Everything Theatre

The bare bones of an historical, queer musical, entertainingly presented

A truly beautiful one-woman show about loss, acceptance and knowing that eventually we must face up to life.

It might be the most groan inducing show you’ll see at Camden Fringe, but those groans are ones of pure…

Farce isn’t dead, it’s just gone off the rails.

A lively, inventive production with plenty of promise

Fast-thinking, frenetic fun that puts the kids in charge of handling a zombie apocalypse. What could possibly go wrong?

Two sisters, two halves of the ADHD mind: it’s a clever way to present the condition and all the messiness…

An audacious, refreshing and superbly acted exploration of what it means to grow up gay.

This sex-positive exploration of life as a dominatrix has plenty of playful energy, but its muddled and simplistic preachiness doesn't…

An intellectual and abstract exploration of love, obsession and ritualisation in sexuality, modelled on the tale of Venus, Adonis, and…

More a collection of comic ideas based around a hospital waiting room than a fully thought-out show. When it is…

A moving portrayal of grief, heightened by feelings of separation and displacement

Cellar Door’s revival of this 25 year old play raises enduring questions about memory and consent.

An exploration of the 7 October terrorist attacks, told through a mix of dance and narrative

A thought-provoking work in progress, examining the dynamics of friendship

Bonnie & Clyde meet the Desperate Housewives in the funniest way possible.

An unhinged family dinner that explores cannibalism and the vernacular. Both visceral and disorientating, it's a fever dream that will…

A well-crafted whodunnit by a young, talented team

A soothing escape from the many threats experienced in our modern world.

Following the journey of loss and grief, two sisters navigate hurt, sadness and pain. With an excellent soundtrack, some script…

A powerful, pacey Antigone with striking modern resonance. 

A play where nothing actually happens yet it keeps you gripped throughout, as mother and son go through an eternal…

Cleverly representing the concerns over immigration through the lens of allotment holders gives this show lots of wit and quaintness.…

This cleverly staged and tender love story explores food poverty without ever talking down to its audience

An absurd historical tale, told with style and potential for so much more

Mimi Thompson’s comedic one-woman piece of unhinged self expression

A subtle disarming tale of obsession and loneliness is carefully crafted by Boo Jackson’s meticulous script.

A refashioning of the myth of Medusa and Perseus, who become enemies to lovers in a funny, witty romantic comedy

It’s easy to admire the skill involved, but the gimmick feels half-baked.

A delightful, endearing rom-com set in Ancient Greece about lesbians, love and friendship.

A touching piece on loneliness in unexpected places.

Killing Swine is a promising ode to Macbeth, performed by a young company full of potential.

Killer Career, a sharp social satire combining dark humour, energetic performances, and inventive storytelling throughout.

Two hopeless criminals with a big plan bring plenty of laughs.

An intriguing and tense play that doesn't give up all its secrets

A fresh character-led piece about the complexities of the modern relationship

There's a lot to digest even with this play's short runtime: work is required to bring it all together, but…

A collection of powerful and emotive stories delivered in nine monologues, Birth Stories contributes to the important history of how…

A thoughtful two-hander exploring loneliness, AI and blurred human–robot boundaries, anchored by compelling performances and an intriguing premise.

A sincere one-man show exploring identity and blurred reality, with a sensitive performance and strong soundtrack. Heavy themes land well,…

Mary Darby Robinson’s tumultuous life story and trailblazing feminism are showcased in this historical drama.

An inclusive, diverse night of comedy, showcasing great talent from femme/them comics.

A funny yet poignant two-hander that transforms a world-ending premise into something surprisingly intimate.

It’s funny, it’s surreal and it's scarily believable.

An entertaining if frantic piece of immersive theatre that falls flat in the second act.

A mysterious, enchanting and beautifully performed show that uses tissue paper in ways you never would have thought possible.

A podcast-recording framing device gives way to a taut, nuanced drama about young women’s naive convictions colliding with the harsh…

There’s plenty on offer within this play, but it somehow leaves one with a rather uneasy feeling.

An unsettling but predictable dramatisation of the origins of the Witchfinder General, Deliver Us From Evil is passionate but in…

I stepped into the Rosemary Branch Theatre feeling quite lethargic, for it was 9 pm on a weekday. A tree…

Paul Richards is warm and engaging, relating one man’s quest to just have a few minutes’ quiet lunch.

With plenty of potential to unearth in this play, Grave Matters never quite manages to bring the bones fully to…

A domestic drama performed in Mandarin that focuses on the breakdown between a couple whilst commenting on larger themes of…

There’s plenty of fun to be had in this dating app/slasher horror movie cross-over, but there’s also plenty of room…

Keeping it clean does nothing to reduce the potency of this well-prepared stand up show

Hypnotic exploration of thresholds, texture, light, and space.

Luke Pitman on neurodivergence, breaking free from people-pleasing, and why the best clowning puts the audience first

Marcel Cole brilliantly recaptures Chaplin’s genius in a physical comedy show full of laughs and pathos, blending mime, audience participation…

An engaging and tense play, with twists and turns that keep you guessing right until the very end.

Written in collaboration with Scottish prison inmates, this short play pulls on the heartstrings and leaves a big impression.

An engaging look at the pressures a young couple face in modern society

Intriguing exploration of power, agency and legitimacy where spirituality and the mental health system collide.

What’s it like to live and work with your identical twin while under constant pressure to build traffic as an…

A sharp, funny, deeply human love story that dares you to laugh at the hard things.

Pun-fuelled queer opera burlesque with a fetish slant that is strictly for grownups, and will leave you laughing.

