'Sometimes I think you are the worst person I have ever known. Truly, deeply, undeniably the worst.' Following a hugely successful run in Helsinki in 2025, Helsinki Contemporary Theatre Company transfer their inaugural production to London. The Inheritors is a contemporary three-hander that explores the messy terrain of familial legacy, guilt, and the burdens we inherit from our parents. When three siblings reunite at the family Mkki to divide up their fathers estate, long-buried tensions resurface and what begins as a practical discussion turns into a reckoning with the past. "A incredibly exciting new international theatre company. This play reveals the turmoil of grief and family gatherings and is sure to tug at the heartstrings." 4.5- Cultural Helsinki Running time: Approximately 80 minutes LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Set in politically turbulent 2007, Soho, our story centres around AGENT, with Mollie Blue as the perfect host North West End UK . She represents the woman we all want to be. Powerful. Funny. Vivacious. Sexy. Dominant. Living life by her own rules (or at least appears to) by using her super-power of a little pink dress to maximise her most valuable currency. The AGENT is the Devil and the store is her playground, with all the vibrant characters of the Soho sex scene that cross her path encompassing sin. Its A little raunchy a lot ridiculous RatedReviewed . It's Doctor Faustus meets Bridget Jones with pin sharp writing The Reviews Hub . Taken from the lived experiences of agents, giving audiences an insight into the sometimes sordid, always fascinating secret world of the naughtiest knicker shop in London. 2007\. A time period we are all nostalgic for. A pre-Recession Britain. A pre-Tory Britain. A pre-TikTok Britain. A thriving Soho scene never shying away from the perverted parts of ourselves, with one goal in mind, to be as outrageous as possible. Running time: Approximately 80 minutes Latecomers and re-admittance may not be permitted. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

"Lad, are you sure this isn't kidnapping?" Tristans got another deadline. Craigs got another hangover. The meter needs topping up. (Again.) In the cold of January, the same old arguments are getting more stale than the out of date biscuits on the living room table. Their small, once loved, council flat has become nothing more than a roof and four walls. Tristan still thinks his writing could be his ticket to the big city whilst Craig believes his genius scheming will make him a millionaire. If youre too afraid to make a decision, sometimes the universe has to make one for you. When murky family politics unexpectedly brings a baby to their door, the bounds of their friendship are pushed to the limit. In the purgatory of adulthood, can they escape the cycle of this underfunded end of the line town or is the familiarity of home too hard to let go off? A Fly On The Wall Productions presents the UK premiere of Concrete, Ch Tliguis debut play. The piece has been workshopped and developed through a series of R&D workshops, scratch nights and a 3 night run at The Old Red Lion Theatre. Concrete is a modern day take on the one room Ibsen play told from the working class perspective with a healthy sprinkling of Northern charm, wit and the occasional f★★★ off. LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

As my dad looked at his Dads dead body, I played dominos with the nursing home manager and ate a pack of double chocolate-chip biscuits. While hoping to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend, Noah discovers a dusty box of unread diaries and letters in his attic. Hidden inside is the forgotten story of his grandparents marriage. This tender true story is one grandsons attempt to piece together their discarded lives, from Frank Sinatra and amateur cricket to burnt letters and unspoken loss. Noahs family history entwines with his own messy romance, challenging him to find hope and forgiveness within the chaos of heartbreak and memory. Celebrated by the Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty, Slumdog Millionaire) as a quietly devastating, beautifully written piece of drama'. Bring your own family together for this moving and hopeful one-person play told across three generations. ★★★★ a hidden gem, par excellence (The Reviews Hub) ★★★★ tugs at your emotions and reminds us of someone we knew and loved (The Real Chrisparkle) Running time: Approximately 75 minutes Latecomers and re-admittance may not be permitted. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

The Dream Machine is BACK! MAKING YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE Our popular long-form improvisation comedy show The Dream Machine returns to the Hope Theatre this April. Each performance begins with a real dream from an audience member. From that single spark, our performers and live band create a fully improvised narrative in real time. There is no script, no safety net, just imagination and collaboration. For this special return performance, were delighted to welcome guest performer Jonathon Oldfield to join the company inside the Dream Machine. Every show is completely different. Every dream becomes its own unique production accompanied by the orchestral giants that are Sam and Rita. The Dream Machine has previously enjoyed successful runs at venues including the White Bear Theatre, The Space, Trestle Arts Base, The Cockpit, The Garage Norwich, The Maltings Theatre St Albans, the OSO Arts Centre and the Golden Goose. Now it returns to its home at The Hope Theatre in Islington, continuing its residency and featuring special guest comedians. One dream. One show. Endless possibilities. THIS YOUNG QUINTET BRING THE CHAOS & THE CHARM Broadway World

Vodka, mascara, and existential dread - What happens in the girls bathroom doesnt stay there. The Girls Bathroom. The stuff of legend, a safe haven, the epicentre of sanity and wholesomeness amongst men, vodka and shit tunes; or so Flick, Saph and Liv thought. Set over the course of one night, this cubicle will see the events that will shape their friendship, and their lives, forever. Written by Eva Regan, and starring ine ONeill Mason, Emily Puttick, Eva Regan, Jordan Peedell, Jacob Hutchings and Kieran Robson, Drunk Girls Cry Here is a one-act play, that captures the chaos, tenderness, and brutal honesty found under flickering bathroom lights. LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. The performance lasts approximately 1hrwithout an interval. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

