Alongside newly announced shows, Park Theatre is delighted to confirm the cast of musical comedy Christmas show Dracapella. Ako Mitchell, whose musical theatre credits include Mufasa in the West End run of Disney’s The Lion King, Mitch in Donmar Warehouse’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Coalhouse Walker Jr in Ragtime, stars as Dracula. He’s joined by Oliver Award-winning actors Stephen Ashfield (The Book of Mormon), as Harker, and Lorna Want (Beautiful, The Carole King Musical) as Mina. Taking the role of Lucy is Keala Settle, the Outer Critics’ Circle Award, Drama Desk Award, and the Tony Award nominated actor best known for her role as Lettie Litz in The Greatest Showman. The cast is completed by Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Ciarán Dowd and TV actor and composer Philip Pope and world champion beatboxer, Alex Hackett, aka ABH.

Park Theatre has announced the second of its Christmas shows, with Gawain and the Green Knight in Park90 joining Dracapella in Park200. The Park90 Christmas show is Gawain and the Green Knight (10 Dec – 10 Jan), written by Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson and Felix Grainger, who return to Park Theatre following The Nag’s Head (2023) Sniff (2024). Gawain, the ultimate office everyman – diligent, dependable, and about as exciting as a stapler – prepares to attend the Christmas party of his eccentric workplace, Camelot Corp: a company of knights that offers the best cyber-security service, fit for a king. Gawain, the long-suffering nine-to-fiver desperate to prove himself, thinks tonight might be his final chance of getting that long-overdue promotion, and more importantly, conjuring up the courage to ask out his workplace crush. What could possibly go wrong? Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy and multi-rolling madness, four performers conjure up a whole office of characters.

In the new year, the biggest comeback in sport just got bigger as Adam Riches’ Jimmy (19 – 24 Jan) returns to Park Theatre, this time in Park200, following its sold out, extended summer run. In 1974 Jimmy Connors was the greatest tennis player on the planet. In 1991 he’s getting annihilated at the US Open by his arch-nemesis’ little brother. What happened next was one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history, when Jimmy, fuelled by ghosts of his turbulent past, winds back the clock to remind the world what happens when you rattle the cage of a geriatric tiger, one last time. Jimmy is a fast-paced, funny and intensely physical ride, deep inside the mind of an ageing, swaggering alpha.

Winner of the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2022 and Edinburgh Fringe hit Consumed receives its London premiere, followed by a celebration of all the roles of Sir Alec Guinness, not just the one everyone remembers, in Two Halves of Guinness. Finally, the hugely popular Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], which puts a high-profile celebrity centre stage in a murder mystery having never seen the script, will return for its fourth incarnation.

Following a hit tour and a sell-out run at Traverse Theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, Consumed (18 Mar – 18 Apr) by Karis Kelly makes its London debut at the Park Theatre. A 90th birthday party that no-one seems to want. Four generations of Northern Irish women, reunited under one roof. A house full of hungry ghosts, with more than one skeleton in the closet. Winner of the Women’s Prize for the Playwriting 2022, Karis Kelly’s play is a pitch-black and twisted comedy of dysfunctional family dynamics, generational trauma and national boundaries.

Coming to Park200 on tour, Two Halves of Guinness (20 Apr – 2 May) celebrates Sir Alec Guinness on the 25th anniversary of his death. Zeb Soanes (Classic FM, BBC Radio 4) stars as Alec Guinness whose commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations. Yet after a distinguished career as one of Britain’s greatest actors, the double-Oscar-winning star of over 70 films feared he would only be remembered as a Jedi Knight. Two Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story worthy of the darkest Ealing Comedies, revisiting his most memorable characters and encountering a galaxy of stars along the way.

Finally, in Park200, Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 (11 May – 27 June) is the return of the hugely popular murder mystery series, which sees a different celebrity take to the stage each night having never seen the script and only an earpiece for instruction. Previous shows have seen the likes of Gillian Anderson, Daisy Ridley, Beverly Knight, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Jodie Whittaker play the inspector. The lineup for this year’s show, set this time in the Wild West, will be announced in the new year.

Artistic director Jez Bond said, ‘I’m absolutely delighted that Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] is back for its fourth outing – and this time we’re saddling up for the Wild West! From the moment you step through the front doors, the whole building will be transformed into the town of Graveside, with surprises waiting around every corner. Next year’s production is our most ambitious yet, with a company of actor-musicians and a live saloon pianist bringing the world to life. Plus, for a limited time we’re even honouring 2024 ticket prices – so grab your hat, polish your spurs and join us for another unforgettable ride’.

Completing Park90 programming for 2025 is Fox at parent friendly performance times of 11am, 3.15pm and 9pm. In 2026, there will be a revival of Patrick Marber’s After Miss Julie will see a fresh new production in Park90. A double bill, aggy is a story of alter-egos and tell me straight transfers from the King’s Head.

