The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre

by Nikolai Gogol produced by irrational theatre adapted by Paula Chitty
As the lights flicker…it’s 1979 in Worsborough Dale.... A letter arrives announcing the arrival of a government inspector, incognito, and ready to root out the town’s rampant corruption, which sends the crooked council chairman and his bureaucrats into a panicked frenzy.
A web of lies and bribery follows in this comic satire of a small town’s utter madness, shadiness and self delusion.
Nobody is free from the taint of ravenous self-interest, bureaucracy, buffoonery and more. Their actions are held up to scorn and ridicule in this hilarious yet moral tale. irrational theatre presents a new play, adapted from Gogol’s great satire.
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by Nicola McCartney directed by Kate Bannister produced by The Jack Studio Theatre
On Friday 13 September 1940, a ship, The City of Benares, set sail from Liverpool for Canada. On board were 90 evacuees escaping the bombing and dangers of war torn Britain. Four days into the crossing, the ship was torpedoed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and sank. Only eleven of the evacuees survived.
... Two fifteen year old school girls, Bess Walder and Beth Cummings, spent 19 terrifying hours in the water on an upturned lifeboat. They willed each other to survive.
LIFEBOAT tells their extraordinary true story, a story of courage, of resilience and of enduring friendship. “We were not in the business of giving up.”
Produced by the same team behind the Offie nominated and five star productions of Kes and The Wolves of Willoughby Chase.
LIFEBOAT was first produced as an original stage production by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company and directed by Gill Robertson.
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Photo credit: Davor Tovarlaza @ The Ocular Creative

by Ross McGregor produced by Arrows & Traps Theatre

by Ross McGregor produced by Arrows & Traps Theatre
Based on a true story, The White Rose recounts the final days of Sophie Scholl, a 21-year-old student, who led the only major act of German civil disobedience during the Second World War. Sophie, along with her brother Hans, published underground anti-Nazi leaflets calling for the peaceful overthrow of Hitler.
... This timely and provocative play tells her story and explores the role that German citizens played in the rise of Hitler. The play examines the moral strength and courage that led a group of young people to risk their lives for a righteous, dangerous cause. This production marks the 75th anniversary of Sophie Scholl’s execution.
Seven-time Off West End Award Nominated Arrows & Traps Theatre return to the Jack after their sold-out run of Chekhov’s Three Sisters.
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THE NIGHT ALIVE by Conor McPherson @ Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley Produced by First Night Theatre 22 May - 9 June 2018, info: www.brockleyjack.co.uk
picture by Robert Piwko / www.robertpiwko.co.uk ... www.facebook.com/RobertPiwkoPhotography www.twitter.com/robertpiwko
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Final week nearly sold out!

We're pleased to receive FOUR OffWestEnd Offies nominations for KES! MALE PERFORMANCE: Simon Stallard MALE PERFORMANCE: Rob Pomfret DIRECTION: Kate Bannister and PRODUCTION Congrats to all!... Have you seen the production yet? If not book today! https://brockleyjack.co.uk/jackstudio-ent ry/kes/
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Photography by Tim Stubbs Hughes

'Kate Bannister masterfully creates a rich and detailed portrait of a working class childhood while always staying close to the heart of the story.' ***** KES

Visited family is am from great Yarmouth I was very impressed with the service and great standard of food and very polite bar staff

The bar staff are welcoming and friendly. The pub serves cheap food and the theatre is quirky and have seen some great plays there.

Small theatre with a massive cast. Amazing plays amazing people.

Quirky little theatre. Great performance by the Lazerus company. Food drink and staff A1. Highly recommend a visit.

Perfect as usual always feel welcome always met with a smile food lovely staff amazing always look forward to going back

Love this place food excellent service couldn't be better they even do a senior citizens menue.Often go there for food and drink,first time this week for the Theatre The Bad Seed was fantastic the actors were all great and the play it self was extremely good highly recommend.😄

I like the Jack �, friendly atmosphere, great food at a good price and they have gardens to cater for smokers and non smokers. I eat and drink there quite frequently (twice last week) ���

Great atmosphere at the jack and great staff to. Would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic theatre! We watched a production of Kes and it was one of the best pieces of theatre I've seen in a long time. Check this out for an incredible and intamite experience!

Fantastic small theatre with quality productions and very affordable ticket prices. We will continue to come back.

Fantastic show the beggars opera! Good laugh, very moving, actors brought across the contemporary meanings if the the play very well. Ticket man was friendly and hospitable! We loved the whole thing!

Excellent local venue with many superb productions!

Enjoyed the evening. Nice atmosphere, great performance.

Comfortable seats, close to the action, only two internal doors from the bar! I enjoyed the show and the venue helped.

Amazing theatre. I have directed here several times and it is one of the most professional and creative spaces. Also their in house productions are fantastic.

A really great venue which has so far put on only really great performances

Nice gastro chain pub. Greene king. Staff excellent. Toilets clean. Should not sell wine (Yellow Tail) that customers can recognise and can buy £12 cheaper a bottle. Recommended

Great night, good food, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Definitely worth another visit.

The steak and ale pie was great shame about the mash and veggies.