London’s Seven Dials Playhouse has introduced its fascinating new spring season, Extraordinary Tales, which is able to run from February 3 – March 29, 2026.
Placing the highlight on the huge, difficult and sometimes shocking narratives that form our lives, Extraordinary Tales shines a lightweight on the exceptional experiences which are hidden in each day life. Theatre lovers can expects tales from drug-trial confessions to queer historical past, dementia’s shifting realities to the keenness of fandom, and extra.
Seven Dials Playhouse’s foremost area, The Home, will host three putting new productions, every providing a sharply completely different window into modern life, with a fourth present nonetheless to be introduced.
The Home listings
Brainsluts: February 3-13
Set over 5 Sundays, Brainsluts – a slang time period used for members of medical drug testing – is a comedy play from Dan Bishop which follows 5 strangers within the midst of a trial. Because the trial unfolds, these guinea pigs uncover the sheer lengths every of them will go simply to fill the silence. Oversharing ensues, secrets and techniques emerge and the stresses of their precarious lives are laid naked.
The Evening Larry Kramer Kissed Me: February 17 – March 1
Humorous, livid and heartbreakingly tender, The Evening Larry Kramer Kissed Me charts one man’s private journey by way of self-discovery, need, loss and activism. With a kaleidoscope of characters and vivid vignettes, the play captures the fervour and urgency of the Eighties AIDS disaster, impressed by the indomitable spirit of playwright and activist Larry Kramer. Initially written in 1994 by David Drake, this groundbreaking solo piece comes roaring again to the stage, directed by Adam Zane and starring Gabriel Clark.
The Murmuration of Starlings: March 3-14
A love story set towards a background of dementia, The Murmuration of Starlings locations audiences contained in the fragmented world of a person residing with a thoughts in decline. Blurring actuality with sci-fi, reminiscence with delusion, the piece traces a looping journey starting simply 150 yards from dwelling. As The Man, The Lady, The Boy and The Woman transfer by way of shifting timelines, lurking risks and moments of surprising solace, the play explores how far somebody will go to guard the particular person they love, at the same time as their very own understanding of actuality unravels.
Alongside the principle Home programme, The Pen provides a trio of shorter runs showcasing daring new comedic voices, in addition to a month-to-month improv showcase.
The Pen listings
Olivia McLeod – Work in Progress: February 5
For too lengthy, Olivia has not been recognised because the genius she is aware of she is. Now, she’s looking for vengeance on anybody who’s ever stood in her approach.
Hudson Hughes: At Your Service: February 6
A comedy-horror centred on a TV movie star bishop compelled to preside over a rural funeral for a lady rumoured to be a witch. That includes a full coffin on stage and Hudson Hughes’ signature mix of digital props, video trickery and sharply timed scares.
A Stan is Born: February 10-12
This debut from Alexis Sakellaris is a musical comedy about obsession, pop divas and the queer pleasure of changing into a ‘stan’. Following a drastic transfer from New York Metropolis to rural Germany on the age of eight and trapped in a conservative tradition conflict, discovering ladies on-line turned Alexis’s salvation. Céline, Whitney, Mariah, Beyoncé, Aretha…this present is a heartfelt tribute to them, and to the ladies in Alexis’s actual life.
Peakaboo: January 30, February 27, March 27, and April 24
Peekaboo is a month-to-month showcase of the perfect and most enjoyable improv comedy occurring in London, within the coronary heart of the West Finish. For simply £10, this can be a likelihood to see established improvisers alongside up-and-comers in a full of life and playful evening, hosted by improv veteran and leapday founder David Elms.
This season continues Seven Dials Playhouse’s dedication to curated, artist-led programming that elevates daring new work and offers it the time, area and help to develop. The venue’s spring programme displays an ongoing mission to champion distinctive voices and compelling modern storytelling.
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