Fearless, bawdy storytelling - The Reviews Hub Maybe youve lost your marbles Or maybe youve found the most transformative piece of theatre that youll see this year. Probably both. Nominated for a London Pub Theatre award in its debut run, funeral teeth promises a night of chaos. What and who are we allowed to grieve? And does that really matter? Loss is the only truly universal experience. Whether its coming to terms with the passing of a loved one, tucking the first tooth youve lost under your pillow, or realising that you have no idea where your wallet is after spending a blurry night boozing at the pub - weve all been there. Whats more, were going to keep coming face to face with loss. Lose yourself (geddit?) in the latest piece by Succulent Theatre, unpacking what loss looks like to them, what it looks like to you, and what it could look like for all of us. .5 A fearless production that says a lot with a little...The company manage, half-naked, to both cover a plethora of social issues and drum up pride for femininity - London Pub Theatres Following the success of their debut show NASTY: Big girls being gross, mean and sexy, the Succulent girlies are back with another queer, autobiographical, confessional piece of theatre thats gut-busting and gut-wrenching in equal measure. Death, grief and loss can be scary to talk about, but if we dont - we just feel alone. And grief already makes you feel alone. Its not all doom and gloom, though. This feel-good tragicomedy will remind you that life is a celebration and every loss you experience is an opportunity for you to grow. Drugs, sex, love, family and friendship are at the centre of this contemplative work which really puts the fun in funeral. A deeply personal touch Its not often that you feel like youre making friends when watching theatre A sense of community and support - Theatre and Tonic The stories shared are painfully true, often painfully funny, and will hold a mirror up to your own experiences in a way that you might not expect. In their signature style, Succulent dexterously guides you through their losses from cradle to grave. Come watch them pick at a brand new scab and see what comes oozing out. What our audiences think: Seamless. Natural. Powerful. Honest. Humble. So moving because it is so human It is relevant, urgent and absorbing You know how some people want to run away with the circus? I want to run away with Succulent. CAST Amy Yankuba-Triggs Katja de la Fuente Rio Montana Topley CREATIVE TEAM A Succulent Theatre Production In Association with Harlow Playhouse Technical Design: Samuel Button-Bell Technical Assistant: Shannon Houghton Content warnings: This show contains some flashing lights, sexual references and swearing throughout. There are scenes involving discussion of suicide, self-harm, sexual assault, rape, eating disorders and death.

Where Music Meets Memory Written & performed by Karen Cecilia Doorway to Perception asks the audience to consider music as both memory and as part of their own story. Karen Cecilia performs the theremin throughout; a uniquely ethereal, body-responsive instrument that becomes both a musical and symbolic conduit as we journey between sound, story, identity, and political agency. Doorway to Perception asks the audience to consider what music offers us in a time when public expression is increasingly fraught. As political forces attempt to dictate narratives, the act of listening, and of creating, becomes a form of defiance. Each performance includes structured audience participation as Karen tells personal musical memories that become a living part of the work. Starring Karen Cecilia (writer/performer) Projections by Karen Cecilia

Scarlett Smith is an electroacoustic harpist and comedian. Tired of the harps demure, classical reputation, Scarlett's debut solo show Any Objections? is a surreal quest to prove this instrument belongs far beyond the orchestra pit. Blending live looping covers of popular songs, self-produced indie-pop jingles and fast paced punch lines, the show is a playful celebration of creativity and harp innovation.

By Camellia Elerman PATRONAGE is a modern-day retelling of the life of Renaissance artist Michelangelo, exploring the timeless conflict between art and commerce. This brand new play is an exploration of the price of fame, the weight of legacy, and the complex dynamics of a family business. CAST Sebastian Porter - Mike Fred Di Rosa - Mikey Lewis Trela-Gray - Leo Martina Greenwood - Cass

