THE ANGRY BRIGADE By James Graham Directed by Oli Hurst Produced by HER & UP 'ERE Productions Set in 1970s Britain during a period of Tory cuts, high unemployment, and increasing inequality, focusing on the hunt for the anarchist group "The Angry Brigade" by a special police squad. The play contrasts the contrasting perspectives of the establishment and the young urban guerrillas, exploring themes of political engagement, rebellion, and the human cost of pursuing a radical vision for a fairer world. It's been 50 years since The Angry Brigade were active - has anything really changed in that time?

An interdisciplinary solo performance featuring live painting, aerial hoop dance and moving image projection. Using the symbolism of the circle, the work celebrates the life force that holds us up and gives us momentum to move, think, live and create. Invisible, infinite energy. It also explores duality of human existence; higher and lower, light and shadow, our sense of connection to oneself, others, and the world, as well as our illusion of separation. Integrated into the performance is live Japanese Enso painting at a large scale. This allows the human body to move within the shape bringing together the choreographic and visual practices. Enso painting is a spiritual practice where the iconic circular symbol is painted in one masterstroke, one breath and no corrections afterwards. The practice gives form to the flow of the energy in the moment, making invisible synchronicities visible. Symbolically, the iconic Zen circle represents the circle of life, unity and connection to all existence. In the final scene, the performer pours colour from above onto the Enso, the organic flow tracing the spinning hoop and translating motion directly onto the canvas. Each performance will finish with a live Q&A and a discussion with the artist lead by actor Caroline Partridge. The artwork will remain on stage afterwards to see up close and will go on display & sale as part of simultaneous Kamila CK’s solo exhibition with Firepit Gallery, London.

The Rude Mechanicals have been asked to perform a play at the Duke's wedding. Trouble is, they've forgotten to write it! Can you help??? Do you remember Pyramus & Thisbe? The romantic tragedy that Bottom & The Rude Mechanicals were asked to perform for the Duke in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM? In this interactive theatre experience, the audience put their heads together to add the finishing touches to the Rude Mechanicals’ play, helping to create a completely original version! Combining Shakespeare’s original text with fresh ideas from the audience, the play is fleshed out with music, props, puppets, rhymes, sound effects & killer dance moves, resulting in a completely fabulous and totally unique performance! Each show follows a simple narrative structure that the audience helps to develop, encouraging kids to use their imagination as they help to construct characters, write songs, create stories, invent sound effects and more. Each choice enhances their storytelling skills, exposes them to the infinite possible storylines a tale can take, and leaves them with a huge sense of pride in their comedy, musicality and creativity.

RE:ENCHANT - Poetic Experiments For A New World Live literature every third Sunday. Performers details to be announced. Curated and introduced by Nick Moss in collaboration with The Cockpit. The world changes: we make new poetry to vandalise literary forms or retrieve those we need to renew. We make new poetry to hybridise new species of understanding and reframe consciousness. We make new poetry to have a good time. Readings, recitations, incantations and events from established and upstart poets, word artists, ranters, spell-casters, rappers......and you if you want.

Poison by Lot Vekemans, translated by Rina Vergamo, is a powerful exploration of grief and divorce. A former husband and wife are reunited to protect the memory of their lost child. The emotional intensity of Vekemans' play raises the question: can we move on from the pain?

Shakespeare's most romantic tragedy of young lovers from feuding families is considered the greatest love story ever told. A timeless tale of love at first sight, secret vows, violent hatred and fateful misunderstandings that lead to heart-breaking tragedy. Based in East Sussex, Bowler Crab are a small independent theatre company that specialise in Shakespearean performances. With frequent haunts around the 1066 area, Bowler Crab produces UK tours as well as repertoire performances for hire. To date the company has produced over 37 Shakespeare tours. Having performed Romeo & Juliet in 2014, 2018 and 2019, Bowler Crab combines the best elements from each tour for this 2026 production with an all new cast.

NTBM (Not-To-Be-Missed) is a London-based fusion jazz collective led by Hong Kong guitarist Tjoe Man Cheung, with Ben Crane (bass), James Morgan (drums), Grifton Forbes-Amos (trumpet), and Marco Marotta (tenor saxophone). Blending Western jazz with Eastern Asian influences, NTBM have built a reputation for sold-out shows at Jazz:Refreshed and Ronnie Scott’s, and international recognition with features like BBC Radio 2’s The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum. Their anticipated album NEON arrives in April 2026.

