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The Big Dream
In this one woman play, Tillie navigates the pressures of being a young person in a world where people constantly question her Big Dream. She challenges what the perfect order really means and makes people question how their childhood perception can be artificially coloured. This play teaches that art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. She tells a story through music and the power of the imagination.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & Gaslight! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
How to Live, Laugh & Love (with Sophie Stemmons)
Look in the mirror. Now back to me. Now back to the mirror. Ask yourself: are you really living? Laughing? Loving? If the answer is no, don’t be afraid. I’m here to help.
Join award-winning comedian Sophie Stemmons in her debut comedy hour/self-help seminar as she takes you on a journey of jokes, songs and guidance bound to give you a spring in your step and a laugh in your belly.
How to Live, Laugh & Love (with Sophie Stemmons)
Look in the mirror. Now back to me. Now back to the mirror. Ask yourself: are you really living? Laughing? Loving? If the answer is no, don’t be afraid. I’m here to help.
Join award-winning comedian Sophie Stemmons in her debut comedy hour/self-help seminar as she takes you on a journey of jokes, songs and guidance bound to give you a spring in your step and a laugh in your belly.
VIDEO NASTIES GENRE FILMFEST 2: THE SICK-QUEL
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
Sarah McGuinness said: “Never listen to a gobshite”.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
Sweeties
Now in its 9th year Sweeties is back at the Etcetera theatre bringing you monologues and scenes, some new and some familiar, all from a group of talented actors. All profits from ticket sales and donations go to The Neurosciences Research Foundation based at St Georges Hospital London. Run time 60 minutes.
The Adventures of Tawny Owl
Burnham meets Boosh! Tim Minchin meets Tim Key!
The Adventures of Tawny Owl blends rap, music, poetry and stand up with a surprise around every corner. Get drawn into the surreal world of Tawny Owl as he takes you on a fantastical journey, blending fact and fiction in a high energy hour of comedy.
“Bizarre and delightful in equal measure”
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
The Adventures of Tawny Owl
Burnham meets Boosh! Tim Minchin meets Tim Key!
The Adventures of Tawny Owl blends rap, music, poetry and stand up with a surprise around every corner. Get drawn into the surreal world of Tawny Owl as he takes you on a fantastical journey, blending fact and fiction in a high energy hour of comedy.
“Bizarre and delightful in equal measure”
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
On The Road
In 1946, Sal Paradise is done with college, marriage, and the East Coast. Bop is exploding across the country. Dean Moriarty is the wild definition of the West whose friendship will lead Sal’s way to the end of America.
Feel the ecstasy of 1940’s jazz America lived over seven years, written in twenty-one days, performed in seventy minutes.
Based on the book by Jack Kerouac.
Performed by: Andrew Nance
Directed by: Stella Abel
Produced by: Steve Green
NOT BLOODY LIKELY
NOT BLOODY LIKELY is a new play by Neil Titley and features Alexis Leighton as the legendary MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL. Directed by Tracy Bargate. Music by Helen Tierney. The hour long show will be followed by a Q and A
NAZERETH LOVE JONES L TOWNS OWN LIVE THE NUMBER 1 HIP HOP & R&B ARTIST
NAZERETH LOVE JONES L TOWNS OWN LIVE THE NUMBER 1 HIP HOP & R&B ARTIST
NOT BLOODY LIKELY
NOT BLOODY LIKELY is a new play by Neil Titley and features Alexis Leighton as the legendary MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL. Directed by Tracy Bargate. Music by Helen Tierney. The hour long show will be followed by a Q and A
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
Pat Rascal: Space Gravy
If Yorkshire were a country, they would have come 12th in the London 2012 Olympics (beating Spain). Now, they want to be the first to Mars (also beating Spain). Sketch trio Pat Rascal (two-thirds Yorkshire-bred, one-third jealous) bring you a narrative sketch show with lip-syncing, clown, puns, and a vast collection of props that may or may not fit in the Etcetera.
