Southwark Playhouse
@swkplay.bsky.social
An exciting programme of theatre productions across two venues: Southwark Playhouse Borough and Southwark Playhouse Elephant🐘+🏰. No booking fees!
Contact us: [email protected]
Visit our website: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Contact us: [email protected]
Visit our website: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
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The weather outside may be frightful, but that doesn't matter when you're sat in the theatre!
Coming up in December:
COCKFOSTERS 🚇
The chaotic comedy returns after a sell-out run in May
Little Miss Christmas 🎄
A madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist
Ride The Cyclone and The Grim continue.
Coming up in December:
COCKFOSTERS 🚇
The chaotic comedy returns after a sell-out run in May
Little Miss Christmas 🎄
A madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist
Ride The Cyclone and The Grim continue.
The weather outside may be frightful, but that doesn't matter when you're sat in the theatre!
Coming up in December:
COCKFOSTERS 🚇
The chaotic comedy returns after a sell-out run in May
Little Miss Christmas 🎄
A madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist
Ride The Cyclone and The Grim continue.
Coming up in December:
COCKFOSTERS 🚇
The chaotic comedy returns after a sell-out run in May
Little Miss Christmas 🎄
A madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist
Ride The Cyclone and The Grim continue.
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The weather outside may be frightful, but that doesn't matter when you're sat in the theatre!
Coming up in December:
COCKFOSTERS 🚇
The chaotic comedy returns after a sell-out run in May
Little Miss Christmas 🎄
A madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist
Ride The Cyclone and The Grim continue.
Coming up in December:
COCKFOSTERS 🚇
The chaotic comedy returns after a sell-out run in May
Little Miss Christmas 🎄
A madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist
Ride The Cyclone and The Grim continue.
Expect blood, violence, and a stern talking to if anyone tries to go after the last strawberry bootlace...
Take a look at brand-new photos of The Grim, the comic thriller following strange happenings in an East End undertakers.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 6 Dec
📸 Molly Jackson-French
Take a look at brand-new photos of The Grim, the comic thriller following strange happenings in an East End undertakers.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 6 Dec
📸 Molly Jackson-French
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Expect blood, violence, and a stern talking to if anyone tries to go after the last strawberry bootlace...
Take a look at brand-new photos of The Grim, the comic thriller following strange happenings in an East End undertakers.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 6 Dec
📸 Molly Jackson-French
Take a look at brand-new photos of The Grim, the comic thriller following strange happenings in an East End undertakers.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 6 Dec
📸 Molly Jackson-French
Huge congratulations to our Programming Associate, Ebenezer Bamgboye, who was shortlisted for the 2025 Standard Theatre Awards.
Nominated for Emerging Talent for his direction on 'The Lonely Londoners' with our friends at Jermyn Street Theatre and Kiln Theatre, we couldn't be more proud!
Nominated for Emerging Talent for his direction on 'The Lonely Londoners' with our friends at Jermyn Street Theatre and Kiln Theatre, we couldn't be more proud!
November 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Huge congratulations to our Programming Associate, Ebenezer Bamgboye, who was shortlisted for the 2025 Standard Theatre Awards.
Nominated for Emerging Talent for his direction on 'The Lonely Londoners' with our friends at Jermyn Street Theatre and Kiln Theatre, we couldn't be more proud!
Nominated for Emerging Talent for his direction on 'The Lonely Londoners' with our friends at Jermyn Street Theatre and Kiln Theatre, we couldn't be more proud!
Here’s your first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album - streaming now on all platforms ✨
The world premiere production begins 15 January, starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau, and Lauren Ward.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 15 Jan - 28 Feb
The world premiere production begins 15 January, starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau, and Lauren Ward.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 15 Jan - 28 Feb
'Built to Last' | Beautiful Little Fool | 15 January - 28 February
YouTube video by Southwark Playhouse
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Here’s your first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album - streaming now on all platforms ✨
The world premiere production begins 15 January, starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau, and Lauren Ward.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 15 Jan - 28 Feb
The world premiere production begins 15 January, starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau, and Lauren Ward.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 15 Jan - 28 Feb
"It's a big love letter to the tube"
Writers, Tom Woffenden and Hamish Clayton, chatted all things COCKFOSTERS before services begin next week.
@cockfostersplay.bsky.social | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 December - 3 January
Writers, Tom Woffenden and Hamish Clayton, chatted all things COCKFOSTERS before services begin next week.
