Past Productions

Soap

It’s just another typical day at Steven Gates Primary.

"Soap took the world of its audience and very engagingly put it through the ‘soap’ mill with the accent on humour…”

Charles Way, playwright

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Heaven Eyes

Erin and January often run away from the children's home, Whitegates...

"Truly original, mysterious and affecting ... Almond treads with delicate certainty, and the result is something genuine and true"

Philip Pullman in The Guardian

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Starry Starry Night

Gazing out of her bedroom window on a clear and frosty night, Milly dreams of snow...

"It is this sort of theatre which fires imaginations, brings history to life and makes children want to learn"

Times Educational Supplement

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Me and My Monsters

When Midnight's little brother makes life difficult at home, it's good to have somewhere to go and stay...

"An absorbing yarn well told, there was very little seat shuffling from the captivated young audience"

The Stage

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Dummy

Always being mistaken for your twin can be irritating, especially when you are both really different...

"brilliant and riveting entertainment"

The Stage

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Star Catcher

Noel's life has always been organised, repetitive and predictable, some would say dull...

"blazes a twinkling trail of laughter across the winter sky"

The Stage

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Wild Girl Wild Boy

On a neglected allotment, where fairies grow and spiders spin spells, Elaine remembers her dead father...

"A marvellously subversive play"

The Guardian

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The Snow Children

Loda, a lonely traveller, wanders across an icy wonderland with penguins, seals and a polar bear...

"Bright, fresh and as exciting as newly fallen snow...magical"

The Stage

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The Nightwatch

The derelict house has stories to tell. Jodie wants to explore, but her brother Rich is scared and desperate to go home...

"the best performance we have had in school for years"

London School

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Twisted Roots

It's tough for Billy having to deal with an absent father, a dpressed mother and a sister who live sin a fantasy world...

"mesmerising enough to captivate a totally fidget-free audience"

Time Out

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Snow Shoes

Two friends gaze out through a frosty window towards a distant mountain...

"a vital and original show to intrigue anyone with an ounce of soul"

Manchester Evening News

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Me Lizard

Stranded in an adventure park ghost train, Liz and Ella struggle to find their way out...

"Thrilling, inspiring and relevant piece of theatre"

Komedia, Brighton

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What if...?

What if you find yourself in a strange place and you don't know what to do?..

"An emotional and provocative performance - wonderful"

Citadel Arts Centre

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Breaking the Ice

The sun and moon are beginning to freeze...

"Spellbinding"

London Metro

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Lucky You

Lucky You takes a daring look at access to virtual gambling and the temptations it holds for us all...

"As always a high quality production"

London School

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Field of Fire

Joe and his younger sister Billie are on the run...

"pacy and spellbinding"

The Stage

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Cuckoo Time

A baby is born. Celebration and joy turn to confusion when his sister feels left out...

"fun, friendly, and has an important message"

Times Educational Supplement

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What About Me?

Set in an icy polar wasteland; a playground for penguins and seals...

"Pop-Up Theatre really does know the ingredients of theatrical magic"

The Stage

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Iron Dreams

Based on the life and times of the legendary pioneer of the Industrial Revolution,..

"a thoughtfully constructed play"

Time Out

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Big Voice

Using drama, humour, original music and magical effects,..

"the children were transfixed"

London School

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Families and How to Survive Them

A play for children and adults inspired by the international best-selling book by Robin Skynner and John Cleese...

"the wit and wisdom of the script... makes Families an encouraging experience for everyone over six"

Time Out

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Snap Happy

Snap Happy explores the conflict, comedy and chaos of resolving daily disputes...

"a polished piece of theatre"

Time Out

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