About the Show
Showcasing 4 emerging playwrights in SE London across four evenings
Following its first Make a Scene showcase in July – which staged 12 short scripts by young playwrights – Spontaneous Productions is delighted to present FOUR PLAY, developing four of these pieces in a longer format.
Over four evenings, a professional cast will stage the selected writers’ work, with dynamic script-in-hand performances offering audiences a first glimpse of exciting new theatrical voices. Funded by Arts Council England.
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 four entertaining evenings celebrating the next generation of playwrights.
Bar provided by Ignition Brewery
SHOW FORMAT: We are presenting TWO plays each evening, paired as followed:
Showcase One – Fri 13 & Fri 20 November: Charaka by ELGIN EDISON & Vital Signs by SHARITAH BOULTON
Showcase Two – Sat 14 & Sat 21 November: Swearmageddon by SASHA BONDARSKA & Quiet Enjoyment by SOHAILA FERRIER
The Credits
- Produced & directed by Jonathan Kaufman
- Quiet Enjoyment co-directed by Sohaila Ferrier
- Costume design & associate producer Jackie Poulett
- Scenic designer [tbc]
The Cast
The Sponsors
Show Details – BOOKING NOW
Shows: Fri 13 / Sat 14 Nov & Fri 20 / Sat 21 Nov 2026, 7.30-9.30pm
Location: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, London SE26 5QX
Performances last approx 2 hrs inc interval & Q+A with writers and cast.
Suitability: Not suitable for children
Tickets: £20 Full price, £25 pay a little more, £15 pay a little less, full-time students or unwaged price £10
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 Showcases
Showcase One – Fri 13 & Fri 20 November
- Charaka by ELGIN EDISON A pioneering physician must travel through the world of Ancient India in order to find and take care of his dying mother. An epic story of growth, hardship, and how the all-encompassing power of love keeps people going, no matter what.
Cast: Marlon-Oliver Harris, Mithiran, Akshay Sharan, Rukmini Sircar, Ramiah Smith - Vital Signs by SHARITAH BOULTON A young midwife who spends her days listening for signs of life must learn to recognise her own. Set in the heart of London’s maternity wards, Vital Signs explores love, loss, motherhood and the invisible weight carried by those who care for others.
Cast: Taz Munyaneza, Rukmini Sircar, Ramiah Smith
Showcase Two – Sat 14 & Sat 21 November
- Quiet Enjoyment by SOHAILA FERRIER Two chaotic best friends find themselves at war with the couple downstairs. But when a drastic eviction policy threatens their right to stay, a neighbourly dispute becomes a fight for home. A satirical comedy about the pressures of modern living, asking: what happened to community?
Cast: Kate Barry, Tevin Deola, Marlon-Oliver Harris, Ramiah Smith - 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. A fast-moving farce targeting the powerful, Swearmageddon explores how language censorship can quickly spiral out of control.
Cast: Kate Barry, William Hastings, Taz Munyaneza, Akshay Sharan
The Writers
- SASHA BONDARSKA
- SHARITAH BOULTON
- ELGIN EDISON
- SOHAILA FERRIER
The Audience Reviews
Audience comments for our July Make a Scene showcase IRL:
- Absolutely exquisite from start to end
- So refreshing to see these talented young writers bring their ideas to the stage! Fantastic
- Excellent. More please. Look forward to Autumn
- Brilliant initiative, excellently run, performed, stage and written!
- Fascinating array of work and great to see and hear about interplay of writing and playing the pieces. Huge thanks! A real inspiration for my 18 year old child, interesting in writing and acting.
- Wonderful evening. I liked the range of plays and the variety of roles each actor played
- Would love to see these pieces brought to life even more!
- Great evening – looking forward to the longer version of some of the plays. All good!
- I really enjoyed the show, all amazing. I really love the effort of all the artists and writers
- Fantastic night of new writing. Clearly a lot of thought went into all aspects of production and I can’t wait to see where the writers progress next!
- It was very impressive. It is a night to remember with young talents showing what they do. I want to thanks the organisers too for being there for these young writers.
- Amazingly good night, filled with exceptional writing and stage production!! Can’t wait to see what is next!!
- Loved seeing creativity in action – vibrant, funny, sad, moving – an incredible journey in one night!
