations in England. Get your tickets, it's going to be a bumpy ride! Running time: 85 minutes Age guidance: 12+ for best enjoyment Contains mild innuendo.
Little Swimmers
The London Art Bar
Little Swimmers is a darkly funny hybrid of theatre, stand-up, and storytelling about one man’s hilariously messy quest to become a father. Battling his own body, a bewildered urologist, and an embarrassing admiration for Tom Cruise, he spirals through fertility clinics, panic, and moments of unnecessary humiliation. What starts as a simple plan to have a baby quickly turns into a chaotic obsession involving babies, spiralling self-doubt, and a growing suspicion that everyone around him became an adult years ago. As the pressure builds, so does his desperation to hold onto control, dignity, and the last scraps of his shrinking masculinity. Absurd, personal, and painfully honest, Little Swimmers is a show about failing bodies, fragile egos, and the strange stories we tell ourselves when life doesn’t go to plan. A funny, raw, and slightly unhinged look at modern manhood, growing up, and what happens when your swimmers refuse to cooperate. Laugh. Wince. Squirm.
Pirates Prov – Avast!
The Libra Theatre Cafe
Citizens beware - the dastardly crew of the vile sloop PiratesProv have been spotted ashore in Camden Town. Infamous for their improvised stories of adventure, swashbuckling and booty-hunting, these rambunctious rogues will stop at nothing to entertain. So come aboard the good ship Pirates Prov for barrels full of freebootin’ shenanigans. You’d be a scurvy ridden, toothless scallywag to miss out.
John Callaghan’s Cabaret Electro
Aces and Eights
"If you want to put your brain in the blender, have a listen - it's like if Aphex Twin wrote British music hall songs... in a good way" (Tomás Ford) Cabaret and quirky theatrics illustrate John's electronic songs, with costumes, live electronics, surreal visuals and animations. John's credits include releases on Warp Records and directing ingenious music videos for artists like Professor Elemental ("[John is] the closest thing to a living cartoon character... Between musician, performance artist, comedian and genius"). "How do you classify, let alone review, a show like this? Disarmingly good." (Loureviews) ★★★★★ "One of the most inspirational music acts we have ever experienced." (Todolist) ★★★★★
Steaks and Lesbians
Lion & Unicorn Theatre
The show follows Stevie and River, two best friends living in London. We follow them as they navigate lesbian heartbreak while trying to cook the perfect steak dinner. This new comedy is blended with tender moments of love, heartbreak and friendship. Steaks and Lesbians aims to show the beauty in queer love and friendships. The writer plays on the use of stereotypes, written by a lesbian about lesbians, aiming to give representation in an authentic way, representing the queer community in the way we see around us, not what people think it is.
Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut
Camden Comedy Club
Henry Ginsberg presents an hour of hilarious observations and personal revelations on the topics of sexuality, toxic masculinity and heartbreak. Equal parts dark and sentimental. Also there’s jokes about spunk and stuff. 4 Stars - The Scotsman Longlist best show 2024 Edinburgh ISH awards.
Mates
The Courtyard Theatre
Mates is a fast-paced, meta-theatrical comedy about friendship, ambition, and creative chaos. Four old friends reunite to make a play together after years apart. The venue is booked. They’ve got the props. They even have major financial backing. All they need now is... well, the play. What begins as an exciting creative reunion quickly spirals into plays-within-plays-within-plays, exposing bruised egos, old tensions, and uncomfortable truths. At its heart, Mates explores the shifting dynamics of long-term friendship and the anxieties of getting older and realising you’re far away from where you'd dreamt you’d be. Sharp, surreal, and painfully relatable, it interrogates ego, masculinity, and the struggle to create something meaningful. Developed through transcripts of real conversations and comedy improvisation, Mates blends naturalistic dialogue with escalating absurdity, resulting in a show that is both sharply comic and emotionally resonant. “Playful, delightfully bonkers yet intelligently conceived” — Spy in the Stalls “An intelligent exploration of the art of making theatre” — Everything Theatre “Inventive, unpredictable and constantly shifting in tone” — Theatre & Tonic
Feels Like Yesterday
Rosemary Branch Theatre
Siblinghood – the longest running argument you’ll ever have. Made up of equal parts love and competition, ‘Feels Like Yesterday’ explores how a sibling relationship changes over time. This is a piece of new writing, brought to the stage by Wavelength Theatre in our third year at Camden Fringe Festival. As a youth-led production company, Wavelength represents a multitude of young identities, and challenges expectations of ‘happily ever after’. We aim for you to feel immersed and invested in the world of our characters and take away a piece of our show and company with you. The show unfolds in the familiar in-between space of a car journey, where siblinghood flourishes in number plate games, car-aoke, and spontaneous deep and meaningful chats. Two siblings reminisce about growing up, recalling core memories and their journey from enemies to strangers to best friends. Set across past and present, ‘Feels Like Yesterday' is filled with love, memory, and laughs.