★★★★★ - Everything Theatre
★★★★ - The Crumb
“A side-splitting, brilliantly executed sketch comedy”
“Completely brain rotting in the most delightful way”
“The physical comedy is immaculate”
Pat Rascal is made up of actors Anisa Khorassani (she/her), Matt Blin (they/them), and Rob Davidson (he/him). Produced in association with Stolen Table.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GOBSHITES! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
Bye Bye Baby
After a successful debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Bye Bye Baby is making its London debut! On the way home from a messy night out, three friends wind down in the local chippy. Secrets are revealed, patience is tested and difficult decisions are at the forefront of drunken minds. Bye Bye Baby is a vibrant and fast-paced comedy that explores choice, motherhood and the unbreakable bonds of female friendship. @properchuffedproductions
Careless Whispers: An Improv Double Bill
Rumourville and Lost The Plot presents: Careless Whispers
Two of London's fast-rising improv comedy teams, one super-star show!
Improv is the art of creating a show entirely on the spot, no script, no pre-prepared story - pushing right to the end of our performer's wits, based on audience suggestions. Tonight, two very different shows share the stage for a back-to-back double bill. They are:
Rumourville: Have You Heard the Gossip?
The improvised story of a small town where a rumour ruins all: romance, reputation, and petty revenge! As seen on BBC Upload, at Brighton Fringe, and Hoopla Impro.
Lost The Plot: You are invited to the premiere of the world’s newest musical!
Every line of dialogue, note on the piano and catchy chorus is fully improvised by our incredible cast of West End and worldwide performers. Will our hero save the day? Find true love? Or run away to join the circus? We don’t know either. Join us for one night only to find out!
Find us on social media: @rumourvilleimprov & @lostimprov
Spectacle Improvisé en Français
Venez assister au tout nouveau spectacle entièrement improvisé de la French British Improvisation le samedi 7 décembre à 19h au Etctera Theatre! Préparez votre chocolat chaud à la cannelle et venez célébrer Noël en avance avec une comédie romantique improvisée qui saura vous faire rire et vous mettre dans l'ambiance des fêtes. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de passer un moment de détente et de bonne humeur avec notre équipe de comédiens improvisateurs !
La French British Improvisation est une compagnie d'improvisation basée à Londres depuis plus de 10 ans. Elle propose chaque mois des concepts d'improvisation théâtrale au public francophone de Londres !
Ouverture des portes à 18h45. Spectacle entièrement en français
On The Road
In 1946, Sal Paradise is done with college, marriage, and the East Coast. Bop is exploding across the country. Dean Moriarty is the wild definition of the West whose friendship will lead Sal’s way to the end of America.
Feel the ecstasy of 1940’s jazz America lived over seven years, written in twenty-one days, performed in seventy minutes.
Based on the book by Jack Kerouac.
Performed by: Andrew Nance
Directed by: Stella Abel
Produced by: Steve Green
A Christmas Carol
“If I could work my will every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart”
Experience A Christmas Carol like never before in this daring, stripped-back production that brings a fresh, unexpected twist to Dickens' classic. With haunting simplicity and inventive theatrical surprises, this bold, intimate production is perfect for those who seek something beyond the ordinary- where holiday tradition meets the edge of absurdity.
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
A Christmas Carol
“If I could work my will every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart”
Experience A Christmas Carol like never before in this daring, stripped-back production that brings a fresh, unexpected twist to Dickens' classic. With haunting simplicity and inventive theatrical surprises, this bold, intimate production is perfect for those who seek something beyond the ordinary- where holiday tradition meets the edge of absurdity.
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
A Christmas Carol
“If I could work my will every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart”
Experience A Christmas Carol like never before in this daring, stripped-back production that brings a fresh, unexpected twist to Dickens' classic. With haunting simplicity and inventive theatrical surprises, this bold, intimate production is perfect for those who seek something beyond the ordinary- where holiday tradition meets the edge of absurdity.
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
Never Lies
A Rehearsed Play Reading
A street in Bayswater, London, 2022. A Ukrainian restaurant. A woman who migrated in her twenties and found family. A Russian shop. A woman who struggles with family and doesn’t want to work the rest of her twenties in hospitality.
A London-set Eastern European play of naturalism and comedy, ‘Never Lies’ follows Vera and Lilia. As their lives change, the play explores intergenerational connection, mental health, romance, and aspiration while asking: to what extent does the political have to touch the personal?