Show Details – BOOKING NOW
Shows: Fri 13 / Sat 14 Nov & Fri 20 / Sat 21 Nov 2026, 7.30-9.30pm
Location: Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre, 44a Sydenham Road, London SE26 5QX
Performances last approx 2 hrs inc interval & Q+A with writers and cast.
Suitability: Not suitable for children
Tickets: £20 Full price, £25 pay a little more, £15 pay a little less, full-time students or unwaged price £10
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).
About the Show
Showcasing 4 emerging playwrights in SE London across four evenings
Following its first Make a Scene showcase in July – which staged 12 short scripts by young playwrights – Spontaneous Productions is delighted to present FOUR PLAY, developing four of these pieces in a longer format.
Over four evenings, a professional cast will stage the selected writers’ work, with dynamic script-in-hand performances offering audiences a first glimpse of exciting new theatrical voices. Funded by Arts Council England.
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 four entertaining evenings celebrating the next generation of playwrights.
Bar provided by Ignition Brewery
SHOW FORMAT: We are presenting TWO plays each evening, paired as followed:
Showcase One – Fri 13 & Fri 20 November: Charaka by ELGIN EDISON & Vital Signs by SHARITAH BOULTON
Showcase Two – Sat 14 & Sat 21 November: Swearmageddon by SASHA BONDARSKA & Quiet Enjoyment by SOHAILA FERRIER
The Showcases
Showcase One – Fri 13 & Fri 20 November
- Charaka by ELGIN EDISON A pioneering physician must travel through the world of Ancient India in order to find and take care of his dying mother. An epic story of growth, hardship, and how the all-encompassing power of love keeps people going, no matter what.
Cast: Marlon-Oliver Harris, Mithiran, Akshay Sharan, Rukmini Sircar, Ramiah Smith - Vital Signs by SHARITAH BOULTON A young midwife who spends her days listening for signs of life must learn to recognise her own. Set in the heart of London’s maternity wards, Vital Signs explores love, loss, motherhood and the invisible weight carried by those who care for others.
Cast: Taz Munyaneza, Rukmini Sircar, Ramiah Smith
Showcase Two – Sat 14 & Sat 21 November
- Quiet Enjoyment by SOHAILA FERRIER Two chaotic best friends find themselves at war with the couple downstairs. But when a drastic eviction policy threatens their right to stay, a neighbourly dispute becomes a fight for home. A satirical comedy about the pressures of modern living, asking: what happened to community?
Cast: Kate Barry, Tevin Deola, Marlon-Oliver Harris, Ramiah Smith - 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. A fast-moving farce targeting the powerful, Swearmageddon explores how language censorship can quickly spiral out of control.
Cast: Kate Barry, William Hastings, Taz Munyaneza, Akshay Sharan
The Writers
- SASHA BONDARSKA
- SHARITAH BOULTON
- ELGIN EDISON
- SOHAILA FERRIER
The Cast
The Credits
- Produced & directed by Jonathan Kaufman
- Quiet Enjoyment co-directed by Sohaila Ferrier
- Costume design & associate producer Jackie Poulett
- Scenic designer [tbc]
The Audience Reviews
Audience comments for our July Make a Scene showcase IRL:
- Absolutely exquisite from start to end
- So refreshing to see these talented young writers bring their ideas to the stage! Fantastic
- Excellent. More please. Look forward to Autumn
- Brilliant initiative, excellently run, performed, stage and written!
- Fascinating array of work and great to see and hear about interplay of writing and playing the pieces. Huge thanks! A real inspiration for my 18 year old child, interesting in writing and acting.
- Wonderful evening. I liked the range of plays and the variety of roles each actor played
- Would love to see these pieces brought to life even more!
- Great evening – looking forward to the longer version of some of the plays. All good!
- I really enjoyed the show, all amazing. I really love the effort of all the artists and writers
- Fantastic night of new writing. Clearly a lot of thought went into all aspects of production and I can’t wait to see where the writers progress next!
- It was very impressive. It is a night to remember with young talents showing what they do. I want to thanks the organisers too for being there for these young writers.
- Amazingly good night, filled with exceptional writing and stage production!! Can’t wait to see what is next!!
- Loved seeing creativity in action – vibrant, funny, sad, moving – an incredible journey in one night!
The Sponsors