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Sept
7
- 18:00 19:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Gothic Poetry by Candlelight, is a stunning new show from leading London poet Alice Benson. This one-hour performance promises a Gothic journey yet with many varied themes explored.
The show is a masterful blend of original spoken word and evocative music, exploring the essential dance between darkness and light. Alice is an award-winning published author (Funny and Uplifting Tales), actress, West End dancer, and comedian (winner ITV’s Take the Mic) and has recently been awarded Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).
Alice’s poems celebrate the characters that slip through the cracks of society: a Victorian prostitute, a street dweller, a care home resident with a secret. Themes include mental health struggles, mindfulness, nature and even some saucy comedy.
Descended from writers E.F. Benson and Fredrich von Schiller, Alice masterfully weaves tales of shadow and light, offering a performance that is both hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving. Don't miss this journey into the lyrical dark. For one hour, escape the modern world and enter a space of Gothic flickering shadows by candlelight, and powerful words and emotions.
Book your tickets now for a truly unique theatrical experience. Alice's performances include BBC Radio London, Edinburgh Festival, Brighton Festival, Harrow Arts Centre, The Comedy Store Manchester."
"Please note this is a work in progress."
Sept
8
Am I Losing My Mind Or Just My Figure?
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Inventive, physical and achingly human the play captures the millennial female zeitgeist. It comically explores life, pregnancy & parenthood and is a "must-see for anyone navigating the complexities of modern womanhood”.
Fin a freelance illustrator is working a zero-hour contract as a cycle courier, her free-spirited and unconventional approach to life at odds with the expectations of those around her. Her discovery in her late twenties that she is pregnant leads her to confront her own belief systems and examines the othering of expectant mothers. “Labuschagne is a whirlwind of energy and authenticity. An essential commentary on the modern female experience. An inspiring testament to resilience. For anyone who has ever felt at odds with expectations, or faced a life-altering decision.
This show is a profound, hilarious, and ultimately uplifting embrace” theatretoseelondon.
Presented by Untethered + Hinterland,
Written by Sam Holland-Bunyan & Genevieve Labuschagne,
Directed by Sam Holland-Bunyan,
Performed by Genevieve Labuschagne, Designed by Tabby Bunyan.
Sept
9
ALPHABET RAINBOW: a Fistful of Queer Plays
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Fresh from an acclaimed run in Brighton, writer/director Nick Myles presents his latest show: a typically varied and surprising collection of five short plays exploring queer lives today.
It’s not about labels or choosing a letter to identify yourself with. Alphabet Rainbow is simply five slices of exceptional theatrical storytelling. There are laughs, high drama, politics, families of varying shapes, and relationships of all different shades.
Here you’ll meet characters including an unexpected twink, a principled lesbian and a grumpy bi guy, brought to life by a cast of superb actors in perfectly formed plays covering subjects from illicit sex to first love, the trauma of betrayal and the joy of hope.
The five plays featured are:
Knees – A terrified young man is running for his life. But what is he so frightened of, and is he somehow responsible for the danger he’s in?
Jamie – A comic mystery. Who is gorgeous Jamie, and how did he end up in Neil’s hotel room?
The Politics of Lisa – Idealistic lesbian Lisa charts her personal and political evolution alongside the rise of a certain Jeremy Corbyn, MP.
Unbelievably Happy – An anti-hero’s journey. Against all the evidence, grumpy bi guy Cole claims to be a born romantic.
Kitchen Tables – One man’s voyage from trauma to fulfilment. Sometimes it really does get better…
Reviews from Brighton Fringe Festival 2025:
“Stellar… beautifully crafted and performed. Queer theatre at its absolute best.” ★★★★★ Voice Mag
“Incredibly well-honed scripts… Funny, heartwarming, shocking and most of all real.” Brighton & Hove News
“Excellent!!!” Nigel May, Brighton Gaydio
Tickets: £15 Duration: 1 hour Age: 14+
Cast: Evan Emanuel, Neil James, Terry Diab, Matthew Hodson
Sept
10
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Performed and Written by: Lily Maryon
Directed by: Holly Meechan
Orginal music by: Jack Drewry
Princess Sparkles is a professional princess for hire. Appearing at a five-year-old’s birthday party somewhere near you, she’s a little unstable, very available, and just that little bit too much… She's eager to share with children the joys of life through a Disney filter.