PANEL DESCRIPTION If you're an emerging producer, playwright, director or theatre creative looking for insight on how you produce work at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this panel discussion is for you. In this panel we will be demystifying Edinburgh Fringe - what it is, how it came to be, why it's important, & in what circumstances you should consider bringing a show there. We will then be diving deeper, with our expert panelists covering how to choose a venue, how to budget for an Edinburgh run, and how you market your show once you're there. With Producers Simon Castle (Grey Castle Productions), The Project People, and Benjamin Alborough (Liebenspiel), hosted by Drayton Arms Theatre Artistic Director Audrey Thayer (Lost Girl Productions). Bring a notebook, pen and your questions. PANEL DETAILS This panel will run 11am-2pm, including opportunities forQ&As as we go along. YOUR PANELISTS Simon Castle [https://www.instagram.com/ simoncastle/] is a queer, new writing producer. Through his production company, Grey Castle Productions, he develops and stages original new work which platforms bold LGBTQIA+ talent, on and off stage. Producing credits include: Is the WiFi Good in Hell? (Underbelly, Off West End Award finalist) Dead Dad Show (Soho Theatre/UK Tour); Two Tribes (Leeds Playhouse, Shortlisted for both the Tony Craze and Charlie Hartill Awards); lenny. (Omnibus Theatre, Fringe Theatre Award-nominated) Simon was also the engagement producer on Positive (Southwark Playhouse) and on All Of Them, Dead (Everyman Cheltenham, Pegasus Theatre, Prime Theatre). Currently developing: DYBBUK (artsdepot). Simon is an alumnus of The National Theatres Playwriting Programme, Soho Theatres Writers Lab and Soho Theatres Alumni Group, The PappyShows Mentoring Programme and The North Wall Arts Centres Catalyst Residency. The Project People [https://www.theprojectpeople.co.uk/]produce creative projects with a difference. We produce theatre, shows and events with artists, creative organisations and creative agencies. Our approach is collaborative, sustainable and creativity led. Our model is built to be financially viable and mindful for everyone involved. We advocate for better practices, pay and priorities within the creative industries. The Project People was founded by artists and Creative Producers, Millie Wood-Downie and Molly McGeachin. Recent projects include Smalltown Boy (Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Pleasance Theatre), English Kings Killing Foreigners (Soho Theatre), GISELLE: REMIX (Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe) and HIGH STEAKS co-produced with ELOINA & Beth Sitek (New Diorama, Bristol Old Vic, Edinburgh Fringe). Benjamin Alborough [https://benjaminalborough.com/] is a theatre producer and programmer and recipient of the 2022 Stage One bursary award. As a freelancer he manages tour bookings and general management for a wide range of clients across both the subsidised and commercial sectors. Recent shows include a sell-out national tour of The Pirates of Penzance, opening at the Chichester Festival Theatre. With his company Liebenspiel, he helps develop new comedy and cabaret formats and programmes seasons of work in existing venues and acts as a consultant for venue programmers and live promoters, in addition to programming comedy and cabaret for international music festivals - seasons include at the Brighton Spiegeltent, Bedlam Theatre, King's Head Theatre and music festivals like Camp Wildfire. Liebenspiel is a recipient of the Keep it Fringe fund and a nominee for a Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. Previous work includes Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story at Jermyn St Theatre (6x Offie noms, 2x Offie wins), a national tour of hit Fringe show ...Earnest?", touring improvised comedy Locomotive for Murder and avant-garde interactive theatre show The Faustus Project. Benjamin has been producing since 2014, acting as Associate Producer for Islingtons Hope Theatre and Head of Programming for RED Entertainment. Over the course of the last five years, Benjamin has placed over 800 performances of just over 60 productions in approximately 300 venues around the UK Audrey Thayer [https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/team.php] is a freelance producer, dramaturg, playwright and Artistic Director of the Drayton Arms Theatre. She graduated in 2015 from Chapman University after earning degrees in both Theatre Studies and English Literature. Previously Audrey worked as a Resident Assistant Producer at Theatre503, after which she began freelance producing before taking over as Artistic Director of the Drayton Arms Theatre in November 2016. Since then she has programmed over 500 productions, with roughly 83% of those productions being brand new work. Over the past several years, productions at the Drayton Arms Theatre have achieved 9 Off West End Award nominations, 5 finalists for the London Pub Theatre awards as well as 1 win, plus countless additional nominations over the past several years. Works produced by Audrey's theatre companyLost Girl Productions [https://www.instagram.com/lostgirl prods/] include The Lesson (Theatre503), Midnight Tattoos (Drayton Arms Theatre). Works produced freelance or in association include A Sacred Place (rehearsed reading, Drayton Arms Theatre), Tenderfoot (Drayton Arms Theatre), The Laundry (Drayton Arms Theatre), You're Human Like the Rest of Us (Finborough) and Top Trumps (Theatre503). Spaces are limited! For any further questions please email [email protected] All attendees get 50% off a meal downstairs in the Drayton Arms pub

