The Last Man is now on sale! A virus spreads across the globe. Cities fall silent. The undead roam. Armed with supplies to last a year, one survivor locks himself inside bunker B-103 to wait it out. But as isolation begins to warp his sense of reality, survival itself starts to feel dangerous.

At 08:06 GMT a bus hit into the window frontage of Southwark Playhouse Borough after a collision on Newington Causeway. Our venue was closed at the time and no members of Southwark Playhouse staff were injured. We can confirm that our venues will be open and operating as normal this evening.

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Congratulations to all the artists and creatives who recieved an OffWestEnd Award nomination for their production runs at Southwark Playhouse yesterday including A Midsummer Night's Dream, Brixton Calling, KENREX and The White Chip.

When sixty is just the beginning… Invisible Me is a big hearted comedy drama about romance, second chances, and discovering that it’s never too late to start again. Southwark Playhouse Borough | 8 April - 2 May | Tickets on sale now!

It's Valen-time you went to the theatre 💕 Coming up in February: MILES. A bold theatrical work inspired by the life and legacy of Miles Davis Beautiful Little Fool continues until 28 February and Ballad Lines continues until 21 March.

Two former schoolmates. One café. One bag of cash... and a proposition that changes everything. Greenwich Theatre Productions presents The Wasp, a twisting thriller from Morgan Lloyd Malcolm ('Emilia'). Southwark Playhouse Borough | 6 - 30 May | On sale now!

New contemporary musical, FLYBY, to make its world premiere! By Theo Jamieson Directed by Adam Lenson Starring Poppy Gilbert and Stuart Thompson Southwark Playhouse Borough | 3 April - 16 May | Tickets on sale now 🎟️

Award-winning company @thickskintheatre.bsky.social return to London with It Walks Around The House At Night, a chilling new play by Tim Foley. An actor takes a job playing a ghost but soon uncovers something far more sinister. An atmospheric, edge-of-your-seat experience. 4-28 Mar | On sale now

We're gifting one lucky mailing list subscriber two free tickets to every Southwark Playhouse show for a year from February 2026. The winner will be selected randomly on Monday 26 January and must respond to communications within 7 days of being contacted to redeem. Sign up via our website.

Making my resolution for 2026 to watch more theatre... Coming up: The Olive Boy A comedy about grief and growing up Beautiful Little Fool Michael Grief directs this musical re-imagining of the lives of Zelda and F.Scott Fitzgerald Ballad Lines A new folk musical about the stories we carry

For those who haven’t made it to the fairground yet, this one’s for you! Take a first look at the world, cast, and story of Ride the Cyclone. Ride The Cyclone | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | Until 10 January

The composer who changed musical theatre forever as you've never heard him before... Featuring songs from the archive of Jonathan Larson, creator of 'Rent' and 'tick, tick.... BOOM!', The Jonathan Larson Project is raw, restless and full of heart. Southwark Playhouse Borough | 9 Jul - 22 Aug

“I would never say I was brave for putting the show on...I was terrified.” Ollie Maddigan on the raw reality of 'The Olive Boy' and why he won't let the industry "fix" his grief. Coming to @swkplay.bsky.social this January. wp.me/p91wLp-zErvpCk #TheOliveBoy #Theatre

Great to see Hot Mess featured in @theguardian.com's best theatre of 2025! We loved having this new musical with us at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in October.

We're delighted that two shows that have run at Southwark Playhouse Borough this year have been nominated for WhatsOnStage awards. Brixton Calling - Best Studio Production The Frogs - Best Studio Production Congratulations to all the nominees! Head to awards.whatsonstage.com to vote.

