Sam Purkis

Haemosporidian is a critique of the destructive force of new developments clad in dark tragicomedy. Callum and Henry live in less than perfect conditions, but they’re happy and care deeply for each other. Among the mould stains and thin walls of their estate, they feel at home. When a demolition notice arrives in the shape of an evil toff, they’re forced out of their unlikely idyll

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces the return of Evolution Festival in March 2024. Join us for an exciting lineup of performances and events.

Rehearsal images have been released for Lysistrata, a re-imagined classic, showcasing emerging young West London talent and exciting new writing. Lysistrata is playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre through Thursday 08 September – Saturday 10 September 2022.

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its first autumn SPRINGBOARD show Lysistrata, a re-imagined classic, showcasing emerging young West London talent and exciting new writing.

Full casting was announced today for Closer, the Olivier-Award winning cult play of the Hollywood hit film of the same name, written by Patrick Marber and directed by award-winning director Clare Lizzimore. Learn how to get tickets and more.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre will welcome and introduce the first ever 10 trainees of SPRINGBOARD, a free, ground-breaking training programme and major alternative performance pathway into employment for future theatre makers.