Coming up in August: Bury The Hatchet True crime meets live folk gig. Wanton A provocative new play about women's stories and who profits from them. Jane Eyre The five-time Tony nominated musical makes its UK premiere.  Ride The Cyclone and The Jonathan Larson Project continue until 22 Aug.

What happens when violence against women becomes entertainment? Wanton is a bold new play by Georgie Dettmer ('Are You Watching?'), directed by Sammy J Glover, exploring the exploitation of women's bodies as spectacle, entertainment, and commodity. Southwark Playhouse Borough | 26–29 Aug

A sky full of stars ✨ We're thrilled to announce the full cast for Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky. Joining Yanexi Enriquez, Rosalind Lailey, and Jordan Scowen are: Michael Maloney Alex Bhat Lucy Gray Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 Sep - 17 Oct

Introducing the next viral sensation (and the team that created her). Meet the full cast of Mona Loser's upcoming workshop presentation. Featuring: Ako Mitchell Annabel Marlow  Carla Dixon-Hernandez  Chad Saint Louis  Kayna Montecillo  Nic Myers  Obioma Ugoala  Steven Webb  Mona Loser | 2 - 5 Sep

Power. Fame. Excess. Andrew Barth Feldman is Nero in the bold new musical of the same name from the Tony Award-winning creators of 'Spring Awakening'. The infamous ruler, the artist, the performer, the reluctant heir. This is a story of ambition, love and the devastating cost of absolute power.

★★★★ Review: Firebird – Marlie Haco’s revival of Phil Davies’ thriller about grooming and coercive control finds fresh relevance. (@swkplay.bsky.social) Read more 👇

Firebird review at Southwark Playhouse Borough: chilling revival of Phil Davies’ thriller

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Stephanie Greenwood’s gripping new romantic comedy-turned-psychological thriller is an exploration of love, trust, and what it takes to get off a train hurtling in the wrong direction. Relative Motion | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 11 Nov - 5 Dec | On sale now

★★★★ Review: The Jonathan Larson Project – Polished showcase of Larson’s work unfolds as an anthology of hope, acceptance and aspiration. (@swkplay.bsky.social) Read the full review in The Stage 👇

The Jonathan Larson Project review at Southwark Playhouse: invention and flair

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Applications close Monday 20 July for our Technical Manager position! This is an opportunity to support developing artists and our local community as you lead on managing all technical aspects of Southwark Playhouse Borough. Find out more: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/#jobvacancies #ArtsJobs

{PR Gifted ticket} The Jonathan Larson Project @swkplay.bsky.social is a celebration and a great selection of song that pays tribute to a world class talent. #musicaltheatre #theatre #jonathanlarson See our ★★★★☆ review here: www.operationlivetheatre.com/post/the-jon...

The Jonathan Larson Project

A celebration and a great selection of song that pays tribute to a world class talent.

operationlivetheatre.com

Noga Flaishon’s new play is a searing look at the commodification of memory, the legacy of trauma, and the stories we pass on. Directed by Daniel Goldman and starring Beverley Klein, Memoriam comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough after a critically acclaimed US run.

Coming up in July: - Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Previews - The Jonathan Larson Project Hear some of Jonathan Larson's lesser-heard work in this UK premiere - Firebird An unflinching drama about exploitation Ride The Cyclone continues at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 22 August.

We're looking for an experienced and organised person to be our Technical Manager, leading on managing and developing all technical aspects of Southwark Playhouse Borough.   Applications close 20 July. https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/#jobvacancies #ArtsJobs

Now on sale! Mona Loser, the new musical from the Tony nominated team behind 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’, returns for a week of workshop presentations. Inspired by ‘Frankenstein’ and set to a high-energy pop score, this sharp, satirical musical is sure to be your new obsession.

Private Jones comes to Southwark Playhouse Elephant this winter. This original new musical is inspired by Gomer Jones, a deaf Welshman who hid his hearing loss to serve as a sniper in World War 1. Blending BSL, live creative captioning, a Foley soundscape, and a sweeping original score.

