directed by Alex Donald presented by The Bridge House Theatre The award winning Bridge House Theatre are delighted to be returning to The Jack Studio theatre with their new show. Shut that door! Larry Grayson, one of the countrys best-loved light entertainers, is back from The Other Side (no, not ITV) to tell the story of his extraordinary life. Larry was the camp stand-up who, with his innuendo-laden tales, told stories of friends like Everard and Slack Alice. In this fusion of autobiographical reminiscing and stand-up, Larry reveals all. From his birth in 1923 to an unmarried mother at a time when such things brought nothing but shame, to his fostering by a hard-working miner and his family, Larry maintained an incredible drive to become a variety star at a time when variety was dying. Drag artist, comedian, song-and-dance man, Larry did it all, but he was consigned to showbusiness oblivion by an early TV appearance. No one, least of all Larry, expected him to become a major light entertainment star later in life, with his shows watched by over 20 million people on Saturday nights in the 1970s and 1980s. A gay man at a time when homosexuality was illegal, he was marginalised by his own sexuality, but was also bizarrely targeted by the Gay Liberation Front for not being what they wanted to promote. The camp comic who paved the way for so many others, he is now in danger of being forgotten. So spend an evening with Larry, his hilarious friends, his anecdotes and catchphrases, and the humour of the decades he lived though, and find out what he did in the Rolls Royce that he could not drive. Tuesday 26 Saturday 30 August 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 13+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by TJ Roderick produced by Woodhouse&Roderick If its dormant forever isnt it just dead? In our most intimate spaces, who do we trust to keep the darkness at bay? How do we navigate the hard wires of another being? Eventually, the moth must realise his return to the flame is no longer romance, but delusion. The bulb flickers. Letting go is an option. Sometimes queer love needs space to be just that. Lightbulbs is a gentle, flickering love story about the modern queer situationship by new London theatre company Woodhouse&Roderick. Tuesday 19 Saturday 23 July 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 15, 13 conc, suitable for 16+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Cecilia Thoden van Velzen presented by Third Thing Productions Set against the backdrop of widespread social and political unrest in turn-of-the-century Tsarist Russia, Oscar Wildes little-known first play is a gripping and provocative story of idealism, conspiracy, and corruption. As social unrest sweeps across Russia, a young woman by the name of Vera Sabouroff travels to Moscow to avenge her brothers unjust imprisonment. Driven initially by a desire for vengeance, Vera becomes embroiled with a secretive faction of social radicals known as the Nihilists and rapidly becomes their most proficient assassin. United only by their rejection of societal norms and their desire to spark a nationwide revolution, the group hatch a daring plot to murder the Czar and free their nation from the grip of tyranny. But when her ideals are brought into conflict with her heart, Vera finds herself doubting the cause for which she has risked everything. The curing of Russia is a surgeons business and done by the knife. Oscar Wilde wrote Vera; or, The Nihilists, a drama about Russian revolutionaries, a decade before he made his name with his first society comedy, Lady Windermeres Fan. A planned one-off performance in London in 1881 was cancelled, possibly due to the plays controversial politics, and the New York premiere was a flop: Wilde described it as the sharpest agony of his life. This production the first-ever London revival is directed and reconceptualised by Cecilia Thoden van Velzen, founder of production company Greensleeved. It is the debut producton from Third Thing Productions. Tuesday 16 Saturday 27 September 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 12+.Terms and conditions apply when booking. Please note that the performance onTuesday 23rd September will be BSL interpreted. The BSL interpreter will be situated on the right hand of the stage, from the audience's view point. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

three stories written by Edgar Allan Poe directed by Stephen Smith presented by Threedumb Theatre One Man Poe is back after a sell-out run of all 21 shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe where it won the Spookies Award for Best Horror Solo Show. Renowned as the Godfather of Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe was a pioneer in establishing the horror genre. Although his works are nearly 200 years old, Poes stories have stood the test of time and have inspired a countless number of horror writers. Using Edgar Allan Poes original text from the 1840s, award-winning storyteller Stephen Smith faithfully brings to life three of the most terrifying examples of the gothic genre from the pioneering Godfather of Gothic Horror as never before. The Tell-Tale Heart is an insight into the mind of a madman, convincing us he is sane. The Pit and the Pendulum follows a prisoner of the dreaded Spanish Inquisition, undergoing various mental and physical tortures. The Raven is a poignant poem surrounding grief and remembrance featuring an ominous talking raven. One Man Poe is produced by four-time OFFIE Award-winning theatre company Threedumb Theatre, and is performed and directed by its Artistic Director, Stephen Smith. Tuesday 28 October Saturday 1 November 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 14+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Barrie Smith presented by Capital Theatre Oh, I know what they want. They want me out of sight, shut away, like the rubbish. They want me put in some poky cupboard somewhere, with all those other old biddies, dribbling into their soup and pissing themselves. Thats what they want. Mummy is frail and elderly but still has her marbles. Surrounded by her quarrelsome children, as the family feud rages around her, Mummy sits tight, silent and inscrutable. As long-harboured resentments surface and unsettling secrets are revealed, one question remains unanswered: will the family persuade Mummy to move to a care home? Or does another, more sinister fate await her? Unflinchingly honest and savagely funny, Keeping Mum puts the painful realities of family life centre stage. Capital Theatre Company, a community-based theatre group, is delighted to be back at the Jack after an absence of several years with a bold new play. Keeping Mum is in the tradition of small cast, modern plays with which the company has been associated since its launch over thirty years ago. Wednesday 5 -Saturday 8 November 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 16+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