Cosy crime invaded by apocalyptic sci-fi which starts off slow, but accelerates to a madcap finish.

A dark fairytale which explores grief and loss in unique ways

A witty and bold retelling of one of mythology’s most familiar stories

Joy as an act of resistance: soaring aerials, energetic dabkeh and gravity-defying tumbling.

Sublime puppetry graces a performance that’s missing a few strings.

An extraordinary story where magic, movement and music bring Henry ‘Box’ Brown’s journey to life.

A riotously funny dark comedy about the pressures of the hyper-competitive, hyper-feminine world of figure skating

A heartfelt story with a lot of potential which doesn't quite make it over the line for the crowd to…

Sam Rees and AJ Turner create an austere, thought-provoking exploration of theatrical form

Nothing is ever really nothing in this chaotic, playful and bizarre production

As Bob Ross himself said, “if you want sad things, watch the news.” If you want a happy thing, try…

A play that explores contemporary social issues through prophecy and power.

An incisive and compelling interrogation drama which puts its own twist on the classic cat-and-mouse trope

A deeply personal yet hilarious exploration of faith, womanhood and finding freedom

It’s funny, it’s surreal and it's scarily believable.

The bare bones of an historical, queer musical, entertainingly presented

A truly beautiful one-woman show about loss, acceptance and knowing that eventually we must face up to life.

It might be the most groan inducing show you’ll see at Camden Fringe, but those groans are ones of pure delight at the innuendo laden writing and clever turn of phrase.

Farce isn’t dead, it’s just gone off the rails.

A timeless tale of heartbreak, with a promising core.

A lively, inventive production with plenty of promise

Two sisters, two halves of the ADHD mind: it’s a clever way to present the condition and all the messiness that it entails.

An audacious, refreshing and superbly acted exploration of what it means to grow up gay.

An intellectual and abstract exploration of love, obsession and ritualisation in sexuality, modelled on the tale of Venus, Adonis, and the Boar.

More a collection of comic ideas based around a hospital waiting room than a fully thought-out show. When it is subtle, it works. When it is less so, it all falls apart.

Cosy crime invaded by apocalyptic sci-fi which starts off slow, but accelerates to a madcap finish.

A moving portrayal of grief, heightened by feelings of separation and displacement

Cellar Door’s revival of this 25 year old play raises enduring questions about memory and consent.

An exploration of the 7 October terrorist attacks, told through a mix of dance and narrative

A thought-provoking work in progress, examining the dynamics of friendship

Bonnie & Clyde meet the Desperate Housewives in the funniest way possible.

An unhinged family dinner that explores cannibalism and the vernacular. Both visceral and disorientating, it's a fever dream that will keep you on your toes and unable to look away.

A well-crafted whodunnit by a young, talented team

An epic, big budget, polished production with a talented cast, lacking the psychological drama of the gripping source material.

A joyful experience: enter understanding the world one way and exit with a sense of how it can be different.

This flamenco-fuelled production proves the power of Shakespeare’s words by transcending them

An impressive, youthful exploration of dance and drama whose electrifying synapses capture a frenzy of physical display.

A horrifying and compelling tour de force.

A dazzling spectacle of ideas and imagery that overwhelms, but rewards curiosity with flashes of brilliance.

An energetic, morbidly hilarious exploration of radicalisation and impressionable youth, sitting in the shadow of the events that started the First World War.

Inspired casting choices elevate an otherwise middle of the wood production.

Playful, fearless and constantly searching.

A kaleidoscopic human murmuration lands at the Southbank Centre

Sharp and modern Cyrano blending humour, heartbreak and contemporary relevance

An exceptional, arousing version of Shakespeare’s steamy erotic poem.

Luke Pitman on neurodivergence, breaking free from people-pleasing, and why the best clowning puts the audience first

Discover how writer Paul Kalburgi and director Kay Brattan brought We’ll Always Have Paris to London's White Bear Theatre

Xinyue (Sammi) Xing brings 'The Final Exam: Gao Kao' to the Bridewell Theatre for Camden Fringe.

Franciska Schmoll brings 'How to Make Adult Friends' to The Courtyard Theatre for Camden Fringe.

Stand-up comedian Jules O'Brian talks ageing, unsolicited advice, and audience tears

Lauren Derry brings 'Caravan Tea Party' to the Etcetera Theatre for Camden Fringe.

Crowd work, audience dilemmas, and creating the ultimate night out.

Rowan For Now Brings 'That's Just The Way It's (un)Done' to The Hope Theatre as part of North Sapph Fest 26

Shireen Shaikh on writing her debut play, Significant Other

Taking Spare Room from London to Edinburgh

Angus MacKechnie tells us about Jacksons Juniors As Angus MacKechnie steps into his role as Creative Director and joint CEO at Jacksons Lane Theatre following their achievement of fifty years in the biz, we are delighted to note that his inaugural season comes with an exciting, refreshed programme of work for young audiences. The new Jacksons Juniors initiative covers shows for all ages, from babies to teens, to family productions, conscientiously focussing on serving its audiences at all stages of life. We were more than a little bit amazed by this fabulous choice of direction so asked Angus in for a chat to tell us all about it. Hi Angus. Thank you so much for talking with us today about the upcoming season at Jacksons Lane. How are you settling into your new role as Creative Director and joint CEO? Angus MacKechnie It’s been a whirlwind, of course, but the thing that’s struck me most is how much affection people have for Jacksons Lane. Everyone I meet has their own story about the building. They came here on a school trip, played in a gig in the 90s, volunteered at Christmas, brought their own children or saw a show that…

Felix Jakob Mangold on 'Downward Spiral: The Benji’s Mind Show'