From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK’s live stand-up scene,1994 is Edinburgh native’s Connor Burns third solo hour. A prolific joke writer, his Scottish-level cynicism and self-deprecation punctuates a disarmingly relaxed persona and an intelligent, razor-sharp wit. Connor’s burgeoning reputation as “one to watch” was cemented at the 2023 Fringe when he sold out his entire run two months before the festival started.

Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world. Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.

5-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy. Join ordinary housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice for a laugh-out-loud joyful get-together as we reconnect with what makes life worth living. Barbara says In these dark days, we need to find fun whenever we piggin' can. Expect Barbara's unique comic insights into the current state of play on how we are all getting on. This smashin' show is suitable for anyone aged from fourteen to four score & ten, guaranteed to lift the spirits and put a spring in your step. Edinburgh Festival regular and comedy circuit headliner Barbara Nice brings out the hidden joy in all of us.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me for freestyling musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching! After all, in jokes we trust...

Back with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show. In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern world - from parenting disasters to culture wars, conspiracy theories to political morons. With sharp wit and a stormy twist, he’s here to prove that the only way to weather modern life is through laughter! Expect thunderous punchlines, lightning-fast jokes, and a night of belly laughs you won’t forget.

OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands, a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself, which led to the story being covered in the national press, as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of (What’s the story) Morning Glory, OASIZ are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of Oasis’ record breaking 2nd album and will also include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour. One not to miss!

1914: The world is at war. The army recruits 30,000 men between 5' and 5'3'' to fight. These men came from all over Britain, Ireland and Canada. Known as Bantams after the small, aggressive rooster, they were formed into special Bantam battalions. 1918: Bouzincourt, France. One Bantam remains. Patrick Michael Wolfe, a teacher from Dublin. This is his story. Inspired by real events. 'Elegantly performed' ★★★★★ British Theatre Guide 'Excellent' ★★★★★ UK Theatre Web 'Wonderfully well acted' ★★★★★ Moreish TV 'Outstanding' ★★★★ Plays International 'Giant of a play' ★★★★ Derek Awards 'Hidden Gem' - Fringe Review 'Spirit of the Fringe' - Derek Awards

The people of Whitehill & Bordon have spoken, and we have delivered! Join us next summer for the inaugural Rising Music Festival: Whitehill & Bordons first EVER two-day youth music festival, in association with Phoenix Arts, Y+ and Backbeat Collective. Taking place on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June, the Rising Music Festival will showcase a plethora of upcoming local artists, with musicians aged 24 and under given the platform to showcase their skills and talent. Whatever the genre, from rock stars to grime MCs, indie artists and acoustic professionals, were handpicking the best bands, duos, groups and solo artists to join us on one of our indoor and outdoor stages across the weekend, as we give the next generation of musicians the chance to show you what theyre made of! In addition to a host of live performances, well be offering music workshops for kids of all ages, comedy, spoken word, cabaret and more. Plus, local young people will have the chance to perform a track with a group of schools and colleges in the area to celebrate this epic event. Are you aged 24 or under, in a band/a solo artist and interested to take part? Email us on [email protected] to find out more!

Atom Heart Floyd, a tribute to Pink Floyd, return to the Phoenix Theatre on 17th October 2025, performing the greatest hits of Pink Floyd, including playing songs from the album Wish You Were Here album that celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. Atom Heart Floyd have played across the UK and abroad, including performing to a sell out crowd of over 3000 people at DXB Rocks Festival in Dubai. Atom Heart Floyd take their audience on a musical and visual trip across the Pink Floyd back catalogue, from the genesis of The Pink Floyd in 1965, through to the bands last live performance together in 2005. The band explores collective improvisation rivalling that of early 1970s Pink Floyd, while their use of expanded theatrical elements and stage displays and lighting continues the Pink Floyd spirit of the 1980s. Quotes From Audience Members: Third time of seeing these guys and they are never disappointing. They are authentic and know their craft. Go see them if you can. You'll experience an honest representation and performance giving 100% Superb show, played with such feeling You guys punch far above your weight. There is an authentic feel with your gigs. That was brilliant; enjoyed every minute.

