As the year draws to a close and a new one approaches, the Etcetera Theatre Camden becomes a hive of artistic expression, hosting an array of captivating performances that promise to intrigue and enchant. From the dynamic rhythms of hip-hop and R&B by the sensational Nazereth Love Jones to the enchanting theatrical rendition of 'Not Bloody Likely,' and the evocative poetry show 'I Would Dream,' this artistic convergence offers something for every cultural enthusiast. Join us as we delve into the profound creativity and passion that each event encapsulates, promising audiences unforgettable experiences.

A Mesmerizing Fusion of Art Forms at Etcetera Theatre Camden

The poetry show I WOULD DREAM is dedicated to a man named Moon. This performance consists both of new and old verses, published and yet unpublished. 

I wish that in the end, maybe you will leave with a tear in the corner of your eye because what we share, is our loneliness in life.

I Would Dream

Etcetera Theatre Camden

 NOT BLOODY LIKELY is a new play by Neil Titley and features Alexis Leighton as the legendary MRS PATRICK CAMPBELL. The hour-long show is a script-in-hand performance and will be followed by a Q and A with the show's creators.

Not Bloody Likely

NAZERETH LOVE JONES L TOWNS OWN LIVE THE NUMBER 1 HIP HOP & R&B ARTIST

Nazereth Love Jones L Towns Own Live The Number 1 Hip Hop & R&b Artist

The Adventures of Tawny Owl blends rap, music, poetry and stand up with a surprise around every corner. Get drawn into the surreal world of Tawny Owl as he takes you on a fantastical journey, blending fact and fiction in a high energy hour of comedy. 

The Adventures of Tawny Owl

Now in its 9th year Sweeties is back at the Etcetera theatre bringing you monologues and scenes, some new and some familiar, all from a group of talented actors. All profits from ticket sales and donations go to The Neurosciences Research Foundation based at St Georges Hospital London. Run time 60 minutes.

Sweeties

 In this one woman play, Tillie navigates the pressures of being a young person in a world where people constantly question her Big Dream. She challenges what the perfect order really means and makes people question how their childhood perception can be artificially coloured. This play teaches that art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. She tells a story through music and the power of the imagination.

The Big Dream

Weaving together realism, spoken word poetry, music, and physical theatre, Fragments takes you on a journey through the eyes of Ifemelu, a Black African woman who courageously reflects on the legacy of colonialism, the scars of gender-based violence, and the haunting echoes of generational trauma. Through evocative narratives, Ifemelu confronts the complexities of race relations, the ongoing struggle for equality, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. Her journey is deeply personal and universally relatable, offering moments of laughter, discomfort, and profound human connection.

Fragments

 When you hear a knock at your door and someone calling your name in the night, do you answer? It might be your friend... or the dreaded vrykolakas. Award-winning Cypriot storyteller Polis Loizou returns to London with tales of horrible creatures. "A masterful spinner of yarns.” (The Wee Review)

Vrykolakas (And Other Beings From Elsewhere)

When two estranged brothers return to their family home after the death of their mother, something strange falls from the sky and the pair then have to work together to uncover what awaits them in the dark, boundless fields of Somerset.

Pharmakon

Shenanigans Cabaret

From the streets of Brixton, London to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jess Conrsd is the unforgettable heartthrob, the 60's Golden Boy Of Rock n Roll.

Packed with hits and a story that'll take you through the Blitz to Glitz of his remarkable life. Music, laughter and 'gossip', will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired, a captivating true story that will have you on the edge of your seat and dancing in aisles.

Conrad

 Miscast is a concept that has given artists creative and performance freedom, it features some of the best song musical theatre has to offer – but it is sung by those who would not typically be cast in those roles, for whatever the reason!

MISCAST – an unusual musical theatre concert

 Cat and Gab both grew up mixed race in Britain, yet neither had given much thought to the uniqueness of their experience until they met one another. How do their different upbringings affect the way they view eachother? And where do their struggles with national and racial identity come from?"

Black Voice, White Noise

Two members of Liar’s Anonymous strike up a relationship outside the group and enter into a daring game of fantasy and deceit. Can they hold onto any sense of the truth or will the lies consume them?

“A fresh and compelling narrative, driven by powerful performances by the two actors who are clearly delighting in the mayhem they are creating” ~ Bouquets & Brickbats

Lie Club

A Work in Progress, join Joe for an evening of light-hearted monologues inspired by the pending age of 30!

The Edge of 30

Things Between Heaven and Earth opens in a dark, abandoned basement, where once-acclaimed novelist Eric reflects on how he became trapped after attending the memorial of his friend Harry. A flashback reveals that, following the critical failure of his latest novel, Eric reluctantly accepted an invitation from his childhood friend May to attend the memorial. As the event takes unexpected turns, long-buried secrets begin to unravel. To escape his current predicament, Eric must confront both May and his deepest demons.

Things Between Heaven and Earth

 Belly Quarter is an exciting quarterly event that brings together a variety of talented belly dancers to showcase their performances and celebrate the captivating beauty of this dance form. Join us for an enchanting display of belly dance artistry. This autumn, Belly Quarter is presenting a special edition featuring dancers performing with props. Come and be a part of this vibrant and dynamic showcase that celebrates the diversity and creativity of belly dancing.

Belly Quarter Autumn Prop's Special

Step into a universe where retro-futurism and spellbinding fantasy collide! Screen W.A.R.P 2024 brings you a captivating mix of sci-fi epics, fantastical adventures, and a cosplay competition that will ignite your imagination. Whether you’re a fan of cosmic tales or magical realms, this event promises an unforgettable journey through the past and future. 

