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Falling Out is a comedy-drama that brings together two polar-opposite personalities in the form of estranged brothers, trapping them in a nuclear fallout shelter at the end of the world. Will they see eye to eye, or try to scratch them out?

The play is written by Kalum Wilson and Liam Bull, both born and raised in Essex, with their upbringing being reflected throughout the play—for better and worse.

Kalum is an award-winning writer (New Writer’s Collective 2026) focusing on comedy-dramas, telling stories which, on paper, could just as easily be bleak dramas. He love...

Time flies when you have no idea what you're doing!

DNT WAIT UP, a theatre company focused on new writing, returns with One Time for the Birthday Girl!

You're cordially invited to a one-woman show celebrating the story of a woman on the cusp of a new decade, as she reflects on her journey into adulthood and the challenges that have shaped her along the way. Join our Birthday Girl on a trip down memory lane through Black British girlhood in the 00s and 10s—think Tumblr, skinny jeans, and an emo phase th...

ARiot Theatre is a bold, queer-led theatre company dedicated to creating work that is psychologically driven, narrative-based, and unapologetically chaotic. Exploring modern queer neuroses, social friction, and the messy realities of human connection, it challenges safe and predictable storytelling through a blend of cerebral dialogue, bittersweet humour, and visceral performance.

Earworm is an anti-rom-com about loneliness, commitment, and the songs we use to endure it all. It follows Guy, an alternative cabaret artist searching for the perfect song to make sense of the breakdown of his relationship with John, a scholar of queer relationships. As heartbreak takes...

Stewart Nutting is a London-based stand-up comedian whose work blends anecdotal, observational and philosophical comedy with dry humour, awkward honesty and quietly absurd reflections on modern life.

His debut solo hour, Nutting Really Matters, is a story-led stand-up show about nihilism, burnout, depression and the strange things we choose to care about anyway. Moving from overthinking childhood anxieties into the awkwardness of adult life, the show explores what happens when you try to find meaning in a world that often feels fairly pointless - and how purpose can sometimes come from the smallest, stupidest and most unexpected...

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro is a showcase of John's thoughtful electronic songs, illustrated with costumes, surreal visuals, lighting effects and live electronics. The songs are autobiographical and involve topics such as neurodivergence, asexuality and timewasting. They're always optimistic and positive, and humour is as an important a part of the show as it is of John's life.

Born in Birmingham and living in London, John has directed videos for Professor Elemental as well as Antigen Records. He's had releases on Warp Records and has performed in France, Germany and Austria. His day job is...

Step into the dazzling yet dangerous world of "THIEVES IN SATIN", the electrifying new production from Moving Stories Dance Company. Inspired by the infamous all-female UK crime syndicate, The Forty Elephants, this breathtaking dance spectacle unravels the story of Diamond Alice, The Bobbed Hair Bandit, and Baby-Faced Maggie—women who stole more than just riches; they stole the spotlight.

Born in the shadows of a Lambeth workhouse, Alice Diamond had no choice but to fight for survival. A master thief by her teens, she rose to power as the formidable Queen of the Forty El...

We all know the names Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, and other male songwriters who shaped the growth of American popular song in the early 1900’s. But where are the women’s names? 

Here’s to the Ladies! pays tribute to the talent, wit, and vision of the women who helped shape what has become known as The Great American Songbook. Kay Swift, Dorothy Fields and Ann Ronell are some of the most influential. These women brought a unique vision and heart to their music and helped an entire nation to endure years of war, depression, upheaval and change with mu...

The good folks at Make My Show bring you interactive, lip-sync, musical comedy pastiche of reality TV called, ‘I’m a Philosopher! Why the Fuck am I Here?’. 

The show is an anarchic, funny and frivolous reimagining of a certain, well-known, jungle-based reality gameshow; but instead of being populated by a bunch of D-List ‘celebrities’ ours features some of the worlds greatest intellectuals (and Jordan Perterson). Think of swapping Danny Dyer and Katie Price for Jean Jacques Rousseau and Judith Butler.

And it’s fully interactive, so where they get to sing, dance and squabble; you get to vo...

Wilder! is a fast-paced, absurd dark comedy; think Desperate Housewives meets The Play That Goes Wrong meets Bonnie and Clyde.

