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The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff
South London Theatre presents: The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff The Ballad of Maria Marten is a captivating and dramatic reimagining of a true crime story from 1827, with the voices of women reclaiming their narrative and demonstrating the strength of female friendship. At the heart of the story is Maria Marten, a spirited young woman from a small English village whose body is discovered buried in a barn a year after her disappearance. What follows is the retelling of the events leading up to her murderthis time, from Marias perspective and the voices of the women around her. The play is a story of class, abuse, and resilience, but ultimately of love, turning the tragic true tale into a powerful and often humorous exploration of the experiences of women in a society that often silenced them Director: Caroline Beckett Total running Time (Estimate): Approx 2 hours 15 minutes inclulding an interval Advisories: This show starts at 20:00,please arrive on time, as we are unable to allow latecomers. Recommended ages 14+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: References to murder, domestic violence, coercive control, infant death, abortion, graphic depiction of injury, arson Cast: Maria Marten Flora Blissett Ann Marten Hannah McCorry Sarah Stowe Marissa Ferrara Phoebe Stowe Suki Rees Lucy Baalham Charlotte Robathan Theresa Havers/Singer Amy Perkis Lady Cooke Hannah Noyce Peter Mathews Jack Matthews Thomas Calder Joe Dominic Mrs Woodstock Lorraine Spenceley Musician Owen Childlaw Ticket Prices: Early Bird ( first ten sold for each performance ) 14.00 Standard 16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird ( first twenty sold for each performance ) 10.00 Member/Supporter Standard 12.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person.
The Unfriend by Steven Moffat

The Unfriend by Steven Moffat

20 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

South London Theatre presents: The Unfriend by Steven Moffat The Unfriend is a new comedy by Steven Moffat - writer of TV's Dr Who and Sherlock - about what happens when a terribly dangerous American crosses paths with some perhaps-too-polite English people. Performances are 20 - 24 May, including a Saturday matinee. Director:Bob Callender Cast: Peter Olly Clifford Debbie Rachael Dalton-Loveland Elsa Caroline Doyle Alex Gabriel Garcia-Marca Rosie Daisy Daniell PC Junkin Daniel Abeshin Neighbour Mark Ireson Total running Time (Estimate): 2 hours, including an interval. This show starts at 20:00 for evening performances and 14.30 for the Saturday matinee. Please arrive on time as we are unable to allow latecomers. Advisories:None Recommended ages 12+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings:None Ticket Prices: Early Bird 14.00 (First10 tickets only) Standard 16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird 10.00 (First20 tickets only) Member/Supporter Standard 12.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person.
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare
South London Theatre presents: Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare One of Shakespeares most famous tales of love and tragedy, but in this unique reimagining, Romeo and Juliets romance will unfold within the walls of an asylum, where the characters actions and emotions are amplified in an intense, confined environment. This familiar story of yearning, loyalty and desperate acts of passion takes on new meaning as we ask: are acts of love also acts of madness? Director:Stephen Hayward Total running Time (Estimate): Approx 2 hours 15 minutes including an interval Advisories: This show starts at 20:00,please arrive on time, as we are unable to allow latecomers. Loud Noises Recommended ages 12+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: References to suicide Cast: Romeo Lavan Jeyarupalingam Juliet Han Evans Benvolio BenFarren Mercutio Jamie Bowman Nurse Jacquie Cassidy Tybalt Bex Law Paris Kitty McNeill Friar Lawrence Jason Rosenthal Lady Capulet Celia Byrne Abram Yohann Philip Prince Talibah Odonkor Montague Nick Davidson Ticket Prices: Early Bird ( first ten sold for each performance ) 14.00 Standard 16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird ( first twenty sold for each performance ) 10.00 Member/Supporter Standard 12.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person regardless of ticket type.
These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich
South London Theatre presents: These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich These Shining Lives is a powerful and poignant play telling the true story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s and 30s, painting watch dials with glowing radium paintunaware of the deadly consequences. This deeply moving drama follows the journey of four courageous women as they fight for justice after discovering that their work has poisoned them. These Shining Lives is not just a story of corporate negligence, but of resilience, friendship, and the strength of the human spirit, as the women band together to take on their employer in a landmark legal battle that changes American labour laws forever. Director:LilyAnn Green Total running Time (Estimate): Approx 2 hours including an interval Advisories: This show starts at 20:00,please arrive on time, as we are unable to allow latecomers. Recommended ages 12+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: References to radiation poisoning and death Cast: Catherine Donohue Ellena Jones Charlotte Synne Marie Tansem Frances Zahra Jennings-Grant Pearl Julia Blyth Tom Donohue Alex Davies Mr Reed/Leonard Grossman Randy Brown Company Doctor/Dr Rowntree/Announcer/Dr Dalitch/Judge Gavin Donnellan Ticket Prices: Early Bird ( first ten sold for each performance ) 14.00 Standard 16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird ( first twenty sold for each performance ) 10.00 Member/Supporter Standard 12.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person regardless of ticket type.
Villa by Guillermo Caldern

Villa by Guillermo Caldern

17 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

South London Theatre presents: Villa by Guillermo Caldern Villa is a gripping and thought-provoking drama that explores the painful legacy of a countrys past, set against the backdrop of a former torture site. In this powerful and intimate play, three women gather to debate the future of the Villa Grimaldi, a real-life site of atrocities during Chiles dictatorship. Their mission: to decide how the site should be memorialised. As the women deliberate, they confront deep, conflicting emotions about memory, justice, and the responsibilities of remembering a painful history. Should the site be a museum, a memorial, or something else entirely? Their intense conversation becomes a metaphor for a nations struggle to reconcile with its violent past. On June 20th the playwright, Guillermo Caldern will do a Q&A via Zoom after the performance. Director:Steve Grist Total running Time (Estimate): Approx 90 minutes, no interval. Advisories: This show starts at 20:00,please arrive on time, as we are unable to allow latecomers. Flashing Lights Recommended ages 14+ with parental guidance, otherwise 18. Trigger Warnings: The play includes references to rape, torture and murder during a brutal dictatorship. Cast: Francisca Sonja Seva Carla Miriam Addada Macarena Yara Samad Ticket Prices: Early Bird ( first ten sold for each performance ) 14.00 Standard 16.00 Member/Supporter Early Bird ( first twenty sold for each performance ) 10.00 Member/Supporter Standard 12.00 Wednesday evening has a flexible price, minimum 5.00 per person regardless of ticket type.

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