Screen W.A.R.P. London Sci-fi & Fantasy Film Fest + Cosplay

A very special offer this season to join Medium to the stars Stella Estrella, Seventh Daughter of the Seventh Daughter, vessel for the cosmos, as she communicates with the deceased. Do you need help to reach your dearly departed? Unfinished business with a long lost relative? Well, unfinished business is our business! Reconnect with the dead as you witness Stella's unique talent for bridging the gap between this world and the next.

The Wondrous Conveyance of Stella Estrella...

A very special offer this season to join Medium to the stars Stella Estrella, Seventh Daughter of the Seventh Daughter, vessel for the cosmos, as she communicates with the deceased. Do you need help to reach your dearly departed? Unfinished business with a long lost relative? Well, unfinished business is our business! Reconnect with the dead as you witness Stella's unique talent for bridging the gap between this world and the next.
(Two for one deals only valid off-peak seasons. Merchandise not included. Vouchers are non-refundable.

Making its third appearance, and now at its new home of Etcetera Theatre in Camden, Noli is the festival for short films too experimental, too daring, too ‘amateur’ or simply too long for the mainstream circuit. Running roughly twice a year, we want to establish an independent network of our own that values cinema and creativity, outside of the corporatised events that have come to dominate the scene.

Noli: Too Long/Too Difficult/Too Raw Short Film Festival

 Immigration struggles, odd jobs, Bollywood and self-discovery through Earl Grey. The play talks about double immigration, odd/sexy jobs, desperate desire to get an English accent and constant struggle of getting a new visa. Anastasiya will take you on a journey of self-discovery and what does it actually mean “to belong”. Written and performed by Anastasiya Ador, she will do whatever it takes to make you laugh and cry. And maybe dance.

Selfies, visas and how I pay for my dinners

 In a room filled with echoes of The Pink Flamingos’ song, Cherry Sour stands outside, haunted by memories of a final, violent fight. Opening the door, she finds our last music star, Johnny Flamingo, dead.
Desperate and alone, she pleads guilty and recounts her story, a story of music, love, and abandonment from a police interrogation room.
By Mexican Award winning playwright, Isabel Quiroz. Cherry Sour is a new adaptation and translation from the original "Cherry Sour y la Tragedia del Pink Flamingo" written by Quiroz in 2019, and an Honorific Mention by the National Prize for Playwrights "Manuel Herrera" in Mexico.

CHERRY SOUR and the Tragedy of the Pink Flamingo

Love often finds us when we least expect it. Tristan & Connie are two young people who fall in love, whilst taking part in a residential clinical drug trial. As the intense pressure of their environment increases, and the clinical trial heads for disaster, what will happen to their newfound love?

The Effect

 A parody musical based on America’s most famous vampire family! This hilarious musical pokes holes in both vampire stereotypes and the musical theatre genre as a whole to present a raucous, unrestrained, fever dream of a show that will have you in stitches! Join us on a journey of love, death and sparkles, with original music that is sure to get stuck in your head and a story that will take you places you would never expect. So raise a glass (maybe of blood) and watch the carnage unfold!

Cullens

Come and see up and coming comedians, anything from new material to established acts. Comedy! Music! And much, much more!

Etcetera's Monthly Camden Comedy Jam

 Prepare to be mesmerized by the extraordinary talents of award-winning magician Oliver Ward in his latest spellbinding performance! Oliver Ward, renowned for his captivating stage presence and mind-bending illusions, invites you to a magical journey where the impossible becomes reality.

This unforgettable show features a dazzling array of tricks that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality. Including visual magic, mind-reading feats and intricate sleight of hand, Oliver's enchanting performance promises to thrill audiences.

001 Magic

If you are reading this, then it means it is your destiny to join character comedian Rachel O’Connor, as she previews her brand new, one-woman show Astroballs (Work in Progress). Rachel will take you on a magical journey, featuring mystical politicians and shamanic celebrities, voicing their (unsolicited) opinions on spirituality, yoga, tarot and astrology! Hear from your favourite and not-so-favourite influencers, and decide if this New Age stuff is your cup of tea (leaves) or whether it’s really just a load of, well, y’know…Astroballs!

Astroballs

For the first time ever, hear Renfield's origin story as a gentleman of London in this all new gothic one-act production. From the Reform club of Victorian London to the terrifying depths of Bran Castle and beyond, meet an entire cast of characters played by Renfield himself. Can he trust the audience with the truth?

The Blood is the Life

After 30 years of performing together as (probably) Oxfordshire’s finest sketch comedy duo, Mullins & Gladwin are still looking for the answer...but what is the question, and why is it so important to them after all this time? 
 
Addicted to Laughter is a brand-new sketch comedy retrospective written by Lee Mullins, Chris Gladwin and Luke Edwards, and takes the audience on a journey of discovery as the duo reflect on their lives both on stage and off, taking into account marriages, divorces, work pressures & addiction battles. Along the way an anthology of memories is evoked and brought vividly back to life.

Addicted to Laughter

Following an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Sarah McGuinness Story is set to transfer to London. The Emmy-nominated documentary maker and musician, also known as an industry muse to entertainment legends, has turned the lens on herself to present a brand new poignant and powerful cabaret telling her life story. The critically acclaimed director of Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story and Noma: the story of Noma Dumezweni presents an extraordinary musical journey of her own life, blending the power of live performance and memory. The Sarah McGuinness Story runs from 15th Sept - 4th October at Etcetera Theatre in Camden.

The Sarah McGuinness Story: GRIT, GLITTER & GOBSHITES! A Cabaret Musical

The Oxford Arms

Come join Max as he works on a brand-new show that he'll be touring around (some of the) world at the end of this year!

Etcetera Theatre Camden

May 3, 2025

I Would Dream

Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2024

Not Bloody Likely

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