“Set in a town fiercely ruled by its housewives, the story follows Gloria and Gregory Wilder, a glamorous young couple who seem to have it all. But beneath their picture-perfect life lies a deadly secret, one that could cost them everything. As they navigate the highs and lows of marriage, the Wilders must outwit nosy neighbours, gossip-fuelled streets, and an endless barrage of garden club invitations. In a community where appearances are everything, staying unnoticed may be th...

The show follows Stevie (Ryley Pennycard) and River (Billie Billington) , two best friends living in London. Stevie is an aspiring writer and River an aspiring actor. We follow them as they navigate the first lesbian heartbreak, social media’s views on love and their own personal emotional chaos all while trying to cook the perfect steak dinner. 

Amity as a company aims to offer real representation on stage, we believe in listening to others experiences and offering a space for it to be seen. We want people to have the chance to share their sto...

SO CATCHY IT’S CONTAGIOUS.

Hamilton. Six. Cats. All musicals based on historical events.

Four struggling ‘Theatre In Education’ actors decide to cash in on this trend and stage a musical retelling of histories weirdest phenomenon-

“The Dance Plague of 1518”.

The only catch: they know nothing about “The Dance Plague of 1518”. 

Their ‘educational’ show tells the story of Princess Frau, who escapes the confines of her castle to Strasbourg- a depressing little village in need of a bath. She takes it upon herself to ignite a spark within the community, but unkn...

Sevrin Fay presents a rare performance "Your faith is written - now hear it sung" that transforms Eastern-European dream-folk tradition into original English-language dark fairy tales of magic, forbidden love and loss.

Of particular interest is fortune telling. At the entrance to the hall, each visitor will draw a rune—a magical Scandinavian symbol—that is intended exclusively for them. During the concert, each rune will be deciphered. What will it mean? A vision of the future? Good advice? A revealed secret? Only you will know. This is how the world speaks to us in a...

Following successful runs at the Lambeth and Brighton Fringes, Marrowbones presents the Edinburgh preview of the interactive horror comedy The Vampire Run at the Camden Fringe. Find it on the 6th August, 9:30pm at Aces & Eights.

A dark and stormy night. A vampire’s castle outlined by lightning. An hour to find and kill the dreaded fiend. And one idiot trying to manage the escalating chaos.

Join a fast-paced, hilariously deadly choose-your-own adventure. Three players at a time must decide how to approach a variety of obstacles to reach the vampire’s chamber, BUT one of t...

Together in the End is a gripping new two-hander by Niall McCarthy, presented by NCProductions and premiering at Camden Fringe 2026.

Where does love go when the world explodes?

When a holiday in the South of France is interrupted by an existential global threat, Adam and Lily are forced to confront the questions they've spent years avoiding. 

As the outside world edges towards catastrophe, old arguments resurface, private fears emerge, and the stories they've built around their relationship begin to unravel. 

Blending sharp humour with emotional honesty, Together in th...

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to the purpose and process that bring these pieces to life.

Mardy Cow Theatre Presents Willy Witches

Curious ailment has effected the men of this village... All of them are missing their manhoods! The cause? Willy Witches! In Mardy Cow Theatre’s debut play written by Hannah Breedon and Hannah Willey, follow Minerva, Hazel, Sabrina and Bonnie as they navigate life in 17th...

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to the purpose and process that bring these pieces to life.

Our show is a tapestry of our experiences as women of colour in our early 30s — navigating identity, illness, love, and the messy art of self-acceptance, one failure at a time.

Iman is a psychiatrist-turned-comedian who can’t drive, won’t run, and once developed a deeply questionable tap dancing habit. From accidental real e...

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to the purpose and process that bring these pieces to life.

The Dying Wish

This bold new tragicomedy by Brazilian writer Mauro Fazion combines dark comedy with raw realism to hold up a mirror to our collective contradictions. While the play’s style is not strictly realistic, its content is deeply rooted in truth. As Mauro says: “It’s so deeply realistic, it loo...

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to the purpose and process that bring these pieces to life.

Washing Machine Vortex

A 'Greek-style' tragedy! While doing the washing for her elderly father, one woman dives into the swirling cycles of her past — confronting psychoanalysis, patriarchy, and the spirit of Electra herself. Blending autobiography, visual storytelling, and a rocking 60s soundtrack to create something deeply personal and defiantly bold. Sarah MK...

The Scene gets up close to some of the artists and perfomers taking part in this years Lambeth Fringe. Offering up sneak previews of a few choice shows, and insights in to the purpose and process that bring these pieces to life.