@cockfostersplay.bsky.social | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 December - 3 January
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"It's a big love letter to the tube"
Writers, Tom Woffenden and Hamish Clayton, chatted all things COCKFOSTERS before services begin next week.
@cockfostersplay.bsky.social | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 December - 3 January
Writers, Tom Woffenden and Hamish Clayton, chatted all things COCKFOSTERS before services begin next week.
@cockfostersplay.bsky.social | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 December - 3 January
From the rehearsal room to the stage!
Director, Ben Woodall, shared an insight into the work that has been happening in rehearsals for The Grim ahead of their first performance last night.
The Grim | Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 6 December
Director, Ben Woodall, shared an insight into the work that has been happening in rehearsals for The Grim ahead of their first performance last night.
The Grim | Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 6 December
November 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
From the rehearsal room to the stage!
Director, Ben Woodall, shared an insight into the work that has been happening in rehearsals for The Grim ahead of their first performance last night.
The Grim | Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 6 December
Director, Ben Woodall, shared an insight into the work that has been happening in rehearsals for The Grim ahead of their first performance last night.
The Grim | Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 6 December
We're looking for a Box Office and Welcome Team Member.
You would be responsible for offering a warm visitor experience, handling enquiries, and acting as a friendly point of information.
Applications close Tue 2 Dec.
Further info: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
You would be responsible for offering a warm visitor experience, handling enquiries, and acting as a friendly point of information.
Applications close Tue 2 Dec.
Further info: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We're looking for a Box Office and Welcome Team Member.
You would be responsible for offering a warm visitor experience, handling enquiries, and acting as a friendly point of information.
Applications close Tue 2 Dec.
Further info: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
You would be responsible for offering a warm visitor experience, handling enquiries, and acting as a friendly point of information.
Applications close Tue 2 Dec.
Further info: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
@cockfostersplay.bsky.social returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough next week.
The hit comedy about London's history, people and underground promises chaos from He-He-Heathrow to Ho-Ho-Holborn.
Everyone loves a comedy at Christmas and previews have already sold out, so don't Picca-dilly-dally!
The hit comedy about London's history, people and underground promises chaos from He-He-Heathrow to Ho-Ho-Holborn.
Everyone loves a comedy at Christmas and previews have already sold out, so don't Picca-dilly-dally!
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
@cockfostersplay.bsky.social returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough next week.
The hit comedy about London's history, people and underground promises chaos from He-He-Heathrow to Ho-Ho-Holborn.
Everyone loves a comedy at Christmas and previews have already sold out, so don't Picca-dilly-dally!
The hit comedy about London's history, people and underground promises chaos from He-He-Heathrow to Ho-Ho-Holborn.
Everyone loves a comedy at Christmas and previews have already sold out, so don't Picca-dilly-dally!
Exactly one year ago, The Happiest Man on Earth had its first performance in The Little auditorium at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Adapted from the best selling memoir, this play, starring Kenneth Tigar, showed the indomitable spirit of the human soul.
What memoirs would you like to see on stage?
Adapted from the best selling memoir, this play, starring Kenneth Tigar, showed the indomitable spirit of the human soul.
What memoirs would you like to see on stage?
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Exactly one year ago, The Happiest Man on Earth had its first performance in The Little auditorium at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Adapted from the best selling memoir, this play, starring Kenneth Tigar, showed the indomitable spirit of the human soul.
What memoirs would you like to see on stage?
Adapted from the best selling memoir, this play, starring Kenneth Tigar, showed the indomitable spirit of the human soul.
What memoirs would you like to see on stage?
1950. Fleming’s earlier discovery of Penicillin has changed the world. 2025. Old cures are put to the test. Jess faces the unthinkable..
Starring health workers and scientists alongside a professional cast, Lifeline is a musical celebration of people who make the extraordinary happen.
On sale now!
Starring health workers and scientists alongside a professional cast, Lifeline is a musical celebration of people who make the extraordinary happen.
On sale now!
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
1950. Fleming’s earlier discovery of Penicillin has changed the world. 2025. Old cures are put to the test. Jess faces the unthinkable..
Starring health workers and scientists alongside a professional cast, Lifeline is a musical celebration of people who make the extraordinary happen.
On sale now!
Starring health workers and scientists alongside a professional cast, Lifeline is a musical celebration of people who make the extraordinary happen.
On sale now!
Who's feeling festive? ❄️
Get swept away by Little Miss Christmas, a madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist on all the classic categories.