"One of the first things you learn about me is that I do not believe in ghosts. Scrawled in the margins of Shakespeares play, Horatio draws his breath in laughter and pain to tell the story of someone jangled out of tune himself. Horatio has followed his situationship home for Christmas break. The fact that the young man in question is heir to the throne of Denmark and the son of a murdered warlord soon proves to be the least of his worries. Horatio loves people deeply, and hes starting to suspect that the person he loves most may be more dangerous than plague, Nordic winter, or plot devices. When it comes to ghostly affairs, Horatio may have a secret or two up his sleeve as well. A blast of fresh air for the world of Shakespeares Hamlet, HORATIO, IN THY HEART is a new play about the courage of setting boundaries and the complexity of mourning people who were bad for you. Praise for Horatio, In thy Heart "Merlin Stevens does well to amplify the distinctive voice of his Horatio... I must commend Achy Bits Productions" --The Scotsman "Deeply poetic... an interesting play that has heart and promise" --LouReviews "Strong and well-thought-out" --Starburst Magazine "Funny and serious at the same time. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are socks" --The Derek Awards, 4 StarsPraise for Achy Bits Productions "A unique take on Shakespeare" --Lothian Life "Strong acting" --A Younger Theatre "Both eye-opening and a joy" --DYSPLA, Museum of the Neurodivergent Aesthetic Running time: Approximately 70 minutes Latecomers and re-admittance may not be permitted. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Emma met Adam in a Tesco at a strange time in her life. After six months of romance and joy she decides to move out of her mouldy box room and into his apartment. It just makes sense! Things are looking up for Emma. But on her first night in her new home Adams ex-girlfriend is waiting for her in the sitting room and she no longer feels safe. A thrilling story about love and the things we wish we didnt know. Following on from a sold out, award winning run at Dublin Fringe Sorry You Felt That Way returns to The Hope Theatre Islington. Winner of The Fishamble New Writing Award 2024 LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. The performance lasts approximately 75 minuteswithout an interval. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Assisted Seduction is a darkly comic two-hander that explores ageing, survival, and the uneasy bargains people make when life stops going to plan. Set over the course of a single evening, the play brings together Sandy, a former Playboy Bunny in her sixties clinging to glamour and control, and her niece Amber, a sharp and cynical woman in her late twenties trying to stay afloat in the gig economy. What begins as an awkward reunion soon spirals into a volatile confrontation where humour and hostility collide. As old resentments surface and the stakes become clearer, the two women find themselves locked in a strange negotiation about autonomy, dignity, and the price of independence. Each believes they understand the other but both are hiding more than they are willing to admit.Balancing biting comedy with moments of unexpected vulnerability, Assisted Seduction is a tense and intimate exploration of power, family, and the roles people perform in order to survive. Written by Naomi Moylan-Torke and Ahsan Kazmi, and directed by Sophia Sinclair, the production is staged as a stripped-back two-hander that places language, performance, and audience proximity at the centre of the experience. Running Time: 60 minutes LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

For most people a bad shift isnt life or death. But for Gary - it sure is. Hold the Line is a comedy-drama based on the true events of working in a NHS111 call centre. After a patient unexpectedly dies during a routine health assessment, Garys livelihood and job are brought into disrepute as he faces the heat throughout the shift from hell. What happens when staff are overworked and mistakes are made? gripping and thoughtful production - LondonTheatre1 touching and powerful piece of theatre - The Indiependent while the theme is deadly serious, shards of humour lighten the darkness - The Times Sharp, darkly comic episodes and poignant moments combine for a heartfelt drama - The List Hold the Line is the type of theatre that speaks to its time - Bouquets & Brickbats Thoughtful, well-performed and quietly damning - One4Review Hold the Line written by Sam Harry Macgregor and nominated for OffFest 2026, debuted at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 with a critically acclaimed sold out run and is now embarking on a UK tour. Running time: Approximately 60 minutes LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. Refunds and exchanges are not available.

Thats the way to do it! Punch and Judy: a British entertainment institution famously contained within the confines of a small striped box. But what happens when the chaotic lives of these iconic characters tumble out of the booth and spill out into the real world? With a blend of slapstick, clown and puppetry vs naturalistic drama; this dark tragicomedy explores the public and private lives of Punch and Judy alongside the whole host of characters that have for centuries populated their world. But, as the two sides of what happens on stage and off begin to blur, it makes for an unsettling comedy about our nation's most beloved and problematic couple - that is definitely, no longer for kids. Punching Judy is the debut production from SkinnedTeeth Theatre. "Who'd be plagued with a wife That could set himself free With a rope or with a knife, Or a good stick, like me?" Running time: Approximately 75 minutes Latecomers and re-admittance may not be permitted. UNDER 18s ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE THEATRE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. Refunds and exchanges are not available.