Harriet has been a full time comic since 2013. Shes had numerous critically acclaimed shows, works for the majority of big clubs and festivals, regularly gigs overseas, and prides herself in being totally original an experience to behold, if you will! Harriets other tv credits include Jokes Only Neurodivergent People Can Tell on Channel 4 and Movie Megastars: Made In The 80s on Sky Max, as well as Elephant In The Room, The Fringe Comedy Showcase, The 13 Million Club, and The Good, The Bad & The Unexpected, all on BBC Radio. Harriet was a main writer for both seasons of Jon Richardsons Channel Hopping on Channel 4, and she wrote for and starred in Meet the Richardsons on Dave. In 2024, Harriet won The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award and she won the Neurodiverse Reviews Neurodivergent Representation Award at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe.

Completing the Trilogy begun with Genius 2.0 and The Work of the Devil, Have We Met? finds Simon standing, like Ulysses in Tennyson’s famous verse, gazing out over the moaning deep and the twinkling rocks and wondering whether to seek a newer world? To smite the sounding furrows? To strive, to seek, and to find? Or whether in fact, to put the kettle on, crack open the Hobnobs and simply yield? Drawing on Joyce, Proust and the career of Philip Schofield to make sense of his own tangled past and possible future, Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.

With a raucous & raunchy cast this show is a no-holds barred, full throttle journey into the wonderful world of show-people, spectacles & songbirds, all wrapped up with a feisty, tongue in cheek ribbon! Hundred watt club is proud to be one of the longest running burlesque revues in the UK...No two shows are the same, so expect the unexpected, and gear up for a good old fashioned, very grown up, bawdy & beautiful evening of variety entertainment. The lowdown: Not for the fainthearted, this show employs and embraces adult themes, strong language and partial nudity with gusto. No refunds if it's simply 'not to your taste'! Over 18s Only. Glamorous, vintage attire is encouraged (we love it when you dress up!) but not enforced; wear what you're comfy in. Show starts at 8pm and includes an interval.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Hundred Watt Club are pleased as punch to announce a glorious workshop at Phoenix Arts, to introduce you to the wonderful world of burlesque! Boost your body confidence in a fun and relaxed environment whilst exploring the skills and shapes of the art of the tease - learn to take up the space you deserve! This is not a dance class! It's a relaxed and playful workshop focusing on building and expressing your confidence using classic techniques from the wonderful world of burlesque such as the shimmy, the sashay and of course, the bump n grind. Giggles guaranteed! What you need: Participants should wear clothes they can move comfortably in, as glam or as relaxed as you like (hot pants and heels are most welcome, but leggings and a T shirt are also fine) and don't worry, there'll be no nudity involved! Suitable for absolute beginners or experienced ecdysiasts alike. All genders welcome. For ages 18+ Who will be teaching me? Your workshop leader will be World Record Holding artiste Chi Chi Revolver, who was invited to perform her unique hoop-burlesque act at Las Vegas' Burlesque Hall of Fame! You can also see Chi Chi performing in the show later in the evening. Photo credit: V's Anchor Studio

Promoting her live-in-lockdown album The St Buryan Sessions , Cornwall-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is due to perform at The Phoenix on Friday 30th May at 7.30pm. Born in Spain to a Spanish father and American mother, Sarah grew up in Chicago, touring the US and Canada as a member of The Chicago Childrens Choir. In the mid-1990s she made her way to Ireland, where her authorship of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book led to invitations to write regular music columns and reviews for Hot Press magazine and Dublins Evening Herald. Following her move in 2007 (with her Irish husband and their two children) to Cornwall, she swiftly struck up a friendship with a fellow mum outside the gates of their childrens school. That fellow mum turned out to be Zo Pollock, writer and performer of 1991 UK Top 5 single Sunshine On A Rainy Day. The pair soon found themselves co-writing songs for an album released in 2008 under the band name Mama, lauded by MOJOs Colin Irwin as a pleasingly maverick mix and by The Irish Times as Janis Joplins freewheeling spirit crossed with Joni Mitchell's lyrical density. I owe Zo a massive debt of gratitude for getting me into songwriting in a serious way, says Sarah. Prior to that Id thought of myself basically as a folk singer who happened to write an occasional song, but through working with Zo I not only learned a hell of a lot about the craft of song writing, but also just the fact of someone of her calibre wanting to co-write with me was what finally gave me the confidence to start focusing on my own original material. Released in October 2021 on CD and limited-edition double LP, The St Buryan Sessions made it onto Best of 2021 lists on three continents and features stunning solo performances by Sarah on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and floor tom drum, her lush, distinctive vocals echoing through the soaring space. McQuaids voice, a fragile, starkly resonant alto, has always been a thing of folk-trad beauty, wrote reviewer Kenny Berkowitz in Acoustic Guitar magazine, but here, with ambient mics placed around the churchs interior, it takes on a new joyfulness and a deeper darkness. Ink 19s Bob Pomeroy called it a starkly minimalist recording of exceptional beauty, and Folk Radio UK described it as a wonderful, expressive and intimate live album from a consummate performer. The entire album was filmed as it was being recorded, and videos of all 15 tracks can be viewed on Sarahs website https://sarahmcquaid.com together with details of the forthcoming concert and more information including a 10-minute video intro to Sarah and her music.