However, a tad flustered and running late, it appears more than her costume may be coming apart at the seams…
In Lily Maryon’s improv driven, character comedy feminist satire she portrays a complex and increasingly jaded performer, struggling to separate life from work. Transported to a chaotic but fun-filled birthday party the audience can expect a burst of high energy and interaction, with games, magic and stories galore, but beware .... this aint Elsa.
There will be original music, comedy, improvised storytelling and audience interaction.
Sketch off Semi-Finalist 2024
“Maryon showcases an impressive characterisation” - **** Culture fix for The Beast Will Rise.
“Skilled Comedian” - Hampshire Chronicle
“Princess Sparkles had me cackling - one of the most exciting new comedy acts I’ve seen in a while!” - Anna Thomas
Sept
11
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
11
Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
After a sell-out run at the Lambeth Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe, Emily Layton brings her five-star debut solo hour to Etcetera Theatre – and it’s personal. Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak is a bold, honest, and heart-warmingly raw spoken word journey through love, loss, motherhood, and the absurd beauty of wading through life’s chaos.
From writing poetry to impress a boy (don’t we all start somewhere?) to reclaiming her voice with unapologetic emotional clarity, Emily invites audiences to sit in the sun with her — and sometimes in the mess — as she unravels everything from the heartbreaks we whisper about to the small joys that save us.
Expect wit, tears, belly laughs, and solidarity in this “gutwrenching and heartwarming” (audience review) hour from an artist “fearlessly dissecting her own heart on stage.” It’s storytelling at its most honest, wrapped in poetry that’s both lived-in and luminous.
Praise for ‘Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak’ at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025:
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ - “Open, honest, and raw” – Portbello Book Blog
⋆⋆⋆⋆ - “An hour of beautiful poetry, this is a hidden gem… Her writing is deeply hers, but also deeply holistic”
Audience reviews:
“Emily is simply sensational. Her work delivers a rare sense of power and conviction.”
“Sad, raw, and funny – but always incredibly honest.”
“An absolutely beautiful hour of art. Emily is warm, authentic, raw and highly talented. An hour listening to her work… will make you feel more than you could imagine.”
“A gritty and humorous performance.”
“Emily presents a show that is equal parts observed emotion and the human condition’s catharsis. I’d recommend seeing her in the same way a drowning person would recommend air.”
Sept
12
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
12
Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
After a sell-out run at the Lambeth Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe, Emily Layton brings her five-star debut solo hour to Etcetera Theatre – and it’s personal. Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak is a bold, honest, and heart-warmingly raw spoken word journey through love, loss, motherhood, and the absurd beauty of wading through life’s chaos.
From writing poetry to impress a boy (don’t we all start somewhere?) to reclaiming her voice with unapologetic emotional clarity, Emily invites audiences to sit in the sun with her — and sometimes in the mess — as she unravels everything from the heartbreaks we whisper about to the small joys that save us.
Expect wit, tears, belly laughs, and solidarity in this “gutwrenching and heartwarming” (audience review) hour from an artist “fearlessly dissecting her own heart on stage.” It’s storytelling at its most honest, wrapped in poetry that’s both lived-in and luminous.
Praise for ‘Eating Satsumas in the Sun and Forgetting About Heartbreak’ at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025:
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ - “Open, honest, and raw” – Portbello Book Blog
⋆⋆⋆⋆ - “An hour of beautiful poetry, this is a hidden gem… Her writing is deeply hers, but also deeply holistic”
Audience reviews:
“Emily is simply sensational. Her work delivers a rare sense of power and conviction.”
“Sad, raw, and funny – but always incredibly honest.”
“An absolutely beautiful hour of art. Emily is warm, authentic, raw and highly talented. An hour listening to her work… will make you feel more than you could imagine.”
“A gritty and humorous performance.”
“Emily presents a show that is equal parts observed emotion and the human condition’s catharsis. I’d recommend seeing her in the same way a drowning person would recommend air.”
Sept
13
- 15:00 16:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Set in a theatre broom cupboard, next to the building’s only toilet, Destination: ‘Old Hag’ is possibly the world's first 'Situation-Operatic-Comedy'... so, come and join the Ladies of the Chorus* as they chart their ups and downs in the world of opera over one-act with humour, heart, and a sprinkling of live opera singing!
Destination: ‘Old Hag’ was created and written by Samantha Houston, Bridget Hardy and Penny Rossano. It stars Bridget Hardy, Penny Rossano and Samantha Houston – three opera singers with more years’ stage experience than they care to mention …
*There are only 3 Ladies due to budgetary constraints.