A new initiative to present shows for parents when the kids are at school or in bed, Fox (24 Nov – 5 Dec) is a bring your baby show. Inspired by true events, Fox is a brutally honest and insightful exploration of new motherhood in an increasingly isolating society. A sharply observed drama that examines our complex relationship with ‘help’ – our desire to give it and the need to seek it for ourselves. The show plays on the same set as previously announced Jobsworth (19 Nov – 6 Dec) by Isley Lynn and Libby Rodliffe.

Strindberg’s darkest romantic tale reimagined by Patrick Marber, After Miss Julie (11 – 28 Feb) is being revived 30 years after its premier. On the eve of Labour’s historic 1945 election win, Julie, daughter of a powerful MP, and her father’s chauffeur, John, spark a forbidden flirtation that quickly turns into a tense, deadly struggle for power, desire, and survival.

The premiere of aggy and the transfer of tell me straight (3 – 28 March) will play in a double bill. aggy is a bold one-act play exploring privilege, gender, race and creativity. Lawrence and Mahlik have been together for a year. It’s going pretty well on all accounts. So when Mahlik’s contract is up at his flat, it’s only logical that they move in together. After a particularly tough rejection, Mahlik makes a risky suggestion for Lawrence’s next project – that he presents as an alter ego to secure more opportunities. Meanwhile, tell me straight by Paul Bradshaw is a fast paced, semi-autobiographical, coming-of-adulthood play that’s a witty and provocative exploration of what it means to navigate and embrace our sexuality. Him’s long line of hookups have one thing in common; they’re all straight. Best friend Dani thinks he needs to fix up and finally find ‘a gay man who actually likes gay men!’ But straight guys are like buses…

The shows joined previously announced Jobsworth (19 Nov – 6 Dec), Dracapella (3 Dec – 17 Jan) and The Rat Trap (28 Jan – 14 Mar).

Park Theatre presents exceptional theatre in the heart of Finsbury Park, boasting two world-class performance spaces: Park200 for predominantly larger scale productions by established talent, and Park90, a flexible studio space, for emerging artists. In eleven years, it has enjoyed 10 West End transfers (including Rose starring Maureen Lipman, The Boys in the Band starring Mark Gatiss, Pressure starring David Haig and The Life I Lead starring Miles Jupp), two National Theatre transfers, 14 national tours, seven Olivier Award nominations, has won multiple OffWestEnd Offie Awards, and a Theatre of the Year award from The Stage as well as their inaugural Campaign of the Year award in 2025 for their work reaching underserved audiences with Canadian/ Korean comedy drama Kim’s Convenience.

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Park90 24 Nov – 5 Dec

Fox | Presented by Carbon Theatre & Becky Barber in association with Park Theatre

Directed by Lisa Cagnacci

They call me Mum. Everyone calls me Mum now. Or Mummy. I had a name before. Where did that go?

Inspired by true events, Fox is a brutally honest and insightful exploration of new motherhood in an increasingly isolating society. A sharply observed drama that examines our complex relationship with ‘help’ – our desire to give it and the need to seek it for ourselves.

Running time: 60 mins

All performances are bring your baby performances

11am: Tues 25th, Thurs 27th, Fri 28th, Mon 1st, Thurs 4th, Fri 5th
3:15pm: Mon 24th, Weds 26th, Fri 28th, Mon 1st, Weds 3rd, Fri 5th
9pm: Weds 26th, Thurs 27th, Sat 29th, Tues 2nd, Weds 3rd, Thurs 4th

Standard – from £12.50 I Bring your Baby performances – all tickets £12.50 I Access – 50% off up to two tickets

Park200 3 Dec – 17 Jan | Press night: Mon 8 Dec

Dracapella | Presented by Park Theatre and Adam Blanshay Productions

World Premiere

Written by Jez Bond and Dan Patterson, directed by Jez Bond

An estate agent from London.​
A mysterious count from Transylvania.​
An ensemble of mind-blowing vocal talents.​
Zero logic.​

When Harker sets off to Transylvania to sell a crumbling castle to a mysterious client, he doesn’t expect to wind up in a love triangle – or is that a square? – involving his wife, her best friend, and one very melodramatic vampire.​

Things spiral quickly; capes are flung, necks are bitten (accidentally), and a human beatboxer accompanies it all. Featuring acappella covers of everything from Somebody to Love to Eye of the Tiger, and more terrible puns than strictly necessary, Dracapella is a fast, funny, fang-filled festive treat.​​

From Dan Patterson (creator of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Mock the Week) and Jez Bond (Whodunnit [Unrehearsed]), Dracapella delivers madcap comedy, monster mashups and a bloody good time.​

It’s a comedy with music. And bite.

