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
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!
"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
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.
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...
If you’ve ever freaked out before a party or overthought a text, this one’s for you.
Take a look at Wyld Woman. This new comedy is a fast-paced, raunchy-yet-heartfelt story about shyness, and the desire to feel worthy of love.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📸 Charlie Lyne
Take a look at Wyld Woman. This new comedy is a fast-paced, raunchy-yet-heartfelt story about shyness, and the desire to feel worthy of love.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📸 Charlie Lyne
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you’ve ever freaked out before a party or overthought a text, this one’s for you.
Take a look at Wyld Woman. This new comedy is a fast-paced, raunchy-yet-heartfelt story about shyness, and the desire to feel worthy of love.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📸 Charlie Lyne
Take a look at Wyld Woman. This new comedy is a fast-paced, raunchy-yet-heartfelt story about shyness, and the desire to feel worthy of love.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November
📸 Charlie Lyne
"A festive must-see!" Theatre & Tonic
Patti Boo Rae's Little Miss Christmas is coming to town this December with singing, dancing, dubious sponsorship deals, and a sparkling lineup of guest artists from London's drag and cabaret scene.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 Dec - 13 Jan
📽️ TJMov
Patti Boo Rae's Little Miss Christmas is coming to town this December with singing, dancing, dubious sponsorship deals, and a sparkling lineup of guest artists from London's drag and cabaret scene.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 Dec - 13 Jan
📽️ TJMov
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"A festive must-see!" Theatre & Tonic
Patti Boo Rae's Little Miss Christmas is coming to town this December with singing, dancing, dubious sponsorship deals, and a sparkling lineup of guest artists from London's drag and cabaret scene.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 Dec - 13 Jan
📽️ TJMov
Patti Boo Rae's Little Miss Christmas is coming to town this December with singing, dancing, dubious sponsorship deals, and a sparkling lineup of guest artists from London's drag and cabaret scene.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 Dec - 13 Jan
📽️ TJMov
Autumn leaves and a darkened auditorium 🍂🧡
Did you join us for any of these past October shows?
'Manic Street Creature' (2023)
'Foreverland' (2024)
'Preludes' (2019)
'Islander' (2019)
📸 Ali Wright (Manic Street Creature, Islander), Charlie Lyne (Foreverland), Scott Rylander (Preludes)
Did you join us for any of these past October shows?
'Manic Street Creature' (2023)
'Foreverland' (2024)
'Preludes' (2019)
'Islander' (2019)
📸 Ali Wright (Manic Street Creature, Islander), Charlie Lyne (Foreverland), Scott Rylander (Preludes)
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Autumn leaves and a darkened auditorium 🍂🧡
Did you join us for any of these past October shows?
'Manic Street Creature' (2023)
'Foreverland' (2024)
'Preludes' (2019)
'Islander' (2019)
📸 Ali Wright (Manic Street Creature, Islander), Charlie Lyne (Foreverland), Scott Rylander (Preludes)
Did you join us for any of these past October shows?
'Manic Street Creature' (2023)
'Foreverland' (2024)
'Preludes' (2019)
'Islander' (2019)
📸 Ali Wright (Manic Street Creature, Islander), Charlie Lyne (Foreverland), Scott Rylander (Preludes)
Your first look at The Olive Boy 🫒
This semi-autobiographical, darkly comic, coming-of-age story explores what it's like growing up when things go wrong!
The Olive Boy | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now
This semi-autobiographical, darkly comic, coming-of-age story explores what it's like growing up when things go wrong!
The Olive Boy | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now
October 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Your first look at The Olive Boy 🫒
This semi-autobiographical, darkly comic, coming-of-age story explores what it's like growing up when things go wrong!
The Olive Boy | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now
This semi-autobiographical, darkly comic, coming-of-age story explores what it's like growing up when things go wrong!
The Olive Boy | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now
“Fantastic… Ollie Maddigan is one to watch” Steve Pemberton ('The League of Gentlemen', 'Inside No. 9')
New play, The Olive Boy, is a heartfelt coming of age comedy based on writer/performer Ollie Maddigan’s real life experience.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now!
New play, The Olive Boy, is a heartfelt coming of age comedy based on writer/performer Ollie Maddigan’s real life experience.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now!
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
“Fantastic… Ollie Maddigan is one to watch” Steve Pemberton ('The League of Gentlemen', 'Inside No. 9')
New play, The Olive Boy, is a heartfelt coming of age comedy based on writer/performer Ollie Maddigan’s real life experience.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now!
New play, The Olive Boy, is a heartfelt coming of age comedy based on writer/performer Ollie Maddigan’s real life experience.
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now!
Wishing the company of Hot Mess a wonderful press performance tonight!
To celebrate the official opening of this original new musical, why not take a look at these brand-new production photos?
Hot Mess | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | Must end 8 November
📸 Helen Murray
To celebrate the official opening of this original new musical, why not take a look at these brand-new production photos?
Hot Mess | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | Must end 8 November
📸 Helen Murray
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Wishing the company of Hot Mess a wonderful press performance tonight!
To celebrate the official opening of this original new musical, why not take a look at these brand-new production photos?
Hot Mess | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | Must end 8 November
📸 Helen Murray
To celebrate the official opening of this original new musical, why not take a look at these brand-new production photos?
Hot Mess | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | Must end 8 November
📸 Helen Murray
Comedy thriller, The Grim, follows two undertakers in 1960s East End London. On the day they’re due to fit deceased murderer, Jackie Gallagher for his coffin, strange happenings afoot and all is not as it seems…
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 26 November - 6 December
📽️ Edmund Morris
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 26 November - 6 December
📽️ Edmund Morris
October 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Comedy thriller, The Grim, follows two undertakers in 1960s East End London. On the day they’re due to fit deceased murderer, Jackie Gallagher for his coffin, strange happenings afoot and all is not as it seems…
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 26 November - 6 December
📽️ Edmund Morris
Southwark Playhouse Borough | 26 November - 6 December
📽️ Edmund Morris