Everything Theatre

Effortlessly straddles uproarious comedy, and the absolute tension and fear of occupation.

An intense, thought-provoking play about the seeds of hatred and forgiveness across the apartheid era.

Closing out their Here | For season supporting new writing, Proforca Theatre’s Big Love is in many ways just that: a show that is a big, charming love letter to the small things in life, while worrying about what might be coming next.  For those who know Proforca’s work, in some ways it will come as quite the surprise, a major sidestep from their usual stories about normal people and situations. Not this time, as Big Love isn’t a linear story, it’s not even quite a story, more a continuous stream of thought. Sam (Samuel Warren) speaks directly to the audience, and banters with the sound tech (writer and director David Brady) about whatever he is thinking in that moment. At the same time, the themes and styles from previous work still shine through. The need for human connection is right there: in many ways the whole show is just one long call to receive, or perhaps to give, a big hug. Stylistic comparison can be drawn to their former solo show Volcano, and there are thematic similarities to the company’s If the Surface Tension Breaks.  However, it is also a show that stands alone from their other projects. That…

A joyous and unique production that brings people together.

Apostasy feels like two shows welded together; except one is a Ferrari and one is a Skoda.

All the right ingredients to create a classic ghost story but let down by its execution.

An intricately woven debut piece: highly entertaining, but grounded in terrifying truths connected by almost invisible threads.

An engaging and thought-provoking exploration of whether we should hold tightly to the memory of those we have lost or allow ourselves to move on.

A well-structured revival of a Christie classic

A new musical looking into body dysmorphia in a respectful and heart wrenching manner

A timely, thought-provoking production that explores ethical and moral dilemmas

A beautifully written and performed one-hander.

Brings plenty of laughs and a huge performance

An atmospheric and genuinely unsettling adaptation of Dickens’ ghost story

David Edgar’s condensed Ibsen benefits from an established cast and striking design

A biting new musical with teeth and heart

A naked, anarchic romp through literary classics, turning the Penguin bookshelf into a playground for maximalist clowning.

Mixing humour into a fairly dark tale of the horrors of post-university friendship collapse.

A play that celebrates the potential of the girls of Chibok

Breathtaking power, elegance, and vulnerability

A masterclass in mentalism and mind-bending theatre that puts free will – and the audience – firmly in the spotlight.

A bombardment of propaganda that will send you into a philosophical spiral where power, truth, and the ethics of political persuasion are questioned.

A shimmering and engaging spectacle that succumbs to its own darkness rather than surpassing it.

A visually striking, inventive production with strong movement and performance

Mesmerising, addictive and impressively played, but eventually my brain became oversaturated with non-human voices and I wanted it to stop.

A dazzling, immersive spectacle that’ll have you questioning your own dreams for theforeseeable future.

A psychologically rich exploration of ancestry, motherhood and inherited trauma, Blood of My Blood examines how the past survives within us

African dance fusion demanding attention with eloquent storytelling and percussive insistence.

A luscious and hugely entertaining Olivier Award-winning production of Sondheim’s musical, giving familiar fairy tales an adult makeover.

A perfectly pleasant, intermittently funny comedy of manners, but not contagious.

Talking trauma with teens through immersive theatre. Joe Nerssessian uncovers Bones in the Desert

Namoo Chae Lee talks us through User Manual for a Broken Machine

Writer & Director David Brady discusses Big Love, Proforca Theatre Company’s headline show for the HERE | FOR season at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre.

Paul Herzberg sheds light on The Moth at Finborough Theatre.

Courage, creativity and black excellence…Likkle, but Talawa!

Alexandra Shaw discusses Where Would You Like To Start?

Angus Tikka on making MakeBeth at Shakespeare’s Globe

Ladybird Productions on The Other Room Writing about mortality and end-of-life care is no simple feat, yet Ladybird Productions’ upcoming play The Other Room navigates this emotionally heavy territory with a rare balance of heartbreak, honesty, and dark humor. Born out of writer Sarah Rickman’s own vivid dreams and personal reflections on grief and caregiving, the play focuses on mid-life women, a demographic so often balancing child-rearing with caring for aging family members. Selected out of over 50 submissions for Proforca Theatre Company’s prestigious HERE | FOR 2026 season at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, The Other Room explores what happens when death takes over a household, yet life inconveniently keeps getting in the way. We caught up with Ladybird Productions’ (Sarah and Ciara Pouncett) to discuss finding light in the shade, amplifying mid-life stories, and bringing this deeply human piece to the stage. Writing about mortality and end-of-life care can be emotionally heavy territory. What was the initial spark or personal experience that inspired you to write The Other Room? It is hard to believe but Sarah dreamt much of the play. At the time, she had been working on another two-hander when two of her very close friends…

Miguel Altunaga on reworking Eshu at the Crossroads for Dance Umbrella 2026

Discover The Bug Hotel at Lambeth Fringe! Lovebugs Comedy shares the secrets behind their unhinged Fringe show, budget hotel vibes, and comedy ensemble dynamic.

Cerys Baker on Critic in the Corner When aging movie star Lorenzo Ford faces a public relations crisis over past misdeeds, the fallout exposes the stark double standards of celebrity culture, power, and accountability. Written and directed by Cerys Baker, Critic in the Corner dives headfirst into the friction between curated public image and private conduct, brought to a head by an uncompromising reviewer who sparks a viral reckoning. Ahead of its premiere at the Lambeth Fringe at The Bread & Roses Theatre on 15 and 16 October, we caught up with Cerys to discuss turning systemic frustration into compelling theatre, balancing the dual roles of playwright and director, and what it feels like to step on the other side of the reviewer’s desk. Critic in the Corner explores the fallout when aging movie star Lorenzo Ford faces a public relations crisis. What inspired you to delve into the world of celebrity culture, cancel culture, and public accountability? I have been feeling frustrated with how this world operates in general for many years. This play zones in on my anger at the lack of consequences that people in power face for their actions. There are many examples of men in…

Dr Suzann McLean MBE spills the T on Peckham's success stories