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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


Jeanna de Waal and Martin Landry Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026

Jeanna de Waal and Martin Landry have joined the cast as standbys for all principal roles in It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, when it comes to Broadway next month.
Review: MEMORIAM, Southwark Playhouse, Borough
by Clementine Scott - Oct 26, 2026

It has a premise that borders on sci-fi, but at its heart Memoriam is a family drama. This Papatango-shortlisted play follows Jewish siblings Rachel and David, their grandmother – the last remaining Holocaust survivor – and the way generational trauma both divides them and brings them back together.
The Curious Journey of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Joey Sims - Oct 25, 2026

The co-writers of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button are quick to acknowledge the strange geographic journey behind their eagerly anticipated musical: an American short story set in Baltimore, first adapted into a movie set in New Orleans, and now transposed for its stage debut to a Cornish village off the coast of Great Britain.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Play Belgrade Theatre Coventry October 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical will perform at Belgrade Theatre Coventry from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 16 October 2027. The production has become the best-reviewed show in West End history.
Photos: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 22, 2026

Now running at the ​The Public Theater is the North American premiere production of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, starring Tony-nominee Andrew Durand, Kelsee Kimmel, Sachicko Mae and more. The company just celebrated opening night and you can check out photos below!
Photos: THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER Musical Opens at Farnham Maltings
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026

This Christmas, Beatrix Potter’s The Tailor of Gloucester is being remixed and restitched for a new generation as Farnham Maltings presents their new musical adaptation. Check out photos here!
PRIVATE JONES Reveals New Artwork For European Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026

New artwork released for the European premiere of PRIVATE JONES, a World War I musical featuring James Spence and BAFTA winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, with a cast of hearing, hard-of-hearing, and deaf performers.
Review Roundup: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Opens at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Andrew Durand, has officially opened at The Public Theater. Find out what critics are saying about the musical's North American premiere.
Video: Watch the Trailer for DOG MOM at Southwark Playhouse
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2026

A new video previews DOG MOM, the UK premiere of Tate Elizabeth Hanyok's comedy running at Southwark Playhouse Borough, following a newly divorced woman who takes in a stray dog.
Dean John-Wilson and Daniel George-Wright Join WILD ABOUT YOU at Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026

Dean John-Wilson and Daniel George-Wright join the cast of WILD ABOUT YOU, a new musical opening at London's Charing Cross Theatre from January 18 to April 10, 2027.
Cast and Creative Team Set For PINOCCHIO at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for the return of its critically acclaimed new musical PINOCCHIO, with Lee Braithwaite reprising the title role alongside new ensemble members and returning performers.
Full Cast Revealed for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the complete cast for Anthony E. Palermo's radio-on-stage adaptation of Frank Capra's Christmas classic, directed by Jessica Lazar and featuring six actors in multiple roles.
Cast Set For PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026

Molly Rainford, Danny Walters and Bernadette Bangura will lead the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre on March 10, 2027.
Photos: First Look at THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2026

The Public Theater has released first look production photos of the North American premiere of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Tony nominee Andrew Durand, Kelsee Kimmel, Sachiko Mae and more.
ANYTHING GOES Will Open at The Mill at Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026

Gemma Sutton and Josh St Clair lead the cast in Cole Porter's musical comedy at The Mill at Sonning, directed by Joseph Pitcher and choreographed by Gary Lloyd.
DICK WHITTINGTON - A SCOTTISH PIRATE PANTOMIME to Open at Ayr Gaiety
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026

The Gaiety Theatre will present a reimagined DICK WHITTINGTON as a swashbuckling Scottish pantomime, written by Fraser Boyle and directed by Tom Cooper, featuring Ross Baxter, Chiara Sparkes, and Dani Heron.
Cast Set for ORLANDO: A PORNOBIOGRAPHY at New Diorama Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026

The cast has been revealed for the world premiere adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Orlando at London's New Diorama Theatre, featuring Charli Cowgill, Laurie Ward, Sharon Le Grand, Macy Seelochan, and Mary Malone.
Potted Panto Announces Full Cast for Anniversary Production
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

The long-running comedy show marks its twentieth anniversary with a complete cast announcement for the upcoming POTTED PANTO production.
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.
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman Gives First Listen to NERO at Southwark Playhouse
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2026

Southwark Playhouse shared a first listen of Andrew Barth Feldman performing a song from the new musical NERO, running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant this November and December. Watch the video now!

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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