On the lead up to our youth-run Rising Music Festival this Summer, we are hosting 3 FREE workshops for young creatives to enjoy. Our third workshop Performance & Preparing For Every Gig Whether its an intimate show or a festival-sized crowd, preparation is key to a killer performance. This session will focus on how to adapt to different types of gigs and ensure youre ready for anything the stage throws your way. From creating a memorable setlist to handling soundchecks and unexpected challenges, this is the ultimate guide to performing with confidence. Hosted by Backbeat Collective, this mentoring session will leave you ready to own the stage. Speakers to be announced soon.

In the lead up of our Rising Music Festival this Summer, we are hosting a Battle of the Bands competition, with prizes to be won, including 1st place headlining our festival!Accompanied by mentoring sessions and networking events, we plan to nurture under 24s, as they battle to the final round. In this final heat, we present 6 Hand-Picked Brilliant bands, who battled it out in our entry heats and were awarded a spot in our final by our judges and audience! This wont only be a night of great music; it will also be a great opportunity for the young bands of East Hampshire to show you what they've got. Our full line up includes Heat 1 winners Swell and Low Bridge, with more to be announced. If you are interested in being involved in the festival as a musician, as part of our Battle Of The Bands, or our other workshops, please follow the link below:https://forms.gle/P2VByKut43rJzE3b9Or for other involvement including backstage or even Graphic Design, email [email protected]

Calling All Disco Dancers: Lets Dance! Join DJ Louis, Elizabeth Blake, Will Hughes and the staff of Phoenix Arts for a sensory disco on Friday 9th May at 11:00 AM. Inspired by the work of PMLD specialists Frozen Light and drawing on our extensive experience in Disability Arts, The Phoenix Theatre will re-open its doors for a fifth time as a sensory disco. Dance practitioner Elizabeth Blake (Music & Movement) and Will Hughes (Drumming) will be hosting the event, with DJ Louis laying out some banging tunes including old favourites by ABBA, Elvis and from the musical Grease! The Phoenix will be transformed with bubbles, cool disco lighting and numerous other sensory experiences to take your sensory disco experience into the stratosphere! Weve also laid out separate acoustic and chillout zones where you can take a break from dancing or sit on a bean bag, try out some sensory props or play a musical instrument. The Club Bar will also be open if you want to buy a drink, and well supply squash and water free of charge.

Join Junk Jodie on a journey through the Amazon rainforest. Learn how we can protect the trees and the animals' homes, as well as the benefits that the trees and the Amazon rainforest provide for the planet. This FREE interactive storytelling show includes songs and dancing and it's designed to inspire you to create toys from junk and bring them to life with your imagination... It's going to be Tree-TASTIC! Each show includes a 10-minute craft activity.

Described as ingenious and compelling by The Times and a fascinating project by Cerys Matthews on BBC Radio 6 Music, audio visual show Orchestra of Samples from Addictive TV returns to The Phoenix with all-new tracks and more samples from around the world! From Senegal to Kazakhstan, Colombia to India, immerse yourself in mesmerising rhythmic dialogues with sampled musicians on screen and live musicians on stage!

Here at The Phoenix, we love supporting youth music, from rock to classical and everything in between. Back again for their third time, Petersfield Area Schools String Orchestra join us this June for a summer concert of proms classics, folk songs, pop hits and film soundtracks. Come along and enjoy an exciting performance showcasing talented, young string players from across the county!

Some of the UKs top comedians join us to try out new material before the Fringe! First up, Seann Walsh and Peter Rethinasamy.

