Alex Urwin

BRIXTON CALLING Will Return to Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026

The multi-award-winning play inspired by Simon Parkes' memoir about the Brixton Academy transfers to a larger venue, directed by Bronagh Lagan and featuring actor-musicians Max Runham and Tendai Humphrey Sitima.

Review: BRIXTON CALLING, Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 28, 2025

When a business venture begins with “a single British pound pushed across the desk” and leads to iconic musicians like Bruce Springsteen performing at the venue, one knows they’re in for a good story. Brixton Calling is a play, written by Alex Urwin and directed by Bronagh Lagan, that tells the story of how Simon Parkes (Max Runham) fell in love with the decrepit Astoria Variety Cinema and made it his goal to transform it into a music venue where everyone could feel free to let loose and be themselves - not a seat in sight.

Cast Set For BRIXTON CALLING at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Actor and musician Max Runham has been cast in Kick It Anywhere’s upcoming production of Brixton Calling, the world premiere of an electric new play with a live soundtrack of reggae, punk, rock and rave.

BRIXTON CALLING Opens at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Kick It Anywhere in association with Southwark Playhouse will present the World Premiere of Brixton Calling, an electric new play infused with a live soundtrack of reggae, punk, rock and rave.

Cast And Creatives Set for STATUES At Bush Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024

The Bush Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of STATUES. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.