In a world on the edge of climate and social collapse, Marguerite and Paul decide to grow up in their own utopia made of rules and adventures. One day, Marguerite presents Paul with a jar, which becomes the totem sealing their pact. "Anyone who breaks one of our rules must drop a coin into the jar." This blend of game and rule-making helps them navigate the world and fend off the monotony of their relationship. But at what cost? Where does playfulness end and childish imagination blur into denial of our own reality? ‘Clouds’ is a poetic journey that explores modern love, probing into themes of intimacy, freedom, body perception, and emotional vulnerability. Cast: Fanny Le Pironnec, Matteo Troianovsksi

Phoenix is a riot of spoken word poetry, movement, and music, taking audiences on a joyous and at times challenging journey to explore healing, transformation, and authenticity. Brimming with wit and vulnerability the show is a call to arms, investigating how we might step more boldly into our power and our most authentic selves. The piece is set to the live, razor-sharp beats of international percussionist Harry Lovell-Jones and promises to grab you by the heart strings and not let go until the final beat has been drummed. Helen Percival - Writer & performer Harry Lovell-Jones - Percussionist Marcus Bazley - Director Gen Labuschagne - Movement director

A and B are at a crossroads in their relationship – do they stay together, or do they separate? As we follow them through the ruins of their past, we explore how a loving relationship can grow into something more sinister. Who’s at fault? Who’s suffering more? And most worryingly, who’s got all the power? The Barons Court production ran with two actors who alternated parts between shows.

DUPON is a clown and a police trainer. His missions: Protect, serve, teach you a lesson! He will share with you the secrets of the best French police techniques through intense and crazy entertainment where themes like violence and power abuse are treated in subtle and unexpected ways. Dupon Police Trainer is a show where laughter invites the audience to explore those sensible topics with joy and cheerfulness, making all kinds of repression ridiculous. In a world where the number of authoritarian regimes is increasing, especially among Western countries, it is only natural for us to use the tools of comedy to humbly try to resist and comment on this political fact. Dupon Police Trainer is performed by Benjamin Policisto and directed by Tuva Moen.

'Forgiving (My Mother),' is a thought-provoking play about free will or rather, the lack of it. Emilia and Pat, are rehearsing a script about siblings, who are grappling with the dilemma of whether to forgive their mother. As they delve into their own childhoods and the characters they are working on, the narrative unfolds to reveal something quite unexpected. This ‘intimate’ and ‘witty’ ★★★★ (BingeFringe.com) meta-theatre production explores the removal of moral judgment from the tangled mass of generational trauma... and the absolute chaos of creating autobiographical performances. “It is serious and ‘Right-on’ and knowing and earnest but there are moments of delicate humour and the writing shows lots of promise and all three actors do their jobs very well.” Theatre and Tonic “This show embodies the essence of what it is to be a young Eastern European woman, growing up within narratives shaped by the patriarchy, performing the function allocated, and later challenging that.” IZBA ARTS “The show forced me to face my expectations of what theatre is and what theatre can do for us”. Binge Fringe Director and co-deviser: Anna Udras Cast and Co-devisers: Emilia Nurmukhamet, Patrycja Dynowska Lighting Designer: Theodor Spiridon Set and Poster Designer: Alexandra Orekhova

Feeling like her life is out of reach, a woman participates in a new mental health treatment and is confronted with memories keeping her stuck in the past. A solo show exploring scarcity mentality, filial piety, bullying, and abandonment through the lens of a multilingual and multicultural Chinese American woman, invites you to surrender to “my fever dream of a quick fix to trauma responses.” Lipstick doesn’t make you pretty. was developed as part of the inaugural solo show scholarship cohort sponsored by Amy Hill at East West Players, the first professional Asian American theatre organization in the United States. "Such a present performance — so rich and felt." - Alice Tuan "Submit it to Festivals. It’s a powerful show." - Giovanni Ortega Writer and Performer: Christine Fang Director: Yuxuan Liu Assistant Director & Movement Director: Noah Silverstone Poster Illustrator: Dajia Zhou

“First one to reach home wins?” London, 1974. Pedro, a young Portuguese immigrant, crosses paths with Maria, a young woman from Cyprus, as her homeland faces the turmoil of invasion. Together, they confront personal choices during the profound changes sweeping their respective countries. ‘74 captures a pivotal moment in history, exploring the intersection of two lives against a backdrop of political upheaval and transformation. Marking the 50th anniversary of the Turkish occupation of Cyprus and the Carnation Revolution in Portugal, the play reflects on events that forever changed the histories of these two countries. Chrisanthi Livadiotis (Co-writer/Actor) Sebastião Marques Lopes (Co-writer/Actor) Mikaela Livadiotis (Director) Zoë Oi Lun Tsang (Graphic Designer)

“I don’t go for woo-woo freaky stuff. I mean, HELLO, I’m from New Jersey. But in 2019, a series of "follow-signs" pointing to a major global event decades ago pulled me to Scotland. I expected a somber solo pilgrimage but found the true meaning of ‘community.’ With some singing and evil nuns thrown in for good measure. Because I’m from New Jersey.” By turns moving, funny, hopeful, and enlightening, IMPACT follows a jaded comedy writer on a journey to Lockerbie 30 years after the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Five of the 35 college students aboard had been Engelhardt’s classmates at Syracuse University Told through the lens of memory, music, and multimedia, Engelhardt’s uplifting show celebrates the power of kindness amid great tragedy. IMPACT won the Jury Prize for Best Score at the National Women’s Theatre Festival and enjoyed a stellar run at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. “IMPACT is an uplifting show born from tragedy...” – Chicago Tribune “Engelhardt puts her tremendous storytelling talent to its best use... a shocking, absorbing show with a straight-to-the-heart power only well-crafted songs can evoke.” – Words and Music "Through her warm storytelling and affecting songs, a clear sense of how huge public tragedies affect even those observing from afar... sharing these experiences can lead to healing." - The Scotsman “A theatrical journey that packs quite a punch... ” – NiteLife Exchange "An emotional tour-de-force love letter from America to those who created powerful human connections from tragedy." - Edinburgh List Written/Performed by Amy Engelhardt Directed by Kira Simring

