It’s locked down, whilst Boris Johnson and his party were having parties convincing us all to stay indoors... Tracy’s 2.1 family heading for minus 0.1 situation. 1 out of 7 will be addicted, I guess I’m winning. “AND THE PRIZE GOES TO”... Provoking emotions, that’s heart warming, stringing laughter and tears, of dark comedy. Research states it takes up to six times to give anything addictive up? What's your addiction?... ‘Last Sixth’ to kick addiction, habit, journeys on Tracy’s addiction/ cold-turkey within the trauma of lockdown. what seeps into, present day, that’s not healed/ worked on. It’s locked down, Boris Johnson party having parties convincing us all to stay indoors... Tracy’s 2.1 family heading for minus 0.1 situation. 1 out of 7 will be addicted, I guess I’m winning. “AND THE PRIZE GOES TO”... Presented by Olayinka Sobitan-Solomon This is an 18+ event

Described as an audio and visual sensation, Trigger are thrilled to be bringing their esteemed Stadium Rock Experience. They will be providing the full stadium experience, delivering the excitement and spectacle associated with arena rock, with the highest standard of musicianship, and the most popular hits from the biggest mainstream rock acts. Their setlist includes classic anthems from the likes of Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Queen, Status Quo, Elton john, ABBA, Guns n' Roses, Whitesnake, AC/DC and Tina Turner amongst many others. All energetically performed to keep everyone engaged, excited and participating from the very first song right through to the finale. The Trigger show includes a variety of staging, visuals, effects and lighting to recreate the monumental majesty of the stadium rock genre! When you absolutely, positively need thrilling entertainment, look no further than Trigger, The Stadium Rock Experience!

Swedish Furniture Store - The Musical is a self-made, original musical that explores the absurdity of a shared cultural space. The story follows Spatula Lady on her mission to find a spatula for her breakfast. On her journey through the eternal one-way system, she encounters various eccentric characters, including couples, triplets, a drag queen, and a pregnant woman, each contributing life lessons and surreal experiences. The show humorously navigates themes of relationships, identity, and existential confusion in an all-too-familiar setting. Will the couples survive the maze? Will the pregnant lady find her way out of the one-way system? How long have we been in here? Where are the spatulas?

When a Jane Austen heroine, unlucky in love, finds herself thrown into the modern world of dating, she must set aside her customs and expectations to brave this new world of courtship. But the unsolicited pictures and lack of chivalry may be all too much for her! Will she persevere for a chance to take charge of her own story and find love or retreat back into the safety of her pages?

An improvised post-apocalyptic comedy. This twisted cast of wastelanders will take a single suggestion from you and craft an entire narrative on the spot. Expect raiders, mutants and violence in this absurd dark comedy inspired by Fallout and Mad Max.

Welcome to the Video Store! Pick your favourite genre, make up the movie title you'd like to see, and we'll improvise the rest. Of course, if the video wasn't properly rewound, we might accidentally start with the final scene? don't worry, we'll figure it out. Bristol-based improvisers Beansville invite you to watch a wholly improvised movie from the racks of the video store, based on your suggestions. No late fees. No script.

Kin-DREAD! - A Killer Comedy Murder Mystery! Get ready for a night of secrets, suspense, and side-splitting laughter! Kin-DREAD! is an all-new comedy murder mystery where a family reunion takes a deadly turn. With shocking twists, outrageous characters, and plenty of laughs, this show will keep you guessing until the very end. Will you crack the case, or will the killer remain in the shadows? Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience! Tickets are available now, so don't miss out on the chance to be part of the mystery. Book your tickets today and prepare for an evening to remember!

Kiera, a struggling writer, and Xander, a famous singer, fight for love amidst fame, scrutiny, and personal battles. With paparazzi, career pressures, and family expectations against them, can their love survive the spotlight, or will it crumble under fame's weight?