Nine Girls. One Dorm. Zero Filter. The 90s-inspired dance theatre sensation that changes every night. After their sold-out closing night in April, the girls are back by popular demand! Inspired by a 90s college dorm party, I Made You A Mixtape explores friendship, identity, and moments of change. To a soundtrack of 90s hits, the UK's first Meisner-based movement company roots dance firmly in an acting methodology, enabling audiences to more deeply connect and resonate with narratives shaped by movement alone. Created using the Response Movement Method, the performers’ impulsive and unplanned responses to the music tell us the story. No two performances are ever exactly the same. Joyful, tender, and wildly nostalgic, I Made You A Mixtape is a love letter to growing up, growing apart, and the friends who made us who we are. The company received several 5 and 4 star reviews for their short run at the beginning of April, and were nominated for two Fringe Theatre Awards (Dance - Choreography/Movement, Dance - Performance).

Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true. From the same company that brought you the amazing production of OUR HOUSE last year here at the Cockpit. This awarding winning professional creative team, working with tomorrows stars, that produced such wonderful productions such as 'The Grinning man' and 'The Magicians Elephant'. “A joyous punch in the air about following your dreams and being yourself.” – Time Out “It’s the real deal. Everyone really should be talking, singing, shouting about Jamie now.” – The Times “A fizzing, feeling, instant hit.” – The Observer “Sweeps you away on a tide of mischief, warmth and exuberance.” – The Financial Times “A dynamic, deliciously entertaining night out, a glorious tribute to what makes us human and a heart-warming appeal for acceptance. Let’s all keep talking about Jamie for as long as possible.” – WhatsOnStage

Join the team behind the independent investigative news outlet Byline Times for an entertaining evening of challenging discussion to help us understand the unprecedented times we are living in – and why they are happening – with those with an inside track.

Produced and presented by Ensemble OrQuesta Ensemble OrQuesta returns to The Cockpit with three operas. This will be a new minimalist production by Marcio da Silva, which will explore the intimate setting of The Cockpit in Ensemble OrQuesta's signature style. The performers for this production will be participants of the Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academy, which has been running for 12 years, with singers from all over the world. Ensemble OrQuesta Baroque Marcio da Silva Stage/Music Director Marjorie Lemos Assistant Director Predrag Gosta Harpsichord Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academy Performed in Italian with English surtitles

This will be a new minimalist production by Marcio da Silva, which will explore the intimate setting of The Cockpit in Ensemble OrQuesta's signature style. The performers for this production will be participants of the Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academy, which has been running for 12 years, with singers from all over the world. Ensemble OrQuesta Baroque Marcio da Silva Stage/Music Director Marjorie Lemos Assistant Director Predrag Gosta Harpsichord Performed in Italian with English surtitles

The Rude Mechanicals have been asked to perform a play at the Duke's wedding. Trouble is, they've forgotten to write it! Can you help??? Do you remember Pyramus & Thisbe? The romantic tragedy that Bottom & The Rude Mechanicals were asked to perform for the Duke in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM? In this interactive theatre experience, the audience put their heads together to add the finishing touches to the Rude Mechanicals’ play, helping to create a completely original version! Combining Shakespeare’s original text with fresh ideas from the audience, the play is fleshed out with music, props, puppets, rhymes, sound effects & killer dance moves, resulting in a completely fabulous and totally unique performance! Each show follows a simple narrative structure that the audience helps to develop, encouraging kids to use their imagination as they help to construct characters, write songs, create stories, invent sound effects and more. Each choice enhances their storytelling skills, exposes them to the infinite possible storylines a tale can take, and leaves them with a huge sense of pride in their comedy, musicality and creativity. And because so much of the show is led by the audience, you'll never see the same show twice! Our shows can be enjoyed by kids of all ages, and grown-ups too! For participation, the show is best suited for ages 5 years and above; but for younger audiences, there is plenty of music, colour, and silly comedy to be the perfect spectacle from a lap! Hullabaloo are passionate about making theatre accessible and encouraging on-your-feet, wild, inventive fun where kids can get creative, free their imagination, discover some hidden talents, and learn some of the best theatre ever written. So many kids approach Shakespeare with fear. It gets thrust upon them as teenagers, with a sudden expectation to understand it. This often results in them feeling overwhelmed and feeling that it’s not for them. But what if they were exposed to it earlier? Hullabaloo believe that the earlier kids are exposed to this great wordsmith, the better. They believe the sooner kids are exposed to its familiar language and great stories, the better. Each show exposes children to some of the finest and funniest of Shakespeare’s language, which will hopefully lead them to view Shakespeare as something fun, exciting and accessible.

Small Boats. Small Minds. Someone is bound to lose the plot. 17-year-old asylum seeker Karwan survived the Channel, but can he survive middle England? After being handed an allotment plot in the provinces, he finds himself trapped in a petty turf war with a bunch of “boring old age pensioners” who aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat. As polite masks slip, age-old prejudices take root and war breaks out over who truly belongs. Featuring eleven original songs, and inspired by real-life stories from teenage asylum seekers, this funny and provocative debut exposes the absurdities of bigotry at work in the UK.

An interactive, lip sync, musical comedy, pastiche of reality TV. You get to decide the fate of these singing and dancing philosophers… this play is never the same twice!