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SE Fest returns: south London’s dual-venue celebration of new writing marks its first anniversary

27 Jul 2025

Last year’s festival marriage in south London between the Bridge House Theatre, Penge, and the Jack Studio Theatre, Crofton Park (otherwise known as the Brockley Jack), is all set to celebrate its first anniversary.

An innovative approach that benefits all involved – 21 new shows across two venues in two weeks

The two pioneering theatres joined forces in 2024 to create SE Fest, a local festival designed to promote and celebrate new writing in south-east London – a venture that further enhances their award-winning reputations as key champions of original plays and debut performances.

The collaborative event will see all productions performed at both venues over the festival fortnight, giving companies and audiences the opportunity to enjoy the full programme in both locations – an innovative approach that benefits all involved.

Productions range from intense family dramas to queer love stories, drawing on lived experience, interrogating the conflict between thought and reality, and exploring what it means to find your way in the world.

The 21 shows will be staged over two weeks, from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 13 September 2025. Bookings can be made through the respective theatre websites.

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