Sept
13
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
13
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
You need to get to know Maud, before you can really understand her. The year is 1848 and Maud is treading a thin line between a lonely life with her surgeon husband in the middle of London, or living out her days under the roof of a woman’s institution. Exploring the unspoken experience of the autistic women who never had the chance to speak, Maudlin is an intimate look at the dynamic between sane and mad, patient and doctor, actor and character, real and play, and offers a rare example of a lead neurodivergent character in the period drama canon. Maudlin is performed by a mere cast of three; tense and claustrophobic, it asks the question of how much has really changed for women? And eventually, by the end, you may feel you know Maud a little better.
Sept
14
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Gothic Poetry by Candlelight, is a stunning new show from leading London poet Alice Benson. This one-hour performance promises a Gothic journey yet with many varied themes explored.
The show is a masterful blend of original spoken word and evocative music, exploring the essential dance between darkness and light. Alice is an award-winning published author (Funny and Uplifting Tales), actress, West End dancer, and comedian (winner ITV’s Take the Mic) and has recently been awarded Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).
Alice’s poems celebrate the characters that slip through the cracks of society: a Victorian prostitute, a street dweller, a care home resident with a secret. Themes include mental health struggles, mindfulness, nature and even some saucy comedy.
Descended from writers E.F. Benson and Fredrich von Schiller, Alice masterfully weaves tales of shadow and light, offering a performance that is both hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving. Don't miss this journey into the lyrical dark. For one hour, escape the modern world and enter a space of Gothic flickering shadows by candlelight, and powerful words and emotions.
Book your tickets now for a truly unique theatrical experience. Alice's performances include BBC Radio London, Edinburgh Festival, Brighton Festival, Harrow Arts Centre, The Comedy Store Manchester."
"Please note this is a work in progress."
Sept
14
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Her best friend has just been murdered and no one is doing a good enough job at making the killer pay for his crimes. So, Milly believes she has to take fate into her own hands, even if no one else agrees with her. Now if only the bus could actually be on time for once.
Sept
14
God Forgive Us, We Have Burnt A Saint
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
‘God Forgive Us, We Have Burnt A Saint’ is a play about girlhood, sainthood, and begging to be believed. An exploration into feminine strength and female volatility, this modern take on Joan of Arc follows her from humble beginnings in Domremy, to the historic siege at Orleans and being burnt at the stake in Rouen, finally letting her tell her story in her own words. Candid, explicit and current, 'God Forgive Us, We Have Burnt A Saint' retells one of the great stories of European history, through the rarely heard voice of its young heroine.
Sept
14
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
You need to get to know Maud, before you can really understand her. The year is 1848 and Maud is treading a thin line between a lonely life with her surgeon husband in the middle of London, or living out her days under the roof of a woman’s institution. Exploring the unspoken experience of the autistic women who never had the chance to speak, Maudlin is an intimate look at the dynamic between sane and mad, patient and doctor, actor and character, real and play, and offers a rare example of a lead neurodivergent character in the period drama canon. Maudlin is performed by a mere cast of three; tense and claustrophobic, it asks the question of how much has really changed for women? And eventually, by the end, you may feel you know Maud a little better.
Sept
15
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Her best friend has just been murdered and no one is doing a good enough job at making the killer pay for his crimes. So, Milly believes she has to take fate into her own hands, even if no one else agrees with her. Now if only the bus could actually be on time for once.
Sept
16
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
You know that awkward moment when someone asks “But where are you really from?” and you’re trying to decide whether to educate them, ignore them, or throw your samosa at their face?
Bold Brown British is an hour of poetry and real talk — from poet Quarina Sultana, whose debut collection Samosas & Mimosas serves up cultural confusion with a splash of sass. This is spoken word for anyone who’s ever hovered between worlds, rewritten their name at Starbucks, or juggled heritage, home life, and a hella lot of opinions.
Expect poems that shimmy between the sacred and the ridiculous — aunties, ancestors, activism, and the audacity of being brown, British, and gloriously in-between. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and just the right amount of spicy.
One mic. One hour. A whole lot of opinions.
Sept
16
THE LINING - REHEARSED READING
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
This is a Rehearsed Reading of Phoebe Noble's work in progress play: The Lining.
