Local Man deals in familiar sounds. My Broken Integrity narrates trauma and storytelling in Alternative Metal/Metalcore. PCREMA produces electronic 8-bit music with a humorous twist. More info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefiddlerselbow/2250191

Local Man + My Broken Integrity + PCREMA = Guests

The Fiddler's Elbow - Music Venue, 1 Malden Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW5 3HS, UK

Join us for a fun-filled poetry show for children and families with Paul Lyalls. FREE. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spine-festival-poetry-show-at-queens-crescent-library-tickets-1990914569070

SPINE Festival Poetry Show

Queen's Crescent Library, 165 Queen's Cres, London NW5 4HH, UK

ABACUS is an ambitious sextet project run by Saxophonist, Composer and Improvisor Liam Brennan. This performance is part of their debut album release tour, which will be available to purchase at the gig. £12.

Jazz at MAP Presents: ABACUS

MAP Studio Cafe, 46 Grafton Rd, London NW5 3DU, UK

North London’s poetry night out. Featuring the regular dancers, plus AV Bridgewood, William Wyld, and Ishita Uppadhayay. More info: https://mapstudiocafe.com/events/the-dance-poetry-night/

The Dance Poetry Night

Emma is a newly qualified teacher, or at least, she thinks she is. Emma is stuck in an endless loop, reliving the same events over and over, but this isn't time-travel or sci-fi, this is frontotemporal dementia. Join Emma on her journey, a journey that will challenge the narratives around the lived experience of dementia. £13-£15. More info: https://www.thelionandunicorntheatre.com/whats-on

The Bread You Throw

Lion & Unicorn, 42-44 Gaisford St, London NW5 2ED, UK

Showcasing some of London's best and up-and-coming comedic talent making for a great weekday night out. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of laughter! Reserve free seats or tables.

Slap & Giggle

Never For Ever, 79 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1TL, UK

Our stage, your stories. Instantly transformed into gritty dramas and raw comedy. 4 talented improv actors and thoughtful musical accompaniment.

SLICE - A one off theatrical experience.

The Libra Theatre Cafe, 37 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AJ, UK

A Nashville-style songwriter round in London. Original songs, WIPs & stories. A space to connect, create & be inspired. More than just a gig, The WIP Round is a space for building community. Join us! £13.70. More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wip-round-tickets-1990270182693

The WIP Round

Join us in a unique evening of music inspired by the songwriting circles of Nashville. This acoustic night shines a spotlight on select rising musicians in the community and offers them a stage to perform their original music. 

In this setting, musicians sit together to have open and honest discussions with the audience, delving into their unique journeys, cultures, genres, and creative processes. 

It is a great space for music lovers to meet new and unique artists. This months genre is R&B/Soul and features songwriters Shalini Rani, Amy Hardman, Lionhiare and Thea Hallow.

The event ends with an audience-to-artist Q&A to learn more about the process behind the music. 

Tickets are £6 Online Early Bird for Community Members part of our newsletter/whatsapp group, or £10 Online for General Public and £12 On the Door. (18+ entry)

Songwriting Circle - Acoustic Night

SAVING MYSELF by Tim Stubbs Hughes
A new solo play about trauma, mythology and survival. Performed by Jessamy James, directed by Julia Stubbs. 20 South Street in association with Grey Swan.
After a violent assault, and a lifetime of being blamed for things going wrong, Lilly becomes convinced that something inside her has to be destroyed. Moving between realism, poetry, folklore and ritual, the play unfolds in real time as she fights to take control of her own body and story. It had its world premiere at Brighton Fringe in May, where it was received warmly by audiences.

Previews and Reviews for "Saving Myself" at Brighton Fringe (May 2026)
"A focused, intimate and deeply unsettling piece of theatre - refuses to offer simple answers." Brighton Journal

"An honest, poetic, challenging and passionate tale sensitively told." @justsawthis.review 

"Jessamy James puts in a solid performance - of a woman struggling to believe herself after a lifetime of being told not to." Chris Neville-Smith's Theatre Blog

"Sincerity and heart in this well-intentioned piece dealing with a troubling subject." @justsawthis.review

Saving Myself

SAVING MYSELF by Tim Stubbs Hughes
A new solo play about trauma, mythology and survival. Performed by Jessamy James, directed by Julia Stubbs. 20 South Street in association with Grey Swan.

After a violent assault, and a lifetime of being blamed for things going wrong, Lilly becomes convinced that something inside her has to be destroyed. Moving between realism, poetry, folklore and ritual, the play unfolds in real time as she fights to take control of her own body and story. It had its world premiere at Brighton Fringe in May, where it was received warmly by audiences.

Previews and Reviews for "Saving Myself" at Brighton Fringe (May 2026)
"An honest, poetic, challenging and passionate tale sensitively told." @justsawthis.review 

"Jessamy James puts in a solid performance - of a woman struggling to believe herself after a lifetime of being told not to." Chris Neville-Smith's Theatre Blog

"Sincerity and heart in this well-intentioned piece dealing with a troubling subject." @justsawthis.review

CONTENT INFORMATION: Suitable for 16+ | Strong language, references to sexual violence, trauma, misogyny, social shaming, and coercive control.

SAVING MYSELF by Tim Stubbs Hughes A new solo play about trauma, mythology and survival. Performed by Jessamy James, directed by Julia Stubbs. 20 South Street in association with Grey Swan. After a violent assault, and a lifetime of being blamed for things going wrong, Lilly becomes convinced that something inside her has to be destroyed. Moving between realism, poetry, folklore and ritual, the play unfolds in real time as she fights to take control of her own body and story. It had its world premiere at Brighton Fringe in May, where it was received warmly by audiences. Previews and Reviews for "Saving Myself" at Brighton Fringe (May 2026) "An honest, poetic, challenging and passionate tale sensitively told." @justsawthis.review↗ "Jessamy James puts in a solid performance - of a woman struggling to believe herself after a lifetime of being told not to." Chris Neville-Smith's Theatre Blog "Sincerity and heart in this well-intentioned piece dealing with a troubling subject." @justsawthis.review↗ CONTENT INFORMATION: Suitable for 16+ | Strong language, references to sexual violence, trauma, misogyny, social shaming, and coercive control.

This masterclass is for both theatre artists and criminal justice professionals interested in learning from Clean Break and Geese Theatre. Participants will gain unique insights into how Clean Break and Geese safely bring theatre workshops to prisons and community settings. £75 - £120. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-theatre-in-criminal-justice-settings-tickets-1985933839574

What's On in Camden Film Quarter: One-Off

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