Southwark Playhouse
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77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD, United Kingdom
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Southwark Playhouse History
Southwark Playhouse is all about telling stories and inspiring the next generation of storytellers and theatre makers. It aims to facilitate the work of new and emerging theatre practitioners from early in their creative lives to the start of their professional careers.
Shows at the Southwark Playhouse
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | - | 8/22/2026 | |
| 2/4/2026 | - | 3/7/2026 | |
| 4/3/2024 | - | 4/20/2024 | |
| 3/29/2023 | - | 4/22/2023 | |
| 3/1/2023 | - | 3/25/2023 | |
| 2/9/2023 | - | 3/11/2023 | |
| 2/1/2023 | - | 2/25/2023 | |
| 12/7/2022 | - | 1/7/2023 | |
| 12/1/2022 | - | 12/31/2022 | |
| 10/11/2022 | - | 11/5/2022 | |
| 7/27/2022 | - | 8/27/2022 | |
| 7/22/2022 | - | 8/27/2022 | |
| 4/1/2022 | - | 5/7/2022 | |
| 2/24/2022 | - | 3/26/2022 | |
| 10/25/2019 | - | 11/30/2019 | |
| 5/25/2018 | - | 6/23/2018 | |
| 9/6/2017 | - | 9/30/2017 | |
| 7/12/2017 | - | 8/5/2017 | |
| 6/2/2017 | - | 7/8/2017 | |
| 3/25/2017 | - | 4/29/2017 | |
| 1/13/2017 | - | 2/18/2017 | |
| 9/24/1997 | - | 10/11/1997 | |
News
Review: NIGHT CITY, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - Sep 12, 2026
At first glance, Night City appears like your classic boy meets girl – specifically, rideshare driver meets waitress, and takes her to see the dinosaurs at Crystal Palace in the morning light. What emerges from these foundations, however, is an unflinching love letter to London, and a candid illustration of the lives of the gig workers who keep it afloat.
by Clementine Scott - Sep 12, 2026
At first glance, Night City appears like your classic boy meets girl – specifically, rideshare driver meets waitress, and takes her to see the dinosaurs at Crystal Palace in the morning light. What emerges from these foundations, however, is an unflinching love letter to London, and a candid illustration of the lives of the gig workers who keep it afloat.
Video: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Cast Performs 'A Little Life'
by Michael Major - Sep 11, 2026
Andrew Durand and the company of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button perform 'A Little Life' in a rehearsal room video ahead of the musical's Public Theater run.
by Michael Major - Sep 11, 2026
Andrew Durand and the company of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button perform 'A Little Life' in a rehearsal room video ahead of the musical's Public Theater run.
THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER Musical to Open at Farnham Maltings
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026
Farnham Maltings will present a new musical adaptation of Beatrix Potter's classic tale featuring an original score by Olivier Award-winner Darren Clark, combining pop, rock and puppetry for family audiences.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2026
Farnham Maltings will present a new musical adaptation of Beatrix Potter's classic tale featuring an original score by Olivier Award-winner Darren Clark, combining pop, rock and puppetry for family audiences.
Max Wilkinson Guest Blogs on Night City at Southwark Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 11, 2026
Max Wilkinson guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about Night City ahead of its run at Southwark Playhouse.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 11, 2026
Max Wilkinson guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about Night City ahead of its run at Southwark Playhouse.
Jade Anouka and More Will Lead TELL ME STRAIGHT//AGGY at Kings Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Paul Bradshaw's double bill explores contemporary dating and queer life in London with a cast including Jade Anouka, Elliott Rogers, Jean-Luke Worrell, and Matthew Jordan.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Paul Bradshaw's double bill explores contemporary dating and queer life in London with a cast including Jade Anouka, Elliott Rogers, Jean-Luke Worrell, and Matthew Jordan.
Creative Team Set For JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Johannes Radebe will direct and choreograph JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME, touring the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027, with stops including Bradford Live on May 19, 2027. The production features a creative team including set design by Andrew Exeter and costume design by Tom Rogers.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
Johannes Radebe will direct and choreograph JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME, touring the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027, with stops including Bradford Live on May 19, 2027. The production features a creative team including set design by Andrew Exeter and costume design by Tom Rogers.
Full Cast Set For OH, MARY! With Lolly Adefope at Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Lucy Frederick, J.R. Ballantyne, Vinnie Heaven and Syrus Lowe will join Lolly Adefope in OH, MARY! at the Trafalgar Theatre, with the comedy currently booking through early January.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
Lucy Frederick, J.R. Ballantyne, Vinnie Heaven and Syrus Lowe will join Lolly Adefope in OH, MARY! at the Trafalgar Theatre, with the comedy currently booking through early January.
JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME to Add Extra London Palladium Show
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
An additional 2:30pm matinee has been added at the London Palladium on May 9, 2027, ahead of a gala performance, as JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME tours the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026
An additional 2:30pm matinee has been added at the London Palladium on May 9, 2027, ahead of a gala performance, as JOHANNES RADEBE: FINALLY HOME tours the UK and Ireland from April 1 through June 13, 2027.