The Lining’ follows a family as they try to find a diagnosis for their youngest daughter's undiagnosed pelvic pain. The play flips between 1600’s and modern day to highlight how little progress has been made and how flawed Gendered Healthcare is.
Phoebe is also an ambassador for the END01000 research project from The University of Edinburgh and suffers herself with Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Endometriosis.
Cast includes:
Sam Daltry
Emily Rayner
Phoebe Noble
Olivia Lawrence
Sept
16
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
What do you do when your ex-situationship appears after six years in prison for killing her sister’s husband? You invite her and all your friends over and hope for the best, right? Sunk Into the Earth opens to reveal a cozy get-together with a tight-knit group of friends, properly enjoying their weekly pizza-and-wine-night, until we discover that one of the group has just been released from prison for murdering her sister’s abusive husband. As the play unfolds, the characters grapple with their relationships and complex history with one another, prompting deeper thought on the devastating impacts of domestic violence, the uniqueness of female friendships, and the intricacies of queer relationships. A love story set against the violent backdrop of an unspeakable act of sisterly devotion, Sunk Into the Earth is deeply honest in confronting the abyss inside us all. Jagged and tender, dark and light, the play investigates just how far we’ll go for the deep bonds that connect and entangle us.
Sept
17
Sketchburn: a scratch night for sketch comedy films
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
It’s the return of SKETCHBURN: the sketches of tomorrow, today!
(And by ‘today’, I mean 'Wednesday, 17th September’.)
A ragtag group of comedy writers, performers and ne’er-do-wells present works-in-progress of their latest sketch comedy films. The aim: to bring the feedback loop of live comedy to filmed comedy sketches, at every stage of the process:
- 📚 The Readings: staged readings of brand-new sketch scripts
- 🎬 The Rough Cuts: screenings of rough cuts fresh from the edit
- 🍿 The Showcase: screenings of finished sketches, ready to go
As well as listening out for what makes you laugh, there’ll be space for more direct feedback too – so you can help us decide which bits to keep and which bits to burn forever.
So if you’re a fellow comedy creator who loves dissecting the metaphorical frog, or a comedy fan who wants to peek behind the metaphorical curtain, then SKETCHBURN is the (non-metaphorical) night for you!
(And if you want to skip the booking fee, you can call the box office directly: 020 7482 4857)
Sept
17
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
What do you do when your ex-situationship appears after six years in prison for killing her sister’s husband? You invite her and all your friends over and hope for the best, right? Sunk Into the Earth opens to reveal a cozy get-together with a tight-knit group of friends, properly enjoying their weekly pizza-and-wine-night, until we discover that one of the group has just been released from prison for murdering her sister’s abusive husband. As the play unfolds, the characters grapple with their relationships and complex history with one another, prompting deeper thought on the devastating impacts of domestic violence, the uniqueness of female friendships, and the intricacies of queer relationships. A love story set against the violent backdrop of an unspeakable act of sisterly devotion, Sunk Into the Earth is deeply honest in confronting the abyss inside us all. Jagged and tender, dark and light, the play investigates just how far we’ll go for the deep bonds that connect and entangle us.
Sept
18
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
18
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
What do you do when your ex-situationship appears after six years in prison for killing her sister’s husband? You invite her and all your friends over and hope for the best, right? Sunk Into the Earth opens to reveal a cozy get-together with a tight-knit group of friends, properly enjoying their weekly pizza-and-wine-night, until we discover that one of the group has just been released from prison for murdering her sister’s abusive husband. As the play unfolds, the characters grapple with their relationships and complex history with one another, prompting deeper thought on the devastating impacts of domestic violence, the uniqueness of female friendships, and the intricacies of queer relationships. A love story set against the violent backdrop of an unspeakable act of sisterly devotion, Sunk Into the Earth is deeply honest in confronting the abyss inside us all. Jagged and tender, dark and light, the play investigates just how far we’ll go for the deep bonds that connect and entangle us.
Sept
19
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Imagine a woman born in 1809, a servant, who would not have been documented at all except for the extraordinary circumstances into which she was born. The cook has a daughter – Hen, but on the same day in the same house is born a boy: the extraordinary Charles Darwin! Their lives become entwined.
We meet Hen, played by Olivia Post “both enormously affecting and a shapeshifting narrator” when she has had enough of the mess and the carcasses, the flesh eating plants and the pinned butterflies. Watch Hen dishing the dirt on the Darwins and finding her own way as the world for Victorian women begins to change.
