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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 2/4/2026 - 3/7/2026 Miles (2026)
Click Here to Buy Tickets4/3/2024 - 4/20/2024 Cassie and the Lights () 3/29/2023 - 4/22/2023 Sugar Coat (2023) 3/1/2023 - 3/25/2023 Brilliant Jerks (2023) 2/9/2023 - 3/11/2023 Windfall (2023)
Click Here to Buy Tickets2/1/2023 - 2/25/2023 Smoke (2023) 12/7/2022 - 1/7/2023 Who's Holiday! (2022) 12/1/2022 - 12/31/2022 The Dinosaur Show (2022) 10/11/2022 - 11/5/2022 The Canterville Ghost (2022) 7/27/2022 - 8/27/2022 Tasting Notes (2022) 7/22/2022 - 8/27/2022 Yeast Nation (2022) 4/1/2022 - 5/7/2022 Anyone Can Whistle (2022) 2/24/2022 - 3/26/2022 The Woods (2022) 10/25/2019 - 11/30/2019 Frankenstein (2019) 5/25/2018 - 6/23/2018 The Rink (2018) 9/6/2017 - 9/30/2017 Doubt, A Parable (2017) 7/12/2017 - 8/5/2017 Dessert (2017) 6/2/2017 - 7/8/2017 Working (2017) 3/25/2017 - 4/29/2017 The Life (2017) 1/13/2017 - 2/18/2017 Promises, Promises (2017) 9/24/1997 - 10/11/1997 Shelf Life (1997)
News
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT Will Embark on Spring UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
This Spring, audiences are invited on a trip that will transport them back to the euphoria and chaos of Northern England in the 1990s. Learn more about the tour here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
This Spring, audiences are invited on a trip that will transport them back to the euphoria and chaos of Northern England in the 1990s. Learn more about the tour here!
Cast Set For DEEP AZURE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast and creative team of Deep Azure in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast and creative team of Deep Azure in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
Martha Loader Awarded the 2025 George Devine Award For THE TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Ipswich playwright Martha Loader has been awarded the 2025 George Devine Award for her play The Town, which confronts how an act of societal transgression impacts the lives of those orbiting it.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Ipswich playwright Martha Loader has been awarded the 2025 George Devine Award for her play The Town, which confronts how an act of societal transgression impacts the lives of those orbiting it.
Review: KENREX, The Other Palace
by Clementine Scott - Dec 11, 2025
An ominous small town tension, the lingering fear that something rotten lies beneath the wholesome community spirit, pervades KENREX, which transfers to London after an acclaimed Sheffield Theatres run.
by Clementine Scott - Dec 11, 2025
An ominous small town tension, the lingering fear that something rotten lies beneath the wholesome community spirit, pervades KENREX, which transfers to London after an acclaimed Sheffield Theatres run.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Following the seventeenth West End and fifth Broadway extensions, the Tony Award® and double Olivier Award-winning musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT unveils the cast for the UK leg of its world tour.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Following the seventeenth West End and fifth Broadway extensions, the Tony Award® and double Olivier Award-winning musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT unveils the cast for the UK leg of its world tour.
Review: THE GRIM, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 3, 2025
There’s nothing like a good comic horror to keep you warm in the wintertime, but you will find no such thing at Southwark Playhouse. The Grim is a badly paced, maladroit absurdist situational thriller that tries too hard to ease its nonexistent suspense with shallow laughter. Mid-60s, London has been seized by a series of murders. Shaun has taken over his family’s funeral home with plenty of imposter syndrome due to his father’s brilliance. His assistant, Robert, is all over the place. Chaos ensues when they take in the corpse of the most violent criminal in Britain, Jackie “The Guillotine” Gallagher.
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 3, 2025
There’s nothing like a good comic horror to keep you warm in the wintertime, but you will find no such thing at Southwark Playhouse. The Grim is a badly paced, maladroit absurdist situational thriller that tries too hard to ease its nonexistent suspense with shallow laughter. Mid-60s, London has been seized by a series of murders. Shaun has taken over his family’s funeral home with plenty of imposter syndrome due to his father’s brilliance. His assistant, Robert, is all over the place. Chaos ensues when they take in the corpse of the most violent criminal in Britain, Jackie “The Guillotine” Gallagher.
UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH to Transfer to The Other Palace in February 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The critically acclaimed musical parody UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH will transfer to The Other Palace for a limited season from 6 February to 5 April 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The critically acclaimed musical parody UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH will transfer to The Other Palace for a limited season from 6 February to 5 April 2026.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto At King’s Head Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
King’s Head Theatre & James Quaife Productions have released photos of their pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk, co-produced by both companies.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
King’s Head Theatre & James Quaife Productions have released photos of their pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk, co-produced by both companies.
Photos: Annabelle Aquino and More in THE LITTLE MERMAID at Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of Watermill Theatre's The Little Mermaid, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, Elgiva Field and Lara Barbier.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of Watermill Theatre's The Little Mermaid, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, Elgiva Field and Lara Barbier.
Photos: Siobhan James and More in CINDERELLA at Hackney Empire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
You can now get a first look at Hackney Empire's 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe, now playing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
You can now get a first look at Hackney Empire's 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe, now playing.
Exclusive: Hannah Corneau Sings 'Built to Last' From 'Beautiful Little Fool' Concept Album
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2025
Here’s your first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album featuring Jessie Mueller, Ryan Vasquez, and Hannah Corneau - streaming now on all platforms.
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2025
Here’s your first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album featuring Jessie Mueller, Ryan Vasquez, and Hannah Corneau - streaming now on all platforms.
THE SHITHEADS By Jack Nicholls Comes To The Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Jack Nicholls' debut play The Shitheads. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
The Royal Court Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Jack Nicholls' debut play The Shitheads. Learn more here!
Jak Malone Will Make NYC Cabaret Debut on New Year's Eve at The Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Fresh off winning the 2025 Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for their standout performance as Hester in Operation Mincemeat, Jak Malone will celebrate New Year’s Eve with their New York cabaret debut at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Fresh off winning the 2025 Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for their standout performance as Hester in Operation Mincemeat, Jak Malone will celebrate New Year’s Eve with their New York cabaret debut at the Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce Will Return to BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical's alumni cast Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce will make a special return to the production as ‘Marty McFly' to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UK film release.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical's alumni cast Olly Dobson and Ben Joyce will make a special return to the production as ‘Marty McFly' to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UK film release.
THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND Will Make West End Premiere @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will make its West End premiere @sohoplace following its run at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will make its West End premiere @sohoplace following its run at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025
Six teenagers are killed in a freak rollercoaster accident and find themselves in a competition in which they must sing a song to prove that they are the person that should be brought back to life by a mysterious fortune-telling machine. Quite the wild tale, no? But that’s only the beginning of Ride The Cyclone. The show, created by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell in Canada in 2009, has been given a run in London, directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee.
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025
Six teenagers are killed in a freak rollercoaster accident and find themselves in a competition in which they must sing a song to prove that they are the person that should be brought back to life by a mysterious fortune-telling machine. Quite the wild tale, no? But that’s only the beginning of Ride The Cyclone. The show, created by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell in Canada in 2009, has been given a run in London, directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee.
Interview: 'We're Gonna Up The Ante To Eleven': John Patrick Elliott, Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian on The Return of KENREX
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025
After successful runs in Sheffield and London, Kenrex is arriving at The Other Palace in December. The show, written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian with music by John Patrick Elliott, tells the tale of Ken Rex McElroy, a criminal who faced the consequences of his actions at the hands of the townspeople of Skidmore, Missouri in 1981. Holden takes on all of the roles, with Elliott accompanying with live music on stage as well.
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025
After successful runs in Sheffield and London, Kenrex is arriving at The Other Palace in December. The show, written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian with music by John Patrick Elliott, tells the tale of Ken Rex McElroy, a criminal who faced the consequences of his actions at the hands of the townspeople of Skidmore, Missouri in 1981. Holden takes on all of the roles, with Elliott accompanying with live music on stage as well.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Names Charlotte Cohn As 2026 Denham Fellow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named Charlotte Cohn as this season's SDCF Denham Fellow for her upcoming production of The Sound opening in May 2025 produced by Center Stage Theatre.
Southwark Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Southwark Playhouse?
Southwark Playhouse's current show is Cassie and the Lights which began performances on 4/3/2024.
What were the longest running shows at Southwark Playhouse?
Frankenstein which ran from 10/15/2019 to 11/30/2019, Anyone Can Whistle which ran from 4/5/2022 to 5/7/2022, Yeast Nation which ran from 7/26/2022 to 8/27/2022, Promises, Promises which ran from 1/18/2017 to 2/18/2017 and
What show is next for Southwark Playhouse?
Southwark Playhouse's next show is Cassie and the Lights which begins performances on 4/3/2024.
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