133 years after the infamous trial of Lizzie Borden, Bury the Hatchet asks why are we so fascinated by watching women rise, fall, and be torn apart in public? Part true crime, part courtroom drama, part bluegrass folk gig, this show “plays with our morality with devilish fun” (★★★★★ Binge Fringe).

Barking mad offbeat comedy, Dog Mom, is now on sale! Written by Tate Elizabeth Hanyok ('Sex Appeal' (Hulu)), with direction by Ajay Chowdhury ('The Kamil Rahman Series', 'The Merchant of Vembley' (Cockpit Theatre)), follow Sarita as she learns to coexist with the scruffy stray she never wanted.

Coming up in June: Slaughterhouse-Five Kurt Vonnegut's classic science-fiction novel comes to the stage Ride The Cyclone The "bonkers" (Sunday Express) hit musical returns The Last Man plays its final weeks at Southwark Playhouse Elephant and Redcliffe continues at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

We're looking for a welcoming and responsible person to join our team across the upcoming run of Ride The Cyclone. Applications for our Front of House Assistant and Bar Team Member role are open until Friday 5 June. More details available here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/#jobvacancies

‘In a few years’ time this brilliant & original piece of musical theatre surely will have as dedicated a UK following as it does in Korea’ ★ ★ ★ ★ for The Last Man at Southwark Playhouse @ianbowkett.bsky.social @swkplay.bsky.social musicaltheatrereview.com/the-last-man...

Last chance to apply for the Front of House and Venue Manager role. This is a rare opportunity to lead the Front of House team, helping to deliver a first-class audience and visitor experience at Southwark Playhouse. Applications close this Sunday 17 May. #ArtsJobs

Coming up in May 🌼 The Wasp Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's ('Emilia') twisting two-hander returns. The Last Man A Korean rock musical following one survivor locked inside a bunker to escape the undead. Redcliffe An epic tale of forbidden love based on a true story. New musical FLYBY continues.

We’re looking for an experienced, driven Front of House and Venue Manager for our busy Elephant venue. This is a rare opportunity to lead the Front of House team, helping to deliver a first-class audience and visitor experience at Southwark Playhouse. Applications close 17 May. #ArtsJobs

A line-up so good, you'd think we were joking!😲 Catch some of the hottest comedians before they head to Edinburgh this August. Including: Sophie Duker, Paddy Young, Kemah Bob, Celya AB, Rob Copland, Morgan Rees and Tom Towelling! Southwark Playhouse Elephant | 1-3 and 29-31 July | On sale now 🎟️

Undervalued, underpaid and overworked. Welcome to London. Spanning three intersecting stories, Night City is a modern drama using sharp, dark humour, movement and soundtrack to explore the highs and lows of London's gig workers. Southwark Playhouse Borough | 9 Sep - 3 Oct | On sale now 🎟️

Congratulations to the KENREX team who took home the Olivier Awards for Best Actor (Jack Holden) and Best Sound Design (Giles Thomas) yesterday for their recent run at The Other Palace. We loved having this production with us in 2025 and are so proud to see how the show has grown. Manuel Harlan 📸

Kurt Vonnegut's classic sci-fi story Slaughterhouse-Five comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough this June, following a double-Offie award-winning run in 2024. This time-travelling, anti-war story is brought to life through spectacular video design and multi-roling performances. Tickets on sale now 🎟️

★★★★ LIFELINE @swkplay.bsky.social - Science and song in South London, as wonderful singing illuminates medical #musical - 'unusual, thoughtful and deeply committed', says @garynaylor85.bsky.social www.theartsdesk.com/theatre/life...

Firebird now on sale! Davies’ drama explores the devastating impact of grooming gangs. When Tia meets Katie, an unexpected friendship forms. As one of them is drawn into the orbit of an older man, their bond is tested in ways neither of them imagined. Southwark Playhouse Borough | 9 Jul - 1 Aug

April show(e̶r̶)s ahead ☔ FLYBY Love and loneliness collide in this original musical following an astronaut's space logs and the relationship he left behind Invisible Me A warm, witty, and big hearted comedy drama about starting over at sixty Lifeline continues at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.