Southwark Playhouse

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An exciting programme of theatre productions across two venues: Southwark Playhouse Borough and Southwark Playhouse Elephant🐘+🏰. No booking fees! Contact us: boxoffice@southwarkplayhouse.co.uk Visit our website:

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Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· 21d

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

Headshots for Alex Bhat, Yanexi Enriquez, Lucy Gray, Rosalind Lailey, Michael Maloney, and Jordan Scowen.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· 22d

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

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· 23d

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.

Nero key artwork. Against a dramatic black-to-fiery orange background with floating sparks, an outstretched hand holds a cascading golden laurel crown. The large title "NERO" dominates the top of the poster, followed by the subtitle "A New Musical." Credits list book and lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik, directed by Lindsay Posner, and starring Andrew Barth Feldman.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· 28d

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

Relative Motion main artwork. A young woman wearing a green coat, leaning against a pillar on a train station platform. She is tossing a red apple in the air.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jul 14

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

A collage of production photos from shows that have run at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Overlaid is text that reads 'We're Hiring: Technical Manager'

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jul 9

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.

Memoriam main artwork. A woman wearing a VR headset and eating a packet of crisps. Behind her is an over saturated and glitchy image of Auschwitz. Text reads 'Memoriam, A new play about never forgetting'.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jul 1

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.

A concrete background with text reading 'Coming up in July'. Show artwork is overlaid for Comedy Previews, The Jonathan Larson Project, Firebird, and Ride The Cyclone

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jun 25

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

The Main Space Auditorium at Southwark Playhouse Elephant as photographed from the lighting rig.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jun 23

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.

Mona Loser main artwork. A pair of open lips with smeared purple lipstick in front of a stark white background.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jun 19

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.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jun 11

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).

Bury the Hatchet main artwork. A woman in Victorian dress sits on a staircase her hands and chin propped up on an axe and a violin to her side. The photo is rendered with an old timey graininess but a modern pink grade.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jun 9

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.

Dog Mom main artwork. Vinita Belani looks shocked as a golden labrador happily jumps up into her arms.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Jun 1

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.

A concrete background with text reading 'Coming up in June'. Show artwork is overlaid for The Last Man, Redcliffe, Slaughterhouse Five and Ride The Cyclone.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· May 30

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

A bar team member pours a glass of wine for a patron.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· May 14

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

Front of house and bar areas at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Text reads we're hiring front of house and venue manager

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· May 1

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.

A concrete background with text reading 'Coming up in May'. Show artwork is overlaid for Flyby, The Wasp, The Last Man and Redcliffe.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Apr 29

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

front of house areas at Southwark Playhouse Elephant with a bar member serving a customer a drink. Text reads we're hiring front of house and venue manager

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Apr 21

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 🎟️

Berk's Nest Comedy Previews main image. Photographs of Kemah Bob, Paddy Young, Rob Copland, Morgan Rees, Sophie Duker, Celya AB and Tom Towelling.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Apr 14

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 🎟️

Night City main artwork. Three gig economy workers stand in the centre of a busy urban scene.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Apr 13

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 📸

Kenrex production photo. Jack Holden stands on a chair, stooping to speak into a microphone, his hands raised in a gesture of surrender.

John Patrick Elliott plays guitar and sings, his hair falling in his face as he moves.

Jack Holden stands with a smug expression, his weight sitting on his right hip and his right arm out leaning on a microphone stand.

Jack Holden cowers in a doorway highlighted by blue neon light. Above a microphone hangs down from a wire.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Apr 9

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 🎟️

Slaughterhouse-Five main artwork. A green alien hand with an eye in the centre of the palm is made up of various paper and card textures.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Apr 2

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

Firebird main image. A young woman steps out of a window onto a windowsill in a council tower block. She looks afraid.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Apr 1

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.

A concrete background with text reading 'Coming up in April'. Show artwork is overlaid for Lifeline, Flyby and Invisible Me.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Mar 31

Congratulations to the incredible teams behind Brixton Calling and KENREX for their OffWestEnd Award wins last night! Brixton Calling 🏆 - Production - Design - Sound and Music KENREX 🏆 - Sound and Music - Creation Photography by Danny Kaan and Manuel Harlan📸

Brixton Calling production photo. Max Runham and Tendai Sitima play guitar back to back. Text overlaid reads: Offies winner, production, design, sound and music.

Kenrex production photo. Jack Holden sits tensely in a chair next to a tape player. Text overlaid reads: Offies winners, sound and music, creation.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Mar 19

We're looking for three new trustees to join our board. If you are passionate about fostering new talent, providing free creative experiences, and cultivating a home for the theatre of tomorrow, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close on Monday 13 April. #ArtsJobs

Photography from Southwark Playhouse's Elders Company showcase and Shakespeare for Schools production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Text reads: We're looking for trustees

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Mar 16

Genre-defying hit musical, Ride The Cyclone, returns after a sold-out run! Priority booking for Southwark Playhouse mailing list subscribers: Tue 17 Mar, 11am (Check your emails tomorrow morning for more details) General sale: Wed 18 Mar, 11am Southwark Playhouse Elephant | 19 Jun - 22 Aug

A roller coaster wraps around neon lights that read Ride The Cyclone the musical

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Mar 10

John Caird and Paul Gordon's Jane Eyre makes its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in August. Based on Charlotte Brontë's iconic tale, the musical will be co-directed by John Caird and Megan McGinnis, and reimagined with bold new staging. 28 August - 24 October | On sale now 🎟️

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Mar 8

Best of luck to the incredible teams behind Brixton Calling and The Frogs, who are both nominated for Best Studio Production at tonight's WhatsOnStage awards. We loved having these shows with us for their runs at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Photography by Pamela Raith and Danny Kaan 📸

The Frogs production photo. Surrounded by boxes, Dionysos (Dan Buckley) and Xanthias (Kevin McHale) cling to each other in fear.

Brixton Calling production photo. Simon Parkes (Max Runham) and Johnny Lawes (Tendai Sitima) jump and dance in front of neon lights.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Mar 3

Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's classic novel, Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky, comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough this September. This epic tale follows three lonely Londoners looking for connection in the smoky, sprawling streets of 1920s Jazz Age London.

Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky main artwork. A Victorian-style street lamp is fully lit at dawn in a London street against an autumn starlit sky with faint clouds.

Southwark Playhouse@swkplay· Mar 1

From "sangs" to scares to science, March has you covered. Ballad Lines enters its final weeks It Walks Around The House At Night Part ghost story, part psychological thriller Children of the Night A clubland coming-of-age story Lifeline A folk musical about ordinary people's extraordinary feats