Andy is watching the TV, and trying not to think about how everything around them is falling apart. A telephone rings, an old video clip from a long-forgotten concert begins to play, and something – somewhere – just won’t let them out of the theatre.A one-person physical theatre piece, CATACLYSMIC taps into the heart of our obsession with nostalgia, and explores that feeling of the world ending when things just don’t go to plan. Inspired by clowning and immersive art, it delves into experiences of grief, and interrogates the act of inaction in the face of cataclysm.A collaboration between Emily Hawkins, Vera Majoor, Ben Peterson, and Ollie Wimbush, the four artists come together to create absurdist, vivid, multidisciplinary performances. Previous collaborations within the group include London Pub Theatre award winning and Offie nominated production Anthropocene, and Lambeth Fringe’s Glitch Award winning Bog Body.CATACLYSMIC saw its first work-in-progress sharing at the No Such Theatre January 2026 scratch-night, where it was described by critic Josh Berninger as ‘fun, varied, and with the standard of high-end theatre’.Running time: Approximately 55 minutesLATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

A dark comedy about familial love, obligation, and the weight of care, this play follows a brother and sister in their twenties as they attempt to carve out independent lives; new jobs, fledgling relationships, and messy weekends that promise escape. But they are never entirely free. At home, their mother’s mental illness keeps everything precarious, pulling them back into a cycle of crisis, vigilance, and reluctant responsibility. Living on a kind of emotional fault line, they balance humour with exhaustion, love with frustration, and hope with the constant fear of what might happen next. While stories about borderline personality disorder often centre on the diagnosed individual, this play shifts the focus to those growing up in its wake. It gives voice to a largely unseen group: the children who become carers, negotiators, and emotional anchors long before they are ready. With sharp wit and honesty, it opens up conversations about generational trauma, resilience, and the complicated bonds that hold families together. At its core, the play explores the hidden labour of care, an experience lived by thousands, yet rarely depicted with such candour, humour and complexity on stage.Running time: Approximately 80 minutesLATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

“I want to be with you. Forever, I guess, or… forever’s a long time, but…”On a Friday night, EMMA, her boyfriend SAM, and his best friend ARCHIE come together in a well-known ritual around the kitchen table: pizza, beers, and heated debate. Emma and Archie are at loggerheads, and Sam once again finds himself stuck in the middle.As new topics are broached, and revelations come to light, Emma makes a decision for what she believes is the greater good. But when things don’t go the way she planned, her newfound resolve starts to waver. A chance reunion months later creates further chaos, and uncovers buried secrets from the past. GIRLS WHO LIKE BOYS WHO DIG BOYS WHO LIKE GIRLS is a sharp, fast-paced comedy which poses questions surrounding queer identity, monogamy, and the pressure we put on ourselves (and each other) to explore in the modern day.Reviews of past workCara Dromgoole, directing for Deadheads by Maddie Lynes (★★★★ The Guardian)Poppy Maxwell, Libby Thornton and Jemima Langdon for Cambridge Footlights International Tour Show, The Search Continues (★★★★ Broadway Baby) (★★★★ Broadway World)Running time: Approximately 55 minutesLATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

When a dancer and a climate activist meet over margaritas on a Mediterranean cruise, their sizzling attraction seems like the perfect holiday fling. Until the pair realise they share more than just chemistry: both are in a relationship with the same person.As potential romance explodes into fierce rivalry, the duo launch a competitive campaign of eco-sabotage against the mega-polluting ship. With the heat rising, can their connection and desire for a better world survive these dangerous waters?This queer romcom by Katrina Bennett is a subversive exploration of protest and passion.Running time: Approximately 60 minutesLATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

James is stuck. Literally. Adrenalised and alone with an unconscious cellmate in a police holding cell after throwing a brick during a queer rights protest, he unpacks the experiences that brought him here: pulled into protest culture through a crush on an artist‑activist, personal grief and political fury collide. With dark humour and raw confession, this urgent, powerful new play examines how systemic neglect pushes vulnerable people toward dangerous obsessions and extreme acts. “Surprising, incendiary and unsettling, written with a propulsive energy” - Shortlisted for Homotopia’s Queer Writers Award 2025 “Wryly and playfully funny, and desperately sad… effortlessly engaging, with an exhilarating pace” - Liverpool Everyman New Works“A striking piece of new writing that captures the urgency of identity and protest, powerfully reflecting the spirit of our times and young people’s need to be heard. Beautifully performed—(Xavier) is definitely one to watch” - Eli Randle, Unity TheatreLeft For Dead are a Northwest/Midlands based company making intimate, queer and political theatre that focuses on systemic injustice and change. They aim to make audiences think about the morality of the societal institutions and power structures that surround them. BRICK is supported in development by BoonDog Theatre and The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.Running time: Approximately 60 minutesLATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED.UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE.No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