presented by Puzzled Monkey Theatre I get you out of real life. I get you out of having to behave like an adult. Im simply not willing to get you out of this. Following an unexpected tragedy, the explosive Harriet moves in with her brother, George, a carer for the elderly and dutiful lover of order. Harriet causes chaos. George picks up the pieces. Thats the way it has always been. Cohabiting for the first time since their teenage years, the two siblings find themselves reliving the patterns and rehashing the conflicts they established as children. Navigating early adulthood, grief and a dwindling list of dinner ideas, they decipher what it means to grow up in a family that has never known how to deal with disaster. Because, as it turns out, childhood blunders arent as harmless when youre old enough to do some real damage. Hand-Me-Downs is a brand-new comedy from Puzzled Monkey Theatre the recipient of the York Performance Award. Puzzled Monkey Theatre is a young, vibrant theatre company which focuses on developing striking new writing and politically charged comedies. Tuesday 30 September Saturday 11 October 2025 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 14+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Bethan Rose presented by Berserk Theatre Queer Love Story Kitt can be a bit of a bitch sometimes. Noel can be an asshole. Noel and Kitt lock eyes in the neon glow of a launderette, a queer feeling washing over them - they're strangers, maybe, but something feels too familiar. Spin Cycleis a queer story about the space between loving someone and not, forgetting and remembering, dirty and clean clothes. It is a bittersweet, absurdist piece that delves into a complex relationship and explores how love can affect someone, even when they can't remember how... or when... or why. Spin Cycleis a new play by Berserk Theatre, following An Average Family and How to Urn a Living "Fresh and Clever... Immediately Engaging" Jodie Adams (Senior Underbelly Programmer) Friday 12th September 7.30pm, Tickets: 15, 13 conc; suitable for 12+. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

written and directed by Nick Myles Funny, heartwarming, shocking Brighton & Hove News The Brighton Fringe Festival hit comes to London! Unexpected, Gripping, True Fresh from an acclaimed run in Brighton, writer/director Nick Myles presents his latest show: a typically varied and surprising collection of five short plays exploring queer lives today. Its not about labels or choosing a letter to identify yourself with. Alphabet Rainbow is simply five slices of exceptional theatrical storytelling. There are laughs, high drama, politics, families of varying shapes, and relationships of all different shades. Here youll meet characters including an unexpected twink, a principled lesbian and a grumpy bi guy, brought to life by a cast of superb actors in perfectly formed plays covering subjects from illicit sex to first love, the trauma of betrayal and the joy of hope. Stellar beautifully crafted and performed. Queer theatre at its absolute best. Voice Mag Incredibly well-honed scripts It works on so many levels. Brighton & Hove News Excellent!!! Nigel May, Brighton Gaydio Saturday 13th September @ 3.00pm & 7.30pm, Tickets: 15, 13 conc; suitable for 14+. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Isabel Steuble-Johnson presented by Berserk Theatre Relatable, Capturing, Comical How To Dateis a dark comedy by Stephanie McNeil exploring naivety and vulnerabilities faced by young women in London. Clarissa, an independent girl from North London meets Emily, a spoiled girl from Cheltenham, who dreams of being a film star. Eagerly searching for partners, they face the realities of the disastrous dating scene in London. A spiral of events soon escalates, there's career pressures, new relationships and mental health struggles to accompany their friendship. When difficult events from the past arise, we learn of the importance of friendship and opening up to others. The story is inspired by Stephanies own experiences growing up and aims to raise awareness for other young women. Tues 9andWed 10 September 7.30pm, Tickets: 15, 13 conc; suitable for 18+. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

