What’s On Stage June 2026

Theatre highlights this June include Martina Lairds Driftwood at Kiln Theatre …

You can also catch A to B by by Tia-Renee Mullings and directed by Ewa Dina as well as Selorm Adonu’s Brothers Keeper Legacy Gala at Hackney Empire.

Meet The Kids writer/director(s) Desiri Okobia.

Four teenagers -a rapper, a poet, a vulnerable girl and an overachiever – navigating identity, grief, faith, and peer pressure within the confines of school and everyday life. As they face challenges at home, in the classroom, and with peers, these young people confront the expectations placed on them – by others and by themselves – and learn what it truly means to be heard.

For these kids, school isn’t about surviving exams – it’s about surviving life. Raw, honest, and deeply human, Meet the Kids invites audiences to listen closely to voices we too often ignore, celebrating resilience, courage, and the power of speaking out.

Cast includes Natalie Duvall, Desiri Okobia, Beatrice Ogundoju, Tamara Phoenix, Ivan Tshibanghu, Samuel Olaiya, Moses Ogun, Deborah Imhogiemhe. Writer/Director(s) Desiri Okobia.

Meet The Kids runs at Bridge House Theatre from Tuesday 2nd – Saturday 13th June 2026

Driftwood by Martina Lard

‘dis is my home. My whole life. My history here. And de only future I go have is here.’

Heat is rising in colonial Trinidad. While support for political independence is growing, a downtown Port of Spain gentlemen’s club is about to be entangled in a custody battle of its own.

ALMA promises guests a welcome escape from the bustle of the capital. Owned by Englishman Mansion, governed by Pearl and coveted by her beguiling daughter Ruby – each with their own business plan in mind.

An unexpected stranger – Diamond – carries in a rum delivery, bringing with him a familial revelation and a pursuit for wealth. His deal with a corrupt US Marine imperils ALMA, and all who call it home. One wrong move and everything could shatter, but who will play the right game?

Cast includes Martins Imhangbe, Cat White and Ellen Thomas.

Driftwood runs at The Kiln Theatre from Thursday 4th June – Saturday 4th July 2026

An Ideal Husband directed by Nicholai La Barrie

Present day. London.

Sir Robert Chiltern is riding high on all the very best that modern life has to offer a man of his impeccable taste and pristine reputation. He’s got it all: the house, the wife, the style.

All seems well until the arrival of the crafty Mrs Cheveley, who has a taste for drama and secrets to spill. Her revelations threaten disgrace, betrayal and public embarrassment: so how far will this perfect gentleman go to prevent his downfall?

Cast includes Tamara Lawrance, Chike Okonkwo, Jamael Westman Tiwa Lade, Jeff Alexander, Emmanuel Akwafo, Suzette Llewellyn, Nimmy March, Aurora Perrineau and Sule Thelwell.

An Ideal Husband runs at Bristol Old Vic from Wednesday 10th – Saturday 20th June 2026

A To B by Tia-Renee Mullings. Directed by Ewa Dina

“Cause how am I gonna have the summer to end all summers with no one to share it with?”

Amani and Brianna are getting ready for a blind date, but getting there is the real test. Between teefing sisters, gentrified patties, flying bird poo, missing barbers, and a trim that could end a man, romance might not be the only thing on the line…

Set to a Caribbean South London soundtrack, A to B is about the beauty and absurdity of trying to be seen and to connect in a world that won’t stop interrupting. It’s about showing up: for love, family, yourself, even when you’re late, lost, or covered in mud. A coming-of-age romcom where nothing goes to plan, but everything still matters.

Cast includes Shey Cole and Zakiyyah Deen.

A To B runs at Soho Theatre from Friday 12th June – Friday 3rd July

Brothers Keeper Legacy Gala written, directed and performed by Selorm Adonu.

Six voices, two companies. Selorm Adonu will be showcasing excerpts of his groundbreaking explosively, visceral, multidisciplinary, spoken word theatre production “Brother’s Keeper” at Hackney Empire, in order to help fundraisers to for Edinburgh Fringe and a UK Wide tour!!!

Brother’s Keeper blends poetry, dance, movement and theatre, the piece delivers a raw exploration of brotherhood, grief, mental health and the unspoken tensions within family, all within the confines of an exciting surprise birthday party that the audience are invited to enjoy and attend.

