What's On 2026
Red Phoenix Theatre Company
21 to 31 May 2026 at 7.30pm
In a world driven by routine and ruled by expectation, one woman’s life spirals from quiet discontent to unthinkable violence. Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffocating under the weight of daily life, she dares to seek something more—only to find herself hurtling toward a shocking fate.
Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal is a gripping psychological drama, rich in tension and atmosphere. Inspired by true events, it’s a powerful portrait of a woman pushed beyond her limits.
Work-In-Progress Readings
Sunday 31 May 2026 at 7pm to 8pm
Welcome to the Sunday Salon: Work-In-Progress Readings.
A cosy evening of new work, with readings by Tracy Crisp, Maggie McGinty and Caroline Reid.
All welcome. Bookings are essential.
We hope you can join us.
Red Phoenix Theatre Company
22 to 31 October 2026 at 7.30pm
The Thunderbolt ignites when a wealthy bachelor and owner of a brewery dies—without a will—and his estranged, bickering siblings scramble for a fortune they believe is theirs. But when a secret daughter steps forward, the gloves come off.
Arthur Wing Pinero’s razor-sharp comedy crackles with inheritance intrigue, family feuds, and moral reckonings. A biting, brilliant Edwardian satire that still hits home today.
Don’t miss this deliciously dramatic battle of bloodlines and bank balances!
Directed by Libby Drake