Written by Saskia Wesnigk-Wood, this one woman show has been described by FringeReview as "quietly groundbreaking work, with real potential".
Sept
19
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
19
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
What do you do when your ex-situationship appears after six years in prison for killing her sister’s husband? You invite her and all your friends over and hope for the best, right? Sunk Into the Earth opens to reveal a cozy get-together with a tight-knit group of friends, properly enjoying their weekly pizza-and-wine-night, until we discover that one of the group has just been released from prison for murdering her sister’s abusive husband. As the play unfolds, the characters grapple with their relationships and complex history with one another, prompting deeper thought on the devastating impacts of domestic violence, the uniqueness of female friendships, and the intricacies of queer relationships. A love story set against the violent backdrop of an unspeakable act of sisterly devotion, Sunk Into the Earth is deeply honest in confronting the abyss inside us all. Jagged and tender, dark and light, the play investigates just how far we’ll go for the deep bonds that connect and entangle us.
Sept
20
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
20
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Written by Goldie Majtas
There is a really beautiful thing about female friendship. It’s messy and bitchy and hard at times but it’s all worth it because of the amount of fun and love you gain from it. You're in your own world together, speaking the same language, one which most other people don’t understand.
You can feel everything that person feels and even with a slight change in expression you know exactly what they are thinking.
Dancing in the kitchen before a night out is a ritual that sets you off with confidence and excitement. Sitting hungover in the living room watching shit TV and reminiscing over the night before is a practice done too often, but always makes that pounding head feel a little lighter.
And knowing that you can go to them, in a moment of sadness whether it be a genuine tragedy or something minuscule you have cried over millions of times knowing that they will always listen, and be there for you to try and make you feel better. Those are the moments and feelings I cherish and want to immortalise. And that is RANK.
What started while waiting at a taxi rank, became a love letter to my best friends, and how much better the world is with them in it. It also has a subplot about a cat and stuff, but you’ll have to come to see it to find out what happens there!
Strong language and adult themes throughout.
OFFICIAL MADE IN SUSSEX SELECTION 2025
‘I loved it. I wasn’t the only one – there was a standing ovation from the Ironworks audience at the end. Certainly one to watch out for – try to catch it if you can’.
MUST SEE SHOW
Strat Mastoris, Fringe Review
‘Rank is a fun-filled hour of exciting new material that augurs well for the writing
future of Majtas.’
★★★★ Richard Beck, Broadway Baby
‘Fresh, raw, energetic, bold, and extremely funny.’
Susanne Crosby, Brighton Source
‘Five out of five stars, this quirky, honest, brilliantly acted and directed piece brought back my faith in Brighton Fringe’
Andy Issac, Support Local
Sept
21
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
….She was told she was quiet all her life
….then Mahala Roberts
….hit the menopause
….and discovered her rather LOUD expressive voice
….now….no one can shut her up
Come and feel the power of that voice and witness her creative explosion, through a collection of scintillating sketches and punchy poems that will tickle your fancies and form a glow worm around your heart. Themes include cringing, dung beetles, crocodiles and so much more.
Come along and feel the lurve.
Sept
21
- 15:00 16:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Daisy lives in a field. Of course she does, she’s a daisy. But while the rest of the daisies close their petals and slumber, Daisy dreams of the stars. Pulling millions of years of Earth magic through her roots, she wonders what life is like among them. Until she is picked for an adventure that doesn’t quite yield the answers she craves.
Inspired by recent events, women astronauts and the magic of the stars, the new age of Tripped Theatre brings you their latest offering as a work in progress, with a little music to soothe the journey.
From award winning writer Chloe Yates, this piece invites you to welcome your rage, learn the wisdom of the little things and ask what on Earth is really going on. Starring Beth Watson, and directed by Tripped Theatre’s Artistic Director, Georgia Leanne Harris.
Sept
21
- 18:30 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
There are four colour classes: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Devoid. And absolutely no one wants to be devoid but unfortunately for Darren that's what he wakes up as on his 21st birthday. How will Darren and his community adjust to this? Can Darren do the necessary work to take accountability and right his past wrongs? A story of love, community, betrayal and deceit and how trying to fix your mistakes is never an easy feat.
Sept
21
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Daisy lives in a field. Of course she does, she’s a daisy. But while the rest of the daisies close their petals and slumber, Daisy dreams of the stars. Pulling millions of years of Earth magic through her roots, she wonders what life is like among them. Until she is picked for an adventure that doesn’t quite yield the answers she craves.