Come play! You MUST follow the rules, and nothing but the rules, yes, Roses are Red and Piss should be Yellow but nothing is as it seems in the Room of Piss...  Join us for a wildly entertaining, offbeat performance that blends high-energy physical comedy with heartfelt storytelling. This absurd and comical show explores themes of change, uncertainty, and living with chronic illness in ways you've never seen before. Performers: Lucia Martinez and Giulia Del Fabbro

Why are people fighting so much?! In a divided land riddled with war; a man must decide between his young immigrant lover or his family. A dramatic comedy exploring themes of identity, tribalism, and humanism. A production made by the world for the world. CAST & CREATIVES Directed by: Jenny Eastop (2024 Ovation Award Winner for Best Director and 3 Time Offie Nominee) Written & Produced by: Daniel Chaves Cast: Amara - FIA HOUSTON-HAMILTON (Hollyoaks, Coronation Street) Malcolm - DANIEL CHAVES (The Night of The Iguana - West End) Little Thing - VICTORIA CHEN (As You Like It - Orange Tree Theatre) Mimmi - LUCY KEAN (Sweeney Tood - Shotgun Theatre Company)

It’s Tibby’s 25th birthday and she's throwing a party. Her friends from uni will be there— and they are all doing better than her. Except for Gin, Tibby’s best friend and former housemate, who's back from her native Italy. But when Gin arrives, tensions become impossible to hide, especially from Anika, Tibby’s Polish housemate with the perfect job, the perfect girlfriend, the perfect yoga outfits. As the party draws closer, the atmosphere heats in the dingy kitchen of the flat Tibby and Gin used to share. Feelings untangle, secrets revealed, and rejection emails — constantly, relentlessly, hilariously — opened. A sparkling three person play about friendship, friendship breakups, breakup breakups, drama, drama kids, being queer, being an immigrant, being rejected, and William Shakespeare, this ode to kitchen conversations and everything good about life in the wrong half of your twenties, jumps between making you laugh and moving you deeply. “It touched me in a way that I struggle to squash into a typical review.” -- Varsity **** "The play unfolds with an exceptionally crafted script that leaves a lasting impression." -- The Tab ***** "Like 'Conversations With Friends', but better." -- Audience Review

No wars, no heroes. Here words are the culprits. In this original English translation of Jean-Luc Lagarce's 1994 play, five women await the return of 'the little brother', who left many years ago. In a time suspended between two periods of waiting, the homecoming and the awakening, this lyrical tale of split memory, narrates the realities and fantasies of a family in mourning. We invite you into our house, a place where tragedy thrives in the incapacity to convey oneself. On stage, a chorus of five women go round the wheel of time, trying to recollect a collective truth. When words fail, movement compensates. Only too late do they realise that this is a dance of death. “Fascinating exploration of memory and lost time.” The Cambridge Student “Remarkable, original translation of Jean-Luc Lagarce’s play.” Varsity Produced by AKRO Theatre

A pregnant woman fantasizes about the future life of her unborn daughter. One thing is certain: that future will be far from unproblematic. Sea levels are rising, the rain is endless, there is a constant flow of mud, and the earth is shriveling. Nature has demanded to have the world back. Follow her journey in this beautifully written, poignantly moving play. Anna Carlier is a prize-winning playwright from Flanders. Hide was nominated for the Toneelschrijfprijs prize in 2020. David McKay is a literary translator based in The Hague. He has translated work by various Dutch and Flemish playwrights, including Freek Mariën, Anna Carlier, Abke Haring, and Jibbe Willems.

A group of parents try to arrange a school party via Whatsapp. Things get complicated when a parent claims that his son is being bullied by the others. Then someone accidentally shares a photo that was clearly meant for another group... To try and put things right, the teacher calls a meeting with the parents. IRL obviously...  This comedy about screen addiction and generational divides received stellar reviews in its original production by Dutch theatre collective Wunderbaum.  Annelies Verbeke is a leading figure in Flemish literature. In 2022, she received the Ultima for Literature (the Flemish state prize for literature). She has written various theatre texts for Wunderbaum and other Dutch and Flemish theatre companies. Liz Waters is a full time literary translator based in Amsterdam. She has worked on all of Annelies Verbeke's translations into English, including another play for Wunderbaum.

"Stereotypes are true; they are just not the whole truth." Meet Spanish and English, two vibrant characters that grapple and coexist, battling their ever-growing list of obligations. This eclectic, Spanglish, one-woman show explores procrastination, emails, recipes, and the pursuit of life's true essence.  Infused with energetic physical comedy, clowning, and storytelling, "Chop-chop!" promises laughter and reflection about what truly shapes us. It mirrors the complexity of a bilingual brain and our multi-faceted identities. "Chop-chop!" is an ode to Andrea’s mother and her tortilla. It highlights how something as simple as food reconnects us with our roots; whilst also criticising toxic productivity culture and how we can lose ourselves within it. Andrea Holland - Performer, Writer, and Creator. Giovanna Koyama - Director.