Finsbury Park's Park Theatre has announced three new writing premieres for its intimate Park90 studio space, running from March to July 2027.
Artistic Director Jez Bond and Executive Director Catherine McKinney revealed the upcoming season, which brings together acclaimed writers, award-winning directors, and major producing partners to present stories exploring freedom, identity, and resilience.
The season opens with the London premiere of Birdcatcher, running from 2 to 27 March 2027, with a press night on Thursday, 4 March. Written by Papatango Prize-winning playwright Laura Waldren (Some Demon) and directed by Pentabus's BAFTA-winning Artistic Director Elle While, the dark coming-of-age story stars Lucy Mangan. The production is presented by Pentabus in association with Papatango Theatre Company, Middle Child Theatre, and Park Theatre.
Next, the world premiere of Meg Schadler's Let the Whale Die plays from 4 to 15 May 2027, with press night on Thursday, 6 May. Presented by New Perspectives and Royal & Derngate, Northampton in association with Park Theatre, the provocative piece is directed by Angharad Jones. The story follows a woman facing public outrage after an aquarium's star orca dies on her watch, turning a personal crisis into an unexpected awakening.
Concluding the lineup is the world premiere of The Gentleman of Wimbledon, running in the round from 16 June to 10 July 2027, with press night on Monday, 21 June. Written by Oliver Lehne and directed by Matthew Iliffe (Bacon), the play is based on the true story of 1930s German tennis icon Baron Gottfried von Cramm, navigating love, secret relationships, and survival in Weimar Berlin as fascism takes hold.
"Park90 has always been a space for bold ideas, new voices, and stories that challenge expectations," said Artistic Director Jez Bond. "These three plays explore individuals confronting the world around them and finding the courage to make their own choices."
Tickets and further booking details are available on the Park Theatre website.
