Pop-Up Shakespeare

As part of the Shakespeare 400 celebrations, Southwark Playhouse Young Company and The People’s Company present an evening celebrating his work in the beautiful surroundings of St George the Martyr in Borough.

Southwark Playhouse Young Company perform Timon of Athens

Wealthy and generous beyond his means, Timon of Athens seeks to call in favours from his friends when he outspends his resources. When they spurn him in his hour of need Timon withdraws to the wilderness to plot his revenge against a cruel and callous world.

This performance runs at 45 minutes in length.

Southwark Playhouse Young Company is a dynamic theatre company for 14-25 year olds. Each term they develop performance skills through free weekly workshops, before putting them into practice in professionally supported performances.

To find out more about Southwark Playhouse Young Company click here.

The People’s Company perform Scenes from Shakespeare

A selection of short scenes from Shakespeare’s plays animated by The People’s Company.

The People’s Company is an innovative theatre company for people aged 25 and over, which aims to help people develop their skills, broaden their horizons and just have fun! The company showcases its work by staging professional-standard performances. We welcome all those interested in the theatre, be it on the stage or behind the scenes. Workshops are FREE and are held weekly, Tuesdays, 7pm – 9pm at Southwark Playhouse.

To find out more about The People’s Company click here.