A wish. A duty. A journey to becoming real.When Geppetto wishes upon a star for a child of his own, his handmade puppet suddenly comes to life. Curious, chaotic, and completely new to the world, Pinocchio is sent out to discover what it truly means to become “real.” Guided by the reluctant Jiminy Cricket — a tired conscience hoping this will finally be his last assignment — Pinocchio must navigate school, strangers, temptation, and the dazzling lure of Toy Island — learning that growing up is about the choices we make. Age Suitability: 8+ Warnings: Flashing lights / HazeADAPTED BY Betty Ann Norton Theatre School from Carlo Collodi's classic tale DIRECTED BY Various teachers of Betty Ann Norton Theatre School LIGHTING DESIGN BY Cameron Brady SOUND DESIGN BY Grace Woulfe CAST Students at Betty Ann Norton Theatre SchoolTICKETS €16 | €14 (student/OAP/unemployed)RUNNING TIME 1 hr no intervalABOUT THE COMPANYBetty Ann Norton Theatre School has over 65 years' experience in training young actors. Our mission is to provide children and young people with a foundation in theatre training to develop their confidence, creativity, and communication skills. Recent productions include A Christmas Carol in Studio 1 at the Lir Academy in December 2023, and an original play The Castle That Time Forgot on Smock Alley Main Stage in March 2025.

Join the acclaimed Jason Max Ferdinand Singers in a lively gospel workshop.The American ‘uber-talented choir’ (Rolling Stone), led by Jason Max Ferdinand, invites you to join a gospel singing workshop. The workshops are ideal for enthusiastic singers who want to find out more about gospel singing – perhaps you’re already in a choir or can read music.Jason Max Ferdinand leads the workshop with Cedric Dent, the ten-time Grammy Award winner from Take 6, and John Stoddart on piano. Together, you’ll learn songs from the origins of gospel music to the present day.The choir’s versatility has brought them to perform at a wide scope of events, from showcasing their ‘bold, impassioned sound’ (The Guardian) at their BBC Proms gospel concert, to performing on Saturday Night Live alongside Coldplay and Jacob Collier.You can also experience their talents in our Opening Concert: All Rise, as well as at The Queen’s Hall.  Please note: We have reached capacity for soprano and alto singers for both workshop times. If you would still like to register, you will be added to the wait list and contacted if a place becomes available.

In this one-woman show, Sarah Dealy reveals something so personal, so vulnerable that you, Great Britain, and the world will never be the same. But she does need to go over a few things with the audience first to make sure that you aren’t going to judge her for anything she reveals. A searing personal story with twists and turns. Unflinching and raw... if she can get to it...

Discover Adam Smith as you’ve never seen him before. This captivating documentary immerses you in the life, mind and influence of the man who reshaped economics and defined the Scottish Enlightenment. The journey continues with a guided tour of Panmure House, Smith’s final residence and the setting where he completed key works. Guests move through restored rooms filled with stories of breakthroughs, lively debates and transformative ideas. An inspiring experience that brings history to life and offers an intimate glimpse into a true global thinker.

Sell-out Fringe 2025 Scots traditional pianist Matthew Leigh Shiel, ***** (EdinburghGuide.com), is joined by his acclaimed Lowlands folk band as we share haunting Hebridean Gaelic folk songs, rousing pipe marches and furious fiddles – all by enchanting candlelight! Matthew is joined by Robert Burns' official pipe major and Scotland’s best Scots singers and instrumentalists from Celtic Connections and BBC Proms. Features a heart-breaking rendition of The Corries' Flower of Scotland and Wild Mountain Thyme. Fringe Classics internationally five-star rated: ***** (EdinburghGuide.com), ***** (BingeFringe.com), ***** (TheUpsideNews.com), ***** (MissmandaMedia.com).

The year is 2009. The location is, physically, Slough, Berkshire and, spiritually, Forks, Washington. An 11-year-old Chloe Jacobs has written a 30,000-word self-insert erotic Twilight fanfiction. 17 years later, she's ready to share it on stage... This show asks the important questions: what does it mean to be a superfan? What compels us to write? And... Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca? 'Charmingly self-deprecating and wonderfully self-assured' (Cherwell.org). 'Effortlessly funny... had the audience doubled over with laughter' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'I need to hear the rest of this fanfiction!' (Ahir Shah).

Raymond Mearns has over thirty years working at the comedy coal face developing a devout following for his rambunctious rants and hysterical routines. With appearances on Limmy’s Show, Rab C Nesbitt and Ken Loach’s Ae Fond Kiss, he has a lot to say and boy, are you going to hear it.