Approx 2hrs

Audio described performance 30 Dec 7.30pm (with a touch tour at 6.30pm), BSL performance 10th Jan 7.30pm

3– 20 Dec & 5 – 17 Jan: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, matinees Thu and Sat 3pm

22 Dec – 3 Jan: Mon & Tues 3pm & 7.30pm, Weds 24th 3pm, Weds 31st 5pm, Fri 5pm, Sat 3pm & 7.30pm

Standard – from £22.50 I 65+ (Mon eve and Thu mat, bands B, C and D only) from £20 I Access – £18.50 I Park Under 30 (Band C & D) – £10 I Previews 3 – 6 Dec – from £15

Park90 10 Dec – 10 Jan | Press night: Mon 15 Dec, 7pm

Gawain and the Green Knight | Presented by OVO in association with Park Theatre

London Premiere

Written by Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson & Felix Grainger | Directed by Kelly Ann Stewart & Adam Nichols
Cast includes: Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, Felix Grainger, Cara Steele, Laura Pujos

“Greetings staff! The Camelot Corp Christmas celebration is just around the corner… It promises to be a crazy night. Knight with a K.”

Join Gawain, the ultimate office everyman – diligent, dependable, and about as exciting as a stapler – as he prepares to attend the Christmas party of his eccentric workplace, Camelot Corp: a company of knights that offers the best cyber-security service, fit for a king. Gawain, the long-suffering nine-to-fiver desperate to prove himself, thinks tonight might be his final chance of getting that long-overdue promotion, and more importantly, conjuring up the courage to ask out his workplace crush. What could possibly go wrong?

Well, it turns out, a lot! When a mysterious green figure gate-crashes the Christmas office party and challenges the employees to an ill-fated game, it is hard-working Gawain, who rises to the challenge. Suddenly he is catapulted from photocopying into a world of adventure, temptation and heroic quests, as he searches for the legendary Green Chapel – and his destiny.

This is Gawain and the Green Knight as you’ve never seen it before: packed with laugh-out-loud comedy and multi-rolling madness. Four performers conjure up a whole office of characters: Expect magic, wild antics and plenty of festive joviality.

Running time 2hr 20 min (inc interval)

Access performance

10 – 21 Dec & 5 – 10 Jan Mon – Sat 7pm, 3.15pm matinees Thu & Sat

22 Dec – 4 Jan Mon – Tues 7pm, Weds 3.15pm (24th Dec) & 5.15 (31st Dec) , Fri 5.15pm, Sat & Sun (28th only) 3.15pm & 7pm

Standard – from £15 I Access – £9.50 I Park Under 30 – £10 I Previews 10 – 13 Dec – all tickets £15

Park200 19 – 24 Jan

Jimmy | Presented by Tigco in association with Park Theatre

Written and performed by Adam Riches | Directed by Tom Parry

The biggest comeback in sport just got bigger, as the 1991 US Open comes to Park200!

In 1974 Jimmy Connors was the greatest tennis player on the planet.

In 1991 he’s getting annihilated at the US Open by his arch-nemesis’ little brother.

What happened next was one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history, when Jimmy, fuelled by ghosts of his turbulent past, winds back the clock to remind the world what happens when you rattle the cage of a geriatric tiger, one last time.

Adam Riches brings his critically acclaimed, smash hit one-man show back to Park Theatre for one more week, as it transfers from Park 90 to Park 200, following a totally sold-out run in July. Directed by Tom Parry (Don Rodolfo, Adam Riches and John Kearns are Ball & Boe – For Fourteen Nights Only), Jimmy is a fast-paced, funny and intensely physical ride, deep inside the mind of an ageing, swaggering alpha.

55 mins approx

Access performance TBA

Standard – from £22.50 I Access – 50% off up to two tickets I Park Under 30 – £10

Park90 11 – 28 Feb | Press night: Fri 13 Feb, 7pm

After Miss Julie | Presented by KB Theatre Productions in association with Park Theatre

Directed by Dadiow Lin | Reimagined by Patrick Marber

Strindberg’s darkest romantic tale. Reimagined by Patrick Marber.

On the eve of Labour’s historic 1945 election win, Julie, daughter of a powerful MP, and her father’s chauffeur, John, spark a forbidden flirtation that quickly turns into a tense, deadly struggle for power, desire, and survival.

This brutal love tragedy is brought vividly to life by Patrick Marber, hailed as “the finest British dramatist of his generation,” and best known for his acclaimed plays Dealer’s Choice and Don Juan in Soho, as well as his BAFTA-winning films Closer and Notes on a Scandal.