Inspired by recent events, women astronauts and the magic of the stars, the new age of Tripped Theatre brings you their latest offering as a work in progress, with a little music to soothe the journey.
From award winning writer Chloe Yates, this piece invites you to welcome your rage, learn the wisdom of the little things and ask what on Earth is really going on. Starring Beth Watson, and directed by Tripped Theatre’s Artistic Director, Georgia Leanne Harris.
Sept
22
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
You know that awkward moment when someone asks “But where are you really from?” and you’re trying to decide whether to educate them, ignore them, or throw your samosa at their face?
Bold Brown British is an hour of poetry and real talk — from poet Quarina Sultana, whose debut collection Samosas & Mimosas serves up cultural confusion with a splash of sass. This is spoken word for anyone who’s ever hovered between worlds, rewritten their name at Starbucks, or juggled heritage, home life, and a hella lot of opinions.
Expect poems that shimmy between the sacred and the ridiculous — aunties, ancestors, activism, and the audacity of being brown, British, and gloriously in-between. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and just the right amount of spicy.
One mic. One hour. A whole lot of opinions.
Sept
22
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A group of friends rally around one of their own as he experiences unimaginable grief. But Syd loves Silas, Rob loves Yara, Yara is weary and Cal is hurting. And there’s something strange going on in the background of Silas’ photographs. Coming from a sold out run at the Fitzpatrick Theatre in Cambridge, The Healing Room is a tragicomedy exploring the intersection of grief, sex, intimacy and art.
16+ - Contains distressing themes, strong language & mild intimacy
Sept
22
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Step into a world of mind-bending illusion and sophisticated misdirection as award winning magician Oliver Ward brings his acclaimed stage show back to Camden. This reinvented show is not your standard magic show. He gets booked all over the world and this is your chance to see a glimpse of what Oliver can do!
Known for holding the record for the "quickest hands in the world", Oliver blends sleight of hand mastery with high impact psychological magic, pushing the boundaries of what your mind believes is possible.
Expect an evening that is equal parts elegance, intelligence and astonishment: unpredictable routines, carefully structure to challenge perception and provoke conversation long after the final bow. Whether you're intrigued by mental feats, elegant card magic or psychological surprises, Oliver offers an experience that reaches beyond typical entertainment.
Prepare to question reality - and maybe even believe in something stronger than coincidence.
Sept
23
- 17:00 18:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
You know that awkward moment when someone asks “But where are you really from?” and you’re trying to decide whether to educate them, ignore them, or throw your samosa at their face?
Bold Brown British is an hour of poetry and real talk — from poet Quarina Sultana, whose debut collection Samosas & Mimosas serves up cultural confusion with a splash of sass. This is spoken word for anyone who’s ever hovered between worlds, rewritten their name at Starbucks, or juggled heritage, home life, and a hella lot of opinions.
Expect poems that shimmy between the sacred and the ridiculous — aunties, ancestors, activism, and the audacity of being brown, British, and gloriously in-between. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and just the right amount of spicy.
One mic. One hour. A whole lot of opinions.
Sept
23
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A group of friends rally around one of their own as he experiences unimaginable grief. But Syd loves Silas, Rob loves Yara, Yara is weary and Cal is hurting. And there’s something strange going on in the background of Silas’ photographs. Coming from a sold out run at the Fitzpatrick Theatre in Cambridge, The Healing Room is a tragicomedy exploring the intersection of grief, sex, intimacy and art.
16+ - Contains distressing themes, strong language & mild intimacy
Sept
24
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Because We Said We Would is set in a white board world where the scenes and additional characters are drawn throughout.
Follow Jeanie and Tam from the age of seven as they bond over Queen and cassette tapes, making a pact to meet every 5 years, same time, same place. They grow up through changing music scenes, schoolyard taunts and dreams of rock stardom, where their bond deepens into something that defies easy definition and a childhood promise leads to a lifelong connection. But not everyone’s song plays out the same…
This is a dynamic, working-class story of friendship and music, tracing decades of love, loss, and loyalty that unfolds with humour and heart.
Team:
Writer: Helen Fox
Director: Ellie J Stevens
Technical Operator: Rowan Crawford
Actors: Codge Crawford & Helen Fox
(Content Warning- some swearing, reference to SA & suicide)
Sept
25
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Between goodbye and hello, three characters wave from different shores as time and realities clash and mix in the messy palette of life, loss, and identity.