Directed by Konstantin Kamenski
Written & Produced by Alexandra Shaw
Art by Millie Shafiee
Graphic Design by Rachel Yen
Video by Christian Attree, Alexey Averkin, Konstantin Kamenski
Gruoch: The Lady MacBeth
Written by David Calcutt
Directed by Colin Watkeys
Performed by Caroline Burns Cooke
Nominated Best Actress and Best Show Buxton Fringe 2014
Gruoch is a feminist, myth-centred examination of the bereaved and abused girl who became Lady Macbeth as an act of revenge for the death of her father. She did indeed manipulate Macbeth to kill Duncan, but not through vaulting ambition... this "icon of evil" may be the power behind the throne, but as the only woman left alive, her power is used to avenge.
A new solo performance, written by David Calcutt and performed by award-winning actor Caroline Burns Cooke.
Previous shows:
And the Rope Still Tugging Her Feet/Proxy/Testament of Yootha
Awards include:
Best Actor -Macedonia Monodrama Festival
Outstanding Performance Prague Fringe
Argus Angel Brighton Fringeine
Sleighs, El Caganer & the Perfect Christmas Day
“We are going to make our own Christmas.…A little bit of holiday magic. Created a la us.”
Four friends decide to spend Christmas together after finding themselves alone for the holiday. Ash is determined everything goes perfectly, Jo just wants to have fun. Liv is missing her wife and Bel is praying for today to go as smoothly and peacefully as possible. With a bit of inspiration from a cheeky festive figurine, they start to create a day of Yuletide celebrations just for them, with a mix of new and old traditions alike.
With carols, film references, and a catwalk show to liven things up, they truly embrace the chaos and fun that tackles the loneliness this time of year can bring.
This show encompasses the feeling of found family, queer joy, and discusses loss in all the different ways it can occur.
Come along to the premiere of Sleighs, El Caganer & the Perfect Christmas Day to get in the festive mood.
Playing at the Etcetera Theatre on the 11th of December at 18:30pm and 20:30pm , and the 13th of December at 21:00pm.
Content warnings
Swearing
Discussions of non detailed homophobia/transphobia
Sleighs, El Caganer & the Perfect Christmas Day
“We are going to make our own Christmas.…A little bit of holiday magic. Created a la us.”
Four friends decide to spend Christmas together after finding themselves alone for the holiday. Ash is determined everything goes perfectly, Jo just wants to have fun. Liv is missing her wife and Bel is praying for today to go as smoothly and peacefully as possible. With a bit of inspiration from a cheeky festive figurine, they start to create a day of Yuletide celebrations just for them, with a mix of new and old traditions alike.
With carols, film references, and a catwalk show to liven things up, they truly embrace the chaos and fun that tackles the loneliness this time of year can bring.
This show encompasses the feeling of found family, queer joy, and discusses loss in all the different ways it can occur.
Come along to the premiere of Sleighs, El Caganer & the Perfect Christmas Day to get in the festive mood.
Playing at the Etcetera Theatre on the 11th of December at 18:30pm and 20:30pm , and the 13th of December at 21:00pm.
Content warnings
Swearing
Discussions of non detailed homophobia/transphobia
You About Comedy
You About Comedy is teaming up with The Etcetera Theatre to bring Camden a night of Comedy from some of the best in the UK
Set in 1845 London, three gentlemen head across the heath for a drink at the pub, but something sinister lurks in the darkness....
Praise for previous shows: 'A loud, bombastic, hyper-macho parody of the modern man. It's bizarre and beautiful' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (TheCrumb.co.uk).
'It’s very funny, delightfully charming and has a real spirit of the fringe vibe' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (MumbleComedy.net).
WORKING ACTORS STUDIO WINTER PRESENTATION
A selection of scenes from some of the most successful contemporary plays, performed by actors from the Working Actors Studio. Directed by Lee Lomas.
WORKING ACTORS STUDIO WINTER PRESENTATION
A selection of scenes from some of the most successful contemporary plays, performed by actors from the Working Actors Studio. Directed by Lee Lomas.
Sleighs, El Caganer & the Perfect Christmas Day
“We are going to make our own Christmas.…A little bit of holiday magic. Created a la us.”
Four friends decide to spend Christmas together after finding themselves alone for the holiday. Ash is determined everything goes perfectly, Jo just wants to have fun. Liv is missing her wife and Bel is praying for today to go as smoothly and peacefully as possible. With a bit of inspiration from a cheeky festive figurine, they start to create a day of Yuletide celebrations just for them, with a mix of new and old traditions alike.