Greg Hicks to Star in THE MASTER BUILDER at Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026
Greg Hicks will star as Halvard Solness in Ibsen's THE MASTER BUILDER at Arcola Theatre, directed by Mehmet Ergen with a cast including Louisa Binder and Jade Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026
Greg Hicks will star as Halvard Solness in Ibsen's THE MASTER BUILDER at Arcola Theatre, directed by Mehmet Ergen with a cast including Louisa Binder and Jade Williams.
Review: JANE EYRE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Clementine Scott - Sep 8, 2026
With the Wuthering Heights film adaptation this February, critics everywhere saw how easy it is to strip the Brontë sisters’ particular brand of Gothic novel down to its bare essentials, and lose everything of substance along the way. This musical version of Jane Eyre fares slightly better, but still makes a complex novel a hollow shell of itself.
by Clementine Scott - Sep 8, 2026
With the Wuthering Heights film adaptation this February, critics everywhere saw how easy it is to strip the Brontë sisters’ particular brand of Gothic novel down to its bare essentials, and lose everything of substance along the way. This musical version of Jane Eyre fares slightly better, but still makes a complex novel a hollow shell of itself.
Full Cast Set For MEMORIAM at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Tangram Theatre Company has announced the full cast for MEMORIAM, a new play by Noga Flaishon, set to run at Southwark Playhouse Borough in London.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Tangram Theatre Company has announced the full cast for MEMORIAM, a new play by Noga Flaishon, set to run at Southwark Playhouse Borough in London.
Laura Main to Join Jane Asher in BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.
Verity Power and Alan Cumming Will Lead MY FAIR LADY at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Verity Power will play Eliza Doolittle opposite Alan Cumming's Professor Higgins in a new chamber production of MY FAIR LADY, directed by Maria Friedman, running November 21 through December 31 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Verity Power will play Eliza Doolittle opposite Alan Cumming's Professor Higgins in a new chamber production of MY FAIR LADY, directed by Maria Friedman, running November 21 through December 31 at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Cast Set For WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK 'N' ROLL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Johnson Willis leads the cast of WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK 'N' ROLL as the UK tour kicks off in Coventry, visiting York, Durham and Southend through November.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Johnson Willis leads the cast of WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK 'N' ROLL as the UK tour kicks off in Coventry, visiting York, Durham and Southend through November.
ROBIN HOOD Panto Will Come to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will present a new adaptation of ROBIN HOOD from November 18 to January 2, with Folarin Akinmade in the title role and Lauren Chinery as Cyril the Squirrel.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will present a new adaptation of ROBIN HOOD from November 18 to January 2, with Folarin Akinmade in the title role and Lauren Chinery as Cyril the Squirrel.
Cast Set For APPLICATION 39 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Cast has been set for the world premiere UK tour of Ahmed Masoud's APPLICATION 39, opening at Bristol Old Vic Sept. 23-26 before stops in Newcastle, Ipswich, Manchester and London through Oct. 14.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Cast has been set for the world premiere UK tour of Ahmed Masoud's APPLICATION 39, opening at Bristol Old Vic Sept. 23-26 before stops in Newcastle, Ipswich, Manchester and London through Oct. 14.
Photos: JANE EYRE Makes its UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
Jane Eyre, a musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë, is making its UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Check out all new photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
Jane Eyre, a musical by John Caird and Paul Gordon based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë, is making its UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Check out all new photos here.
Harry Judd to Play Coach Bolton in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Final Two Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
McFly's Harry Judd will take over as Coach Bolton for the final two performances of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Lowry, Salford on September 19, 2026, before the production transfers to London.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2026
McFly's Harry Judd will take over as Coach Bolton for the final two performances of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Lowry, Salford on September 19, 2026, before the production transfers to London.
New Binaural Musical AUDIO GUIDE Sets First Industry Presentation at Southwark Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
ILOVESTAGE UK Ltd is developing AUDIO GUIDE, an original musical performed with headphones and binaural sound, featuring one onstage performer and an invisible cast of voices.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026
ILOVESTAGE UK Ltd is developing AUDIO GUIDE, an original musical performed with headphones and binaural sound, featuring one onstage performer and an invisible cast of voices.
DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT at King's Head Theatre to Star DRAG RACE Alums
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Victoria Scone and River Medway will lead the cast of King's Head Theatre's pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, written and directed by Andrew Pollard, along with an adults-only companion production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Victoria Scone and River Medway will lead the cast of King's Head Theatre's pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, written and directed by Andrew Pollard, along with an adults-only companion production.
Southwark Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in Southwark Playhouse?
- Southwark Playhouse's current show is The Jonathan Larson Project which began performances on 07/09/2026
- What were the longest running shows at Southwark Playhouse?
- Frankenstein which ran from 10/15/2019 to 11/30/2019, The Jonathan Larson Project which ran from 07/13/2026 to 08/22/2026, Anyone Can Whistle which ran from 04/05/2022 to 05/07/2022, and Yeast Nation which ran from 07/26/2022 to 08/27/2022
- What show is next for Southwark Playhouse?
- Southwark Playhouse's next show is The Jonathan Larson Project which begins performances on 07/09/2026
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