About the Show
Showcasing 12 emerging playwrights from SE London, across two evenings.
SE London-based Spontaneous Productions is delighted to present IRL, the first showcase of new work from emerging playwrights taking part in Make a Scene, our Arts Council England-funded writers’ programme.
Across two evenings, a professional cast will bring 12 original scripts to life in dynamic script-in-hand performances, offering audiences a first glimpse of exciting new theatrical voices. A second showcase, featuring longer works by selected writers, will follow this autumn.
Funny, provocative, surprising and thought-provoking, IRL explores life in the 21st century through a rich mix of styles, stories and perspectives. From sharp comedy to compelling drama, these fresh new scripts capture the complexities, contradictions and connections of the world we live in. Join us for two entertaining evenings celebrating the next generation of playwrights.
The Playlets
Each performance on Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July will present six different scripts:
Fri 17 July
- Mr Fring by ANASTASIIA MALNIEVA
High stakes in a Ukrainian strip club. When one of the regulars starts confessing his crimes, elite stripper Varia makes a big decision to change her lifestyle… - The Misadventures of MiMi by EYIARA OLUGUNNA
Mimi has incredibly high hopes of becoming rich by the age of 30. What will it take for her to have this dream life? - Rowers by LAUREN ROBERTS-TURNER
Lia and Alec are stuck – Lia in a crap job, Alec waiting for the break that will make him rich. Join Lia as the pressure in the flat reaches boiling point and she is forced to choose how to live in this complex and difficult world. - The Nationalist Year of Reading by MITHIRAN RAVINDRAN
1981: The burning of Jaffna Public Library forces a father and daughter to rebuild familial bonds, scrambling for common ground that extends beyond books. - Vital Signs by SHARITAH BOULTON
A young midwife who spends her life listening for signs of life must learn to recognise her own. - Quiet Enjoyment by SOHAILA FERRIER
Two chaotic best friends find themselves at war with the nuclear family downstairs. But when a drastic eviction policy threatens their right to stay, their neighbourly dispute becomes a fight for home.
Sat 18 July
- Charaka by ELGIN EDISON
A pioneering physician must travel across the world of Ancient India in order to find and take care of his dying mother. - Dad & Dadda by MATT DAVIS
A teenage boy struggles to be the perfect ‘son’ for both his dads. A piece that explores boy-into-manhood. - House Party by RICARDO JARRETT
Four friends. One house party. A long journey from London. Some nights are worth staying home for. - Swearmageddon by SASHA BONDARSKA
A burnt-out university student takes matters into her own hands when a ban on profanity leads to an Orwellian uprising and anarchy on campus. - Esrevinu One by SKY CAESAR
Two girls search for the perfect reality out there ‘Matrix-style’ — but end up finding something much more important. - Everything You /N/ever Said by TIFFANY WONG
One kiss should be the beginning, but Melody is left wondering if it’s the end of her friendship with Ed.
Both evenings will feature a post-show Q&A session with the writers and cast, compered by programme co-coordinator Emma Dennis-Edwards.
Images from previous Scratch Nights
Bar provided by Ignition Brewery.
The Credits
- Co-directed by Jonathan Kaufman and Xanthus
- Produced by Jonathan Kaufman
- Costume design & associate producer Jackie Poulett
- Scenic design Alexia Lopez
Show Details
Show: Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July, 7.30-9.30pm
Performances last approx 2 hrs inc interval & Q+A with writers and cast.
Suitable for adults only.
Tickets:
- Tickets for each performance separately: £15 standard price, £20 pay a little more, £10 pay a little less
- Combined tickets for both performances: £25 standard price, £35 pay a little more, £15 pay a little less
Location: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, London SE26 5QX
Book Tickets
Online: click the button below, which will take you to the date choices and then to the Stripe checkout. Note: online booking closes 30 minutes before the show starts, but seats may be available on the door.
In person: tickets may also be available on the door, from 30 mins before advertised show time (subject to availability).
The Cast
The Audience Reviews
Audience comments for previous new writing ‘scratch nights’:
- “Really impressive writing and fantastic performances!”
- “Sydenham’s scratch nights have become an institution…always so much fun, and brilliantly acted and directed.”
- “Really enjoyed the whole evening. Very entertaining and great writing. Look forward to the next instalment/s!”
- “Wonderful evening. Will definitely come again. Please do more!”
- “Congratulations on a great night. I thought it was a really strong crop of plays all really well performed.”
- “Thanks for another great evening’s entertainment. Great acting and v high production levels, as always”
- “I enjoyed it very much. Very original and funny!”
- “Brilliant. Well acted and well written”
- “Amazing as always, thanks you so much! Original and funny – I loved it!”
- “Consistently high standard of writing/ direction/ performance”
- “Great scripts!”
