Lots of music

The ever so brilliant and transcending ‘Blues Jam’ is back for more Sunday feels of great rhythm and blues music; led by a fantastic 4 piece band. All musicians welcome!

A beautiful blend of modern folk Rock with a heavy eastern influence. You just can’t help but get lost within their music.

A recently-widowed mother seeks solace in her son-in-law, who eagerly anticipates his inheritance. Her two children, unsettled, question the house that left them cold and hungry. Their father speaks more from beyond the grave than he ever did alive, and the house, steeped in memories, begins to fall apart.

A recently-widowed mother seeks solace in her son-in-law, who eagerly anticipates his inheritance. Her two children, unsettled, question the house that left them cold and hungry. Their father speaks more from beyond the grave than he ever did alive, and the house, steeped in memories, begins to fall apart.

A recently-widowed mother seeks solace in her son-in-law, who eagerly anticipates his inheritance. Her two children, unsettled, question the house that left them cold and hungry. Their father speaks more from beyond the grave than he ever did alive, and the house, steeped in memories, begins to fall apart.

Iris & Steel are a London based all-female band bringing together their classical music training and a love of catchy pop music to create original, timeless-sounding folk inspired songs. Comprising guitarist Lydia Higman, cellist Georgina Lloyd-Owen, violinist Athena Hawksley-Walker and singer Olivia Poust, the band formed in 2017 during university, and are working towards releasing their debut album early next year.

More info to come!

Impossible Theater

by Candice Morel - directed by Alexiane Cazenave

Friday 31st Jan at 8:30pm, Saturday 1st Feb at 8pm and Sunday 2nd Feb at 6pm

Gazes tells the story of a famous cabaret dancer  " The Fantastic Miss Penney Penney " As the story of her life unfolds we get to wonder: is her life as perfect as she says? The show mixing burlesque, dance and drama will drawn the audience in a shattered life. Can we really see beyond appearances?   

18 and above. Warning: partial nudity, strong language, adults themes.

Running time: 60mins

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Impossible Theater

by Candice Morel - directed by Alexiane Cazenave

Friday 31st Jan at 8:30pm, Saturday 1st Feb at 8pm and Sunday 2nd Feb at 6pm

Gazes tells the story of a famous cabaret dancer  " The Fantastic Miss Penney Penney " As the story of her life unfolds we get to wonder: is her life as perfect as she says? The show mixing burlesque, dance and drama will drawn the audience in a shattered life. Can we really see beyond appearances?   

18 and above. Warning: partial nudity, strong language, adults themes.

Running time: 60mins

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

impossible Theater

by Candice Morel - directed by Alexiane Cazenave

Friday 31st Jan at 8:30pm, Saturday 1st Feb at 8pm and Sunday 2nd Feb at 6pm

Gazes tells the story of a famous cabaret dancer  " The Fantastic Miss Penney Penney " As the story of her life unfolds we get to wonder: is her life as perfect as she says? The show mixing burlesque, dance and drama will drawn the audience in a shattered life. Can we really see beyond appearances?   

18 and above. Warning: partial nudity, strong language, adults themes.

Running time: 60mins

Mark has it all - a great job, a loving relationship and a roof over his head. Until one day, he doesn’t anymore. What happens when you suddenly find yourself calling the streets home at the most wonderful time of the year?

This exciting new show by Moon House Theatre is brave exploration of life on Britain’s cold and lonely streets. A dark story wrapped in good humour, festive songs and fairy lights, The Homeless Guide to a Hand Up is a gritty, eye-opening comedy with something for all the family. 

Twitter - @moonhouse_

Instagram - @moonhousetheatre

Moon House Theatre on Facebook

Audience Warning: difficult themes/topics, parental discretion is advised. 

Running time: 60min

For more information and for tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/the-homeless-guide-to-a-hand-up-1

Mark has it all - a great job, a loving relationship and a roof over his head. Until one day, he doesn’t anymore. What happens when you suddenly find yourself calling the streets home at the most wonderful time of the year?

This exciting new show by Moon House Theatre is brave exploration of life on Britain’s cold and lonely streets. A dark story wrapped in good humour, festive songs and fairy lights, The Homeless Guide to a Hand Up is a gritty, eye-opening comedy with something for all the family. 

Twitter - @moonhouse_

Instagram - @moonhousetheatre

Moon House Theatre on Facebook

Audience Warning: difficult themes/topics, parental discretion is advised. 

Running time: 60min

For more information and for tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/the-homeless-guide-to-a-hand-up-1

Mark has it all - a great job, a loving relationship and a roof over his head. Until one day, he doesn’t anymore. What happens when you suddenly find yourself calling the streets home at the most wonderful time of the year?

