A poetic, movement and image-led performance about arrivals and departures. the continuous struggle to conquer a space and to make sense
of every common action echoes the transformation of a woman. Facing her
past, having no future, she will rediscover an open path in herself, a desperate attempt to step forward.

'Platform 88 created a unique atmosphere that was visually enticing and invited the audience to an intimate experience whilst waiting for a train' Mary Retteda -Westlake, The Space, Artistic Director

Please note: this performance contains strobe lighting.

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

Roll up, roll up! Observe the tragic tale of the murderous Woyzeck - soldier, medical experiment, doting father and betrayed husband. With nothing but a trunk-full of junk, three talented performers create an exhilarating mix of comedy, tragedy and song in Splendid’s highly inventive adaptation of the Büchner classic.

'A brilliant touring theatre company' TEACHING DRAMA MAGAZINE

'***** ...Bravura...' SOUTH WALES ARGUS

Please note: this show contains some strong language.

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

A mellifluous narrative that tells the hilarious exploits of a natural-born mischief growing from the clay streets of Nigeria to the roof tops in Dublin, and finally to London.

British Council Showcase 2009
A BAC Scratch Commission with Apples and Snakes
A London Word Festival Commission

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

”Gypsy don’t talk to non-Gypsy. T’ain’t right. Not never.”
But this one is talking... Should you listen? Can you trust him?
Or is he just another thieving, cheating, pikey scumbag?
From the hearts and minds of today’s Gypsy community; Verbatim and new writing collide in a unique theatre experience.

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, star of Star Stories and Northumberland under 13’s badminton champion 1992, Fergus Craig still watches Neighbours. He’ll explain why by showing you clips from the show and some home movies from his childhood. If nothing else Jim Robinson’s death will be a hoot.

'With killer lines, great delivery and a delightful dollop of surprises, Craig was class' STAGE

'Has a refreshingly different take' INDEPENDENT

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

Seymour Mace and Peter Slater from BBC3’s ‘Ideal’ present Sundayland! Do you like biscuits? Think swearing’s funny? Or just like laughing at idiots? Whatever your bag, if you’re daft and you like to have fun then get yourself down to Sundayland! Funnier than dipping chickens in a bucket of custard.

ADVISORY: No Under 16s

'Extremely funny and strangely relaxing' MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Please note: This show is suitable for persons aged 18 and over.

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

Having witnessed a Virgin Train Manager abuse his position, (Hitler would’ve watched admiringly, taking notes), Tom writes to Richard Branson about a random act of kindness causing good to triumph over evil. The SYTYF? Winner and Chortle Nominee returns with a show about making a stand, being proud and speaking French.

'Comedy giant' TIME OUT

'A joy to watch' SCOTSMAN

This show is suitable for over 14s only. We regret that absolutely no latecomers are admitted to this show.

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

The sell-out smash hit is back. Improvised comedy direct from the pages of the fringe brochure. See all the shows as they were never intended.

‘Great entertainment’ STAGE

‘Wonderful... ingenious...perfect...best impro troupe around’ – ***** THREEWEEKS

'Side-splittingly funny' GUARDIAN

'Oozing thespian wherewithal, producing impeccably constructed short pieces. A real pleasure to watch' CHORTLE

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

2008 total sell-out returns with brand new hour of inventive intelligent comedy. There will also be jokes about body parts along the way.

'Brilliant eye for a gag and imagination to burn' METRO

'Hilarious, often passionate delivery of great, witty writing… not to be missed' THREE WEEKS

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

Having witnessed a Virgin Train Manager abuse his position, (Hitler would’ve watched admiringly, taking notes), Tom writes to Richard Branson about a random act of kindness causing good to triumph over evil. The SYTYF? Winner and Chortle Nominee returns with a show about making a stand, being proud and speaking French.

'Comedy giant' TIME OUT

'A joy to watch' SCOTSMAN

This show is suitable for over 14s only. We regret that absolutely no latecomers are admitted to this show.

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

Jonny talks mostly about his late brother Arthur (a quite-highly-regarded writer of blurbs - on the back of books etc) with the aid of video, powerpoint presentation and a 2-minute biopic play. From BBC2’s Winging It & the acclaimed ‘House of Windsor’ (Total Sell-Out 2007/08), comes Jonny’s highly-anticipated debut solo show.

ADVISORY: NO UNDER 12s

'Unmissable' ***** LIST

'What a show: box-fresh wit and bitingly original' **** SCOTSMAN

Pleasance Baby Grand is located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.