Shows at Canal Cafe Theatre

The gravestones of two friends pull a journalist into an investigation he hopes will bury the past. Instead, it unearths the harsh reality of staying silent, confronting him with the one story he refused to tell. Scottish playwright George Grant returns with this powerful meditation on grief. Making its debut at Canal Café Theatre, In the Cold Light is a sharp, intimate and quietly devastating exploration of how we mourn – and what we leave unsaid.

A gripping and cinematic solo thriller about a man who becomes dangerously out of his depth in the criminal underworld.A multi-award winning solo thriller by storyteller Chris Sainton-Clark.Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London Gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of him and his family, yet for some reason, Ali decides to sneak out into the night, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the sleepy streets of his city.Through the brutal accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened on the night Ali died.The Night Ali Died premiered at Prague Fringe 2025 and has been collecting a vast amount of accolades since, winning five awards in its first six months of touring. Its cinematic style and bold and punchy soundtrack has taken over the fringe circuit with an electric buzz.Written and Performed by Christopher Sainton-ClarkDirected by Rosanna Mallinson

It’s 2002. Justin Timberlake has just announced his departure from NSYNC, leaving the four remaining members - Lance, Chris, JC, and Joey - scrambling to keep the boyband together. With their frosted tips fading and egos bruised, these four friends must figure out who they are when the spotlight moves on.

A dark comedy for the algorithm age: absurd, alarming, and painfully human. All Sarah wants is to be normal - until the internet explodes. An AI-generated sex tape of Sarah with a swan goes viral overnight. Sarah insists it isn’t her, but in a world where images feel more real than truth, denial means very little. As the video spirals into memes, outrage, and public judgment, one question haunts everything: who made the tape, and why?

Three original solo plays illuminate untold stories from history, reimagining the past and reigniting hope for the future. This collection of new works covers themes of queerness, feminism, bodily autonomy, gender roles, and activism throughout the 20th century.

Part stand-up show, part soul-searching monologue, Laughing Matters is a bittersweet exploration of grief, love, and creativity. The show follows up-and-coming stand-up comedian Chris as a life-changing tragedy forces him to throw out his once-reliable stand-up material and start again. As he struggles to rebuild his set and his life, he must also confront deeper questions about closure, performance, and what it means to be authentic in the face of tragedy. With a blend of humor, heartbreak, and hope, Laughing Matters pulls back the curtain on the process of turning life’s most painful moments into something worth laughing at.

Part stand-up show, part soul-searching monologue, Laughing Matters is a bittersweet exploration of grief, love, and creativity. The show follows up-and-coming stand-up comedian Chris as a life-changing tragedy forces him to throw out his once-reliable stand-up material and start again. As he struggles to rebuild his set and his life, he must also confront deeper questions about closure, performance, and what it means to be authentic in the face of tragedy. With a blend of humor, heartbreak, and hope, Laughing Matters pulls back the curtain on the process of turning life’s most painful moments into something worth laughing at.

"These are the women that have paved the way for me." The Lesbians of Forest Gate is a radical new play derived from interviews with lesbian, queer, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, and nonbinary people living in Forest Gate over the past 60 years. The piece explores the development of the lesbian identity, the friendships and relationships that built a community, and how these lived experiences are interwoven into the tapestry of Forest Gate today. Unyielding, vibrant, and honest, The Lesbians of Forest Gate proves documenting stories of women loving women is an act of resistance and queer joy is revolutionary.

"These are the women that have paved the way for me." (in italics) The Lesbians of Forest Gate is a radical new play derived from interviews with lesbian, queer, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, and nonbinary people living in Forest Gate over the past 60 years. The piece explores the development of the lesbian identity, the friendships and relationships that built a community, and how these lived experiences are interwoven into the tapestry of Forest Gate today. Unyielding, vibrant, and honest, The Lesbians of Forest Gate proves documenting stories of women loving women is an act of resistance and queer joy is revolutionary.

Boy Crazy is a bold, fast-paced, and deeply funny exploration of love, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of romance. This one-woman show unpacks a lifetime of seeking validation through love, told through journal entries, childhood memories, and hilariously disastrous dating stories. From playground crushes to modern dating apps, Helena takes the audience on a whirlwind journey through her tangled history with love, lust, and heartbreak - only to realize the person she’s been chasing might be herself. Blending raw vulnerability with sharp humor, Boy Crazy taps into the universal experience of longing, rejection, and the often absurd expectations placed on women in love. Inspired in part by A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s Helena, this show explores the fine line between devotion and desperation, asking: Why do we chase people who don’t want us? Why do we see love as a prize to win? And what happens when we finally stop running? Boy Crazy is a heartfelt and hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of romance, self-discovery, and what it truly means to find your voice.

Boy Crazy is a bold, fast-paced, and deeply funny exploration of love, self-worth, and the relentless pursuit of romance. This one-woman show unpacks a lifetime of seeking validation through love, told through journal entries, childhood memories, and hilariously disastrous dating stories. From playground crushes to modern dating apps, Helena takes the audience on a whirlwind journey through her tangled history with love, lust, and heartbreak - only to realize the person she’s been chasing might be herself. Blending raw vulnerability with sharp humor, Boy Crazy taps into the universal experience of longing, rejection, and the often absurd expectations placed on women in love. Inspired in part by A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s Helena, this show explores the fine line between devotion and desperation, asking: Why do we chase people who don’t want us? Why do we see love as a prize to win? And what happens when we finally stop running? Boy Crazy is a heartfelt and hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of romance, self-discovery, and what it truly means to find your voice.

