SE Fest is a new festival based in south east London to promote and celebrate new writing. It will be hosted by two neighbouring venues, The Bridge House Theatre in Penge and The Jack Studio Theatre in Crofton Park, two award-winning theatres with a reputation for supporting and presenting new work.
From intimate one-person shows to physical theatre, these shows encompass lived experience, explore Greek mythology and even delve into the realms of gothic darkness. There are 24 performances of eight different productions across the festival between 3rd – 14th September.
Dani’s Inferno by Charlotte Eyres
London is flooding and hours away from being submerged.
Tues 3 & Weds 4 September at 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
Thurs 5 September at 7.30pm, The Bridge House Theatre
That Witch Helen by Catie Ridewood
The face that launched a thousand ships finally gets to speak.
Tues 3 & Weds 4 September at 7.30pm, The Bridge House Theatre
Thurs 5 September at 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
Scissor Sisters by Amy Connery
In 2005 a murder was committed in Dublin by two sisters, due to the nature of the crime the Irish media dubbed them the ‘Scissor Sisters.’
Fri 6 September at 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
Sat 7 September at 3.00pm & 7.30pm, The Bridge House Theatre
Deadnamed by Dian Cathal
A funeral meets a queer circus.
Fri 6 September at 7.30pm, The Bridge House Theatre
Sat 7 September at 3.00pm & 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
At Least I’m Not Bald by Valery Reva
Based on the performer’s experience of surviving cancer and other patients’ testimonies, the play discovers what it means to live when faced with heartbreaking tragedy.
Tues 10 & Weds 11 September at 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
Thursday 12 September at 7.30pm, The Bridge House Theatre
I, Victor by Issy Flower
Childhood sweethearts, after-school graveyard dwellers, and one of them is dead. Vic and Liz are made for each other. That is, until they’re not. Death might seem like the end, but Vic has other ideas.
Tues 10 & Weds 11 at 7.30pm, The Bridge House Theatre
Thurs 12 September at 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
BAIRNS by Annie Davison
In a moment of weakness, Lottie agreed to be a surrogate for her sister and now she’s constantly tired, none of her clothes fit, and having a “belly buddy” is sort of ruining her life.
Fri 13 September at 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
Sat 14 September at 3.00pm & 7.30pm, The Bridge House Theatre
I LOVE SEX / YOU LOVE SEX by Claudia Vyvyan
Rema-Mae and Irys appear together in a windowless bedroom. As they realise they cannot escape, they are forced to learn how to intentionally love and care for one another.
Fri 13 September at 7.30pm, Bridge House Theatre
Sat 14 September at 3.00pm & 7.30pm, Jack Studio Theatre
Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH
The Bridge House Theatre, 2 High St, London SE20 8RZ
All shows 7.30pm. Admission: £15, £13.
Booking: www.brockleyjack.co.uk or https://thebridgehousetheatre.co.uk/ or 0333 666 3366 (£1.80 fee for phone bookings only)
