Southwark Playhouse
Address:
77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD, United Kingdom
London,
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
Cast Set For KING LEAR at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Led By David Threlfall
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
David Threlfall will star as King Lear alongside Nadine Shah at the Royal Exchange Theatre, in a production adapted and directed by Matthew Dunster marking part of the venue's 50th anniversary season.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
David Threlfall will star as King Lear alongside Nadine Shah at the Royal Exchange Theatre, in a production adapted and directed by Matthew Dunster marking part of the venue's 50th anniversary season.
SPELLS OF THE SEA to Have London Workshop This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
A private London workshop of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical with book by Guinevere Govea and Anna Pickett and music and lyrics by Guinevere Govea, will take place in July.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
A private London workshop of Spells of the Sea, a new family musical with book by Guinevere Govea and Anna Pickett and music and lyrics by Guinevere Govea, will take place in July.
POLICE COPS: THE MUSICAL to Return for Workshop Run at Battersea Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
POLICE COPS: THE MUSICAL will present work-in-progress workshop performances at Battersea Arts Centre, featuring 8 new songs, direction by Sean Foley, and a score by Brit Award-winner Ben Adams.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
POLICE COPS: THE MUSICAL will present work-in-progress workshop performances at Battersea Arts Centre, featuring 8 new songs, direction by Sean Foley, and a score by Brit Award-winner Ben Adams.
Andrew Durand, Britney Coleman and More to Star in THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the North American premiere production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, with a book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
The Public Theater has revealed the cast for the North American premiere production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, with a book and lyrics by Jethro Compton, music and lyrics by Darren Clark.
ROPE DROP: THE UNOFFICIAL DISNEY PARKS COMEDY to Play The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Jordan Li-Smith and Ayesha Patel's comedy show celebrating Disney Parks fandom will run at The Other Palace, featuring a live band and rotating special guests across performances.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Jordan Li-Smith and Ayesha Patel's comedy show celebrating Disney Parks fandom will run at The Other Palace, featuring a live band and rotating special guests across performances.
Full Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
BEAM2027 to Host Nationwide Pitching Days Across 14 UK Cities for New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Mercury Musical Developments and Musical Theatre Network announced 22 pitching days across 14 UK cities to find musicals for BEAM2027, held at Royal & Derngate, Northampton. Over 300 new works are expected to be pitched.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Mercury Musical Developments and Musical Theatre Network announced 22 pitching days across 14 UK cities to find musicals for BEAM2027, held at Royal & Derngate, Northampton. Over 300 new works are expected to be pitched.
BEAM2027 Launches Nationwide Search for New British Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Applications are now open for BEAM2027, with writers invited to pitch new musicals at events across the UK for a chance to be featured in the country's leading showcase of new musical theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Applications are now open for BEAM2027, with writers invited to pitch new musicals at events across the UK for a chance to be featured in the country's leading showcase of new musical theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 23, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Star Shoshana Bean Talks Tony Win and More
by - Jul 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Writers' New Musical, MONA LOSER, Finds Cast for Southwark Playhouse Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
The cast has been announced for the latest workshop performances of Mona Loser, a new musical by Kit Buchan and Jim Barne, running at Southwark Playhouse from September 2–5.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026
The cast has been announced for the latest workshop performances of Mona Loser, a new musical by Kit Buchan and Jim Barne, running at Southwark Playhouse from September 2–5.
Andrew Barth Feldman Will Lead NERO, a New Musical From Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, in London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Andrew Barth Feldman will make his London debut as Nero in the new musical NERO, with a book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Steven Sater and music by Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
Andrew Barth Feldman will make his London debut as Nero in the new musical NERO, with a book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Steven Sater and music by Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik.
Full Cast Set For CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Bristol Old Vic announced the full cast for its Christmas production CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE, led by Joëlle Brabban alongside Joseph Langdon and Bristol performer Dionne Draper, with local and UK-wide talent.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Bristol Old Vic announced the full cast for its Christmas production CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE, led by Joëlle Brabban alongside Joseph Langdon and Bristol performer Dionne Draper, with local and UK-wide talent.
Review: I'M GONNA MARRY YOU, TOBEY MAGUIRE at Ground Floor Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 19, 2026
Celebrity obsession, pop culture, and wonderfully weird comedy collide in I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire. Emma Davis leads a committed cast through Samantha Hurley's witty, unconventional script with confidence, proving that bold new plays deserve a place on our stages.
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 19, 2026
Celebrity obsession, pop culture, and wonderfully weird comedy collide in I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire. Emma Davis leads a committed cast through Samantha Hurley's witty, unconventional script with confidence, proving that bold new plays deserve a place on our stages.
Photos: LOCAL Being Presented By Finborough Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 18, 2026
Acclaimed solo playwright and performer Liz Richardson brings her new play Local to London, opening at the Finborough Theatre for a strictly limited three week run. Check out the photos!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 18, 2026
Acclaimed solo playwright and performer Liz Richardson brings her new play Local to London, opening at the Finborough Theatre for a strictly limited three week run. Check out the photos!
Photos: Renan Teodoro and More in DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026
New production photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical. This new musical is based on the book series by Dav Pilkey, also creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Check out the photos here
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026
New production photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical. This new musical is based on the book series by Dav Pilkey, also creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Check out the photos here
Cast Set For DRAGONFLIES at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Daniel Abelson, Eleanor Crosswell, Yasmin Dawes, Peter Landi, and Gabriella Leon will lead a 16-strong community chorus of Camden residents in Juliet Gilkes Romero's new play at Hampstead Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Daniel Abelson, Eleanor Crosswell, Yasmin Dawes, Peter Landi, and Gabriella Leon will lead a 16-strong community chorus of Camden residents in Juliet Gilkes Romero's new play at Hampstead Theatre.
RELATIVE MOTION to Make World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Feuille Dooley Productions and Very Rascals Productions will present the world premiere of RELATIVE MOTION, a new play by Stephanie Greenwood blending romantic comedy and psychological thriller to examine coercive control through Newton's laws of motion.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
Feuille Dooley Productions and Very Rascals Productions will present the world premiere of RELATIVE MOTION, a new play by Stephanie Greenwood blending romantic comedy and psychological thriller to examine coercive control through Newton's laws of motion.
Review: FIREBIRD, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - Jul 16, 2026
The culture wars surrounding grooming gangs have never felt more poisonous. With the right-wing press champing at the bit to use organised child abuse as fodder for anti-immigrant narratives, and the details of how such abuse actually occurs hidden in the weeds of abandoned inquiries, there is something to be said for taking a step back and returning our focus to the lives of the young victims.
by Clementine Scott - Jul 16, 2026
The culture wars surrounding grooming gangs have never felt more poisonous. With the right-wing press champing at the bit to use organised child abuse as fodder for anti-immigrant narratives, and the details of how such abuse actually occurs hidden in the weeds of abandoned inquiries, there is something to be said for taking a step back and returning our focus to the lives of the young victims.
Papatango Young Playwrights' Award 2026 Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Papatango announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights' Award following a professional showcase at London's Park Theatre, selected from 482 participants in the GoWrite Programme.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Papatango announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights' Award following a professional showcase at London's Park Theatre, selected from 482 participants in the GoWrite Programme.
Full Cast and Creatives Set For BULL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Park Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the UK tour of Mike Bartlett's BULL, performed entirely in British Sign Language with creative captions.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Park Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the UK tour of Mike Bartlett's BULL, performed entirely in British Sign Language with creative captions.
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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