An artist fêted for her talent is no longer the woman her children recognise. Confronted by her decline, whose expectations do they live up to?
Sept
25
- 15:00 16:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
A group of friends rally around one of their own as he experiences unimaginable grief. But Syd loves Silas, Rob loves Yara, Yara is weary and Cal is hurting. And there’s something strange going on in the background of Silas’ photographs. Coming from a sold out run at the Fitzpatrick Theatre in Cambridge, The Healing Room is a tragicomedy exploring the intersection of grief, sex, intimacy and art.
16+ - Contains distressing themes, strong language & mild intimacy
Sept
25
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
25
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Because We Said We Would is set in a white board world where the scenes and additional characters are drawn throughout.
Follow Jeanie and Tam from the age of seven as they bond over Queen and cassette tapes, making a pact to meet every 5 years, same time, same place. They grow up through changing music scenes, schoolyard taunts and dreams of rock stardom, where their bond deepens into something that defies easy definition and a childhood promise leads to a lifelong connection. But not everyone’s song plays out the same…
This is a dynamic, working-class story of friendship and music, tracing decades of love, loss, and loyalty that unfolds with humour and heart.
Team:
Writer: Helen Fox
Director: Ellie J Stevens
Technical Operator: Rowan Crawford
Actors: Codge Crawford & Helen Fox
(Content Warning- some swearing, reference to SA & suicide)
Sept
26
- 13:00 14:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Between goodbye and hello, three characters wave from different shores as time and realities clash and mix in the messy palette of life, loss, and identity.
Sept
26
- 15:00 16:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Because We Said We Would is set in a white board world where the scenes and additional characters are drawn throughout.
Follow Jeanie and Tam from the age of seven as they bond over Queen and cassette tapes, making a pact to meet every 5 years, same time, same place. They grow up through changing music scenes, schoolyard taunts and dreams of rock stardom, where their bond deepens into something that defies easy definition and a childhood promise leads to a lifelong connection. But not everyone’s song plays out the same…
This is a dynamic, working-class story of friendship and music, tracing decades of love, loss, and loyalty that unfolds with humour and heart.
Team:
Writer: Helen Fox
Director: Ellie J Stevens
Technical Operator: Rowan Crawford
Actors: Codge Crawford & Helen Fox
(Content Warning- some swearing, reference to SA & suicide)
Sept
26
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
26
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Leilani, a lone traveller, seeks sanctuary on a distant island in the Caribbean. Things take an unexpected turn when she encounters a single enigmatic resident with a hidden motive. What begins as a fragile connection slowly becomes something darker and more consuming, pulling Leilani deeper into the unforgiving nature of the island.
An atmospheric horror-thriller, that begs the question, will she find peace, or lose herself to the unknown?
Sept
27
- 13:00 14:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Because We Said We Would is set in a white board world where the scenes and additional characters are drawn throughout.
Follow Jeanie and Tam from the age of seven as they bond over Queen and cassette tapes, making a pact to meet every 5 years, same time, same place. They grow up through changing music scenes, schoolyard taunts and dreams of rock stardom, where their bond deepens into something that defies easy definition and a childhood promise leads to a lifelong connection. But not everyone’s song plays out the same…
This is a dynamic, working-class story of friendship and music, tracing decades of love, loss, and loyalty that unfolds with humour and heart.
Team:
Writer: Helen Fox
Director: Ellie J Stevens
Technical Operator: Rowan Crawford
Actors: Codge Crawford & Helen Fox
(Content Warning- some swearing, reference to SA & suicide)
Sept
27
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Sept
28
- 18:00 19:00
NAZERETH LOVE JONES LIVE
Sept
28
- 20:00 21:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Between goodbye and hello, three characters wave from different shores as time and realities clash and mix in the messy palette of life, loss, and identity.
Sept
29
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Girls on Fire follows the story of Hannie Schaft and Freddie and Truus Oversteegen, three young women who were fundamental in the Dutch resistance during World War Two. As a trio, they seduced and killed civilian traitors and Nazi soldiers, posing as ‘Moffen girls’ to gain the soldiers’ trust and lead them into the woods, where the executions took place. Girls on Fire follows the girls' journey, from their first meetings, through their time in the war, up until Hannie Schaft's execution in 1945, just weeks before the end of the war in the Netherlands. Using folksong and physical theatre to enhance the story-telling, this multidisciplinary piece challenges the audiences’ perceptions of conflict and morality, serving as a reminder of the timeless evidence of violence, war and those who rise against it.