Meet Lindsay Jenkins: an A in English, a thirst for rave, and £4.25 for the taxi home. Experience clubland euphoria in an era when pleasure and peril danced hand in hand in Danielle Phillips' explosive debut play. Children of The Night | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 11 Mar - 4 Apr | On sale now

Last week we invited eight fantastic panelists to talk to our Young Company about their careers in theatre, film and music, sharing stories and offering advice. Thank you so much to our guests for showcasing the breadth of careers available within creative industries. 📸 Photography by Grant Barker

The weather outside may be frightful, but that doesn't matter when you're sat in the theatre! Coming up in December: COCKFOSTERS 🚇 The chaotic comedy returns after a sell-out run in May Little Miss Christmas 🎄 A madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist Ride The Cyclone and The Grim continue.

Expect blood, violence, and a stern talking to if anyone tries to go after the last strawberry bootlace... Take a look at brand-new photos of The Grim, the comic thriller following strange happenings in an East End undertakers. Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 6 Dec 📸 Molly Jackson-French

Huge congratulations to our Programming Associate, Ebenezer Bamgboye, who was shortlisted for the 2025 Standard Theatre Awards. Nominated for Emerging Talent for his direction on 'The Lonely Londoners' with our friends at Jermyn Street Theatre and Kiln Theatre, we couldn't be more proud!

Here’s your first look at Hannah Corneau recording 'Built to Last' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album - streaming now on all platforms ✨ The world premiere production begins 15 January, starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau, and Lauren Ward. Southwark Playhouse Borough | 15 Jan - 28 Feb

"It's a big love letter to the tube" Writers, Tom Woffenden and Hamish Clayton, chatted all things COCKFOSTERS before services begin next week. @cockfostersplay.bsky.social | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 4 December - 3 January

From the rehearsal room to the stage! Director, Ben Woodall, shared an insight into the work that has been happening in rehearsals for The Grim ahead of their first performance last night. The Grim | Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 6 December

We're looking for a Box Office and Welcome Team Member. You would be responsible for offering a warm visitor experience, handling enquiries, and acting as a friendly point of information. Applications close Tue 2 Dec.  Further info: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/#jobvacancies #ArtsJobs

@cockfostersplay.bsky.social returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough next week. The hit comedy about London's history, people and underground promises chaos from He-He-Heathrow to Ho-Ho-Holborn. Everyone loves a comedy at Christmas and previews have already sold out, so don't Picca-dilly-dally!

Exactly one year ago, The Happiest Man on Earth had its first performance in The Little auditorium at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Adapted from the best selling memoir, this play, starring Kenneth Tigar, showed the indomitable spirit of the human soul. What memoirs would you like to see on stage?

1950. Fleming’s earlier discovery of Penicillin has changed the world. 2025. Old cures are put to the test. Jess faces the unthinkable.. Starring health workers and scientists alongside a professional cast, Lifeline is a musical celebration of people who make the extraordinary happen. On sale now!

Who's feeling festive? ❄️ Get swept away by Little Miss Christmas, a madcap beauty pageant with a festive twist on all the classic categories. Little Miss Christmas | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 December - 13 January

It's #CaptioningAwarenessWeek So far this year, we've been home to 25 Captioned performances - with more still to come! Are you joining us for any of our upcoming Captioned performances? 🎭 See a full list here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/access-information/#upcoming-performances

Exciting things happening at Southwark Playhouse Elephant...

"An unruly and joyful story of making change" (The Guardian) "Joyful punch-in-the-air defiance of bigotry" (Time Out) Gwenda’s Garage is a bold new musical inspired by the true story of a feminist, working-class garage in 1980s Sheffield. Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 29 November 📽️ Pip Films

David Hunter is F. Scott Fitzgerald 🥂 Starring David Hunter, Hannah Corneau and Lauren Ward, Beautiful Little Fool begins performances on 15 January 2026! Directed by Michael Greif, the show tells the story of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald through the eyes of their adult daughter Scottie.