Little Miss Christmas | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 December - 13 January
Get swept away by Little Miss Christmas, a madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist on all the classic categories.
Little Miss Christmas | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 December - 13 January
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Who's feeling festive? ❄️
Get swept away by Little Miss Christmas, a madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist on all the classic categories.
Little Miss Christmas | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 December - 13 January
Get swept away by Little Miss Christmas, a madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist on all the classic categories.
Little Miss Christmas | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 December - 13 January
It's #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
So far this year, we've been home to 25 Captioned performances - with more still to come!
Are you joining us for any of our upcoming Captioned performances? 🎭 See a full list here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/access-information/<a href="/hashtag/upcoming-performances" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#upcoming-performances
So far this year, we've been home to 25 Captioned performances - with more still to come!
Are you joining us for any of our upcoming Captioned performances? 🎭 See a full list here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/access-information/<a href="/hashtag/upcoming-performances" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#upcoming-performances
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It's #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
So far this year, we've been home to 25 Captioned performances - with more still to come!
Are you joining us for any of our upcoming Captioned performances? 🎭 See a full list here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/access-information/<a href="/hashtag/upcoming-performances" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#upcoming-performances
So far this year, we've been home to 25 Captioned performances - with more still to come!
Are you joining us for any of our upcoming Captioned performances? 🎭 See a full list here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/access-information/<a href="/hashtag/upcoming-performances" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#upcoming-performances
Exciting things happening at Southwark Playhouse Elephant...
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Exciting things happening at Southwark Playhouse Elephant...
100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, his story hits the stage like never before.
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, his story hits the stage like never before.
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, his story hits the stage like never before.
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, his story hits the stage like never before.
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
A powerful fusion of live jazz, projection and puppetry, MILES. dives into the mind of a genius at the height of creation and the edge of self-destruction.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 February - 7 March
"An unruly and joyful story of making change" (The Guardian)
"Joyful punch-in-the-air defiance of bigotry" (Time Out)
Gwenda’s Garage is a bold new musical inspired by the true story of a feminist, working-class garage in 1980s Sheffield.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 29 November
📽️ Pip Films
"Joyful punch-in-the-air defiance of bigotry" (Time Out)
Gwenda’s Garage is a bold new musical inspired by the true story of a feminist, working-class garage in 1980s Sheffield.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 29 November
📽️ Pip Films
Gwenda's Garage Official Trailer | Must end 29 November
YouTube video by Southwark Playhouse
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
"An unruly and joyful story of making change" (The Guardian)
"Joyful punch-in-the-air defiance of bigotry" (Time Out)
Gwenda’s Garage is a bold new musical inspired by the true story of a feminist, working-class garage in 1980s Sheffield.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 29 November
📽️ Pip Films
"Joyful punch-in-the-air defiance of bigotry" (Time Out)
Gwenda’s Garage is a bold new musical inspired by the true story of a feminist, working-class garage in 1980s Sheffield.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 29 November
📽️ Pip Films
David Hunter is F. Scott Fitzgerald 🥂
Starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau and Lauren Ward, Beautiful Little Fool begins performances on 15 January 2026!
Directed by Michael Greif, the show tells the story of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald through the eyes of their adult daughter Scottie.
Starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau and Lauren Ward, Beautiful Little Fool begins performances on 15 January 2026!
Directed by Michael Greif, the show tells the story of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald through the eyes of their adult daughter Scottie.
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
David Hunter is F. Scott Fitzgerald 🥂
Starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau and Lauren Ward, Beautiful Little Fool begins performances on 15 January 2026!
Directed by Michael Greif, the show tells the story of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald through the eyes of their adult daughter Scottie.
Starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau and Lauren Ward, Beautiful Little Fool begins performances on 15 January 2026!
Directed by Michael Greif, the show tells the story of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald through the eyes of their adult daughter Scottie.
It was the best of times (the people in front of you at the interval telling the juiciest story)
It was the worst of times (Act 2 starting before they can finish)
It was the worst of times (Act 2 starting before they can finish)
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It was the best of times (the people in front of you at the interval telling the juiciest story)
It was the worst of times (Act 2 starting before they can finish)
It was the worst of times (Act 2 starting before they can finish)
Ahead of Ride The Cyclone's first performance next week, we sat down with Director and Choreographer, Lizzi Gee, to find out more about how the show has come to life in rehearsals.
Ride The Cyclone | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | 14 November - 10 January
Ride The Cyclone | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | 14 November - 10 January
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Ahead of Ride The Cyclone's first performance next week, we sat down with Director and Choreographer, Lizzi Gee, to find out more about how the show has come to life in rehearsals.