Join us for our second Edinburgh Comedy Fringe Preview, where we are joined by presenters of the Welcome to Hell podcast, Daniel Foxx and Dane Buckley! Plus support from the excellent Jen Nolan! Three comedians for a tenner? With this rocher, we are really spoiling you! Join award-winning comedian Daniel Foxx as he road-tests brand new material and has a good old natter. Described by Rolling Stone as "utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic, Daniel is co-host of the hit podcast 'Welcome To Hell' and author of 'Bedtime Stories For Privileged Children'. His debut show Villain was nominated for NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy and toured internationally, including a sell-out run at New York's iconic Soho Playhouse. As seen on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV and Comedy Central, Daniel has also written and performed on BBC Radio 4. Dane Buckley is a fast-rising stand-up sensation and co-host of 'Welcome To Hell' podcast. Join him as he tries out some brand new jokes. The worlds only Irish, Indian, gay comedian probably. Dane delivers his comedy effortlessly with cheeky charm and camp mischief. He has supported Tom Allen and Rosie Jones on tour, performed on Comedy Central, BBC Three, BBC One and was a finalist for BBC New Comedy Awards (2024) and British Comedian of the Year (2024). Jen Nolan is an up and coming working class comic hailing from east London. Jen, confident and energetic with big laughs (Broadway World), will be bringing you tales from her life growing up on the breadline with that cheeky cockney attitude. She was part of Edinburgh Fringe Best In Class run in 2023, and has since reached the semi finals of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the year, and LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the year.

Some of the UKs top comedians join us to try out new material before the Fringe! Last but not least: Susie McCabe & Christopher Macarthur-Boyd. Susie McCabe (Best Scottish Headliner and Best Solo Show in the 2019 Scottish Comedy Awards, and fastest-selling Glasgow Comedy Festival act for three years running) returns with a hilarious work-in-progress show. Revel in McCabes raconteur style and razor-sharp punchlines in this hilarious show as she recounts the absurdities of her life; shes a shamble and never far from disaster. Playing to ever-increasing sold-out audiences, and as seen on Have I Got News For You and Frankie Boyle's New World Order , Susie is fast becoming one of the hottest tickets in the UK. A magnetic storyteller and a gifted joke writer at the top of her game The Wee Review Susie McCabe is one of our top comedy voices The National Plus support from Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, the most powerfully wistful comedian in Scotland. Co-host of the podcast H ere Comes the Guillotine with Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe. As seen on his 800 Pound Gorilla Media stand-up special Oh No , BBC Twos New World Order , BBC Scotlands Up For It , and Comedy Central Live. Like all the best comics, he exudes the pally intimacy of a (devilishly witty) best mate. Rolling Stone A delightfully funny guy and a real treat of a show. This is 100 percent a name to watch. Entertainment Now Scotland is producing some compelling young comics right now, with CMB chief among them Chortle

Bob Drury was hugely inspired by the music of the great Spanish guitarist, Andrs Segovia. Bob will play music arranged, performed or recorded by Segovia during the artists incredible eighty-year career. An evening when you can shut out the world, sit back and enjoy some beautiful music along with some backstory and anecdotes about the worlds greatest classical guitar player.

Join us for a free afternoon concert from the Hampshire & Surrey Hills Mens Choir, joined by an extra special local guest! The choir consists of men from North Hampshire and West Surrey who love to sing, to entertain audiences, raise money for local charities, and have fun while doing it. Set up in 1960 to compete in the Aldershot Music Festival, the choir was made up of an odd one from here and an odd one from there, so was originally named the Odd Fellows. Now, as the Hampshire & Surrey Hills Mens Choir, they organise two major concerts a year and sing for a variety of functions in venues across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. At this relaxed afternoon performance, they will give highlights of their wide-ranging repertoire, which includes show tunes, pop songs and folk songs

Black cats, broomsticks and pentagrams? Sounds like you have a witch problem! But have no fear, the nations hottest game show The Witching Hour is here to take justice to a whole new level! Survival hinges on ones ability to entertain, spin the best narrative, and sway the crowds fickle loyalty. An exciting collaboration between Barbican Theatre and ReBels Young Company, this show helps creatives get their first job in the arts

A new play about the extraordinary life and work of trailblazing ceramic artist Clarice Cliff. Clarices striking, colourful and innovative designs have made her a household name, and some of her most famous pieces have sold for thousands of pounds. Her vibrant and joyful patterns represented the new modern spirit of the 1930s for women, bringing sunshine on a plate into many homes. The play charts her rise from humble working class beginnings to the first female art director of a famous commercial firm and it includes images of her iconic work. In her working life nothing intimidated her and she was not afraid to break the rules and stand out. In public Clarice was described as one of the romances of the pottery trade, but her private life concealed a heart wrenching secret which could have ruined her. The play is written and performed by Phoenix Arts Associate Artist Elizabeth Blake, directed by Brenda Longman and features the voice of special guest Nicholas Lumley (Paddington 2, Downton Abbey, The Crown.) The show recently sold out at The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery and The Everyman Cheltenham (Irving Studio). I was completely engrossed, A fascinating story, wonderfully performed. Totally captivating. . . revealed Clarice the woman as well as Clarice the artist. (Audience feedback) Show run time: 60mins There is a post show 15 min Q&A Age: 12+