This exciting new show by Moon House Theatre is brave exploration of life on Britain’s cold and lonely streets. A dark story wrapped in good humour, festive songs and fairy lights, The Homeless Guide to a Hand Up is a gritty, eye-opening comedy with something for all the family. 

Twitter - @moonhouse_

Instagram - @moonhousetheatre

Moon House Theatre on Facebook

Audience Warning: difficult themes/topics, parental discretion is advised. 

Running time: 60min

For more information and for tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/the-homeless-guide-to-a-hand-up-1

Pop Up Pirate

by Emily McQuade & Jack Wheeler

15th December, 6pm

Impish - A stand-up show by Emily McQuade about the joys and horrors of having an overactive imagination. Are the scariest monsters really the ones on the inside? (Or is it the ones inside them?) “Impish” comes to Chapel Playhouse after an airing at Brighton, Camden and Faversham Fringes. & Putting It Back Together - What connects Alzheimers, Dr Dre, Joan of Arc and Proust. A show about memory with jokes, may also feature owls and the Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. Performed at the Chapel Playhouse earlier this year and at the Brighton Fringe, revised and reworked.

Running time: 2hours

Audience warnings: Some sexual references and references to Alzheimers/Dementia

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

For more information and for tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/impish-vs-putting-it-back-together

AUTOLYCUS!

by Derekk Ross

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December at 3pm

As a reluctant character in a Shakespeare play, Autolycus has had enough. He’s escaped from the playtext and has gone on the run into the future, pursued by the dark forces of the state secret police, leaving only blank pages behind him! Be careful - the roguish street peddler and trickster will try and flog you some worthless tat, whilst telling you a tale or two…

A one-man comedy play for Shakespeare sceptics (or fans) and anyone who likes a good yarn.

“Sparky portrayal…the energy and wit never falters” - BATH ECHO Four Star review.

“Absolutely incredible”, “Thoroughly unique”, “Fabulous writing & performance” – Audience reviews, Bath.

Running time: 45mins

For tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/autolycus

Drambition Plus Theatre Company

Script by Deanna Arthur, Spoken word by Ali Zayn, Directed by Deanna Arthur

Seven Londoners seek to make it through the holiday season with their brave faces intact despite the obstacles that their lives have thrown at them. There's only so long that they can deal with their issues by burying their heads in the sand. In order to rebuild and repair themselves and their relationships, they must come face to face with the feelings and people that they've been avoiding to confront. 

Assistant Directors Charlie Ayres & Toby Jones

Audience Warning: Adult life: loss/grief, alcoholism, bad language

Running time: 60mins

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

For more information and for tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/getting-by

AUTOLYCUS!

by Derekk Ross

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December at 3pm

As a reluctant character in a Shakespeare play, Autolycus has had enough. He’s escaped from the playtext and has gone on the run into the future, pursued by the dark forces of the state secret police, leaving only blank pages behind him! Be careful - the roguish street peddler and trickster will try and flog you some worthless tat, whilst telling you a tale or two…

A one-man comedy play for Shakespeare sceptics (or fans) and anyone who likes a good yarn.

“Sparky portrayal…the energy and wit never falters” - BATH ECHO Four Star review.

“Absolutely incredible”, “Thoroughly unique”, “Fabulous writing & performance” – Audience reviews, Bath.

Running time: 45mins

15+  Some strong language

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

For tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/autolycus

The After School Club – Christmas Party

The Cheek of It School of Burlesque and Cabaret

FRiday 13th December, Workshop 6pm // Doors 7.30pm for 8pm show

Do up your tie, tuck in your shirt, forget about your homework and shimmy those weekday blues away with The Cheek of it School of Burlesque and Cabaret. This time round, we’re back for a Christmas special!

Join the Cheek of It! for a fabulous and festive end of year show.

Want to be the Teacher’s Pet? Join us before the show starts for an exclusive workshop designed to help further your budding burlesque career.

This month's workshop: Branding workshop - finding your uniqueness by Rara Avis 

You've got your burlesque name, you've got a new act, you've set up social media pages. Now what? What do you need to do to stand out? Like with anything in life, being a performer is about growth and continual development. This workshop will give you the tools to look at your opportunities as a performer. We'll review ways that you can grow, find your uniqueness and become more confident in what you have to offer the world. Bring a pen, bringsome paper and bring your gorgeous self. 

This workshop is led by Rara Avis who is the head of a Marketing department and expert in branding in her muggle life.

Tickets £15 with workshop, £10 show only

Nudity, Bad Language, Adult Themes

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable

by Lewis Wood - Broken Silence Theatre

Sunday 8th December at 3pm

Conor Reeve is voiceless,

His life completely joyless.

He's lost all sense of hope,

He's been struck dumb, and is struggling to cope.  