- “Brilliant production with talented performers and entertaining scripts”
The Sponsors
About the Show
Showcasing 12 emerging playwrights from SE London, across two evenings.
SE London-based Spontaneous Productions is delighted to present IRL, the first showcase of new work from emerging playwrights taking part in Make a Scene, our Arts Council England-funded writers’ programme.
Across two evenings, a professional cast will bring 12 original scripts to life in dynamic script-in-hand performances, offering audiences a first glimpse of exciting new theatrical voices. A second showcase, featuring longer works by selected writers, will follow this autumn.
Funny, provocative, surprising and thought-provoking, IRL explores life in the 21st century through a rich mix of styles, stories and perspectives. From sharp comedy to compelling drama, these fresh new scripts capture the complexities, contradictions and connections of the world we live in. Join us for two entertaining evenings celebrating the next generation of playwrights.
The Playlets
Each performance on Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July will present six different scripts:
Fri 17 July
- Mr Fring by ANASTASIIA MALNIEVA
High stakes in a Ukrainian strip club. When one of the regulars starts confessing his crimes, elite stripper Varia makes a big decision to change her lifestyle… - The Misadventures of MiMi by EYIARA OLUGUNNA
Mimi has incredibly high hopes of becoming rich by the age of 30. What will it take for her to have this dream life? - Rowers by LAUREN ROBERTS-TURNER
Lia and Alec are stuck – Lia in a crap job, Alec waiting for the break that will make him rich. Join Lia as the pressure in the flat reaches boiling point and she is forced to choose how to live in this complex and difficult world. - The Nationalist Year of Reading by MITHIRAN RAVINDRAN
1981: The burning of Jaffna Public Library forces a father and daughter to rebuild familial bonds, scrambling for common ground that extends beyond books. - Vital Signs by SHARITAH BOULTON
A young midwife who spends her life listening for signs of life must learn to recognise her own. - Quiet Enjoyment by SOHAILA FERRIER
Two chaotic best friends find themselves at war with the nuclear family downstairs. But when a drastic eviction policy threatens their right to stay, their neighbourly dispute becomes a fight for home.
Sat 18 July
- Charaka by ELGIN EDISON
A pioneering physician must travel across the world of Ancient India in order to find and take care of his dying mother. - Dad & Dadda by MATT DAVIS
A teenage boy struggles to be the perfect ‘son’ for both his dads. A piece that explores boy-into-manhood. - House Party by RICARDO JARRETT
Four friends. One house party. A long journey from London. Some nights are worth staying home for. - Swearmageddon by SASHA BONDARSKA
A burnt-out university student takes matters into her own hands when a ban on profanity leads to an Orwellian uprising and anarchy on campus. - Esrevinu One by SKY CAESAR
Two girls search for the perfect reality out there ‘Matrix-style’ — but end up finding something much more important. - Everything You /N/ever Said by TIFFANY WONG
One kiss should be the beginning, but Melody is left wondering if it’s the end of her friendship with Ed.
Both evenings will feature a post-show Q&A session with the writers and cast, compered by programme co-coordinator Emma Dennis-Edwards.
Show Details
Show: Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July, 7.30-9.30pm
Performances last approx 2 hrs inc interval & Q+A with writers and cast.
Suitable for adults only.
Tickets:
- Tickets for each performance separately: £15 standard price, £20 pay a little more, £10 pay a little less
- Combined tickets for both performances: £25 standard price, £35 pay a little more, £15 pay a little less
Location: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, London SE26 5QX
Book Tickets
Online: click the button below, which will take you to the date choices and then to the Stripe checkout. Note: online booking closes 30 minutes before the show starts, but seats may be available on the door.
In person: tickets may also be available on the door, from 30 mins before advertised show time (subject to availability).
Images from previous Scratch Nights
Bar provided by Ignition Brewery.
The Cast
The Credits
- Co-directed by Jonathan Kaufman and Xanthus
- Produced by Jonathan Kaufman
- Costume design & associate producer Jackie Poulett
- Scenic design Alexia Lopez
The Audience Reviews
Audience comments for previous new writing ‘scratch nights’:
- “Really impressive writing and fantastic performances!”
- “Sydenham’s scratch nights have become an institution…always so much fun, and brilliantly acted and directed.”
- “Really enjoyed the whole evening. Very entertaining and great writing. Look forward to the next instalment/s!”
- “Wonderful evening. Will definitely come again. Please do more!”
- “Congratulations on a great night. I thought it was a really strong crop of plays all really well performed.”
- “Thanks for another great evening’s entertainment. Great acting and v high production levels, as always”
- “I enjoyed it very much. Very original and funny!”
- “Brilliant. Well acted and well written”
- “Amazing as always, thanks you so much! Original and funny – I loved it!”
- “Consistently high standard of writing/ direction/ performance”
- “Great scripts!”
- “Brilliant production with talented performers and entertaining scripts”
The Sponsors