Counterminers CIC and King’s Head Theatre have announced As Yet UnScene, a curated presentation of new writing extracts developed through their artist development programme.
Four brand new pieces have been selected from over 140 submissions, exploring themes including medicine, family heritage, masculinity, friendships, video games, and aliens. Each extract is written, directed, and performed by emerging artists.
As Yet UnScene is part of King’s Head Theatre’s free membership programme, KHT Artists Club, which supports creatives through discounted tickets, bi-monthly skillshare sessions, and new writing initiatives.
Sofi Berenger, CEO of King’s Head Theatre, said:
“We are so delighted to have partnered with Counterminers on As Yet UnScene this year with our KHT Artists Club. We have seen new writers, actors and directors come together under our roof to create, develop and refine their ideas and creative skills. Kings Head Theatre has always been committed to nurturing talent and I can’t wait to showcase these superb new plays. Now more than ever it’s important for theatres to provide space for new ideas and for artists to develop their craft and communities and this is just the start of that.”
The showcase will take place on 10 November 2025 at King’s Head Theatre, featuring the following works:
Woman, Then World by Rhian Holmes
A satirical sci-fi comedy where a GP appointment turns into an alien encounter, exploring the Wild West of reproductive healthcare and the alienation of female bodies.
ALPHA by Lydia Gilbert
A disgraced journalist interviews a man under house arrest for alleged crimes against women, revealing a shared past and a tense moral showdown.
AFK by Dominic Conneely-Hughes
Two friends communicate solely through video games after one leaves for university, as their digital bond is tested by growing up and diverging life paths.
Giants by Stephanie Abadom Stevens
Grace, a thirty-something Nigerian woman, faces upheaval when her immigrant parents achieve their dreams, forcing her to confront life on her own terms.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