Funny, Whimsical, Moving Graduation for many is a rite of passage, a right to freedom, the end of a long hard journey of academia, crumbling debt and numerous study sessions. However once you are handed your diploma the world is your oyster. Apparently. But no one tells you how to operate this new scary and treacherous journey. For fresh new drama school graduate Assata the life of stage, theatre, film and cameras she envisioned post graduation don't seem to be shaping in the way she pictured. The dreams and goals she wanted to achieve feel very out of reach. Can she really make it? Follow her journey as she tries to figure it out. One day at a time.... Sat 6 September @ 3.00pm & 7.30 pm, Jack Studio Theatre Tickets: 15, 13 conc; suitable for 14+. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Karol Olszewski Chaotic. Silly. Honest How can our thoughts be SO painfully ridiculous, yet we convince ourselves theyre facts? You can create evidence out of nothing. Convince yourself youre the worst person on earth. Trap yourself in an endless loop of OMG I shouldnt have said that, why am I so awkward?! Jaylie is a boss-level overthinker. Her thoughts are like a word vomit of worry. Inside her head, she sees Jaylie 2.0, the version of herself she wishes to be. To Jaylies frustration, it appears Jaylie 2.0 just gets life, is a free and unphased soul. Together, they unravel the nonsense and hilarity of her brain. Will she EVER stop overthinking? Thurs 4 September at 7.30 pm Tickets: 15, 13 conc; suitable for 14+. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Ralph Bogard Funny, Moving, Honest Three generations. Countless secrets. One world in crisis. It Never Rains is a tender, unflinching piece of new writing. When the marriages of Sarahs daughter and granddaughter fall apart, she shares her home and more truths than she ever intended. As rising tides threaten their family home, three women are forced to confront buried histories, fragile bonds, and the legacy theyll leave behind. Blending evocative storytelling, sharp humour, and haunting imagery, It Never Rains navigates the intersections of family, memory, and climate change. This intimate, intergenerational tale asks: what do we hold on to when the world around us is slipping away? Tues 2 and Wed 3 September at 7.30 pm Tickets: 15, 13 conc; suitable for 12+. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Tash Marks Whats it like? Being dead? Its like having a good long sleep, and happy dreams Doesnt sound that bad she said Funny, Tragic, Moving Vernon deals in death every day. For him its nothing to fear. This is just another funeral. As he reflects on his job, and how that has informed his attitude to death, Vernon insists he can cope. Hes in control. But gradually he begins to face his demons how past choices, mistakes and missed opportunities have impacted his life, his ambitions, and his relationships with those he loves. And we begin to understand the devastating truth as to why Vernon is here. This one-man play from Writer/Actor Gary Bates and Director Tash Marks moves from humour to tragedy, exploring themes of love, loss, regret, the challenges of parenting, and the mental pressures on young people. Thurs 5September at 7.30 pm Tickets: 15, 13 conc; suitable for 15+. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Cecilia Thoden van Velzen presented by Third Thing Productions Set against the backdrop of widespread social and political unrest in turn-of-the-century Tsarist Russia, Oscar Wildes little-known first play is a gripping and provocative story of idealism, conspiracy, and corruption. As social unrest sweeps across Russia, a young woman by the name of Vera Sabouroff travels to Moscow to avenge her brothers unjust imprisonment. Driven initially by a desire for vengeance, Vera becomes embroiled with a secretive faction of social radicals known as the Nihilists and rapidly becomes their most proficient assassin. United only by their rejection of societal norms and their desire to spark a nationwide revolution, the group hatch a daring plot to murder the Czar and free their nation from the grip of tyranny. But when her ideals are brought into conflict with her heart, Vera finds herself doubting the cause for which she has risked everything. This production the first-ever London revival is directed and reconceptualised by Cecilia Thoden van Velzen, founder of production company Greensleeved. It is the debut producton from Third Thing Productions. Saturday 20th September at 3.00pm:Relaxed Performance of Vera. Information from the company on what a relaxed performance of Vera looks like: Early access to seats at 2:40pm Open door policy, and invitation to move freely during the performance Introduction to the performance by the cast and crew Introduction document about the performance will be available to download on this webpage a week before the performance (detailing the story, set, costumes and whos playing who) Adapted sound and lights (i.e. reduced noise levels, house lights remain on low during the performance) Adapted performances (i.e. no shouting or screaming, no direct eye-contact with the audience) Getting to the theatre Due to the lay-out of the premises, there is no breakout space available. Step free entry to the theatre is through the Brockley Jack Pub. This is a potentially loud environment, and the company will have ear defenders and people from their team present to show you to the theatre. There is an alternative stepped access to the theatre through its own entrance. Toilets are situated to the rear of the Brockley Jack bar. Saturday 20 September 2025 at 3.00pm Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 12+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.

directed by Linda Marlowe Ask yourself this. If there were no praise or blame who would I be? Mark Farrellys hugely acclaimed solo play returns to the Jack Studio! From a conventional upbringing to global notoriety via The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp was one of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century. Naked Hope depicts the legendary Quentin Crisp at two phases of his extraordinary life. Firstly in the late 1960s in his filthy Chelsea flat (Dont lose your nerve: after the first four years the dust wont get any worse). Here Quentin surveys a lifetime of degradation and rejection. Repeatedly beaten for being flamboyantly gay as early as the 1930s, ostracised simply for daring to live life on his own terms. The play then transitions the audience to New York in the 1990s. Here a much older Quentin, finally embraced by society, regales the audience with his sharply-observed, hard-earned philosophy on how to have a lifestyle: Life will be more difficult if you try to become yourself. But avoiding this difficulty renders life meaningless. So discover who you are. And be it. Like mad!. Naked Hope is a glorious, uplifting celebration of the urgent necessity to be yourself. Wednesday 14 Saturday 17 August 2026 at 7.30pm No performances: Sundays and Mondays Tickets: 17, 15 conc, suitable for 13+ Terms and conditions apply when booking. Our concessionary price tickets are for: full-time students, over 65s, registered unwaged, under 18s and Equity Members. Please bring proof of status.