Jon Brittain and Matt Tedford's MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO, which gives the Iron Lady a Soho awakening on the eve of the Section 28 vote, has had a remarkable evolution over the past few years. From 10-minute short at Theatre503 to fully-fledged cabaret-cum-theatre show, it's enjoyed runs at the Edinburgh Festival, Brighton Comedy Festival and Leicester Square Theatre, and now has three dates at the Udderbelly Festival on the South Bank as part of a national tour. Jon talks mixing styles, gay rights and the ongoing process of development.
Brian Mullin's debut drama is a frank and wry portrait of modern feminism, friendship and one extraordinary woman, determined to take on the world. WE WAIT IN JOYFUL HOPE is a funny and touching exploration of religion and capitalism in contemporary America.
Easter Monday - a group of Irish nationalists stage a rebellion against the ruling British government in Ireland in an attempt to establish an Irish Republic. Some 1,600 rebels seize prominent buildings in Dublin and clash with British troops on the streets of the capital. Within a week, the insurrection is suppressed and more than 2,000 people are dead or injured. The leaders of the rebellion are executed. A few years later an Irish Free State is established. Yet, over the following century the events of that week and their immediate aftermath have cast a long shadow over Ireland and continue to shape Anglo-Irish relations today.
Following two critically-acclaimed runs in London and a UK tour, which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS will come to London for one last time at FOUND111.
After a sold-out, critically acclaimed West End season, sold-out shows in Australia and prior to dates across America, Graeme of Thrones is setting out on a 35-date UK tour.
Following the success of Edinburgh Festival hit The Remnants: As Thyself and Threadbare, and the London transfer of Deadpan Theatre's Get Your Sh*t Together, Shrapnel Theatre will open the VAULT Festival 2016 with Isla van Tricht's brand new site-responsive comedy-drama UNDERGROUND.
Fresh from the current Welsh tour which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's critically-acclaimed debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS, directed by Paul Robinson, will embark on the English leg of its UK tour. This funny and deeply moving Welsh mining drama is packed full of blistering comedy and echoes a generation of lost voices.
Following two critically-acclaimed runs in London and a UK tour, which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS will come to London for one last time at FOUND111.
Following the success of Edinburgh Festival hit The Remnants: As Thyself and Threadbare, and the London transfer of Deadpan Theatre's Get Your Sh*t Together, Shrapnel Theatre will open the VAULT Festival 2016 with Isla van Tricht's brand new site-responsive comedy-drama UNDERGROUND.
Fresh from the current Welsh tour which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's critically-acclaimed debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS, directed by Paul Robinson, will embark on the English leg of its UK tour. This funny and deeply moving Welsh mining drama is packed full of blistering comedy and echoes a generation of lost voices.
Take a unique and fun theatrical journey through the Seven Kingdoms with avid Game of Thrones super fan Graeme (Ali Brice) and cohorts ex-crush Briony (Libby Northedge) and best friend Paul (Mark Davison) as they attempt to impress a producer and show the world how everyone's favourite sweary fantasy TV series should have been made!
It's New Year in Rotterdam, and Alice has finally plucked up the courage to email her parents and tell them she's gay. But before she can hit send, her girlfriend reveals that they have always identified as a man... and now wants to start living as one.
You don't have to be enough of a Trekkie to know your Romulans from your Cardassians to enjoy it, as it's a show that will resonate with anyone who has ever had a passionate appreciation for something. However, for those of us who always wanted to go where no one has gone before, What Would Spock Do? is the only logical show to see at the Fringe this year.
Following their critically-acclaimed and diverse spring programme of new writing which included the much-lauded WINK and Sense of an Ending, Theatre503's autumn season stages four hugely diverse new plays. As well as supporting new writers, Jon Brittain is also welcomed back to Theatre503 after the success of Margaret Thatcher: Queen of Soho. Plus, back by popular demand, Sleeping Trees will mark the end of the season and their residency at Theatre503 with a festive treat.
After becoming an 2014 Edinburgh Fringe sensation with a completely sold-out debut run, followed by a highly successful stop off at the Brighton Comedy Festival, she's back! Britain's first female Prime Minister stars in a drag comedy musical extravaganza like no other!
Battersea's Theatre503 and Anchra Productions will debut the first play by acclaimed actress Annie Hulley titlted DOG DAYS. The piece will run at the south London venue from today 25 February through Saturday 22 March. DOG DAYS is a dark comedy about love, loss and real estate and is directed by Theatre503 Associate Artistic Director Lisa Cagnacci. Annie, best known as a stage and screen actress, has turned to writing in order to create more characters for older actresses.
Battersea's Theatre503 and Anchra Productions will debut the first play by acclaimed actress Annie Hulley titlted DOG DAYS. DOG DAYS is a dark comedy about love, loss and real estate and is directed by Theatre503 Associate Artistic Director Lisa Cagnacci.
This December, Theatre503 provides a feast of alternative Christmas entertainment with double bill of shows not for the easily offended. Following their sell out smash at the Edinburgh Fringe in BORIS AND SERGEY'S VAUDEVILLIAN XMAS ADEVENTURE, puppetry's Balkan bad boys Boris & Sergey are hoping to capitalise on their eight five star reviews, while MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO sees Matt Tedford pulling on the tights once more as he returns to Theatre503 after huge acclaim from the Thatcherwrite festival earlier this year. Both productions can be seen individually or together at Battersea's Theatre503 from 10 December 2013.
Battersea's Theatre503 presents a line-up of short plays contributing to THATCHERWRITE - a weeklong event responding to the life and death of one the UK's most divisive Prime Ministers - Margaret Thatcher. The full line-up of plays include:
Battersea's Theatre503 has announced the full line-up of short plays contributing to THATCHERWRITE - a weeklong event responding to the life and death of one the UK's most divisive Prime Ministers - Margaret Thatcher.
