Brixton House marks its third anniversary with its biggest and most ambitious season to date. Seven thrilling shows form an eclectic mix celebrating originality, spirit, and resilience from the 1970s to the present day.
Marking 40 years since the 1985 riots, Brixton House presents a charged season of work that challenges assumptions and the mechanisms driving relationships between women and society, honouring legacy stories, resistance, and movements of change.
This season shines a light on disruptive, original voices rooted in the hidden stories of Black British history. From dance floors and DJ decks to subversive strength in sisterhood and the power of the collective voice, this unprecedented season shares stories that advocate, reminisce, and reflect the world we live in.
A major highlight includes the world premiere of BLACK POWER DESK, presented by Brixton House and PlayWell Productions, in association with Birmingham Hippodrome and Lowry. Written by Urielle Klein-Mekongo, Renell Shaw, and Gerel Falconer, directed by Gbolahan Obisesan, and dramaturgy by Gail Babb, this musical is inspired by the historic Mangrove Nine and influential activists, brought to life with an original score by a live band.
Executive Creative Producer Ruth Hawkins said, “Our third year marks the announcement of an incredible new season, as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Brixton Uprising with a collective of emerging artists and honorary Ovalhouse alumni. Every so often, you witness a piece of work by an incredible artist evolve over the years, and I couldn’t be more honored to collaborate with PlayWell Productions to bring the highly anticipated world premiere of Urielle Klein Mekongo’s new musical, BLACK POWER DESK, to Brixton House. This is our biggest show yet—one that deserves a life far beyond our walls—placing the Black British female narrative front and centre. This season really asks you to think about what resistance means to you.”