Bog Body: A One-Woman Show

This terrifying one-woman show is not for the faint of heart. Award-winning actress and playwright Olivia Cordell debuts her first one-woman show after a successful workshop at the Cockpit Theatre. BOG BODY is a tour de force performance that will leave audiences scared, thrilled, and ultimately...

The greatest mystery of contemporary art is about to be blown wide open. La Dame Aux Camelia explores the high-stakes games of value, identity, and authenticity in the ever-shifting landscape of contemporary art. But ya know, with jokes.

As ever, we encourage you to listen with headphones for the best experience of the story.

Cast:
Fanshawe - Luke Merchant
Ethel - Velenzia Spearpoint
Terri - Sassy Clyde

Directed by John Powell
Sound design - Nicholas Hadwin-Guardiola
Production Assistance - Nicholas Hadwin-Guardiola and David Thomas

Thanks to...

Zillah keeps a diary. It documents her Sci-fi writing aspirations, her romantic endeavours and the various ways she makes a buck; the most lucrative of these being as a biography Ghost Writer for the criminal underworld. How and when will these worlds collide?

As ever, we encourage you to listen with headphones for the best experience of the story.

Cast:
Zillah - Sassy Clyde
Nathan - Eric Carte
Luke Merchant - Declan
Paula Benson - Mum
Velenzia Spearpoint - Ariadne
Rob Tofield - Donald

Directed by John...

In what they think are their final minutes, strangers Sam and Alex grapple with some tricky personal and moralistic admin.

As ever, we encourage you to listen with headphones for the best experience of the story.

Cast:
Nemide May - Sam
Jarreau Antoine - Alex
Luke Merchant - The Pilot
Velenzia Spearpoint - Ash

Thanks to Soho House where this episode was recorded.

Sound design - Sassy Clyde
Production Assistance - Nicholas Hadwin-Guardiola

Masterclass in sound design during this recording session by David Thomas.<...

In our new sub-series, The Scene will be chatting to various folks in the know about all things New Writing, audio, theatre, distribution, Production..... to see what we can learn from people who've been doing it all much longer than us.

In the third of this interview series, Sarah Tombling tells us all about her career as a Production Manager, then Producer and the specifics of those roles in the overall picture of audio production.

The third series of Who Killed Aldridge Kemp – Aldrich Kemp and the Rose of Pamir and  The Lovecraft Investigations are ava...

A look inside the mind of a psychopath, whose conscience choruses justification for her heinous acts.

As ever, we encourage you to listen with headphones for the best experience of the story.

Cast:
Tracey - Kate Reed-Williams
Greek Chorus - Barbara Horne, Julia Parleto, Sam Peace

Sound design - Evolve Audio FX

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions
This podplay was a collaboration with INK Festival. 

Send your own short scripts in to be considered for podification, in season 5 of The S...

Mel and Faye section their daughter for her delusional beliefs. But is it really HER who poses a threat to society?

As ever, we encourage you to listen with headphones for the best experience of the story.

Cast:
Velenzia Spearpoint - Saffron
Paula Benson - Faye
Eric Carte - Mel
Sassy Clyde - Dr Walsh

Sound design - Sassy Clyde
Production Assistance - Nicholas Hadwin-Guardiola

Masterclass in sound design during this recording session by David Thomas.

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get...

In our new sub-series, The Scene will be chatting to various folks in the know about all things New Writing, audio, theatre, distribution, Production..... to see what we can learn from people who've been doing it all much longer than us.

In the second of this interview series, David Thomas tells us all about the art of recording sound - mainly on location, for maximum authenticity.

David has worked on some of favourite podcast drama series for the BBC and Audible - things like The Lovecraft Investigations, Who Killed Aldridge Kemp, Silos - to name...

A Georgian, high society picnic takes an unexpected turn, challenging gender norms and sexual fluidity.

As ever, we encourage you to listen with headphones for the best experience of the story.

Cast:
Luke Merchant - Leopold
Nemide May - May
Jarreau Antoine - Elijah
Sassy Clyde - Alissa

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Thanks to Soho House Studios where this episode was recorded.

Send your own short scripts in to be considered...

A spicy, twisty psychological drama, set on a lonely country road in the dead of night. The story contains details of a car accident where someone lost their life, so if this is sensitive topic for you then please listen with care.

As ever, we encourage you to listen with headphones for the best experience of the story.