It was the best of times (the people in front of you at the interval telling the juiciest story) It was the worst of times (Act 2 starting before they can finish)

Ahead of Ride The Cyclone's first performance next week, we sat down with Director and Choreographer, Lizzi Gee, to find out more about how the show has come to life in rehearsals. Ride The Cyclone | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | 14 November - 10 January

Mischief legends Henry Shields and Ellie Morris on Wyld Woman: The Legend of Shy Girl: “one of the best shows [they’ve] seen in a long, long time"  Thank you, Legends! Don’t miss the ★★★★★“unmissable" (Everything Theatre) hit everyone’s talking about. Southwark Playhouse Borough | Until 15 Nov

Remember, remember, the... opportunity to see new theatre for the cost of a coffee and croissant?! Happy Bonfire Night 🎆

Applications for our Front of House Assistant and Bar Team Member position close in 3 days! We're looking for someone to offer our audiences a warm welcome from the frosty outdoors all across the festive season (17 Nov - 10 Jan) Apply here: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/#jobvacancies #ArtsJobs

Coming up... Gwenda's Garage Inspired by a real repair workshop in 80s Sheffield Ride The Cyclone 6 dead teens are offered one last shot at life Drifting In a coastal town, a man grapples with the pull of home and dream of escape The Grim 2 undertakers. A dead murderer. All is not as it seems...

dressing up as the scariest thing you can think of: your friend who doesn't want to go and see a show with you

★★★★★ “Brilliance... an outstanding event in writing, performance and direction” All That Dazzles Check out the brand-new trailer for Wyld Woman, a 70-minute show serving social anxiety realness with a side of heartwarming hilarity. Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November 📽️ Pip Films

If you’ve ever freaked out before a party or overthought a text, this one’s for you. Take a look at Wyld Woman. This new comedy is a fast-paced, raunchy-yet-heartfelt story about shyness, and the desire to feel worthy of love. Southwark Playhouse Borough | Must end 15 November 📸 Charlie Lyne

"A festive must-see!" Theatre & Tonic Patti Boo Rae's Little Miss Christmas is coming to town this December with singing, dancing, dubious sponsorship deals, and a sparkling lineup of guest artists from London's drag and cabaret scene.  Southwark Playhouse Borough | 10 Dec - 13 Jan 📽️ TJMov

"[The young people are] here to have a good time and develop.. the skills to take out into the world" Great to see our Head of Participation, David Workman, featured alongside Intermission Youth Theatre's Darren Raymond and Theatre Peckham's Suzann McLean in @thestage.co.uk today.

Autumn leaves and a darkened auditorium 🍂🧡 Did you join us for any of these past October shows? 'Manic Street Creature' (2023) 'Foreverland' (2024) 'Preludes' (2019) 'Islander' (2019) 📸 Ali Wright (Manic Street Creature, Islander), Charlie Lyne (Foreverland), Scott Rylander (Preludes)

Step into the studio with Jessie Mueller, Hannah Corneau, and Ryan Vasquez for 'One Night in July' from the Beautiful Little Fool concept album — streaming now on all platforms. The World Premiere Production begins 15 January at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Your first look at The Olive Boy 🫒 This semi-autobiographical, darkly comic, coming-of-age story explores what it's like growing up when things go wrong! The Olive Boy | Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now

“Fantastic… Ollie Maddigan is one to watch” Steve Pemberton ('The League of Gentlemen', 'Inside No. 9') New play, The Olive Boy, is a heartfelt coming of age comedy based on writer/performer Ollie Maddigan’s real life experience. Southwark Playhouse Borough | 14 – 31 January | On sale now!

Wishing the company of Hot Mess a wonderful press performance tonight! To celebrate the official opening of this original new musical, why not take a look at these brand-new production photos? Hot Mess | Southwark Playhouse Elephant | Must end 8 November 📸 Helen Murray

Comedy thriller, The Grim, follows two undertakers in 1960s East End London. On the day they’re due to fit deceased murderer, Jackie Gallagher for his coffin, strange happenings afoot and all is not as it seems… Southwark Playhouse Borough | 26 November - 6 December 📽️ Edmund Morris