Storytelling comedy at its best

Live Wire Theatre and RoughHouse Theatre presents JANE EYRE: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY In the face of the isolation and abandonment of a loveless childhood, Jane Eyre refuses to bend to the will of her abusers. But does she achieve the independence and equality that she craves, and does her resistance change anything? Hailed as a brilliantly engaging piece of drama and a theatrical tour de force, Live Wire and Roughhouse Theatres inventive exploration of the status of women in society make this critically acclaimed dramatisation as relevant today as Charlotte Brontes original novel was 178 years ago. Here is a company of technical brilliance, with a rare gift for bringing classics to life with loyalty, energy and intrigue. FEMALE ARTS This is the way to introduce recalcitrant students of literature to the classics and in particular the Victorian novel. BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4’s The News Quiz. We’re all talking to each other in an increasingly online world, is that really talking? Robin doesn’t think so.  So let’s get together, in real life, to watch Robin share some more outrageously honest stories. It’s good to talk, but it’s even better to overshare.

Its the year 2025 and theres a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots. One hour of standup comedy written by a human, performed by a human... Edinburgh Fringe favourite Patrick Monahan is back on tour! Everybodys favourite comedian, Patrick Monahans high energy style combines with hilarious, engaging, topical and observational material to make a fun evening out! Known for working a room, Patrick is adored by all audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection! Running time: 90 mins plus interval

What would you do if you were face to face with a dragon? Is jousting as painful as it looks? Just what is the best way to shine rusty armour? Join Jack as he finds out the hard way in this magical show! Cheer Jack on as he competes in The Knight Trials and follow him on his adventures with his loyal horse Raspberry. Theres enough adventure for everyone and you might even get to see a dragon or two! Scratch Build productions combines a unique blend of puppetry, storytelling and song to bring this magical kingdom to life, well even show you how to make your own knight puppet too! Suitable for ages 3+ 45 mins plus a hands-on workshop and archery station after the show!

Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now..? Its the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound. Generating argument, debate and a host of different theories. Who was he? What was his motive? And how did he get away with it? Was he a doctor, a sailor, a soldier or some kind of religious zealot intent on ridding the streets of vice? An Evening with Jack the Ripper will delve into the sordid realms of Victorian London in an attempt to finally unmask the man, with the blackest of hearts, who preyed upon the most vulnerable members of society. Award winning producer and broadcaster Steve Morgan has captivated thousands of people on his celebrated Ripper walks through the east-end of London, where he retraces the steps of the notorious killer through the streets he stalked. Now he has adapted the story for the stage and invites you to spend an evening in the company of Jack the Ripper and live to tell the tale. A BIT ABOUT STEVE MORGAN.. A long-standing student of the crimes of Jack the Ripper and the era that spawned them. Steves obsession with the Whitechapel murders began in childhood and its one that hes shared with thousands of others whove joined him for his celebrated Jack the Ripper Walks through the east-end of London, where hes enthralled, entranced and entertained people from all over the world. A previous winner of Leicester Comedy Festivals prestigious Comedian of the Year and an award-winning producer. His career in TV and radio has seen him work alongside an eclectic mix of people such as Michael Portillo, Noel Gallagher, Mariella Frostrup, Ian Wright, and Wolf from Gladiators (from the old series that is..not the new one). And now, having honed this show on the very streets where the murders took place, he invites you to join him on a voyage into the dark heart of Victorian London.

Join Andy Parsons as he warms up for another national tour with this intimate airing of a brand new show. As seen on _Live at the Apollo_ & _Mock the Week_ Suitable for ages 14+

A gripping coming-of-age drama. It's the summer of 2005, England prepare to win the Ashes and Ismail (Smiley to his friends), a British Indian schoolboy, is about to become the youngest-ever player in his elite public school's First XI cricket team. He sets his sights on immortality, breaking the school batting record and getting his name into Wisden. But things are about to heat up. From award-winning playwright maatin, Duck is about adolescence, the pressures of sporting competition and finding your identity in an environment that doesn't cater for difference. Recipient of the Pleasance's Charlie Hartill Fund 2024.