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Teeth 'n' Smiles

By David Hare

Before the New York Dolls. Before Debbie Harry. Before Kurt Cobain. There was Maggie Frisby. Once the roaring voice of 60s counterculture, now broke and disillusioned, a band's youthful dreams of anarchic rebellion collapse into bitterness. Amidst the wreckage, lead singer Maggie tears through the night fuelled by booze,...

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John Proctor is the Villain

By Kimberly Belflower

Five young women running on pop music, optimism and fury are about to shed light on the darkest secrets in their small town. A story about girlhood, power, and questioning the narratives we've been taught.

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Henry V

By William Shakespeare

From a rebellious, carefree young man to the King of England. Overnight. And now this new king has an eye on the throne of France. A reckless insult from the French Dauphin offers the perfect excuse for Henry V to declare war. But there's a human price to pay...

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Recent Openings

While They Were Waiting

By Gary Wilmot

Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London

Previews26 February 2026
Opens/Press Night03 May 2026
Closes22 March 2026
Running Time1 hour 30 minutes
First PerformedWorld premiere
Presented ByChromolume Productions

Nobody waits like Mulberry. Waiting is his hobby. He waits whenever and wherever he can. Whilst waiting for a big yellow door of opportunity to open, his reverie is smashed by the arrival of a stranger called Bix: an inquisitive, restless sort with skin too thick to realise his intrusion. Much to Mulberry's irritation, a profound and meaningful friendship develops.

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Moonlight - Th Philip Lynott Enigma

By John Merrigan & Danielle Morgan

Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London
& touring

Previews29 March 2026
Opens/Press Night29 March 2026
Closes29 March 2026
Running Time2 hours
First PerformedVicar Street Dublin, Ireland 2025
UK premiere
Presented ByFatdan Productions

The show is a theatrical docu-drama that explores the complex life and internal struggles of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. Set in a "liminal space" after his death, it follows Lynott's spirit as he reflects on his journey from a mixed-race youth in 1950s Dublin to international rock stardom. The narrative prioritises his vulnerability and poetic talent over his "wild man" persona, highlighting his deep bond with his mother, Philomena. Through a mix of multimedia and stripped-back music, it ultimately portrays the heavy personal price he paid for his legendary fame.

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Jaja's African Hair Braiding

By Jocelyn Bioh

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London

Previews18 March 2026
Opens/Press Night27 March 2026
Closes25 April 2026
Running Time1 hour 30 minutes
First PerformedSamuel J. Friedman Theatre New York City 2023
UK premiere
Presented ByLyric Hammersmith Theatre, Madison Wells Live & Chase This Productions

Welcome to Jaja's! This bustling Harlem braiding salon is where neighbourhood women come to have their greatest hairstyle dreams come true, all in the hands of a lively group of West African, immigrant braiders. Across one hot summers day, these women experience everything in the pressure cooker of the sweltering shop: from demanding customers to secrets and lies, laughter and betrayal. But each of these women has big dreams as well, dreams which increasingly pit them against the city they call home.

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