“... Things can never just be easy, can they?” Six monologues. One hour. Love, heartbreak, and lust are - arguably - some of the most relatable yet alienating feelings a person can experience. These emotions are riddled with contradiction: pushing us to our limits, unearthing our deepest insecurities, and often leaving us unsure of who we are. In this bold and captivating collection, the characters of “Don’t Call Me Blondie” grapple with the messy, complicated truths of relationships, self-worth, and desire. From toxic love to the emotional fallout of infidelity, these six standalone monologues deliver raw, unfiltered insight into the quiet chaos of modern intimacy. “Don’t Call Me Blondie” is the debut play by Belle-Ann Daly-Morgan, a playwright and director currently studying Writing for Performance at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (2027 cohort). A graduate of Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Daly-Morgan’s work is known for its brutal honesty and thoroughly human core. This also marks the launch of Daly-Morgan's theatre company, 'Echoism Productions'. As artistic director, she is committed to giving young, under-represented creatives a platform. Told with biting wit and emotional precision, “Don’t Call Me Blondie” offers an intimate snapshot of six people caught in emotionally charged moments - funny, flawed, and fiercely honest. Join us for an hour of confessions, connections, and contradictions.

“... Things can never just be easy, can they?” Six monologues. One hour. Love, heartbreak, and lust are - arguably - some of the most relatable yet alienating feelings a person can experience. These emotions are riddled with contradiction: pushing us to our limits, unearthing our deepest insecurities, and often leaving us unsure of who we are. In this bold and captivating collection, the characters of “Don’t Call Me Blondie” grapple with the messy, complicated truths of relationships, self-worth, and desire. From toxic love to the emotional fallout of infidelity, these six standalone monologues deliver raw, unfiltered insight into the quiet chaos of modern intimacy. “Don’t Call Me Blondie” is the debut play by Belle-Ann Daly-Morgan, a playwright and director currently studying Writing for Performance at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (2027 cohort). A graduate of Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Daly-Morgan’s work is known for its brutal honesty and thoroughly human core. This also marks the launch of Daly-Morgan's theatre company, 'Echoism Productions'. As artistic director, she is committed to giving young, under-represented creatives a platform. Told with biting wit and emotional precision, “Don’t Call Me Blondie” offers an intimate snapshot of six people caught in emotionally charged moments - funny, flawed, and fiercely honest. Join us for an hour of confessions, connections, and contradictions.

Rifts have been opening throughout the multiverse threatening to rip reality apart! There is only one group of adventurers who have any hope of saving it. Only they can venture into the dungeon, close the portal and save existence itself! There’s only one problem... they don’t know who they are yet. Oh, and they only have 50 minutes before the rifts tear everything apart! Join Merely Players in a chaotic, real time Dungeons and Dragons adventure where a bunch of professionally trained actors have 50 minutes to bumble their way through puzzles, challenges and demons as they try to save all of creation. Using the D&D 5e system, Merely Players bring their storytelling to the stage for the first time letting you in on the chaos! With new adventurers and worlds in each show, no adventure will be the same! Victory or defeat hangs in the balance. Dare you join the adventure?

Rifts have been opening throughout the multiverse threatening to rip reality apart! There is only one group of adventurers who have any hope of saving it. Only they can venture into the dungeon, close the portal and save existence itself! There’s only one problem... they don’t know who they are yet. Oh, and they only have 50 minutes before the rifts tear everything apart! Join Merely Players in a chaotic, real time Dungeons and Dragons adventure where a bunch of professionally trained actors have 50 minutes to bumble their way through puzzles, challenges and demons as they try to save all of creation. Using the D&D 5e system, Merely Players bring their storytelling to the stage for the first time letting you in on the chaos! With new adventurers and worlds in each show, no adventure will be the same! Victory or defeat hangs in the balance. Dare you join the adventure?

Have you ever had the best idea ever but nobody else was on board? Ever had that friend that is just SO EXTRA all of the time, but that’s why you love them? Ever felt that embarrassing mistake come back to bite you, or written a really cheesy love song? Except this isn’t a chick flick, it’s real life. What even is a happy ending? ‘Seven Minutes and a Dolphin’ is a piece of new writing, brought to the stage by Wavelength Theatre. As a youth-led production company, Wavelength represents a multitude of young identities, and challenges expectations of ‘happily ever after’. We aim for you to feel immersed and invested in the world of our characters and take away a piece of our show and company with you. This is a wholesome, fast-paced comedy, that follows a group of family friends on a cruise holiday. When a tsunami is detected coming their way, rumours spiral, relationships bloom and fall, and friendships are tested. This modern romcom-sitcom on the stage is full of family, friendship, love, laughter, chaos, and a couple of dolphins to top it all off. Hop on board and join us for the trip of a lifetime...

Have you ever had the best idea ever but nobody else was on board? Ever had that friend that is just SO EXTRA all of the time, but that’s why you love them? Ever felt that embarrassing mistake come back to bite you, or written a really cheesy love song? Except this isn’t a chick flick, it’s real life. What even is a happy ending? ‘Seven Minutes and a Dolphin’ is a piece of new writing, brought to the stage by Wavelength Theatre. As a youth-led production company, Wavelength represents a multitude of young identities, and challenges expectations of ‘happily ever after’. We aim for you to feel immersed and invested in the world of our characters and take away a piece of our show and company with you. This is a wholesome, fast-paced comedy, that follows a group of family friends on a cruise holiday. When a tsunami is detected coming their way, rumours spiral, relationships bloom and fall, and friendships are tested. This modern romcom-sitcom on the stage is full of family, friendship, love, laughter, chaos, and a couple of dolphins to top it all off. Hop on board and join us for the trip of a lifetime...