With carols, film references, and a catwalk show to liven things up, they truly embrace the chaos and fun that tackles the loneliness this time of year can bring.
This show encompasses the feeling of found family, queer joy, and discusses loss in all the different ways it can occur.
Come along to the premiere of Sleighs, El Caganer & the Perfect Christmas Day to get in the festive mood.
Playing at the Etcetera Theatre on the 11th of December at 18:30pm and 20:30pm , and the 13th of December at 21:00pm.
Content warnings
Swearing
Discussions of non detailed homophobia/transphobia
Millennial Union-Open Mic
Christian Millennials & Gen Zs! Are you ready to showcase your talents on stage? Join us at The Etcetera Theatre for a night of fun and entertainment. Whether you're a singer, poet, comedian, or dancer, this is your chance to shine! Grab the mic and share your creativity with a supportive audience of like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to express yourself and connect with other young talented christians.
If you would like to perform please DM us on instagram @12hourcryout or
WhatsApp us on: +44 7340 545 759.
This is a Christ-centred event ; however all faiths & walks of life are welcome!
On The Road
In 1946, Sal Paradise is done with college, marriage, and the East Coast. Bop is exploding across the country. Dean Moriarty is the wild definition of the West whose friendship will lead Sal’s way to the end of America.
Feel the ecstasy of 1940’s jazz America lived over seven years, written in twenty-one days, performed in seventy minutes.
Based on the book by Jack Kerouac.
Performed by: Andrew Nance
Directed by: Stella Abel
Produced by: Steve Green
Good McLean Fun (work in progress)
I will be doing my first ever work in progress show, testing out everything I have written in the last two and a half years of comedy, plus brand new bits. After the break there will be a surprise guest doing a preview WIP ahead of his tour next year
Your Therapist Is Clueless
As seen at the Edinburgh Fringe drawing from experiences of working in mental health, prepare for a night of humour and heart in Your Therapist Is Clueless. Weaving together hilarious anecdotes, poignant stories, and unexpected moments of insight from the everyday absurdities to the profound connections formed with clients and colleagues, this show offers a unique perspective on the highs and lows of working in a mental health drop in service. Prepare to laugh, reflect, and maybe even shed a tear as we navigate through the world of mental health with wit, warmth, and an unwavering sense of humanity.
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
Pat Rascal: Space Gravy
If Yorkshire were a country, they would have come 12th in the London 2012 Olympics (beating Spain). Now, they want to be the first to Mars (also beating Spain). Sketch trio Pat Rascal (two-thirds Yorkshire-bred, one-third jealous) bring you a narrative sketch show with lip-syncing, clown, puns, and a vast collection of props that may or may not fit in the Etcetera.
★★★★★ - Everything Theatre
★★★★ - The Crumb
“A side-splitting, brilliantly executed sketch comedy”
“Completely brain rotting in the most delightful way”
“The physical comedy is immaculate”
Pat Rascal is made up of actors Anisa Khorassani (she/her), Matt Blin (they/them), and Rob Davidson (he/him). Produced in association with Stolen Table..
Matt Price - Raging Bill
Standup Comedian Matt Price spent 18 months training to win a trophy to honour the memory of his Grandad – Raging Bill Price - after he found some boxing trophies in his Grandad’s attic. As Kate Copstick from the Scotsman said of the show when she reviewed it at the Edinburgh Festival, “It is a story-telling, grandad-loving, face-punching, gangster-reminiscing, nursery-rhyme-singing, tear in yer eye, laugh out loud joy of an hour…”
She also described Matt’s interaction with the crowd as “beyond impressive.”
The show isn’t actually about boxing, there is a lot more to it than that. But you will definitely want to know what happens next. Most amateur fighters have their first fight within a few months. It took Matt 18 months before he was “ready.” So how and why does a painfully shy 21 year old go to a boxing gym and spend so long pursuing a sport he has zero talent for? Why does he hate Humpty Dumpty but love karaoke?
When you look at the screenshot from his fight, you might also be wondering. Which one is Matt? (It’s okay. Everyone asks that!)
This is a very funny show about getting back up when life has hit you hard. Years later and having been through some ups and downs, Matt learns something about himself that you’ll not forget! But you will love it.