Oct
1
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Jamie brings Sophie back to his room.
Sophie wants to talk, Jamie wants to sleep
Sophie wants to crawl inside her skin, Jamie wants a gentle intimacy
Sophie wants to feel something, Jamie wants to run away
"How do you know that you're not?"
A collision of Horror, Drag & Experimental Theatre, "TUCK!" attempts to unpick the mess that is "being human", exploding our deepest, darkest thoughts about gender & bodies onto the stage for the world to see.
The question is, are you ready to be Tucked?...
Oct
2
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Oct
2
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Jamie brings Sophie back to his room.
Sophie wants to talk, Jamie wants to sleep
Sophie wants to crawl inside her skin, Jamie wants a gentle intimacy
Sophie wants to feel something, Jamie wants to run away
"How do you know that you're not?"
A collision of Horror, Drag & Experimental Theatre, "TUCK!" attempts to unpick the mess that is "being human", exploding our deepest, darkest thoughts about gender & bodies onto the stage for the world to see.
The question is, are you ready to be Tucked?...
Oct
3
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Oct
3
- 21:00 22:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
Jamie brings Sophie back to his room.
Sophie wants to talk, Jamie wants to sleep
Sophie wants to crawl inside her skin, Jamie wants a gentle intimacy
Sophie wants to feel something, Jamie wants to run away
"How do you know that you're not?"
A collision of Horror, Drag & Experimental Theatre, "TUCK!" attempts to unpick the mess that is "being human", exploding our deepest, darkest thoughts about gender & bodies onto the stage for the world to see.
The question is, are you ready to be Tucked?...
Oct
4
Gemma Arrowsmith: Precious Memories + Booze
- 14:30 15:40
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
You know those souvenir shops that are packed full of weird mementoes like Big Ben teapots and Paddington Bears dressed as beefeaters? Gemma’s sister Ruth was once hired as a manager in one of those shops. But something was odd about it right from the start. The whole thing turned out to be a money laundering front. And when honest upstanding Ruth discovered the truth she and her staff found themselves in grave danger. Join Gemma as she explains the strange twists and turns in this story about her sister that’s definitely true.
Oct
4
The Perils of Universal Credit
- 19:00 20:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
The Perils of Universal Credit is a powerful ensemble piece performed by a talented cast, bringing to life a tapestry of real stories drawn from the front-line of 21st century Britain's welfare crisis.
Written by acclaimed writer and activist Sharron Spice, this deeply human play follow a woman's relentless struggle to claim universal credit, whilst searching for work and stability. With humour, honesty and emotional impact the perils of universal credit exposes the often ignored realities of life on the margins.
A must see production that speaks for those too often silenced.
Oct
4
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Leilani, a lone traveller, seeks sanctuary on a distant island in the Caribbean. Things take an unexpected turn when she encounters a single enigmatic resident with a hidden motive. What begins as a fragile connection slowly becomes something darker and more consuming, pulling Leilani deeper into the unforgiving nature of the island.
An atmospheric horror-thriller, that begs the question, will she find peace, or lose herself to the unknown?
Oct
5
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
49 and 64 are in the room. They cannot see each other but they can talk and pass notes. All they have is questions. Who are they? Where are they? What is going on? And why? And who is J Doe? And why are they watching them?
Oct
5
- 21:00 22:00
- 265 Camden High StreetLondon, England, NW1 7BUUnited Kingdom (map)
Leilani, a lone traveller, seeks sanctuary on a distant island in the Caribbean. Things take an unexpected turn when she encounters a single enigmatic resident with a hidden motive. What begins as a fragile connection slowly becomes something darker and more consuming, pulling Leilani deeper into the unforgiving nature of the island.
An atmospheric horror-thriller, that begs the question, will she find peace, or lose herself to the unknown?
Oct
6
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
49 and 64 are in the room. They cannot see each other but they can talk and pass notes. All they have is questions. Who are they? Where are they? What is going on? And why? And who is J Doe? And why are they watching them?
Oct
7
- 19:00 20:00
- Etcetera Theatre (map)
49 and 64 are in the room. They cannot see each other but they can talk and pass notes. All they have is questions. Who are they? Where are they? What is going on? And why? And who is J Doe? And why are they watching them?