It’s been five years since LADYLIKES took the world (okay, pockets of Brighton, London and Edinburgh) by storm with their debut Top Secret House Party! Now, after a pandemic, political chaos, and turning thirty, these two lost millennials are back with their new work-in-progress sketch show—armed with crystals, chaotic energy, and questionable life choices. Heavily Meditated, dives headfirst into the woo-woo world of modern spirituality, the absurd pressures that come with womanhood, and the endless quest for guidance, peace, and the perfect oat milk flat white. Expect punchy sketches, raw original songs, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating satire from “two charismatic women you’d like to see more of” – Steve Bennett, Chortle.

It’s been five years since LADYLIKES took the world (okay, pockets of Brighton, London and Edinburgh) by storm with their debut Top Secret House Party! Now, after a pandemic, political chaos, and turning thirty, these two lost millennials are back with their new work-in-progress sketch show—armed with crystals, chaotic energy, and questionable life choices. Heavily Meditated, dives headfirst into the woo-woo world of modern spirituality, the absurd pressures that come with womanhood, and the endless quest for guidance, peace, and the perfect oat milk flat white. Expect punchy sketches, raw original songs, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating satire from “two charismatic women you’d like to see more of” – Steve Bennett, Chortle.

One classically trained clown, a keyboard and an endlessly unfurling spool of string. Singer-songwriter Zoë spirals her way through a cabaret of songs as catchy as they are surreal: 'Existential Thoughts of a Freelancer', 'Floating Naked in a Magnesium Salt Bath With Your Mum' and the overthinking junkies’ all time favourite 'All Aboard the Spiral Train’. Unspooling her life onto the stage — while trying not to get tied up in string – Zoë is on a hunt to figure out what exactly she is hunting for. Expect sporadic flashes of experimental dance, wisdom and pigeons. Oh and the end notes of songs being held way too long.

One classically trained clown, a keyboard and an endlessly unfurling spool of string. Singer-songwriter Zoë spirals her way through a cabaret of songs as catchy as they are surreal: 'Existential Thoughts of a Freelancer', 'Floating Naked in a Magnesium Salt Bath With Your Mum' and the overthinking junkies’ all time favourite 'All Aboard the Spiral Train’. Unspooling her life onto the stage — while trying not to get tied up in string – Zoë is on a hunt to figure out what exactly she is hunting for. Expect sporadic flashes of experimental dance, wisdom and pigeons. Oh and the end notes of songs being held way too long.

Songs, sketches and shenanigans galore. Four zany broads performing outrageous and uproarious sketches. Who knew such a thing was possible? And more importantly, who allowed it? Serious Billy Productions presents: Love You, Bye!, a new sketch comedy show, featuring a range of hilariously offbeat characters, from clumsy clairvoyants to cocky Cornish surfers.

Songs, sketches and shenanigans galore. Four zany broads performing outrageous and uproarious sketches. Who knew such a thing was possible? And more importantly, who allowed it? Serious Billy Productions presents: Love You, Bye!, a new sketch comedy show, featuring a range of hilariously offbeat characters, from clumsy clairvoyants to cocky Cornish surfers.

Two of London's weirdest and most exciting queer voices on the comedy circuit - Dick Denham and James Murphy - bring their split bill stand-up comedy show to the Camden Fringe for one night only! Following his Camden Fringe debut in 2023 with his show Big Dick Energy, this time around Dick will offer their surreal observations on being genderqueer in a heteronormative world, getting older, mental health, and British culture. James will give a unique insight into life as a 6ft8 gay man with fiery absurdity, questioning society’s expectations - from popped lungs to marriage and kids, and the rapidly changing world we live in. Dick Denham was the LGBTQ+ New Act Runner-Up 2022, and has been described by Zoe Lyons as “really fun” and Stephen Bailey as a “joy to watch”. James Murphy won the British Comedy Guide’s Performance Award 2022, was a Max Turner New Act Finalist, and 2Northdown New Act Finalist. Chortle have described him as "an elaborate, creative writer able to turn a phrase that’s comically off-kilter”.

Two of London's weirdest and most exciting queer voices on the comedy circuit - Dick Denham and James Murphy - bring their split bill stand-up comedy show to the Camden Fringe for one night only! Following his Camden Fringe debut in 2023 with his show Big Dick Energy, this time around Dick will offer their surreal observations on being genderqueer in a heteronormative world, getting older, mental health, and British culture. James will give a unique insight into life as a 6ft8 gay man with fiery absurdity, questioning society’s expectations - from popped lungs to marriage and kids, and the rapidly changing world we live in. Dick Denham was the LGBTQ+ New Act Runner-Up 2022, and has been described by Zoe Lyons as “really fun” and Stephen Bailey as a “joy to watch”. James Murphy won the British Comedy Guide’s Performance Award 2022, was a Max Turner New Act Finalist, and 2Northdown New Act Finalist. Chortle have described him as "an elaborate, creative writer able to turn a phrase that’s comically off-kilter”.

