About the Show
When the townspeople of Sydenhamelin find their homes overrun with ravenous rats scavenging for food, it’s up to the town’s mayor – incompetent Burgermeister Hans – and his selfish wife Frau Liesl, to find a solution. But their plans to hire a magical piper to lead the rats out of the town backfire when they refuse to pay him…with calamitous results!
With a fabulous cast of Spontaneous regulars in the principal roles and featuring some well-known songs, comic chases, and magical surprises, this one is not to be missed!
FREE EVENT – donations welcome (both cash and card). There’s no need to book – just turn up 30 mins before the advertised show time – we can seat up to 499 people! As we expect big crowds, please arrive early to ensure we can seat everyone as quickly as possible. Thank you!
Please note this is an outdoor performance, so please bring appropriate clothing, umbrellas or parasols (there is no shade at the venue) and waterproof blankets to sit on. We can provide a few chairs for those who need them. Suitable for all ages.
Photos of previous outdoor productions in Home Park by Mark Drinkwater
Take part in this show!
For a unique chance to take part in the show and play rats, townspeople and the children of Sydenhamelin [details of how to apply will appear here soon], you must be available on Fri 29 & Sat 30 May between 12noon-4pm.
The Credits
- Produced and directed by JONATHAN KAUFMAN
- Written by JONATHAN KAUFMAN Choreographer and assistant director ETTA ERMINI
- Costume designer & associate producer JACKIE POULETT
- Assistant choreographer SHARITAH BOULTON
- Scenic design ALEXIA LOPEZ, assisted by LUKE FOSTEN, LIZZIE MATTHEWS, STEVE MULFORD, SHANNON REVELEY, HELENA SMITH, LUCY TANN, MIA TOFIL
- Graphic designer JAN WARREN
- Photographer MARK DRINKWATER
The Audience Reviews
What audiences said about previous productions:
- “We love your shows so much, so well crafted and a super hit with the kids (and grownups.)”
- “Inventive and original”
- “My two year old stayed interested for the entire show and I thought it was funny and brilliant.”
- “Our family had a great time! Great prices and production, Thank you all”
- “Really good fun – accessible for all – loved the singing and dancing – inspiring for the kids and lovely community vibe”
- “Wonderfully aimed at the whole family and another great production”
The Sponsors
Main sponsor Property World
Sponsors Woodfall Opticians, Sydenham Society, Billings, Fresh & Fruity, Saka Maka
Supporters Postcode Society Trust, Lewisham Council, Sydenham Library
Show Details
Show: Saturday 30 May 2026, 2.30PM
(Rehearsal day for those taking part: Friday 29 May 2026)
Suitable for all ages
Tickets: FREE EVENT, no booking required. Donations welcome (cash and card)
Location: HOME PARK, behind Sydenham Library, SE26 5SE (buses 194, 202, 356 & 450) – approx 10 minutes walk from the High Street
The Cast
SHARITAH BOULTON as Chief Rat
MARLON-OLIVER HARRIS as The Pied Piper
POPPY PICKLES as Frau Burgermeister Liesl
PAUL-D STEPHENSON as Burgermeister Hans
and ANGUS HEPBURN as the Voice of the Narrator
Take part in this show!
Sydenham-based theatre company has been regularly staging theatre shows outdoors since 2019. If you’ve always wanted to take part in one, now’s your chance!
We’re offering families a unique opportunity to appear in a special, FREE one-off performance of THE PIED PIPER OF SYDENHAMELIN – a highly imaginative retelling of the classic fairy tale – on Saturday 30th May. [Details of how to apply will appear here soon]
Rehearsals will take place on Friday 29 May – between 12 noon-4pm – in Home Park, behind Sydenham Library. We’re looking for keen young actors to play both rats and the children of the town, while parents are invited to play a wonderful array of townspeople. No acting, dancing or singing experience is required, we’ll be teaching you do that on the day!
Show Details
Show: Saturday 30 May 2026, 2.30PM
(Rehearsal day for those taking part: Friday 29 May 2026)
Suitable for all ages
Tickets: FREE EVENT, no booking required. Donations welcome (cash and card)
Location: HOME PARK, behind Sydenham Library, SE26 5SE (buses 194, 202, 356 & 450) – approx 10 minutes walk from the High Street
About the Show
When the townspeople of Sydenhamelin find their homes overrun with ravenous rats scavenging for food, it’s up to the town’s mayor – incompetent Burgermeister Hans – and his selfish wife Frau Liesl, to find a solution. But their plans to hire a magical piper to lead the rats out of the town backfire when they refuse to pay him…with calamitous results!
With a fabulous cast of Spontaneous regulars in the principal roles and featuring some well-known songs, comic chases, and magical surprises, this one is not to be missed!
FREE EVENT – donations welcome (both cash and card). There’s no need to book – just turn up 30 mins before the advertised show time – we can seat up to 499 people! As we expect big crowds, please arrive early to ensure we can seat everyone as quickly as possible. Thank you!
Please note this is an outdoor performance, so please bring appropriate clothing, umbrellas or parasols (there is no shade at the venue) and waterproof blankets to sit on. We can provide a few chairs for those who need them. Suitable for all ages.
Photos of previous outdoor productions in Home Park by Mark Drinkwater
The Cast
SHARITAH BOULTON as Chief Rat
MARLON-OLIVER HARRIS as The Pied Piper
POPPY PICKLES as Frau Burgermeister Liesl
PAUL-D STEPHENSON as Burgermeister Hans
and ANGUS HEPBURN as the Voice of the Narrator
Take part in this show!
For a unique chance to take part in the show and play rats, townspeople and the children of Sydenhamelin [details of how to apply will appear here soon], you must be available on Fri 29 & Sat 30 May between 12noon-4pm.
The Credits
- Produced and directed by JONATHAN KAUFMAN
- Written by JONATHAN KAUFMAN Choreographer and assistant director ETTA ERMINI
- Costume designer & associate producer JACKIE POULETT
- Assistant choreographer SHARITAH BOULTON
- Scenic design ALEXIA LOPEZ, assisted by LUKE FOSTEN, LIZZIE MATTHEWS, STEVE MULFORD, SHANNON REVELEY, HELENA SMITH, LUCY TANN, MIA TOFIL
- Graphic designer JAN WARREN
- Photographer MARK DRINKWATER
The Audience Reviews
What audiences said about previous productions:
- “We love your shows so much, so well crafted and a super hit with the kids (and grownups.)”
- “Inventive and original”
- “My two year old stayed interested for the entire show and I thought it was funny and brilliant.”
- “Our family had a great time! Great prices and production, Thank you all”
- “Really good fun – accessible for all – loved the singing and dancing – inspiring for the kids and lovely community vibe”
- “Wonderfully aimed at the whole family and another great production”
The Sponsors
Main sponsor Property World
Sponsors Woodfall Opticians, Sydenham Society, Billings, Fresh & Fruity, Saka Maka
Supporters Postcode Society Trust, Lewisham Council, Sydenham Library