Feminine Rage is in equal parts a slumber party and a horror story. Inspired by the massive rise of femicide in Greece, the story takes three true cases of femicide and brings the three victims together, in the afterlife. In this picture-perfect, safe domestic environment, created by women for women, their only enemy is themselves. The story gives a voice to the victims that were never able to speak up, in an intimate depiction of trauma and a hymn to female friendship.

Have you ever wanted to kill your co-worker for embarrassing you at the office party...no, like really kill him? Let's Not Fight About It explores violence in its many forms, from swashbuckling sword fights to work-place microaggressions. Innovative stage combat theatre company Parrot Punch utilise their superior fight skills and bold storytelling to deliver an action-packed spectacle that comments on how violence permeates both art and our every day.

A hilarious 50-minute play, set partly in English and partly in Italian without subtitles, that ironically demolishes the notions of the difficulty of theatre language entertaining an audience that speaks English, Italian or both?or none!

Baba Yaga's Hut Presents: Cinder Well + Saul Adamczewski £18 (inc. fees) - The Courtyard Theatre - 5th September 2025 Cinder Well is the musical project of California-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Amelia Baker. Characterized by her singular vocals, Baker's compositions chart a sonic journey through cinematic soundscapes, weaving surrealistic lyricism with stylistic elements inspired by traditional music, ballads and doom metal. There is a sense of reverence to this music, which unfolds at its own pace, a spacious and unhurried cranking of tension reminiscent of the glacial work of acts like Bell Witch. There is weight and resonance, heavy in ways which do not rely on distortion but by the depth of the lyricism and expansive arrangements instead. Amelia Baker’s musical foundations began in the DIY anarcho-punk scene in Santa Cruz, California, where she joined legendary cult folk-punk band Blackbird Raum. The bridge between folk-punk and traditional music led her to move to Ireland, where she learned Irish traditional fiddle music and ballads from the music community in County Clare. Cinder Well’s first two full length albums were recorded with Nich Wilbur (Angel Olsen, Ragana) at The Unknown in Anacortes, WA, a converted church studio founded by Phil Elverum of The Microphones and Mount Eerie. ‘The Unconscious Echo’ was released in 2017, followed by her critically acclaimed ‘No Summer’ in 2020 which utilized a bleak, stripped down sonic palette and held moments of stillness as Baker reflected on living in the West of Ireland. Cinder Well’s most recent album ‘Cadence’ was released in 2023, recorded by Harlan Steinberger at Hen House Studios in Venice Beach, California. The album holds curiosity for moments of grief, settling into discomfort with a quietly interested and patient eye through reflections on the passage of time, isolation and reverence for nature. It embraces expansive soundscapes, featuring baritone electric guitar, drums and string arrangements by Cormac MacDiarmada of Lankum. In February 2024, Cinder Well performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. Lars Gotrich of NPR wrote “A crimson glow surrounds the dark undercurrent of Cinder Well that only grows brighter as the music goes deeper into the unknown.” Cinder Well has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists including Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter, Lankum, and has performed at festivals including Other Voices, End of the Road, Prepare the Ground and Amplifest. ”A crimson glow surrounds the dark undercurrent of Cinder Well that only grows brighter as the music goes deeper into the unknown.” - NPR “At times dappled in California sun, there’s also a glimpse of harsh reality underneath” - Clash ”Cadence consistently finds the dark places and, rather than bring them to light, finds beauty in them.” - No Depression “...captivating exploration of the overlap between the human condition and our folklore traditions.” - Hot Press “an astonishingly powerful piece of work that seems to have been conceived in uncertainty but realised with the supreme assurance of one of the most consummate songwriters around.” - KLOF Mag Presented by Baba Yaga's Hut. This is an 18+ event