Trapped
Etcetera Theatre
TRAPPED is a powerful one-woman psychological drama exploring the manipulation and emotional impact of grooming. Through storytelling and physical performance, a single performer brings eight different characters to life, each with distinct voices and physicalities, revealing the complex dynamics of the relationships that shaped her past. As memories unfold, the boundaries between trust and manipulation begin to blur. With minimalistic staging and limited props, the production focuses on the performer’s transformation between characters, drawing the audience into an intimate exploration of vulnerability, influence, and the lasting psychological impact of manipulation.
Bincels
Camden People's Theatre
Three Incels. One bin. A Manosphere on the brink of implosion. This is NOT a safe space. Dumpster dive into the Bin of Society to meet Alexander, Sickandar and Vince, three wannabe Alphas who are Plotmaxxing a way to defeat the "Femoid” Takeover. Will they triumph? Or will their dastardly plans be thwarted? Blending sharp satire with drag, this riotous, surreal show asks: What happens when insecurity, entitlement and fear are left to fester—and who (or what) really holds power? BINCELS is brought to you by Tommyrot Productions, a defiantly queer and feminist drag theatre troupe formed in the pulsating heart of the London cabaret scene. As seen at CPT Sprint Fest 'Big Bang Scratch Night' March 2025, and Lambeth Fringe Festival September 2025. Written and performed by Spookey Bones, Alexandria Saint Payne and Sarjana. Directed by Evelyn Carnate.
Farmer’s Husband
Hen & Chickens Theatre
Queer, surrealist and silly, a 35 minute, quick fire sketch show from two very funny and sometimes sad writers. Similar in style to cult 00s sitcoms and full of tickle and slap. Asking important questions such as; Has gorp core gone too far? Will we one day we sitting in snorkels in London Fields? What sacrifice does it truly take to beat the world record for most hot water bottles blown up? Would a non-binary person on love island have to sleep by the pool? and once you've been a Lelly Kelly girl, what's next? You will laugh! You will cry! You may be made to question your own gender identity! Watch out!
Downward Spiral: The Benji’s Mind Show
The Libra Theatre Cafe
Downward Spiral: The Benji’s Mind Show is an absurd solo comedy that takes place inside the mind of a young man named Benji. In this late-night talk show set inside his own psyche, Benji's Mind interviews guests like Shame, Marijuana, Cheesy Bread, and a Random Authority Figure while trying to figure out how to live a life that’s worth living. Haunted and saved by his humour, Benji's Mind searches for a way. But what if the jokes run out before he does? Blending physical comedy, surreal characters, and sharp humour, Felix Jakob Mangold takes you on a “darkly funny and deliberately unsettling” (FringeReview) ride through depression, anxiety, identity, and overall existential chaos.
SEVEN and a half YEARS
Aces and Eights
“We may fall... but can we rise?” From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star, award-winning solo "GIG THEATRE " show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that left him mute and trapped in a world of silence for SEVEN and a half YEARS Told through a powerful blend of gripping monologue and sophisticated, soul-stirring live music reminiscent of Elton John and Billy Joel, this is an intimate window into male mental health, resilience, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. Stripped-back, raw, and surprisingly uplifting, it is a masterclass in storytelling that will hook you within minutes. Witness a remarkable true story about the healing power of music and a profound reminder that it is never too late to begin again. “A quietly powerful, musically beautiful and deeply human piece of theatre.” ★★★★★