Following a traumatic event, spoken-word poet Conor finds himself completely unable to speak. As he embarks on a journey of speech therapy, his flatmate Luke tries his best to support him, while his mum attempts to heal his chakras with reiki. Through this process, Conor continues to write poetry, using it to release his pent-up frustration about his lack of a voice.

"Speak" is a play about little victories and learning to find your voice, showcasing how difficult life can become when you aren't able to talk, but how you can get by through feeding off the love of those around you. 

\Presented as a rehearsed reading, the performance will be followed by a short Q&A with the creative team. 

Some bad language, recommended 16+

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable

For more information and for tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/speak

written & performed by Simon Shaw

7th & 8th December, 7:30pm

After a successful run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Under the Floorboards is coming back to London for two nights!!!

Out of all the American serial killers none are more bizarre than Ed Gein, a man responsible for many of cinema’s iconic villains from such films as Psycho (1960) and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Under the Floorboards is a one-man horror show and the first serious drama about the crimes of Ed Gein, a man who is so consumed with grief he resorts to resurrecting his mother. But he is about to learn a horrifying lesson... the dead should never ever be disturbed! The show looks at how a child can easily mimic the violent prejudices from a parent and the adult world.

Running time: 60mins

Audience Warnings: Strobe lighting, Audience Participation, Contains Distressing Themes, Nudity, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Scenes of Sexual Violence, Scenes of Violence, Strong Language/Swearing, Blasphemy

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

For tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/under-the-floorboards-2

The After Dark Burlesque and Cabaret Show

6th December, 8pm

Join Miss Carmen Aurora and her amazing show for a glamorous evening of Burlesque and Cabaret right in the heart of Kings Cross! This evening will be showcasing some of the very Best Performing Acts the UK has to offer, and promises one not be missed.

By Aurora & Wiggles.

Tickets: £8.50 advance | £10 on the door

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Curious Tales Theatre Company

Musical Director - Adam Parrish

A celebratory night of music and art produced and performed by those who have previously worked with Curious Tales Theatre Company. Featuring a wide range of songs from musicals with an artistic twist. 

Running time: 2 hours with interval

Tickets £12 advance | £15 on the door

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable

For tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/a-curious-night-of-music-and-art

The Power of Falling

by Molly Dooner, directed by Ourania Papanikolaou

Thursday 28th November, 8pm

Failure is inevitable, so why does it seem so personal? 
'The Power of Falling' is a comical young woman's discovery and response to failure and rejection. She begins her journey thinking everything has worked out just right, she soon receives a call from her friend cancelling on her, her job making her redundant and her beloved boyfriend breaking up with her. Despite everything falling apart she does her absolute best to rise from her failure, we watch her climb, fall, struggle and laugh. What is her result? You will discover in this light but dark, human and soul baring, hilarious show. Suitable for anyone who has encountered failure once or multiple times. 

Audience warnings: Rape triggers, bad language, adult themes, (maybe strobe) 15+ 

https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/grace-notes-2

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of The Fringe, (Pleasance Courtyard, 2018) transfers from Edinburgh to London. Meet Grace Miller. Gobby, brash and a talented pianist. Just out of prison, she is determined to get her broken life back together. A convicted killer, Gracie still has old wounds to heal and bitter scores to settle. Becky Coops plays Grace, addressing her audience with candour as she battles the demons of addiction, violence and music. Grace Notes asks the question: what does it take to get a second chance in life? A powerful and gripping one-woman show, written and performed by Becky Coops.

Audience Warnings: Suitable for ages 16+ (graphic content)

Running time: 60mins

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable

For tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/grace-notes-2

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of The Fringe, (Pleasance Courtyard, 2018) transfers from Edinburgh to London. Meet Grace Miller. Gobby, brash and a talented pianist. Just out of prison, she is determined to get her broken life back together. A convicted killer, Gracie still has old wounds to heal and bitter scores to settle. Becky Coops plays Grace, addressing her audience with candour as she battles the demons of addiction, violence and music. Grace Notes asks the question: what does it take to get a second chance in life? A powerful and gripping one-woman show, written and performed by Becky Coops.

Audience Warnings: Suitable for ages 16+ (graphic content)

Running time: 60mins

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable

For tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/grace-notes-2

Mervyn Stutter's Pick of The Fringe, (Pleasance Courtyard, 2018) transfers from Edinburgh to London. Meet Grace Miller. Gobby, brash and a talented pianist. Just out of prison, she is determined to get her broken life back together. A convicted killer, Gracie still has old wounds to heal and bitter scores to settle. Becky Coops plays Grace, addressing her audience with candour as she battles the demons of addiction, violence and music. Grace Notes asks the question: what does it take to get a second chance in life? A powerful and gripping one-woman show, written and performed by Becky Coops.

Audience Warnings: Suitable for ages 16+ (graphic content)

Running time: 60mins

Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable

For tickets please visit https://www.chapelplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on.html#/event/grace-notes-2