Ever wondered what happens to a siren when she ages? Join Shirley for an evening of comedy cabaret, dancing and all things fishy as she celebrates the joy of standing out from the shoal. Shirley is here to tell you she’ll not be put out to sea just yet, thank you very much. Shirley’s cabaret sails through many decades of life’s rubbish as a Siren on the rocks! Awards: Halifax Fringe Festival – Hot Seat Award Alternative Cabaret Battle – 2nd runner up What audience and press are saying about Shirley Knot: ‘This show is about a journey that starts with not fitting in, how her parents tried to get her to fit and how she ended up doing something she was good at but didn’t enjoy. It’s all linked together through songs, shows tunes, comic songs and opera. What is remarkable is Shirley’s voice. Powerful, emotive and clear. From the first notes of the first song ... ’ – Joe Angella – Fringe Review ‘Debbie’s background in music was apparent during this show with her Julie Andrews like timbre, making us in awe one minute than laughing the next with her clever parody lyrics.’ – Emma Gilmore – the Ems ‘What a great night.’ – Murray Hecht ‘Loved it! Charming.’ – Adrian Jameson ‘Love it, Debbie’ – Debi Jones Maas ‘Go Shirley, Love it. Fin’ling good’ – Nicholas Quirke

Ever wondered what happens to a siren when she ages? Join Shirley for an evening of comedy cabaret, dancing and all things fishy as she celebrates the joy of standing out from the shoal. Shirley is here to tell you she’ll not be put out to sea just yet, thank you very much. Shirley’s cabaret sails through many decades of life’s rubbish as a Siren on the rocks! Awards: Halifax Fringe Festival – Hot Seat Award Alternative Cabaret Battle – 2nd runner up What audience and press are saying about Shirley Knot: ‘This show is about a journey that starts with not fitting in, how her parents tried to get her to fit and how she ended up doing something she was good at but didn’t enjoy. It’s all linked together through songs, shows tunes, comic songs and opera. What is remarkable is Shirley’s voice. Powerful, emotive and clear. From the first notes of the first song ... ’ – Joe Angella – Fringe Review ‘Debbie’s background in music was apparent during this show with her Julie Andrews like timbre, making us in awe one minute than laughing the next with her clever parody lyrics.’ – Emma Gilmore – the Ems ‘What a great night.’ – Murray Hecht ‘Loved it! Charming.’ – Adrian Jameson ‘Love it, Debbie’ – Debi Jones Maas ‘Go Shirley, Love it. Fin’ling good’ – Nicholas Quirke

Jaws meets The Mighty Boosh meets The Cornetto Trilogy in this absurd new comedy. Two best friends’ lives are changed forever when they discover that sharks have evolved legs and are stalking our very pavements, feasting on innocent pedestrians. Chaos, PowerPoint presentations, a training montage and dance numbers ensue as they fight together to save the world from these apex predators. Will they save the world? Will they ever make it back to the pub? Camp, outrageous and F'in dangerous!

‘Jaws’ meets ‘The Mighty Boosh’ meets ‘The Cornetto Trilogy’ in this absurd new comedy. Two best friends’ lives are changed forever when they discover that sharks have evolved legs and are stalking our very pavements, feasting on innocent pedestrians. Chaos, PowerPoint presentations, a training montage and dance numbers ensue as they fight together to save the world from these apex predators. Will they save the world? Will they ever make it back to the pub? Camp, outrageous and F'in dangerous!

Mother and daughter playfully catch up while waiting on a plane. After an Edinburgh Fringe run met with glowing audience feedback and five-star reviews, Window Seat returns with its affirming and humorous exploration of how generations communicate and move between life-stages. Sensuous, boho mother Trix (Helen Rose-Hampton) and her witty, determined daughter Lois (Maud May) survey the changes in their lives while waiting onboard a plane. One is getting used to an empty nest, the other to adult

“My flat is flooded, my flatmates are wild, I choose to live on TikTok.” Carpet is a witty and heartfelt story following the lives of three young migrant women navigating their lives in London. As they wrestle with their leaky apartments, cultural clashes and identity crisis, they discover what it truly means to have a home away from home.

What do you do when you’re gay but you don’t really think all the sex and partying’s for you?How do you navigate a community that isn't set up for you?Celebrate the misfits who don’t always fit in the parade.Just need to learn how to talk to boys first.Where Do All The Quiet Gays Go? is a one-person gay asexual romcom, finally championing the aspec community within the queer scene and telling a story left out of the narrative for far too long.

Fasten your FLAPS and push up your baps, you’re going to the disco! ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ is the explosively funny, naughty and dazzling story of two detectives who form an unlikely pairing. We meet DI Phil Atio, born within the sound of Bow Bells, who’s spent 10 years controlling the rough streets of East London. She’s downbeat, on her last legs, and her Cockney rhyming slang is getting worse. In bursts her new partner, DI Connie Lingus of the Sheriff’s department: Intercourse, Alabama. She’s armed, she’s new in town, and she sure does miss her brother’s warm, throbbing heart. They’re sent out in the field to investigate a new drug: Fentanyl Lithium Aluminium Peroxide Solude, a.k.a. F.L.A.P.S. 2024's version of the show is bigger, ballsier and Alabama-bound. The piece is jam-packed with 70s tunes, physical comedy and a threesome with a puppet. This is a classic British comedy with nods to the Carry On films, Austin Powers and Monty Python. It captures that recognisable humour while adding unique, stereotype-breaking twists. Audience members’ have said: “A total scream. Laughed my t*ts off.” “You’ve got a formula that’s working... you had us in the palm of your hand.”

When an aspiring chef, Marco, discovers that he can unlock memories through food, he relives 3 definitive experiences that have led him to embark on this journey. Marco has had an obsession with food for his whole life. So when he discovers that he can unlock memories with a bite of food he drops out of university to become a chef, much to the dismay of his academic Argentine Nona. This is his journey to prove to her he can do it. Freezer Cake is a 4D culinary play that explores family, love, choosing paths of choice rather than one that has been predetermined, and, of course, food.

When an aspiring chef, Marco, discovers that he can unlock memories through food, he relives 3 definitive experiences that have led him to embark on this journey. Marco has had an obsession with food for his whole life. So when he discovers that he can unlock memories with a bite of food he drops out of university to become a chef, much to the dismay of his academic Argentine Nona. This is his journey to prove to her he can do it. Freezer Cake is a 4D culinary play that explores family, love, choosing paths of choice rather than one that has been predetermined, and, of course, food.

