Theatre

Viola's Room, Punchdrunk's latest immersive production, is an intimate, audio-driven experience that marks a significant departure from the sprawling, open-world shows the company is famous for, such as The Burnt City. Set in their Woolwich home, Viola's Room is a gothic, sensory journey based on Barry Pain’s short story The Moon Slave, reimagined for a modern audience by Booker Prize-shortlisted author Daisy Johnson. With narration by Helena Bonham Carter, this eerie production explores themes of absence, loss, and the ethereal boundaries between reality and dreams​.

"My English Persian Kitchen" doesn't reveal much at first glance, but it poses a profound question that resonated with me: "What would you take if you had to leave home with no hope of returning?" It’s a question that lingered in my mind long after the play ended. For many of us, this may boil down to essentials like a phone, house keys, passport, or camera—but the heart of this play explores much deeper emotional and cultural baggage.

Kim's Convenience" is a drama packed full of life, love, and humor that sails efficiently into the audience's hearts at Riverside Studios London. Ins Choi has written a poignant yet often humorous play about the vibrant life within a Korean-Canadian convenience store, embracing family dynamics, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience.

"Wing Chun" at Sadler's Wells is a production that transcends mere performance, drawing the audience into a world where the artistry of martial arts is celebrated with breathtaking choreography.

Death of England: Closing Time at sohoplace is a theatre powerhouse that catapults one deep into the raw examination of Britain today. This final installment of Clint Dyer and Roy Williams' trilogy delves into race, class, and identity with a depth so honest, yet searing, and emotionally profound.

Bodies of Water at the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) is a deeply moving site-specific performance that brings the stories of refugees and migrants to the forefront, set against the evocative backdrop of the Thames.

Spirited Away at the London Coliseum is a breathtaking theatrical adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's beloved animated masterpiece, reimagined for the stage in a way that captivates both visually and emotionally. Directed by John Caird and featuring the original Japanese cast, this production faithfully brings to life the fantastical world that Studio Ghibli fans know so well.

In 2018, Netflix's "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch" became an instant hit with its interactive storytelling. "THE W.I.G. OF LIFE: CONFERENCE" brings this concept to live theatre, offering a similarly advanced technological experience. As "delegates," audience members become avatars in a meta-narrative, tasked with deciding humanity's fate in a world where AI reigns supreme.

Houdini's Greatest Escape at the King's Head Theatre is a captivating and energetic production that brings the legendary escapologist Harry Houdini to life on stage. The show, performed by the award-winning theatre company New Old Friends, is a delightful blend of comedy, magic, and historical intrigue.