Park Theatre has revealed five new productions for its Summer and Autumn seasons, showcasing world premieres, powerful new writing and inventive adaptations across its Park200 and Park90 stages.
The season begins with the return of Park Theatre’s popular celebrity-led fundraiser Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], running from 11 May to 28 June and set this year in the Wild West.
Following this, Original Theatre will present The Importance of Being Oscar from 22 July to 22 August. Directed by Michael Fentiman and starring Alastair Whatley, the revival explores the life, work and legacy of Oscar Wilde, drawing on excerpts from his best‑known writing.
In Park90, The Talking Drum: Voices of the Andover Estate runs from 19 to 29 August. This new verbatim play, created in collaboration with London Metropolitan University and the local community, centres the voices of residents of the Andover Estate. Blending grassroots testimony, theatre and digital media, the production challenges long-held narratives about the estate and questions what community means today.
Opening in Park200 on 27 August is the world premiere of Holy Fool, which continues until 10 October. Written by Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers and directed by Kate Fahy, the play follows composer Dmitri Shostakovich as he navigates life under Stalin’s regime, forced to navigate the line between artistic resistance and state-mandated obedience.
Next, Deafinitely Theatre brings a new British Sign Language adaptation of Mike Bartlett’s Bull to Park90 from 30 September to 24 October. Directed by Paula Garfield, the production explores workplace bullying and power through Deafinitely Theatre’s bilingual style, combining BSL, spoken English and creative captioning.
Closing the season is the world‑premiere staging of The Pianist in Park200 from 15 October to 28 November. Directed and adapted by Thom Southerland and based on Wladyslaw Szpilman’s acclaimed memoir, the production uses Szpilman’s own compositions, performed by a company of virtuoso actor‑musicians, to evoke the cultural vibrancy of Jewish Warsaw.
Artistic Director Jez Bond said: “We’re incredibly proud to be announcing a season that feels expansive and deeply rooted in who we are. Bold new work like Holy Fool represents our continued commitment to developing and producing exciting new work in-house. Whilst a powerful new adaptation of The Pianist and the wit and charm of The Importance of Being Oscar contribute to a summer programme that celebrates storytelling in all its forms.
In Park90, The Talking Drum remains central to the identity of our local area. Finally, we are thrilled to be welcoming Mike Bartlett’s Bull and continuing to champion creative collaboration and genuine inclusivity, bringing together artists and audiences in meaningful and exciting ways.”
Park Theatre continues to present exceptional theatre in the heart of Finsbury Park. Since opening 12 years ago, the venue has achieved 10 West End transfers, multiple national tours and numerous awards, including Olivier Award nominations and recognition from The Stage.
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