Where many see Hell as a vast plane of damnation, eternal torture and endless misery, to those that work there it’s even worse! Who curates the minutes for the AGM’s? Who is in charge of accepting annual leave requests and which poor soul has to restock the paper cups at the water cooler? To those down there mundanity could be their worst nightmare, other than their Beelzebub of a boss, but when everything gets turned on its head with a new, very much out of place, arrival down in the fiery pits insanity begins to ensue and hell does in fact break loose!

Where many see Hell as a vast plane of damnation, eternal torture and endless misery, to those that work there it’s even worse! Who curates the minutes for the AGM’s? Who is in charge of accepting annual leave requests and which poor soul has to restock the paper cups at the water cooler? To those down there mundanity could be their worst nightmare, other than their Beelzebub of a boss, but when everything gets turned on its head with a new, very much out of place, arrival down in the fiery pits insanity begins to ensue and hell does in fact break loose!

A veteran superstar finds her career in need of a bit of 'nip and tuck' after thoughts of feeling washed up and finished. She finds the determination within to conquer her past and steal the spotlight once more. 'Betsy Bares All' is the brand new, rip roaring, One-Woman cabaret from Blackthorn Theatre. Reviving the swanky vice of Hollywood's Golden Age, one glitz at a time. The piece stars Betsy Chadwick-Jones and is Written and Directed by Tom Levermore. 'Betsy' plays at the Canal Cafe Theatre, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th August.

A veteran superstar finds her career in need of a bit of 'nip and tuck' after thoughts of feeling washed up and finished. She finds the determination within to conquer her past and steal the spotlight once more. 'Betsy Bares All' is the brand new, rip roaring, One-Woman cabaret from Blackthorn Theatre. Reviving the swanky vice of Hollywood's Golden Age, one glitz at a time. The piece stars Betsy Chadwick-Jones and is Written and Directed by Tom Levermore. 'Betsy' plays at the Canal Cafe Theatre, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th August.

At The Pilot, we create an entirely improvised sitcom pilot based solely on your suggestions! Our show starts with a short-form improv half, with games similar to those on 'Whose line is it anyway', before moving on to our long-form sitcom episodes. During the long-form portion of the show, we improvise two separate pilot episodes based on audience suggestions. The audience then decides which gets the green light and which hits the cutting room floor. Our talented cast then perform the second episode of the sitcom you want to see! Mixing outright ridiculousness with meaningful relationships and heartfelt stories, we'll create a brand new sitcom you'll be begging us to binge! Whether you're more Friends-fan or Big Banger, you'll get to see a brand-new sitcom brought to life right before your eyes.

At The Pilot, we create an entirely improvised sitcom pilot based solely on your suggestions! Our show starts with a short-form improv half, with games similar to those on 'Whose line is it anyway', before moving on to our long-form sitcom episodes. During the long-form portion of the show, we improvise two separate pilot episodes based on audience suggestions. The audience then decides which gets the green light and which hits the cutting room floor. Our talented cast then perform the second episode of the sitcom you want to see! Mixing outright ridiculousness with meaningful relationships and heartfelt stories, we'll create a brand new sitcom you'll be begging us to binge! Whether you're more Friends-fan or Big Banger, you'll get to see a brand-new sitcom brought to life right before your eyes.

The Other Side Comedy Camden Fringe Showcase. The Other Side is London’s hottest new comedy night & after nearly a year of sold out shows, they are coming to Camden Fringe! For one night only, get ready to see some of the best up & coming acts of the comedy circuit and the future stars of tomorrow!

The Other Side Comedy Camden Fringe Showcase. The Other Side is London’s hottest new comedy night & after nearly a year of sold out shows, they are coming to Camden Fringe! For one night only, get ready to see some of the best up & coming acts of the comedy circuit and the future stars of tomorrow!

The Other Side Comedy Camden Fringe Showcase. The Other Side is London’s hottest new comedy night & after nearly a year of sold out shows, they are coming to Camden Fringe! For one night only, get ready to see some of the best up & coming acts of the comedy circuit and the future stars of tomorrow!

BEN WEAVER is in the city wearing his best suit, preparing for an interview eating a croissant, an almond croissant, when he witnesses a death. In shock, Ben does his best to help and picks up deadman's lanyard which is left on the floor. But as BEN puts the lanyard around his neck, he transforms into the deadman - BEN MANAGER, and begins his relentless rise up the building, and up the corporate structure at MONOLITH INDUSTRIES. Now he just needs to work out what the hell he's meant to be doing. The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager is an absurd satire about making progress, hitting targets and bullshit jobs. This is the first solo show from Jack Parris (Brighton People's Theatre, Bunkum Theatre) and is a wild, violent and absurd physical comedy with live scored music and songs. REVIEWS 'Simultaneously the most surreal and the most cuttingly perceptive show you are likely to see this Fringe' - Brighton Source 'Brilliantly capturing the sense of imposter syndrome in professional administration' - Reviews Hub 'The Office if David Lynch had directed it' - Chris on Theatre AUDIENCE FEEDBACK 'Captivating' 'Unique' 'Sensational' 'Physical theatre at its best' 'Overworked, underpaid, under appreciated. Would do it all again.' 'Everyone should see this' 'A phenomenal, thrilling piece of work' 'Incredible acting, brilliant idea'

