With their production of Sasha Hails’ Possession about to open at the company’s home base, Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen and Executive Director Leyla Nazli, today announces their new season.
In Studio 1, the season opens with Sputnik Sweetheart, adapted from Haruki Murakami’s much-loved novel, by award-winning playwright Bryony Lavery, and directed by Melly Still. The production sees Lavery and Still reunite after the successful tour of The Lovely Bones.
The season in Studio 2 opens with Max Wilkinson’s Union, which follows hit play Rainer which played at the Arcola last summer – Wiebke Green returns to the theatre to direct. This is followed by Hannah Kumari’s critically acclaimed ENG-ER-LAND – directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair, which comes to the venue after a smash-hit UK tour.
Continuing the season in Studio 2 are Freek Mariën’s award-winning The Wetsuitman; Matthew Seager’s In Other Words, and Gentlemen which sees playwright Matt Parvin and director Richard Speir return to the theatre with a blistering new comic drama.
Political comedian Mark Thomas brings Ed Edwards’ England & Son to the theatre in November – marking a first for Thomas, the first play he has performed in that he hasn’t written himself. Completing the season is Aoife Kennan’s Scratches, an honest, funny, and creative observation on self-harm.
Mehmet Ergen said today, “It is an absolute joy to be bringing a new season of work to the Arcola Theatre for the remainder of 2023. This season features a variety of new plays, adaptations of cult classics and returns of much-loved productions, all at London’s most accessible price point. We can’t wait to welcome audiences to what looks to be a very exciting time at Arcola Theatre.”