To celebrate Trans Visibility Week, Drayton Arms Theatre hosts a night of trans people being visible AND funny (we hope) Presented in partnership with 6x Chortle Award winning pay-what-you-like no-punching-down lovely indie comedy night Quantum Leopard, this night is about laughing, giving a stage (and pay!) to trans comedians, is organised by trans people, with art from trans artists and operated by trans technicians. (We have a token Cis MC) We are raising money for trans charities The Trans+ Solidarity Alliance - a not for profit organisation that supports trans community organisations and activists to work together in partnership with cis allies to drive positive change for the trans+ community in the UK. Defund Transphobes - A Grassroots Trans Activism Organisation a group of activists mobilising in resistance to those seeking to remove trans rights and erase us from society ACTS Alex Franklin Cerys Bradley Niamh Simpson James O'Donoghue MC - James Ross CREATIVE TEAM Producer & Technician - Jessica Parritt Poster design - Neo Brown Content warnings: We aim to create a safe environment for all in which no comedy is targeting vulnerable or misrepresented communities. "No-punching-down" We advise research and awareness. If there are any topics particularly triggering please contact the organisers and we can pass any requests on to the acts.

A double act performed by sibling sensation, George & Lizzy Sunshine sure to leave you in stitches. A positively chaotic comedy hour written by addiction's (fun!) little sister. This farcical show-within-a-show features: audience participation, big characters, your very own rose-coloured glasses, and maybe meth! It's like Glee unwilling to admit its Baby Reindeer ... but don't worry it's not sad!!! "YES" - Rachel Zegler A master of comedy and audience engagement - Richard Brown Brave, smart theater masquerading as a clown show - Theater Village UK StarringLiz Coin Directed by Makena Reynolds Content warnings:Includes themes of addiction

Five cooks in the small kitchen of The Golden Dragon. They are immigrants. They are illegal. They have no papers. And while they struggle in the kitchen, the people around them have no idea what is happening: The grandfather, his granddaughter, her boyfriend, the man in the striped shirt, all of them have their own hardship, hidden behind the doors of their apartments. And the shopkeeper, Hans, really has something to hide. The Golden Dragon is a play about the anonymity in big cities, the neighbours we hardly know. About the people who dont even exist on paper. A play about the misery hidden under the surface. CAST The Young Man: Ethan Solanki The Young Woman: Carolina Penco Salvi The Man: Max Orel The Man Over Sixty: Clovis Parker-Jervis The Woman Over Sixty: Jenni Wredden CREATIVE TEAM Director: Alexander Kampmann Assistant Director: Azul Alysum Content Warnings: The play deals with difficult topics such as death, rape, intimacy, loneliness, illegal immigration, DIY-dentistry and violations of food hygiene laws.

By Mauro Fazion "It's 1984 meets Waiting for Godot!" Rooney and Ingmar are seasoned hangmen doing their best to survive a job that no longer makes sense. When a new case tests the limits of reason, the cracks in the system and in themselves begin to show. Following its sold-out run at the Golden Goose as part of the Lambeth Fringe Festival, Fractured Time Productions brings this fresh new production toDrayton Arms Theatre. Darkly comic. Uncomfortably human. Unexpectedly moving. CAST Omar Aga - Rooney Chris Gallagher - Ingmar Chris Machari - Paul Freeman Romeo Olukotun - The Attorney Benjamin Press- The Engineer Barbara Marisaposa - The Cleaner Kay Boggett - Mum Precious Scott - Kiddy CREATIVE TEAM DirectorClaire-Monique Martin(Original Vision byVernica Sarno) WriterMauro Fazion ProducerFractured Time Productions SetDesignerKeith Gold TechnicianRebecca Lyon Poster Design Rafael Castro Content warnings:Discussion of political corruption and violence. Depiction of drug abuse and addiction. Language may be offensive and may reflect racial or colour bias as a criticism of society. Overall, it is handled with absurdist humour and satirical style. Some scenes contain mild strong language, flashing lights, and loud sounds.