BEN WEAVER is in the city wearing his best suit, preparing for an interview eating a croissant, an almond croissant, when he witnesses a death. In shock, Ben does his best to help and picks up deadman's lanyard which is left on the floor. But as BEN puts the lanyard around his neck, he transforms into the deadman - BEN MANAGER, and begins his relentless rise up the building, and up the corporate structure at MONOLITH INDUSTRIES. Now he just needs to work out what the hell he's meant to be doing. The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager is an absurd satire about making progress, hitting targets and bullshit jobs. This is the first solo show from Jack Parris (Brighton People's Theatre, Bunkum Theatre) and is a wild, violent and absurd physical comedy with live scored music and songs. REVIEWS 'Simultaneously the most surreal and the most cuttingly perceptive show you are likely to see this Fringe' - Brighton Source 'Brilliantly capturing the sense of imposter syndrome in professional administration' - Reviews Hub 'The Office if David Lynch had directed it' - Chris on Theatre AUDIENCE FEEDBACK 'Captivating' 'Unique' 'Sensational' 'Physical theatre at its best' 'Overworked, underpaid, under appreciated. Would do it all again.' 'Everyone should see this' 'A phenomenal, thrilling piece of work' 'Incredible acting, brilliant idea'

Charis King: Wummy is a character-packed one-woman show in a world where yummy mummies reign supreme. 31 year-old Wummy is stuck living with strangers and craving financial freedom and glamour. She transforms her appearance and becomes a social climber, in an attempt to break free from her mundane existence. Charis used to feature on BBC Radio Kent as Granny Claris in 'Grannadvice' on Steve N Allen's comedy show. She also appeared on Pat Marsh and Erika North's morning show, wrote sketches for Leo Ulph on BBC Radio Kent's Upload program and was selected to perform in the BBC Upload Festival's comedy tent.

Charis King: Wummy is a character-packed one-woman show in a world where yummy mummies reign supreme. 31 year-old Wummy is stuck living with strangers and craving financial freedom and glamour. She transforms her appearance and becomes a social climber, in an attempt to break free from her mundane existence. Charis used to feature on BBC Radio Kent as Granny Claris in 'Grannadvice' on Steve N Allen's comedy show. She also appeared on Pat Marsh and Erika North's morning show, wrote sketches for Leo Ulph on BBC Radio Kent's Upload program and was selected to perform in the BBC Upload Festival's comedy tent.

A satirical revue of events in Helsinki in the past year or so that transformed Finland from a neutral, peace-loving country to a militaristic, immigrant shunning, arms exporting, sabre-rattling member of the nuclear club, austerely stripping its welfare state to spend more than it can afford on its bristling armed forces. Figuring prominently in the show, staged by denizens of a dysfunctional Helsinki retirement home, are our luminary ex-PM, Sanna Marin, her new-found associate Tony Blair and swinging newly elected president Alexander Stubb. The show on Finland's transfiguration is acccompanied by a medley of Finnish music and song.

A satirical revue of events in Helsinki in the past year or so that transformed Finland from a neutral, peace-loving country to a militaristic, immigrant shunning, arms exporting, sabre-rattling member of the nuclear club, austerely stripping its welfare state to spend more than it can afford on its bristling armed forces. Figuring prominently in the show, staged by denizens of a dysfunctional Helsinki retirement home, are our luminary ex-PM, Sanna Marin, her new-found associate Tony Blair and swinging newly elected president Alexander Stubb. The show on Finland's transfiguration is acccompanied by a medley of Finnish music and song.

The show is an autobiographical adventure of anecdotes and rap music that explores grief, identity and vulnerability through Jacob’s adolescence. As much as this performance is a reflection of his life, he believes it taps into the wider human experience.Content Warnings: Contains bad language and themes of sex, drugs and death.

‘If I don’t see your face everywhere, did it even exist? No! When the worms eat my face, they’ll turn to one another and say “Hey, isn’t that Daniel Pollicky’s face?” because I’m a real G.’ John, disillusioned and desperate, flicks mindlessly through his phone when someone suddenly compels him to stop and listen. A charismatic man claiming to have all the answers, and for only $25 a month – ‘Dan with a Plan’. Worth a shot, right? Self-Help is theatre’s answer to doom-scrolling. A one-man dark comedy, it highlights the desperation in young men to feel seen, and how an impressionable mind can be easily manipulated with dangerous ideas. Follow John’s journey through the means of live music, video projection and trippy dream sequences as he goes down the sigma male rabbit hole, and loses his mind in the name of ‘self-improvement’.

‘If I don’t see your face everywhere, did it even exist? No! When the worms eat my face, they’ll turn to one another and say “Hey, isn’t that Daniel Pollicky’s face?” because I’m a real G.’ John, disillusioned and desperate, flicks mindlessly through his phone when someone suddenly compels him to stop and listen. A charismatic man claiming to have all the answers, and for only $25 a month – ‘Dan with a Plan’. Worth a shot, right? Self-Help is theatre’s answer to doom-scrolling. A one-man dark comedy, it highlights the desperation in young men to feel seen, and how an impressionable mind can be easily manipulated with dangerous ideas. Follow John’s journey through the means of live music, video projection and trippy dream sequences as he goes down the sigma male rabbit hole, and loses his mind in the name of ‘self-improvement’.

Written and performed by singer songwriter Michaela Betts, Dark Nature is a personal exploration of childhood trauma, transformation, dis-ease and beauty. It’s darkly funny, punchy and moving, with ethereal baroque-pop songs, storytelling, spoken word and animation.

Singer songwriter Michaela Betts leads you through her theatrical folk journey of narrative songs about the Dark Nature in all of us. Featuring baroque piano, ethereal vocals, and twisting fairy folk tales.