I WOULD DREAM
The poetry show I WOULD DREAM is dedicated to a man named Moon. This performance consists both of new and old verses, published and yet unpublished.
I wish that in the end, maybe you will leave with a tear in the corner of your eye because what we share, is our loneliness in life.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
The Wondrous Conveyance of Stella Estrella...
BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND:
Join gifted yet jaded medium, Stella Estrella, slowly reaching her wit's end with this gig. As she channels various different spirits from the afterlife, she shows us the pressure and messiness involved in being a medium -and by extension- being alive. After years of following her ancestral duty at the cost of her own freedom and happiness, she's had enough... Until she gets the souls no Medium wants to get. We watch Stella conduct a séance and do what she does best. Maybe for the last time.
A play about what to do when you carry the weight of your family (dead and alive).
Directed by Hannah O'Reilly
Starring Kylie Brady
Written by Kylie Brady and Hannah O'Reilly
Stage Management by Anthony Nyro
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
FRAGMENTS
Identity, colonial wounds, and the bonds that shape us... a raw and unflinching exploration of pain, resilience, and healing.
‘They bite you, beat you, then kill you— you don’t die...it’s death, just a different kind’ - Fragments
Weaving together realism, spoken word poetry, music, and physical theatre, Fragments takes you on a journey through the eyes of Ifemelu, a Black African woman who courageously reflects on the legacy of colonialism, the scars of gender-based violence, and the haunting echoes of generational trauma. Through evocative narratives, Ifemelu confronts the complexities of race relations, the ongoing struggle for equality, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. Her journey is deeply personal and universally relatable, offering moments of laughter, discomfort, and profound human connection.
The play, written by Nigerian poet and storyteller Pearl Ada and directed by Dominican-American director Catherine Mieses, features an all-global majority creative team. Poet and composer Tamiko Dooley serves as a creative collaborator. Pearl Ada stars as Ifemelu and Haitian-American actor Cedric Dumornay as Òtíḿkpú.
Debbie Frascino
We often believe that moving to another country will improve our lives, even help us become better versions of ourselves. But how easy is it really to emigrate?
In her stand-up comedy show, Debbie shares the stages she went through after deciding to leave Argentina in 2012. At just 24 years old and flying for the first time, she was filled with hope and eagerness to start a new life in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – London.
FRAGMENTS
Identity, colonial wounds, and the bonds that shape us... a raw and unflinching exploration of pain, resilience, and healing.
‘They bite you, beat you, then kill you— you don’t die...it’s death, just a different kind’ - Fragments
Weaving together realism, spoken word poetry, music, and physical theatre, Fragments takes you on a journey through the eyes of Ifemelu, a Black African woman who courageously reflects on the legacy of colonialism, the scars of gender-based violence, and the haunting echoes of generational trauma. Through evocative narratives, Ifemelu confronts the complexities of race relations, the ongoing struggle for equality, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. Her journey is deeply personal and universally relatable, offering moments of laughter, discomfort, and profound human connection.
The play, written by Nigerian poet and storyteller Pearl Ada and directed by Dominican-American director Catherine Mieses, features an all-global majority creative team. Poet and composer Tamiko Dooley serves as a creative collaborator. Pearl Ada stars as Ifemelu and Haitian-American actor Cedric Dumornay as Òtíḿkpú.
FRAGMENTS
Identity, colonial wounds, and the bonds that shape us... a raw and unflinching exploration of pain, resilience, and healing.
‘They bite you, beat you, then kill you— you don’t die...it’s death, just a different kind’ - Fragments
Weaving together realism, spoken word poetry, music, and physical theatre, Fragments takes you on a journey through the eyes of Ifemelu, a Black African woman who courageously reflects on the legacy of colonialism, the scars of gender-based violence, and the haunting echoes of generational trauma. Through evocative narratives, Ifemelu confronts the complexities of race relations, the ongoing struggle for equality, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. Her journey is deeply personal and universally relatable, offering moments of laughter, discomfort, and profound human connection.
The play, written by Nigerian poet and storyteller Pearl Ada and directed by Dominican-American director Catherine Mieses, features an all-global majority creative team. Poet and composer Tamiko Dooley serves as a creative collaborator. Pearl Ada stars as Ifemelu and Haitian-American actor Cedric Dumornay as Òtíḿkpú.