Running time 60 mins

Access: Audio Described (26 Feb)

Standard – from £15 I Access – £9.50 I Park Under 30 – £10 I Previews 11 – 12 Feb – all tickets £15

Park90 3 – 28 March | Press night: 5th Mar 7pm

DOUBLE BILL: aggy and tell me straight

aggy | Presented by SH Productions in association with Park Theatre

World Premiere

Written by Paul Bradshaw

Lawrence and Mahlik have been together for a year. It’s going pretty well on all accounts. So when Mahlik’s contract is up at his flat, it’s only logical that they move in together.

After a particularly tough rejection, Mahlik makes a risky suggestion for Lawrence’s next project – that he presents as an alter ego to secure more opportunities. As success starts to roll in, this fabricated persona leaves the couple facing uncomfortable truths neither of them can ignore.

aggy is a bold one-act play exploring privilege, gender, race and creativity. It’s about art and who gets to make it. The play unflinchingly examines how people freely police one another, and how this can lead to destruction.

Running time 70 mins

Access performances: Captioned performances 18 Mar 2026

tell me straight | Presented by SH Productions in association with Park Theatre

Written by Paul Bradshaw

Following sold-out runs at The King’s Head and Chiswick Playhouse, Paul Bradshaw’s multi award-winning debut play is back!

Him’s long line of hookups have one thing in common; they’re all straight. Best friend Dani thinks he needs to fix up and finally find ‘a gay man who actually likes gay men!’ But straight guys are like buses…

A 30-day detox is just what he needs – no booze, no fast food and no men! Buuuuut will distractions in the form of wide-eyed Lee, fuck boy Ryan and oldest friend Matt prove to be derailing? Or will Him finally change his ways and see what is right in front of him?

tell me straight is a fast paced, semi-autobiographical, coming-of-adulthood play that’s a glorious, witty, and provocative exploration of what it means to navigate and embrace our sexuality.

Running time 70 mins

Standard – £20 I Access – 50% off up to two tickets I Park Under 30 – £10 I Previews 3 – 4 Mar – all tickets £15

Park200 18 Mar – 18 Apr | Press night: Tues 24 Mar

Consumed | Presented by Paines Plough, Park Theatre and the Lyric Belfast

Written by Karis Kelly

Following a hit tour and a sell-out run at Traverse Theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, Consumed by Karis Kelly makes its London debut at the Park Theatre.

A 90th birthday party that no-one seems to want.

Four generations of Northern Irish women, reunited under one roof.

A house full of hungry ghosts, with more than one skeleton in the closet.

Turn off your phones at dinner.

Winner of the Women’s Prize for the Playwriting 2022, Karis Kelly’s play is a pitch-black and twisted comedy of dysfunctional family dynamics, generational trauma and national boundaries.

Running time: 80 mins

Access performance: Captioned ( 8 Apr) and Audio Described (15 Apr).

Standard – from £22.50 I 65+ (Mon eve and midweek mat, bands B, C and D only) from £20 I Access – £18.50 I Park Under 30 (Bands C & D) – £10 I Previews 18 – 20 Mar – from £15

Park200 20 Apr – 2 May | Press night: Weds 22 Apr, 7.30pm

Two Halves of Guinness | Presented by Julian Bird for Green Room Ents in association with Park Theatre

Written by Mark Burgess, directed by Selina Cadell
Cast includes Zeb Soanes

Sir Alec Guinness’ commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations.

Yet after a distinguished career as one of Britain’s greatest actors, the double-Oscar-winning star of over 70 films feared he would only be remembered as a Jedi Knight.

Two Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story worthy of the darkest Ealing Comedies, revisiting his most memorable characters and encountering a galaxy of stars along the way.

Zeb Soanes (Classic FM, BBC Radio 4) stars as Alec Guinness in a play written by Mark Burgess and directed by Selina Cadell (Eddie Izzard’s Great Expectations, Hamlet; Miles Jupp in The Life I Lead).

Two Halves of Guinness marks the 25th anniversary of Sir Alec Guinness’ death.

Running time 2hrs inc interval

Access performance: BSL performance (29 Apr)

Standard – from £22.50 I 65+ (Mon eve and midweek mat, bands B, C and D only) from £20 I Access – £18.50

Park200 11 May – 27 June

Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 | Presented by Park Theatre

Each performance, a different celebrity becomes the new Sherriff in town – completely unrehearsed, armed only with an earpiece and their wits. And yes, Sir Ian McKellen returns to lend his voice to the chaos.

NEW for Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4: Cabaret seating arrives in Park200, pulling you right into the heart of the action. And Graveside’s grown; mosey next door where Park90 becomes The Frontier Club, a place to rest your spurs, raise a glass and soak up the Wild West spirit. Choose a ticket with Frontier Club access to step inside.

Tickets are on sale now. And for a strictly limited time, you can grab ‘em for what you paid in 2024.

Draw fast, partner – these prices won’t last!

Standard – from £39.50 I Access – 50% off up to two tickets