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This is a general admission standing ticket. If capacity allows, we will switch to table seating. Alex Scheuerer and Najwa Ezzaher, along with their 5-piece band, are coming to the Courtyard Theatre for the London Jazz Festival! After a busy 2023/24 playing sold-out shows in renowned jazz clubs across London and Paris and fresh from performing at the 2025 Baku International Jazz Festival, the band returns for another sensational night of jazz, soul, and fusion with their concert, "La Vie en Soul"! Immerse yourself in music that will transport you from the old streets of Paris to the vibrant heart of the London music scene. In "La Vie en Soul," Alex pays tribute to La Chanson Française, reimagining it in a fresh, modern jazz/soul style. But that's not all! Alex and Najwa have been dreaming up new tunes for their upcoming third album, exploring inventive harmonies and adding a splash of Middle Eastern flair to their sound. In their own words, "Our music speaks to the hearts of our mixed origins." Come experience the electrifying energy of musicians unleashing their creativity on stage-join us for an unforgettable night! Line up : Alex Sheuerer: Guitar Najwa Ezzaher: Vocals Paul Michael : Bass Guitar Chris Jerome : Piano Mike Horne : Drums Freddie Gavita: Trumpet Chris Rand: Tenor sax

This is a general admission standing ticket. If capacity allows, we will switch to table seating Jackson Mathod is a multi-instrumentalist and singer. Drawing on influences from the likes of Miles Davis, Roy Hargrove and Christian Scott to name a few. In times where everything can feel too heavy, Jackson's music delivers a very simple and universal message : have fun, move, and enjoy the amazing musicianship on display. Jackson is currently into his second album with the band now as a quartet. I feel this new line-up gives me the opportunity to be more expressive with my sound and experimental with the use of pedals and effects. I also love the use of guitar in my music and Im excited by this next path for me as an artist Following a string of very successful singles in 2020, Jackson released his debut album Travels in a Confined Space in April of 2021, where he received support from BBC 6music (Huey Morgan), BBC introducing (Jess Iszatt and Robert Elms), Worldwide FM (Gilles Peterson) and was playlisted on Jazz FM. Leif Maine - Guitar Daniele Gulino - Bass Jaega McKenna-Gordon Jackson Mathod - Trumpet

This is a general admission standing ticket. If capacity allows, we will switch to table seating Resolution 88 fuse the sound of the modern London jazz scene with the inspirational greats of the 70's such as Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters and the classic Mizell Brothers productions on Blue Note. They have brought their high energy performances to prestigious venues and festivals around the UK and Europe. Vortex is the 4th studio album released by Resolution 88 and with live shows supporting Snarky Puppy, Roy Ayers, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Larry Mizell & the Blackbyrds, Butcher Brown, the Yellowjackets and many more, Resolution 88 have established themselves as one of the UK's leading exponents of funk jazz. Their music is synonymous with the beautiful sound of the Fender Rhodes.

Brass has not been this good since that time Reel Big Fish covered A-Ha The Brass Funkeys are my favourite band. 10/10 VICE MAGAZINE: Noisey Music Terrific what a band James Morrison, BBC Radio 2 The Brass Funkeys are a trailblazer in the new generation of UK Brass Bands. Formed in 2011, this 9-piece collective has a unique sound forged from their strong personalities and eclectic individual tastes, whilst still paying homage to their New Orleans Brass Band roots. The Brass Funkeys have honed their skills over 10 years playing the club and festival circuits in the UK and Europe, always exploring new musical directions while refining their exciting, eclectic and energetic live show, bursting at the seams with ideas and infectious energy. The Brass Funkeys frequently appear on festival main stages (Glastonbury, Boomtown, Wilderness, Lost Village, Love Supreme, North Sea Jazz Festival) as well as performing at world renowned venues (Ronnie Scott's, Koko, Cambridge Corn Exchange). In 2020, The Brass Funkeys embarked on an ambitious project to release four EPs to catalogue the band's journey. More is More (2022) is the fourth and final instalment in this series and takes the listener on a journey weaving together the sounds of New Orleans, 90s House, Thrash Metal and Liquid Drum n Bass through their identifiable lens of creative groove music. Crunch (2020), showcases original material continuing their exploration of a new genre: #ThrashBrass, while Live at Cambridge Junction (2021) features their high-energy stage show. Ruin (2021) explores pumping, heavy, brass-led irreverent covers, from girlband to heavy metal. These EPs follow two earlier album releases, The Brass Funkeys (2014) and Rabble Rouser (2017) with 4 reviews (AllAboutJazz) which led to regular radio plays on Jazz FM and Jazz on 3, and over 400,000 Spotify plays. Lineup Rob Smith, Rob Jericho, Jack Banjo Courtney - trumpets Vij prakash, Tom Green - trombones Dave Robinson - tenor sax John Caddick - sousaphone Fred Harper - percussion Harpal Mudhar - drums Brass has not been this good since that time Reel Big Fish covered A-Ha The Brass Funkeys are my favourite band. 10/10 VICE MAGAZINE: Noisey Music Terrific what a band James Morrison, BBC Radio 2

