Use the promo code below to access discounted tickets for selected performances of Lifers by Evan Placey, showing at Southwark Playhouse
Inside the walls of HMP Drummond, Baxter, Norton and Lenny pass the time with poker, banter, and the kind of gallows humour only lifers can muster.
When Lenny’s body starts to give out, young prison officer Mark keeps an eye on him. What begins as a duty of care becomes an unexpected friendship, exposing the cracks in a system built to punish, not to support.
Darkly funny and unflinchingly honest, Lifers challenges what we think we know about crime, punishment, and redemption. Do some crimes make a second chance impossible? And when the world moves on without you, what does justice really mean?
A compelling look at ageing, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.
Calling all trans and non-binary performers — the stage is yours!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Trans Academy, a 9 week, free at point of access training programme within our Ambassadors Academy, dedicated exclusively to uplifting, empowering, and celebrating trans and non-binary talent in the theatre world.
Whether you're a seasoned performer, a rising star, or just beginning to find your spotlight, Trans Academy is your space to:
Theatre belongs to everyone. And at Ambassadors Theatre, we’re making sure that means YOU.
Have you got what it takes to be a successful theatre actor, producer or performer?
This advanced, practical Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Creative Theatre Practice) is designed and taught by theatre professionals with extensive experience of theatre making and performance.
You will have the opportunity to develop your practice as an individual and as a member of a performance ensemble. You will be involved right from the start in an in-depth study of the performing arts, in which the practical side is strongly linked to the theory. The units that you study on the programme all lead to performance – some of these will be large scale public performances.
There is an option to complete the course after one year, achieving a subsidiary diploma, or complete two years which will lead to the extended diploma, equivalent to three A Levels. This will give you the option to apply to a range of universities or performance schools to study at degree level.
Fee for this course: £4,670
This course is normally free for the 16-to-18 age group.
Apply to our ‘Introduction to Theatre Design’ Summer School and step into the world of performance design!
Gain hands-on experience in design for theatre & film, exploring everything from set and costume to lighting and sound. You will also go on a backstage tour of @nationaltheatre, and watch the critically acclaimed show, ‘Nye’.
No previous experience required, just passion and curiosity!
Do you want to grow your acting skills in a top drama school? Do you want to unleash your inner designer by understanding the fundamentals of stage and film design?
Join us for one of our free Summer School courses, organised by Central’s Outreach and Fair Access team:
Play In A Week
Introduction to Theatre Design
This Summer School is run in partnership with Camden Summer University.
To apply for any of our summer schools, please click the follow the link to our website.
Haptic Tales – a brand-new community story massage programme for people labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Introducing Haptic Tales – a brand-new community story massage programme from multi-award-winning theatre company Concrete Youth, in proud partnership with Back to Ours. Created for people labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities, this pilot project delivers meaningful, sensory experiences in community halls across Hull. By bringing sessions into familiar, local spaces, Haptic Tales removes geographical and travel barriers to participation, whilst bringing creative, accessible experiences right to your doorstep.
Story massage blends sensory storytelling with positive touch, creating a calming, engaging, and fully inclusive activity that supports communication, connection, and wellbeing. With soft mats and hoists provided, participants can enjoy floor time comfortably and accessibly, ensuring everyone can take part in a way that suits them best. Whether it’s the gentle rhythm of a story or the soft press of a wave, each session brings stories to life through positive touch – making Haptic Tales a joyful and enriching experience for participants, families, and carers alike.
The Haptic Tales programme, in proud partnership with Back to Ours, is currently available in Hull. Find out where and when below!
Wednesday 13 August – Eastmount Community Centre, Longhill
Thursday 21 August – North Point Shopping Centre, Bransholme
We are seeking black creatives who would benefit from receiving a week of free rehearsal space to research and develop a new piece of theatre, with ticketed sharing at the end of the week
Seeking:
Offering:
25-30 Company is your space to meet with other like-minded individuals and create theatre, guided by a professional theatre practitioner
Each term will be led by a practitioner with a focus on a specific area of theatre, such as text, verbatim theatre, movement, and many more.
We have a limited number of bursary grants that are available in cases of genuine hardship for anyone who will struggle to pay Young Company fees. Bursaries should be applied for when booking opens on Wednesday 28 May at 10am.
Applying for a bursary means we automatically reserve you a space for Young Company, so you do not need to make a paid booking in addition to your bursary application, and you will have the option to buy your reserved place if your bursary application is not successful.
Bursary applications for Autumn term will be accepted between Wednesday 28 May at 10am and Wednesday 27 August. When a Young Company session has reached capacity we will not accept bursary places for that session.
Please send the application form in as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.
Inviting young black dancers aged 12 – 19 years, of African or Caribbean heritage, who have an interest in dance. All levels welcome.
Artistry Youth Dance are running an exclusive 5-day dance workshop and panel discussions with leading vocational schools, colleges, and conservatoires. Participants will engage in dance workshops and panel discussions with artists from stage and screen, gaining valuable insights into the dance industry, what to expect from full-time training and information on various training and career pathways.
Dates: Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Trinity Laban, Creekside, London, SE8 3DS
Early Bird Price: £65* for all 5 days (£75* after 31 August 2025)
*plus £2.50 booking fee
The event will include:
Styles include:
The aim is for young black dancers to have a better knowledge of available training routes in dance and performing arts. We’re passionate about empowering young people through creative dance development. As a Company, we're leading the way in creating opportunities for young black dancers. We are committed to developing the next generation of black dance artists and nurturing a more culturally diverse dance community in the UK.
A limited number of bursary places are available! For details or to apply please email the address below.
A dynamic celebration of youth, culture, and movement
Date 1: Saturday 2 August, 7:30 PM
Date 2: Sunday 3 August, 2:00 PM
Location: Trinity Laban Theatre, London SE8 3DZ
Experience a powerful evening of dance as Artistry Youth Dance takes the stage with VISIONARIES — an electrifying showcase of emerging Black talent and boundary-pushing choreography.
Expect passion. Precision. Power.
Featuring original work by acclaimed choreographers:
Kamara Gray, Stephen Quildan, Nahum McLean, Oraine Frater, with special guest choreographers Monique Jonas and Renée I. McDonald.
Plus, we’re thrilled to welcome Ignite Dance Company from Tennessee, USA — making this an international night of dance you won't forget.
Tickets:
(+£1 booking fee)
Group Discounts are available. Please email Esme, via the address below.
This is more than a performance — it’s a movement.
Celebrate the next generation of Black dance artists.
Support. Be inspired. Be there.
Limited seats available — book today!