Easy Shorts
The Easy Shorts cast creates improvised short films onstage, which you can watch live on the big screen. A unique genre-bending show experience like nothing you've ever seen before.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
Sarah McGuinness said: “Never listen to a gobshite”.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
Loads of Talent X Percelle Ascott Showcase
Loads of Talent Pressent a captivating evening of theater featuring 7 dynamic duologues and 3 powerful monologues. Our talented actors have poured their hearts and souls into these performances, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Come support the next generation of stage talent.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
Sarah McGuinness said: “Never listen to a gobshite”.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
The Wondrous Conveyance of Stella Estrella...
BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND:
Join gifted yet jaded medium, Stella Estrella, slowly reaching her wit's end with this gig. As she channels various different spirits from the afterlife, she shows us the pressure and messiness involved in being a medium -and by extension- being alive. After years of following her ancestral duty at the cost of her own freedom and happiness, she's had enough... Until she gets the souls no Medium wants to get. We watch Stella conduct a séance and do what she does best. Maybe for the last time.
A play about what to do when you carry the weight of your family (dead and alive).
Directed by Hannah O'Reilly
Starring Kylie Brady
Written by Kylie Brady and Hannah O'Reilly
Stage Management by Anthony Nyro
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
Sarah McGuinness said: “Never listen to a gobshite”.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
The Wondrous Conveyance of Stella Estrella...
BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND:
Join gifted yet jaded medium, Stella Estrella, slowly reaching her wit's end with this gig. As she channels various different spirits from the afterlife, she shows us the pressure and messiness involved in being a medium -and by extension- being alive. After years of following her ancestral duty at the cost of her own freedom and happiness, she's had enough... Until she gets the souls no Medium wants to get. We watch Stella conduct a séance and do what she does best. Maybe for the last time.
A play about what to do when you carry the weight of your family (dead and alive).
Directed by Hannah O'Reilly
Starring Kylie Brady
Written by Kylie Brady and Hannah O'Reilly
Stage Management by Anthony Nyro
ROLES OF A LIFETIME - a musical theatre concert
Due to overwhelming demand and the success of its last run, we're excited to announce an exclusive one-time performance of Roles of a Lifetime. This musical theatre concert offers professional artists a unique opportunity to showcase and perform iconic songs from the dream roles they've always aspired to play.
ROLES OF A LIFETIME - a musical theatre concert
Due to overwhelming demand and the success of its last run, we're excited to announce an exclusive one-time performance of Roles of a Lifetime. This musical theatre concert offers professional artists a unique opportunity to showcase and perform iconic songs from the dream roles they've always aspired to play.
The Decriminalisation Monologues
Winner of the National GALA Award for Irish Arts and Entertainment. Nominated for Best New Play: Brighton Fringe, Prague Fringe, Manchester Fringe.
Moira, an ambitious young civil servant in 1970s Dublin, is forced to confront being blackmailed at work for who she is. Does she just submit to it, or fight back and risk everything that she’s worked for?
Mark moves, very reluctantly, from London to rural Ireland to live with his Irish boyfriend where they start up a gay friendly guesthouse and is surprised when it becomes a big success. But it’s the 1980’s, gay men are dropping like flies, and when tragedy strikes he is forced to confront a society that doesn’t acknowledge his existence.
Homosexuality was finally decriminalised in Ireland in June 1993. The thousands of gay people imprisoned, taunted and brutalised by the State finally received an apology on the 25th anniversary of this event.
The Decriminalisation Monologues tells the stories of the ordinary gay people who showed the courage and bravery that ensured that equality finally came.
These stories are drawn from discussions with older gay people in Ireland. Stories that will shock today’s generation. Stories that show how we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NORTH WEST END
‘It is a true example of theatre that can change the way you think and it will resonate with me for a long, long time. ‘
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
“The Decriminalisation Monologues is a powerful play and a tribute to the courage of those people willing to challenge everyday injustice.”
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
Tube Chronicles
Join Razak Osman – actor by day and tube worker by night – for a night shift on the London Underground. In this funny, revealing, inventive new show, Razak takes you on a journey through the long corridors and cross passages of a station, and introduces you to the sights, sounds and eccentric characters that inhabit this underground world.