R2R Moe is a dynamic emerging artist from Harlem, New York, who's rapidly making waves in the hip-hop scene. With his unique sound and compelling storytelling, Moe is poised to become the next breakout star from the iconic neighborhood that has produced countless legends. R2R Moe continues to rise in the industry with standout tracks like "9 LIVES" and "FAIR2ME2," collaborating with Cash Cobain and Vontee the Singer. His partnership with Skepta, which includes both a single and a performance at Skepta's Big Smoke Festival in London, highlights his growing influence. Featured on On The Radar Radio and selling out his own NYC headline show, Moe is gaining serious momentum, releasing 28 tracks on SoundCloud in 2024 alone. For accessibility information please see the accessibility information button/link below Presented by Dollop. This is an 18+ event - physical photo ID required

This is a general admission standing ticket. If capacity allows, we will switch to table seating One of the most electrifying forces in contemporary British jazz: Rosie Frater-Taylor is a virtuoso guitarist/vocalist and songwriter of remarkable emotional depth. On latest album Featherweight, Rosie seamlessly weaves rock, alt-pop, neo-soul, new-school jazz, and folk into her singular sound. Drawing inspiration from icons like Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Pat Metheny, Kate Bush and a rock-infused roster including John Mayer, Meshell Ndegeocello and Madison Cunningham, Rosie's music is a vibrant tapestry of influences, Featherweight has seen praise across the board from KCRW, BBC Radio 1, Radio 4, MOJO, Hi-Fi and Guitar World to Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page himself, with Jazzwise coining her fiercely feminine! Rosie's critically acclaimed sophomore album, Bloom, amassed over 5 million streams and earned a Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards nomination. Rosie continues sharing stages with celebrated artists like Madison Cunningham, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Michael League (Snarky Puppy) and John Scofield, while she continues cementing her place as one of the most compelling new voices shaping the future of contemporary singer-songwriters Line up: Rosie Frater-Taylor | Guitar/Vox Dave Edwards | Bass Tom Potter | Drums Azz Loukil | BVs / Keys Verushka | BVs Astonishingly mature album for one so young. A gnarly rock foundation heightened by nuanced jazz chords and folk-style finger picking. MOJO Magazine "An artist I've fallen in love with musically Gilles Peterson, BBC 6 Music

Eclipse Ballroom is a postmodern performance merging physical theatre, live music and holographic visuals.At night, ghosts slip into the bodies of the isolated, transforming abandoned spaces into the Eclipse Ballroom. It's a realm not for human dancers but for spirits to revel, reconnect, celebrating reclaimed flesh, weight, sensation, and intimacy. Amid urban disembodiment and longing, haunted memories pulse through poetic text, devised movement and live improvisation. Like all that inevitably fades, Eclipse Ballroom evokes our body as a mask concealing hidden parts of the soul, leading us to reflect on nostalgia, embodiment and existence in the cyber age. The ballroom, where not everyone dances, awaits.