Fashion designer extraordinaire "The Emperor" is on a ruthless rise to the top, but a disappointing Winter collection has Berlin’s fashion scene questioning whether this fashionista has lost his touch. Rumours of a cutting-edge new fabric, spearheaded by an innovative Parisian duo, may be just what The Emperor needs to secure his place in fashion history... Following a sellout run at the Bread & Roses Theatre, this tongue-in-cheek adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes brings a familiar tale of ego and deception to the 21st century. Featuring larger-than-life characters, a feel-good soundtrack and lots of silly jokes, delve into the dark side of fashion and the lengths people will go to stay in the limelight!  ★★★★ "Full of humour and ingenuity" - Broadway Baby ★★★★ "An immensely enjoyable hour’s entertainment" - The Reviews Hub Created by the cast (Jacob Baird, Sasha Brooks, Nisha Emich, Hannah McLeod, Kip O'Sullivan and Janik Rajapakse) & directed by Hannah McLeod.

Fashion designer extraordinaire "The Emperor" is on a ruthless rise to the top, but a disappointing Winter collection has Berlin’s fashion scene questioning whether this fashionista has lost his touch. Rumours of a cutting-edge new fabric, spearheaded by an innovative Parisian duo, may be just what The Emperor needs to secure his place in fashion history... Following a sellout run at the Bread & Roses Theatre, this tongue-in-cheek adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes brings a familiar tale of ego and deception to the 21st century. Featuring larger-than-life characters, a feel-good soundtrack and lots of silly jokes, delve into the dark side of fashion and the lengths people will go to stay in the limelight!  ★★★★ "Full of humour and ingenuity" - Broadway Baby ★★★★ "An immensely enjoyable hour’s entertainment" - The Reviews Hub Created by the cast (Jacob Baird, Sasha Brooks, Nisha Emich, Hannah McLeod, Kip O'Sullivan and Janik Rajapakse) & directed by Hannah McLeod.

Have you ever seen a blunt conversation about being autistic? This is 'Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)': a one-man show about life as a neurodiverse adult, covering diagnosis, social situations, media portrayal and all the curve balls that life can throw at you. The Writer of the Show (yes, that's the character name) takes you on a guided tour of the mind of someone that is somewhere on the middle of the spectrum: not high enough as Rain Man, but not low enough to be labeled 'normal'. Contains faint traces of film references, peaches and a few naughty words.

Have you ever seen a blunt conversation about being autistic? This is 'Mine (or Unapologetically Autistic)': a one-man show about life as a neurotypical adult, covering diagnosis, social situations, media portrayal and all the curve balls that life can throw at you. The Writer of the Show (yes, that's the character name) takes you on a guided tour of the mind of someone that is somewhere on the middle of the spectrum: not high enough as Rain Man, but not low enough to be labeled 'normal'. Contains faint traces of film references, peaches and a few naughty words. Just come and have a giggle at his expense!

A new and emerging improv troupe based in South East London that specialise in short form comedy improv. 8 improvisers bringing you a ton of awesome short form games that are completely improvised and it will be influenced by what every audiences loves, PROMPTS! Be prepared to give us your silliest and wackiest suggestions! Expect wacky accents, questionable characters and of course a barrel of laughs.

“Sex has never been funnier or more poignant” (New York Times). This was just one of the reviews of the initial book, from which the play The Vagina Monologues is born. It was first staged almost 30 years ago and yet is still very relevant today. The taboo around the vagina, the sexual violence, the ignorance about the female body and sexual pleasure are all issues in our current times. The play, written by V (Eve Ensler), is based on interviews of more than 200 women from different countries, ethnicities, social classes and religions, putting into words their relationships with their own sexuality, feelings, traumas, questions, joys and pains. The Vagina Monologues is a powerful, funny, moving and courageous text that will not leave anyone indifferent. It was also the start of V-Day, a movement against all sorts of violence against women. Performed by Juliet Prew, Cara Kiri and Aurore Padenou. Directed by Lorna Dempsey.

“Sex has never been funnier or more poignant” (New York Times). This was just one of the reviews of the initial book, from which the play The Vagina Monologues is born. It was first staged almost 30 years ago and yet is still very relevant today. The taboo around the vagina, the sexual violence, the ignorance about the female body and sexual pleasure are all issues in our current times. The play, written by V (Eve Ensler), is based on interviews of more than 200 women from different countries, ethnicities, social classes and religions, putting into words their relationships with their own sexuality, feelings, traumas, questions, joys and pains. The Vagina Monologues is a powerful, funny, moving and courageous text that will not leave anyone indifferent. It was also the start of V-Day, a movement against all sorts of violence against women. Performed by Juliet Prew, Cara Kiri and Aurore Padenou. Directed by Lorna Dempsey.

Over Influenced is a dark comedy, which comments on today’s toxic social status of celebrity and influencer culture. Ginny and Tiggy are two successful podcasters with their hit show 'G&T - Girl Talk' which revolves around healthy sex, relationships, dating and self love. When all hell breaks loose during a live recording, their facades are broken and the true extent of their faux happy lives are revealed. Finally they are so triggered they are forced to face their own realities and save the show... But is it too late? Starring and written by Actor and Comedian Suzie Houlihan and Award Winning Actor Katie Alexander-Thom and featuring Ben Keenan

Over Influenced is a dark comedy, which comments on today’s toxic social status of celebrity and influencer culture. Ginny and Tiggy are two successful podcasters with their hit show 'G&T - Girl Talk' which revolves around healthy sex, relationships, dating and self love. When all hell breaks loose during a live recording, their facades are broken and the true extent of their faux happy lives are revealed. Finally they are so triggered they are forced to face their own realities and save the show... But is it too late? Starring and written by Actor and Comedian Suzie Houlihan and Award Winning Actor Katie Alexander-Thom and featuring Ben Keenan