Someone sneezes. Someone cant get a signal. Someone wont answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someones not ready to talk. Someone is her brothers mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someones never felt like this before. Caryl Churchill's Love and Information is a kaleidoscopic snapshot of modern life, love and finding the answer, with six actors portraying a multitude of characters. This production blends live theatre and film, exploring the increasingly invasive use of technology in our everyday lives. It offers intimate glimpses into the lives of individuals, couples and organisations across a growing world of modern advancements. CREATIVE TEAM Written by Caryl Churchill Produced by Cellar Door Theatre Company Directed by Theo Duddridge Lighting & Sound Design by James Denny

By Agnes Perry-Robinson As wildfires burn outside their block of flats, Maud and Alex live in a state of constant vigilance. Inside, they are at the mercy of Lot, their embittered and intrusive landlord, who thrives on surveillance and control. What begins as casual interference slowly escalates into something far more insidious, as he tightens his grip and gains dangerous leverage over the pair. A modern Orpheus and Eurydice, Maud and Alex must confront a question as old as time: whether it is possible to move forward when one of them keeps looking back. Like Holding Water in Your Hand explores love in the time of crisis and asks who has control and who abuses it. In a world where power breeds paralysis, what is the cost of survival when it forces you to look forward? CAST Maud - Alejandra Deane Alex - Louis Street Lot - Chris Westgate CREATIVE TEAM Writer/Director - Agnes Perry-Robinson Director - Felix Sutton Producer - Alice Nicholson Composer - Stephen Kilduff Artist - Cecily Perry-Robinson Photographer - Felix Cave Content warnings: Misogynistic language, References to sexual assault, References to dementia

Written & directed by Benji Edward Starring Laya Lewis (Skins) In a nation where human flesh is the only accepted currency, the economy is sacred and mercy is obsolete. When her sister is absorbed into the states system, one woman refuses to accept the arithmetic of sacrifice and sets out to confront the immaculate couple who profit from a machine that never makes mistakes. What unfolds is a dangerous game played over candlelit drinks, where paperwork can kill and power hides behind procedure. Darkly comic and unsettlingly plausible, Debt Meat is a razor-sharp new satire about the terrifying logic of a system that consumes its own. Laya Lewis is best known for playing Liv in the hit E4 teenage Drama Skins , and the title role in the multi-award winning short film Beverley . Recently she appeared as Erias in the Netlfix docu-series Queen Cleapatra.

By Rachel Fenn Simon and Jay have spent years happily working the night shift at Supersave until recent graduate Nadia joins as a stop gap while applying for grad schemes. Continually demeaning theirlife choices, she pushes Jay to believe hes meant for something more, and goads Simon to become something he's not. As things start to fall apart forher colleagues, Nadia remains oblivious to the damage her ambition leaves behind as she makes plans to move on without them. CAST Helder Fernandes - Jay Katherine Thomas - Nadia Tom Whittaker - Simon Nia Powell - Sara CREATIVE TEAM Lydia Mcnulty - Director Rachel Fenn - Writer Louie Marlow - Tech Nia Powell - Producer Phoebe Bakker - Stage Manager A co-production between Roam Theatre Company and Drayton Arms Theatre

By Verity Bajoria What do burnout, Sexy KFC, and your homophobic Aunt Sharon have in common? Tammy Woodburn an up-and-coming musical comedienne is determined to find out. When her potential new manager challenges her to be more honest on stage, Tammy uses original songs, stand-up, and painfully awkward family conversations (hello Aunt Sharon) to find the line between truth and a punchline. Blending biting humour, original music, and impressive instrumentalism, SMILE is a sharp one-woman musical comedy about burnout, identity, and the pressure to always keep everyone smiling. SMILE sold out its preview at Green Note, an award-winning Camden venue recognised by Time Out. Tammy Woodburn just wants to make you smile - why dont you let her try? CAST Tammy Woodburn - Verity Bajoria David Greene - Dominic Bajoria CREATIVE TEAM Writer/Composer - Verity Bajoria Director - Rosie Kat Producer - Rory Gradon SMILE is a VeRy Serious Production in association with Sycilla's Bite