Nick and Charlie have procrastinated their 20s into oblivion. Spending most of their days smoking on the sofa and losing contact with everyone else in their lives (the only people they're keeping up with are the Kardashians) they have lost all purpose and control. This seems to be their certain future until they receive some shocking news that their old uni friend, Jamie, has died. The boys decide to do something to remember Jamie. Something that absolutely terrifies them... exercise. In this buddy comedy musical about a 10k, the world of fitness and masculinity collides with the camp ridiculousness of a night out at the musicals!

The "Only gay in the Village" is an autobiographical drag show detailing the story of growing up in rural Wales and championing through to achieve full acceptance in ones queerness. The femme-tastic story, shares an explosion of humour, heart and honesty, whilst tackling the experience of gay shame in a complicated current society. The story uses self reflection and analysis to deep dive into the hardships and isolation that being gay can cause whilst being raised in the welsh countryside, but also the beauty and tenacity that's waiting on the other side of authentic expression. Accompanied by an all female band, live music and lights, throughout the camp glitter and sparkles, the truth of this story still remains, truly discovering what it feels like to be, the only gay in the village.

In Seoul, 1952, a CIA station chief and his new interpreter navigate Cold War anti-communist actions: reckless covert operations, brainwashing experiments powered by psychedelics, and a growing pile of dead Korean assets. But one refuses to die?Hercules, a mythical Korean guerilla who keeps coming back. Meanwhile, in the present day, conspiracy king Andy Payne has been banned from every major platform and now takes his broadcast live and in-person, raving about lizard people and the truth they don't want you to hear. This acid-fuelled fever dream blends satire and historical fact that exposes American exceptionalism and the madness of manufactured truth.

This story could have happened yesterday, today or tomorrow. Cabinet Members of a totalitarian state battle with their morals behind closed doors. The condition of the 'Nation' is now critical, but do they realise it? After all, history does repeat itself. Portent is a politically satirical play with themes of war, corruption and mortality and scenes about the inner workings of a political party on the verge of collapse, showing uncanny similarities to today's world issues. Whale the plays broad focus is on the political cabinet, it also delves into the personal lives of those within and each of their delicate relationships with the world around them.

The StageLeft Podcast: Off The Record is a live event featuring acclaimed session musicians Polly Money, John Waugh, and Gabi King - fresh off headlining Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage with The 1975. Taking place at The Courtyard Theatre in Shoreditch on Friday July 11th, the evening includes a candid panel conversation, audience Q&A and a live acoustic performance - providing a rare, up-close look at life as a professional musician. A must for anyone curious about building a career in the music industry. A limited number of tickets include exclusive access to the artists’ soundcheck and the chance to ask questions directly.

It's political incompetence gone mad! Two sisters from a remote Pacific island find themselves way out of their depth when they accidentally colonise England from a chicken shop. This biting satire turns the British Empire on its head and asks what would happen if all the UK's chickens came home to roost at once.

Post WWII, a soldier fights his biggest battle yet. Strap in, darlings. This is a play by Julian Daye based on the true experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in mental hospitals in a post-war Britain. Fggotjacket explores themes of internalized homophobia, war trauma and fantasy wanking.

Young, dumb, and low-income. Ruth and Freddie have been together for a long time - they know virtually everything about one another. But every relationship has its secrets. When their enigmatic neighbour, Alex, enters the couple's lives, their relationship is pushed in several confusing directions. A contemporary love-triangle comedy-drama with farcical elements, Me. You. And the Fit Bloke Next Door is Cost-of-Living meets cuckolding. But who will make it out of the flat unscathed?

Enter the asylum room of forgotten 19th century "peasant" poet and visionary John Clare - where madness, laughter and genius combine. In this powerful immersive theatrical experience, the walls of confinement melt away as Clare's memories, imagination and haunting visions of a world to come are brought vividly to life in rhyme, song, words and beats. Join him in his beloved fields, drinking holes and in the depths of his brilliant, unique, tortured mind as he labours to complete his final masterpiece. A man from the past. Relevant today. A warning for our future. But are you ready to listen?