Cast:
Jarreau Antoine - Josh
Sassy Clyde - Angela

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Send your own short...

In our new sub-series, The Scene will be chatting to various folks in the know about all things New Writing, audio, theatre, distribution, Production..... to see what we can learn from people who've been doing it all much longer than us.

In the FIRST of this interview series, Julia Sowerbutt tells us all about her experience of running one of the UK's largest New Writing events - INK Festival, which takes place each year in Suffolk. Poetry, comedy, workshops, talks - ALSO make up the bill, "..we've been described as a mini Edinburgh!"

We chat...

Imagine your best friend suddenly adopts a load of world views and values which makes them unrecognisable to you.
Might you think that they had been brain washed?
What if we lived in a world where people could be 'hacked'?
A world where the technology exists to actually put these ideas in to their brain...

How would you distinguish their true essence, from their programming?

Cast:
Tyler - Duncan Watkinson
Remi - Lottie Bourne

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with...

This is the story of Hailey Glass, a disgraced politician whose arrogance and blinkered ambition, made her an easy mark to exploit and frame for the war crimes of a corrupt government.

Cast:
Hailey Glass - Teresa Jennings
Rosanna Crowley - Grace Dunne
Aiden Glass, Judge - Stephen Riddle
Secretary, Lawyer 1, Journo 1 - Laide Sonola
Samuel Baum, Lawyer 2 , Journo 2 - Duncan Watkinson

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
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David and Susie attend their millionth social obligation event of the Summer - a gender reveal - and one they're not likely to ever forget. That is, unless, the next expectant mother finds an even more outrageous way to make the party go off.

Cast:
David - Peter Hardingham
Susie - Lottie Bourne
Jemima - Nicola Moore
Jessica - Beth Johnston
Pauline - Paula Benson
Kev - Aaron Douglas

Sound design and narration - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions<...

Four friends meet up regularly to share witticisms and woes about the difficulties of getting pregnant.

*There is discussion in this play about gender identity and infertility which some listeners may be sensitive to. Please take care while listening.

Cast:
Kathy - Emma Stannard
Alice - Velenzia Spearpoint
Becca - Kate Martin
Sam - Sassy Clyde

Sound design by Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
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Set a short way in to an unrecognisable future, the younger generation put the older on trial for their past crimes against the environment.

Cast:
Young woman - Maddie O'Brien
Harman - Arty Froushan

Additional voices/ Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
Emma McGrath.co.uk

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A pest controller responds to a call out from a wealthy aging lady, living all alone after her husbands mysterious disappearance. Although she can’t remember placing the call, she is in dire need of his…… services.

Cast:
Woman - Wendy Fisher
Man - Arty Froushan

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
Emma McGrath.co.uk

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These days, there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ family unit. As the gender and sexuality spectrum continues to diversify and evolve, how human kind sets about producing and raising the next generation, requires ever more creative thinking.

Cast:
Jess - Laide Sonola
Ben - Aaron Douglas

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
Emma McGrath.co.uk

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How much of our relationships are conducted without the other person even needing to be there? Conversations sprawling across many mediums, over weeks and months - leaving a trail behind them. A record of our attempt to understand each other, stay connected, and overcome our differences.

Cast:
Dierdre - Teresa Jennings
John - Stephen Riddle
Fionn - Nicola Moore

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
Emma McGrath.co.uk

At a house clearance undertaken by sibling Grace and Nick, whose Mum has recently passed away, they take a trip down memory lane. As they lovingly sort through her bits and pieces they stumble across an entry in her diary that turns their entire world upside down.....

Cast:
Grace - Lottie Bourne
Nick - Peter Hardingham

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
Emma McGrath.co.uk

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Not all happy endings are the happy endings we read about in story books. Matt & Eva have one or two things to get off their chest, before it's too late...
 
Cast:
Eva - Grace Dunne
Matt - Aaron Douglas

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
Emma McGrath.co.uk

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Jessie and Claire struggle to keep their spirits up and their limbs attached, while surviving every day in a terrifying reality - watched over by a monstrous captor with a taste for tacky comedy.
 
Cast:
Jessie - Beth Johnston
Amanda - Grace Dunne

Sound design - Sassy Clyde

Produced by Janno Media in association with Get Over It Productions

Our season jingle is by Emma McGrath
Emma McGrath.co.uk

Come visit us:
https://thescenepodcast.co.uk/