Written & Directed by Ella Kendrick On Christmas Eve, bartenders Kat and Tom endure a night of bad music, difficult guests and endless Pornstar Martinis. When a male guest harasses Kat, tensions rise, forcing them to confront gender dynamics in hospitality and their impact on identity and relationships. As they question their roles and what they owe each other, they also reflect on how these experiences shape their perceptions of self. When the bar closes, they must decide what they truly mean to each other. This OffWestEnd Nominated, Highly Recommended Fringe Review show makes it's London debut at Drayton Arms Theatre CREATIVE TEAM Ella Kendrick - Writer & Director Lauren Dalboth - Executive Producer + Technical Stage Manager

By Giles Fernando On the anniversary of Keir Starmers Islands of Strangers speech, a bold new voice takes the stage. Meet Ash: mixed-heritage, London-raised, and halfway through medical training when racism pushes him toward an unexpected prescription: comedy. What begins as a defence mechanism becomes a calling. From the euphoric optimism of the London 2012 Olympic Games to the political crossfire of 2025, Ash battles hecklers, culture warriors and his own doubts, caught between the extremes of left and right, to tell an honest, heartwarming and funny story of identity: The Full English . As friendships fracture and his career implodes, he is forced to confront the labelsboth affectionate and weaponisedthat shape his life. The Full English is a razor-sharp, mash-up of stand-up and theatre that asks a deceptively simple question: what does it mean to be English now? In a post-Brexit nation still arguing with itself, Ash slices through slogans and soundbites with wit, warmth and unflinching honesty. Funny, provocative and ultimately cathartic, The Full English deconstructs British identity with disarming charm. It doesnt preach; it probes. It doesnt cancel; it questions. And in doing so, it invites audiences not only to examine the words they use, but also to find the cultural similarities in all of us. One mic. One night. One nation in the spotlight. CAST Gopal Gautam as ASH MEHRA CREATIVE TEAM Written by Giles Fernando Directed by Penny Gkritzapi Produced by Paradigm Productions in co-production with Drayton Arms Theatre

By Joanna Orlowska Off Script is a solo drama about a migrant journalist reporting live from an anti-immigration protest in London. As Anna delivers the carefully prepared broadcast, the language she is expected to use begins to collide with her own story of migration, motherhood, and the quiet compromises required to belong. But what happens when the words youre asked to speak no longer feel like your own? PART OF DRAYTON ARMS THEATRE EDINBURGH PREVIEWS 2026

Clothes, cats and counter-culture. Sheffield, 1989. Loveable, eccentric 71-year-old, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop for decades. She does it to make money to feed 30 stray cats. One day, a journalist from The Guardian walks in Join Hildas granddaughter, Julie Flower, for a multi-character comedy-drama about family history subverting expectations. All in a nostalgic world of old carrier bags, pools coupons and vintage clothes. Julie is delighted to bring her 5-star Edinburgh Fringe hit show to Drayton Arms Theatre prior to returning to Edinburgh this summer. Written and performed by Julie Flower Dramaturgy and direction by Sarah Chew PART OF DRAYTON ARMS THEATRE EDINBURGH PREVIEWS

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION A workshop that will help you write your own press release for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This workshop will include information on what reviewers are looking for when theyre inundated with invitations, how to style an elevator pitch, and what opportunities are available at the Fringe to solicit reviews. DETAILS This workshop will run from 3pm-4:30pm. Bring a notebook and pen, and a blurb describing your Fringe show. YOUR WORKSHOP LEADER Erin Murray Quinlan [http://erinmurrayquinlan.com.] is a published playwright, composer, and dramaturg with 15+ years experience in producing theatre. She is a reviewer for FringeReview, the recipient of a Best of Free Fringe Award, and a complete nerd in every way it is possible to be one. Spaces are limited! For any further questions please email [email protected] All participants get 50% off a meal downstairs in the Drayton Arms pub