Iolanthe
by Gilbert and Sullivan

28 July - 1 August 2026, 7:30pm

“This is what comes of women interfering in politics!” 

At last, a show that depicts young love in its proper setting! That setting, of course, being the House of Lords getting thoroughly dismantled by fairies.

Lovers Strephon and Phyllis want nothing more than to be married, quickly – but when a gaggle of aristocrats scupper their plans, Strephon’s aunt determines to fight on their side. And since Strephon’s aunt is the fairy queen, she just might come out victorious. . .

Helmed by a multicultural and international creative team and performed by some of London’s finest emerging professional actor-singers, this new production of Iolanthe approaches the beloved Victorian libretto and score with youthful zest and fresh spirit.

With imaginative choreo, jubilant music, and silliness to spare, Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic classic has never felt more romantic, more wild, or more plain giddy fun.

CAMDEN FRINGE SHOWS

3 - 30 August

The Camden Fringe is a performing arts festival, established in 2006, which takes place in Camden during August. Anyone and everyone is welcome to apply. Previous fringe events have encompassed new writing, opera, musicals, stand-up, sketch comedy, dance, cabaret, poetry, opera, mentalism, improvisation and opera. Shows take place throughout the day and generally last one hour.

The Camden Fringe was set-up as an alternative to Edinburgh Festival, offering performers the chance to try out new material and different ideas in a supportive setting with less time and financial commitments than EdFringe did at the time. The Camden Fringe aims to give anyone the chance to perform and showcase their talents, from very experienced performers and companies, to ambitious newcomers. Since 2006 the Camden Fringe has gained a reputation for supporting acts, providing helpful information and guidance for the acts involved.

Full line-up of shows at Barons Court Theatre can be viewed here

Alternatively, pick up a brochure at the venue.

Until Proven Human

8 - 12 September 2026, 7:30pm

Until Proven Human is an interactive theatre work combining gameplay and live performance.

The audience is invited to become part of the show. The story takes place in a society where monsters are believed to be hiding among humans.

The audience is invited to attend a civic assembly and take part in a series of tests designed to determine their place in society.To survive, each person must prove that they are human. But there is no clear right answer.Safety depends on staying with the majority. The audience must make decisions and negotiate with those around them. Their actions affect what happens next and change the direction of the performance.

Inspired by historical systems of classification, identity screening, and social exclusion, Until Proven Human explores power, classification, and the construction of minority groups. Blending immersive gameplay with live performance, it asks one unsettling question:

Animal Farm by George Orwell
Adapted and performed by Dov Citron

29 September - 3 October, 7.30 pm

A dark, psychological solo interpretation of Animal Farm — a stripped-back, internal exploration of power, idealism and corruption.

No farm aesthetic.

No caricature.

One body becoming the system.

Set in emptiness — could be then, now, or never. The focus is psychological rather than political commentary. It leans into stillness, fracture and language rather than theatrical gimmick.

Intimate, intense and designed for smaller spaces where the audience can sit close to the transformation.

The Sunday Fix

You're invited to our scratch night with a difference!

MONTHLY

Get your creative fix in an evening that's part Q&A, part scratch night and a whole lot of fun.

Are you a writer with 10 minutes of a new play that you'd like feedback on? 

Maybe you're a director or actor who loves new writing and wants more experience?

Or a theatre lover who's curious about the theatre making process?

Come along to the Sunday Fix and join our growing network of emerging artists getting creative together.​​

Writers: Submissions are currently closed while we review our submissions process and read the scripts we've already received. We are not accepting new submissions during this period.

Actors and Directors: to sign up for our Creative pool, write in to sundayfix@baronscourttheatre.com with your cv, spotlight and/or a bit about you and we'll be in touch.

Audiences:  Reserve your free seat here.