Ride The Cyclone | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | 14 November - 10 January
Ride The Cyclone | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | 14 November - 10 January
Mischief legends Henry Shields and Ellie Morris on Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl: “one of the best shows [they’ve] seen in a long, long time"
Thank you, Legends!
Don’t miss the ★★★★★“unmissable" (Everything Theatre) hit everyone’s talking about.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 15 Nov
Thank you, Legends!
Don’t miss the ★★★★★“unmissable" (Everything Theatre) hit everyone’s talking about.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 15 Nov
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Mischief legends Henry Shields and Ellie Morris on Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl: “one of the best shows [they’ve] seen in a long, long time"
Thank you, Legends!
Don’t miss the ★★★★★“unmissable" (Everything Theatre) hit everyone’s talking about.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 15 Nov
Thank you, Legends!
Don’t miss the ★★★★★“unmissable" (Everything Theatre) hit everyone’s talking about.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 15 Nov
Remember, remember, the... opportunity to see new theatre for the cost of a coffee and croissant?!
Happy Bonfire Night 🎆
Happy Bonfire Night 🎆
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Remember, remember, the... opportunity to see new theatre for the cost of a coffee and croissant?!
Happy Bonfire Night 🎆
Happy Bonfire Night 🎆
Applications for our Front of House Assistant and Bar Team Member position close in 3 days!
We're looking for someone to offer our audiences a warm welcome from the frosty outdoors all across the festive season (17 Nov - 10 Jan)
Apply here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
We're looking for someone to offer our audiences a warm welcome from the frosty outdoors all across the festive season (17 Nov - 10 Jan)
Apply here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Applications for our Front of House Assistant and Bar Team Member position close in 3 days!
We're looking for someone to offer our audiences a warm welcome from the frosty outdoors all across the festive season (17 Nov - 10 Jan)
Apply here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
We're looking for someone to offer our audiences a warm welcome from the frosty outdoors all across the festive season (17 Nov - 10 Jan)
Apply here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/<a href="/hashtag/jobvacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#jobvacancies
#ArtsJobs
Coming up...
Gwenda's Garage
Inspired by a real repair workshop in 80s Sheffield
Ride The Cyclone
6 dead teens are offered one last shot at life
Drifting
In a coastal town, a man grapples with the pull of home and dream of escape
The Grim
2 undertakers. A dead murderer. All is not as it seems...
Gwenda's Garage
Inspired by a real repair workshop in 80s Sheffield
Ride The Cyclone
6 dead teens are offered one last shot at life
Drifting
In a coastal town, a man grapples with the pull of home and dream of escape
The Grim
2 undertakers. A dead murderer. All is not as it seems...
November 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Coming up...
Gwenda's Garage
Inspired by a real repair workshop in 80s Sheffield
Ride The Cyclone
6 dead teens are offered one last shot at life
Drifting
In a coastal town, a man grapples with the pull of home and dream of escape
The Grim
2 undertakers. A dead murderer. All is not as it seems...
Gwenda's Garage
Inspired by a real repair workshop in 80s Sheffield
Ride The Cyclone
6 dead teens are offered one last shot at life
Drifting
In a coastal town, a man grapples with the pull of home and dream of escape
The Grim
2 undertakers. A dead murderer. All is not as it seems...
dressing up as the scariest thing you can think of: your friend who doesn't want to go and see a show with you
October 31, 2025 at 11:06 AM
dressing up as the scariest thing you can think of: your friend who doesn't want to go and see a show with you
★★★★★ “Brilliance... an outstanding event in writing, performance and direction” All That Dazzles
Check out the brand-new trailer for Wyld Woman, a 70-minute show serving social anxiety realness with a side of heartwarming hilarity.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📽️ Pip Films
Check out the brand-new trailer for Wyld Woman, a 70-minute show serving social anxiety realness with a side of heartwarming hilarity.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📽️ Pip Films
Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl Official Trailer | Must end 15 November
YouTube video by Southwark Playhouse
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
★★★★★ “Brilliance... an outstanding event in writing, performance and direction” All That Dazzles
Check out the brand-new trailer for Wyld Woman, a 70-minute show serving social anxiety realness with a side of heartwarming hilarity.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📽️ Pip Films
Check out the brand-new trailer for Wyld Woman, a 70-minute show serving social anxiety realness with a side of heartwarming hilarity.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📽️ Pip Films