Park Theatre has announced an eclectic autumn season for its flexible Park90 studio space, featuring four compelling theatrical productions alongside a vibrant month-long comedy lineup. Running from September through December, the newly?? programme delves into profound themes of loss, identity, obsession, and unexpected human connections through a mix of acclaimed returning favourites and highly anticipated London premieres.
The cornerstone of the theatrical lineup is the return of the Olivier Award-nominated production The Revlon Girl. Written by Neil Anthony Docking, the award-winning drama follows a group of bereaved mothers in the aftermath of the 1966 Aberfan mining disaster who secretly arrange a visit from a beauty representative to help them navigate their shared grief. Its return marks the tenth anniversary of the play's writing, ahead of the upcoming 60th anniversary of the real-life Welsh tragedy.
Audiences will also experience a double bill of critical hits transferring directly from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Goblin, a dark solo comedy written and performed by Ted Lasso actor Derek Mitchell, makes its London premiere by tracing an adolescent's psychological struggle within a destructive relationship. It runs alongside Florence, a biting satirical tragicomedy about a disillusioned art graduate who fakes a posh identity to infiltrate the elite and competitive gallery scene.
The theatrical season concludes with the world stage debut of Tom Powell’s The Silence and the Noise. Having originally won the 2021 Papatango Prize from an entry pool of over 1,400 scripts, the deeply moving drama portrays two vulnerable teenagers who build an unlikely alliance while trying to escape a dangerous local drug syndicate.
Complementing the main plays, the venue kicks off September with a dedicated series of solo comedy hours presented by IAM Live. Theatregoers can catch highly anticipated sets from acclaimed comedians Lara Ricote, Em Humble, Lou Wall, and Olga Koch, offering an array of satirical character comedy and storytelling. This diverse roster highlights the venue’s enduring dedication to supporting emerging creators and bringing award-winning fringe theatre straight to London.