Acclaimed double-act The Electric Head (Al Ronald & Cy Henty) are taking London by storm and reality by surprise with their brand new, critically acclaimed long-form improv show. So far audiences have seen them travel under the ocean to Copenhagen, clone a giant expanding dog, watched an immortal and sinister optician put his patient in touch with the Cosmic Consciousness, and been married several times. So come and join them on a brand new hilarious and exciting journey and peer into the surreal mind of The Electric Head with unpredictable adventures you really need to experience for yourself. ‘Electric Head are a surreal, mirth-laden, epic flight of fancy which you simply have to experience for yourselves.’ - Setthetape.com ‘Master Craftsmen’ - TheSpyinthestalls.com ‘Imagine what would happen if you crossed the Mighty Boosh with Vic and Bob and then gave them a whopping great bag of Haribo Star Mix.’ - Horrorhothouse.com

Acclaimed double-act The Electric Head (Al Ronald & Cy Henty) are taking London by storm and reality by surprise with their brand new, critically acclaimed long-form improv show. So far audiences have seen them travel under the ocean to Copenhagen, clone a giant expanding dog, watched an immortal and sinister optician put his patient in touch with the Cosmic Consciousness, and been married several times. So come and join them on a brand new hilarious and exciting journey and peer into the surreal mind of The Electric Head with unpredictable adventures you really need to experience for yourself. ‘Electric Head are a surreal, mirth-laden, epic flight of fancy which you simply have to experience for yourselves.’ - Setthetape.com ‘Master Craftsmen’ - TheSpyinthestalls.com ‘Imagine what would happen if you crossed the Mighty Boosh with Vic and Bob and then gave them a whopping great bag of Haribo Star Mix.’ - Horrorhothouse.com

Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton. Is it a strip? Is it a tease? Sindy bares all – guaranteed off the funometer for entertainment, glamour and laughter. When Covid shut the pubs, Sindy took her cabaret show on tour around her neighbourhood to cheer up the socially isolated, performing over 300 socially distanced pop-up shows. From hen parties to hundredth birthdays, Sindy found she had become a one-woman cradle-to-grave, sing-a-gran service. In the spirit of the Fringe, the Marilyn Monroe Burlesque Show debuts Sindy’s strip-a-gran act. n the business Sindy is known as a sing and fling performer - as she sings, layers are shed. This is a glamorous, hilarious act loved by Gen Zs to seniors, ladies' nights out to guys with their pints. Sindy's M&S undies will be coming out of the closet, in a fun, tongue in cheek show to create the best party in town.

Mimic, singer and dancer Sindy Fling literally unwraps the divas of pop – from Monroe to Madonna via Dolly Parton. Is it a strip? Is it a tease? Sindy bares all – guaranteed off the funometer for entertainment, glamour and laughter. When Covid shut the pubs, Sindy took her cabaret show on tour around her neighbourhood to cheer up the socially isolated, performing over 300 socially distanced pop-up shows. From hen parties to hundredth birthdays, Sindy found she had become a one-woman cradle-to-grave, sing-a-gran service. In the spirit of the Fringe, the Marilyn Monroe Burlesque Show debuts Sindy’s strip-a-gran act. n the business Sindy is known as a sing and fling performer - as she sings, layers are shed. This is a glamorous, hilarious act loved by Gen Zs to seniors, ladies' nights out to guys with their pints. Sindy's M&S undies will be coming out of the closet, in a fun, tongue in cheek show to create the best party in town.

As Women, when are choices not really choices? Woman. Life. Freedom, a play made in response to the Iranian protests, follows Meera as she explores her relationship to herself, Islam and the choices many Muslim women in Britain struggle with. The conversation around Islam and a woman's relationship to her Hijab is complex and polarised in today's world. Woman. Life. Freedom adds depth to this conversation questioning how the patriarchy affects women. "Woman. Life. Freedom is a nuanced piece of writing that makes it clear that wearing a hijab should be a woman’s choice and not imposed upon her" - Everything Theatre. Through humor mixed with engaging writing, topics approached in ‘Woman. Life. Freedom’ such as anger toward the patriarchy and balancing responsibility with personal truth are held, understood and given space to breathe. This piece was made to spark discussions around Muslim women and the politicisation of their freedoms in a global context. Every part of this play was created by people belonging to the Global Majority, and their voices were centered throughout. Cast: Alicia Fernandes, Bushra Baig, Ayesha Parkar, Yusuf Naya, Lillie Pugh, Simon Pugh, Adi Roy Bhattacharya

WOMAN. LIFE. FREEDOM. discusses the complex issue of whether women can have full agency in a world that is inherently patriarchal. Can the decision to wear the hijab ever be an empowering decision to be made by a woman to show her faithfulness to God? Or is this something that will always be tied to the oppression of women? The play shows the internal debate of Meera while also exploring the external debates and pressures she feels in her workplace and relationship with her family. The current protests in Iran make the discussion of feminism and the hijab not only topical but vital. But this is a story which has been important for a long time. In the 1970s Iranian Revolution, women put on the hijab as an act of rebellion, but that symbol of freedom was then imposed upon them and now they’re ripping it off. Meera has a similar story of initially choosing to wear the hijab as a symbol of her religion and identity and as a response to rising Islamophobia. But now, like the women in Iran, she is choosing to take it off.

Chaos reigns! An explosive hour of original sketch comedy scenes and songs, performed by a cast of outrageously talented idiots.Loathsome public figures and classic film cliches, bombshells at funerals and robots from the future. Nothing and no-one is safe from the absurd and satirical parade of silliness in Brazen Hodgepodge.

The Bardic Breakfasters are back! C's sensational Shakespearience returns to London and the Canal Café Theatre. Twenty-seven years of Bardic bardfoolery culminate in last Edinburgh's sell-out show, now specially adapted for the London stage – The Taming of the Shrew as you've never seen it before.