Selorm will be joined by a stellar lineup of spoken-word talent, including globally renowned London-based poet, writer, and speaker Suli Breaks,best known for his explosive, multi-million-view spoken-word films exploring modern education; Dujon Thompson (Big Scoop), a spoken-word artist and poet who turns real-life experiences into punchlines through intricate wordplay and raw storytelling; and Chloe Carterr, the Hackney-raised poet, performer, and storyteller celebrated for transforming everyday moments into cinematic spoken word.

Brothers Keeper Legacy Gala at Hackney Empire Saturday 13th June 2026.

Cyrano De Bergerac starring Adrian Lester

‘No master to serve, no leash to bear. I walk as I please, and I speak as I dare.’

Poet, soldier and philosopher. Cyrano de Bergerac burns with brilliance.

Fiercely funny and intensely romantic – Cyrano lives by his words and his sword.

Haunted by doubts about his own appearance, he watched from the shadows as Roxane falls for another man. Handsome but hopeless with words, Christian turns to the one person who can help.

Cast includes Adrian Lester, Levi Brown, Joseph Christian and Daniel Norford

Cyrano De Bergerac runs at Noel Coward Theatre from Saturday 13th June – Saturday 5th September

Jah Making It Happen: A Reggae Musical written, directed and produced by Sade Nicole

Told through the vibrant sounds of reggae, the musical portrays the family’s challenges, resilience, and eventual triumphs as they adapt to British life.

Follows Johnny who dream of becoming a reggae star, determined to provide the best life for his wife and children in the land he loves – Jamaica. But when devastation from a hurricane leaves him jobless, he leaves in search of new opportunities.

Jah Making It Happen: A Reggae Musical runs on 17th June at Hackney Empire

How To Be Famous (When Your Parents Don’t Have A Wikipedia Page) by Adna Ahmed. Directed by Sufjan Bile.

Nala has big dreams of becoming the ultimate comedy superstar. But working-class reality and family expectations keep getting in the way. Can she turn life’s chaos into a killer set?

Cast includes Adna Ahmed and Fathiya Saleh.

How To Be Famous (When Your Parents Don’t Have A Wikipedia Page) runs at Pleasance Theatre from Wednesday 17th – Saturday 20th June

Acosta Danza Yunior: Next Generation by Carlos Acosta

Carlos Acosta presents the latest graduates from his Cuban Dance Academy in Next Generation, a programme full of energy, technical skill, and Cuban passion.

The performance speaks to the Caribbean Island, recreating the bodies, lights, and shadows of a country.

Fuga addresses the tragedy that the constant migration of its people represents for a country like Cuba. Choreographer Susana Pous confines her dancers to a small area of the stage and from there develops a story about failed struggles, unfinished stories, pain, and empty spaces.

Acosta Danza Yunior runs at Sadlers Well’s East from Wednesday 17th – Saturday 20th June 2026

A Midsummer Night’s Dream starring Boni Adeliyi

‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’

Desperate to escape their unhappy fates, young lovers Demetrius, Lysander, Helena and Hermia flee Athens for the moonlit woods. There – along with a band of amateur actors – they fall under the spell of mischievous fairy Puck and tumble into a dream world where illusion and reality are hilariously confused.

Cast includes Boni Adeliyi, Talithat Christina, Josephine-Fransilja-Brookman, Kaireece Denton and Amelia Donkor.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream runs at at The Other Place Theatre, Stratford-upon-avon, from Friday 19th June – Sunday 30th August 2026.

To Kill A Mocking Bird

Successful lawyer, Atticus Finch, encourages kindness and empathy in his children, but is pushed to the limits of these qualities himself when he resolves to uncover the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it.

Cast includes Aaron-Shosanya and Andrea Davy.

To Kill A Mocking Bird runs at Wyndham’s Theatre from Thursday 25th June – Saturday 12th September 2026.

Capping Written and directed by Maddy Olaoye

Set in South London, Capping follows Jayden, Zaine, Tola, and Olivia through their final year of sixth form. As exam pressure mounts and secrets unravel, these friends discover that the hardest lesson isn’t on the curriculum—it’s learning to navigate life’s challenges while staying real with yourself and those who matter.

Capping at Courtyard Theatre Thursday 25th – Sunday 27th June 2026.

The Swamp Dwellers Written by Wole Soyinka and directed by Utopia Theatres’ Mojisola Kareem

A community stands on the edge.
Flooded ground. Failed harvest. No way forward, no way back.
The promise of the city lingers — but at what cost?

This is a story of survival in a landscape pushed beyond its limits. Of families waiting. Of choices that cannot be undone. In a world facing climate crisis, this story hits differently.

The Swamp Dwellers runs at Utopia Creative Hub from Monday 29th June – Saturday 11th `July