The Decriminalisation Monologues
Winner of the National GALA Award for Irish Arts and Entertainment. Nominated for Best New Play: Brighton Fringe, Prague Fringe, Manchester Fringe.
Moira, an ambitious young civil servant in 1970s Dublin, is forced to confront being blackmailed at work for who she is. Does she just submit to it, or fight back and risk everything that she’s worked for?
Mark moves, very reluctantly, from London to rural Ireland to live with his Irish boyfriend where they start up a gay friendly guesthouse and is surprised when it becomes a big success. But it’s the 1980’s, gay men are dropping like flies, and when tragedy strikes he is forced to confront a society that doesn’t acknowledge his existence.
Homosexuality was finally decriminalised in Ireland in June 1993. The thousands of gay people imprisoned, taunted and brutalised by the State finally received an apology on the 25th anniversary of this event.
The Decriminalisation Monologues tells the stories of the ordinary gay people who showed the courage and bravery that ensured that equality finally came.
These stories are drawn from discussions with older gay people in Ireland. Stories that will shock today’s generation. Stories that show how we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NORTH WEST END
‘It is a true example of theatre that can change the way you think and it will resonate with me for a long, long time. ‘
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
“The Decriminalisation Monologues is a powerful play and a tribute to the courage of those people willing to challenge everyday injustice.”
“Pure, unadulterated fun.”
Tube Chronicles
Join Razak Osman – actor by day and tube worker by night – for a night shift on the London Underground. In this funny, revealing, inventive new show, Razak takes you on a journey through the long corridors and cross passages of a station, and introduces you to the sights, sounds and eccentric characters that inhabit this underground world.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
Sarah McGuinness said: “Never listen to a gobshite”.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
Tube Chronicles
Join Razak Osman – actor by day and tube worker by night – for a night shift on the London Underground. In this funny, revealing, inventive new show, Razak takes you on a journey through the long corridors and cross passages of a station, and introduces you to the sights, sounds and eccentric characters that inhabit this underground world.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GASLIGHT! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
Sarah McGuinness said: “Never listen to a gobshite”.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
Tube Chronicles
Join Razak Osman – actor by day and tube worker by night – for a night shift on the London Underground. In this funny, revealing and inventive new show, Razak takes you on a journey through the tunnels of a station and introduces you to the sights, sounds and eccentric characters that inhabit this underground world.
The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GOBSHITES! A Cabaret Musical
This is no ordinary cabaret. Sarah has been the muse of industry legends for over two decades. This is her life story.
Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.
Through the music of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Kurt Weill, Sondheim and Kander & Ebb’s “Cabaret” as well as a few of her own songs, this production takes audiences from Sarah’s childhood on the Irish border in Derry, examining both her complicated relationship with her Irish roots and her family’s dysfunction, through to the heights of her international success as her life intertwines with entertainment icons.
Turning her award-winning documentary process on herself and working in collaboration with Luisa Omielan, Angela Vargos and Jessica Willcocks Skeggs, McGuinness has delved into long forgotten memories, traumatic and hilarious in equal measure for the new production. Witness this powerhouse of a woman standing in her own force, breaking past the damage inflicted on her to find her own voice and take control of the narrative.
She draws a line in the sand against past oppressors with the help of epic songs such as Life on Mars and Babooshka. Be a part of the rallying cry for a better world whilst getting an intriguing insight into life amongst A-list celebrities, and hearing about the unexpected bonds formed with Hollywood legends.
Sarah McGuinness said: “Never listen to a gobshite”.
“This is my own life story which only made sense after my mother’s death, when a close relative unlocked buried memories which completely changed my understanding of my early life and the negative self image it forced on me, while making me uniquely able to unlock the talents of others. It is a collection of stories and songs, well known and original, through which for the first time I am telling the truth about my life that I have been asked to reveal so often before.”
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Unfortunately for Alex, Jamie and Riley, this isn’t just a feeling. That’s reality.
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Constantly running to stay exactly where they are, how can they possibly win a game so rigged?
Even if they survive, was the life they wanted worth it?
Vrykolakas (And Other Beings From Elsewhere)
When you hear a knock at your door and someone calling your name in the night, do you answer? It might be your friend... or the dreaded vrykolakas. Award-winning Cypriot storyteller Polis Loizou returns to London with tales of horrible creatures. "A masterful spinner of yarns.” (The Wee Review)