Get ready for a night of unpredictable hilarity! Join us for an improv comedy special featuring three incredible acts—each bringing a unique style and all inspired by your suggestions! • SPROUT kick off the evening with their high-energy format, "25 to 1," where the laughs come fast, and the scenes keep shrinking! • THE PARENTHETICALS will whisk you away on an epic quest with their improvised mini-play. • And headlining is the glamorous and quick-witted PHYLLIDA who will perform songs from her “upcoming album” that she hasn't written yet—and will create on the spot! Three acts, one stage, and limitless laughs. This is an 16+ event

Peake Productions presents '100' by Christopher Heimann, Neil Monaghan and Diene Petterle. An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books, performed by Eltham College and St Thomas Moore. Imagine that you must choose one single memory from your life. Imagine that choosing this memory is your only way of passing through to eternity. Imagine that you have just one hour to choose... 100 was first performed at the 2002 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it won a Fringe First Award. It subsequently went on an extensive international tour, including a sell-out run at the Soho Theatre, London.

Bexey Live In London performing at The Courtyard Theatre on the 25th July 2025.

Prometheus NOW is a visceral, image-driven physical theatre performance reimagining the myth of Prometheus through the pulse of our hyper-connected age. In a world governed by algorithms and driven by invisible systems of foresight, the piece explores what it now means to move, to stop, to automate. Against the backdrop of burnout and information overload, an ensemble animates a raw, poetic score of resistance and surrender. Through bold choreography and immersive scenography, the audience is drawn into a sensory world where ancient punishment meets modern paralysis, and the boundaries between body, myth, and machine begin to blur.

In the Middle of the West is a hard-hitting true story that explores the aftermath of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing - one of the deadliest acts of domestic terrorism in American history. Written by Steve Gilroy and directed by Alexander Knott, this urgent and honest production is brought to life by the Italia Conti 2nd Year Actors Ensemble. Featuring movement, song, and real interviews from those affected, the piece asks: What is the lasting legacy for those caught in this event? And how does its impact still shape Oklahoma City today? This is theatre that confronts, questions, remembers, and gives voice.

Our Town explores birth, love, loss and the beauty of overlooked moments, in the fictional American town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire from 1901 to 1913. In a world obsessed with speed, our play reimagines Thornton Wilder's classic through a modern meta-theatrical lens - where time bends and relevance deepens. With minimalist staging, actors break the fourth wall and audiences confront their own presence in the story. A pioneering play of its time, Our Town broke theatrical conventions - and through postmodernity, it still holds a mirror to today's world with striking clarity.

Odhran Murphy is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from the captivating County Armagh in Northern Ireland. His country-folk infused pop sound echoes the backdrop of the Irish countryside where he was raised.

Isn't It Byronic? performing at The Courtyard Theatre for a 3-day run from the 21st-23rd August 2025.

Book tickets for the 2026 Singers Concert here! Please note: Children under 5 are not permitted to attend. Concession prices are not available for this event.

In the world premiere of Echoes of Empires, a critically acclaimed Indian theatre artist Vkinn Vats brings a searing new drama to the Camden Fringe. Bold, poetic, and unflinchingly honest, this brand new play explores the lingering scars of colonialism through the politics of love, memory, and identity. One flat. One evening. Four people, bound by desire, history, and unresolved longing. As wine flows and truths unravel. Beneath the humour and flirtation lies a deeper reckoning—with race, privilege, cultural memory, and the silent violence of assimilation. Echoes of Empires asks: How do we carry the past in our bodies? And can love survive the weight of empire?

Birthday clowns, Buddy and Dorothy, lose their footing in this one act comedy when Buddy decides to join the theatre in a world that isn't quite ready for the moving-on-up of red-nosed dreamers with extra-long handkerchiefs Written by Jonah Fried and directed by Izzy Ponsford this new comedy play brings you into a clownmunity where everything's a joke... until it isn't. Buckle your seat belts for the clown-car ride of your life as 'On the Nose' explores themes of Queerness, belonging, activism and friendship, while trying to hold on to the most important thing of all: laughter in our hearts.