Brixton House, fresh from its win at the Stage Awards 2026 for ‘Campaign of the Year’ in recognition for placing people and cultural value at the heart of its audiences and celebrating bold artistry and deep community connection, kicks off its new season with an exciting programme that delivers on these same principles.
Following the Sold-Out success of Black Power Desk, Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist, and the Uprising Season marking 40 years since the 85 uprisings, Brixton House kicks off 2026 with theatre from pioneering artists and a call out for new stories championing its mission to celebrate the voices from its community and cultural diaspora.
- Roots Mbili Theatre brings Far Gone to Brixton House, making its London debut following tours across South Africa, the US and Taiwan. This powerful one-man performance traces a young boy’s journey from innocence to survival.
- My Uncle Is Not Pablo Escobar is back by popular demand. The sell-out 2023 hit where Latinx women from South London take centre stage and dare you to call them invisible — with 20% of tickets accessibly priced to encourage Latinx audiences and community engagement.
- Journey through ‘00s nostalgia and the media storm of Janet Jackson’s 2004 Superbowl halftime show with Nine Sixteenths, by acclaimed theatremaker Paula Varjack.
- Housemates Festival returns. This month-long showcase championing new work celebrates its 4th edition. The submissions window closes on 20th February 2026.
- Celebrated author Yvvette Edwards discusses her latest book Good Good Loving with Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo.
- A host of community activities – from the Brixton House Community Choir to half-term workshops – round off the first half of the year.
Brixton House also continues its support of emerging creatives with its popular Housemates Festival. Since its launch in 2022, Housemates has hosted 24 productions and rehearsed readings, seen over 200 performances and over 7,000 tickets sold as well as debuts from award-winning creatives including Emmanuel Akwafo (Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist) and a Radio 4 Drama commission for Corey Bovell’s Chicken Burger N Chips. At a time when there are fewer spaces to test new work, scratch ideas and invest in work – Housemates has never felt more vital.
Brixton House continues its partnership work and community collaborations, led by local residents, creative entrepreneurs, associate companies and artists who reflect and represent the experiences of local people. They have been fundamental to reaching hyper local audiences and further afield across London boroughs, regionally and internationally.
Delia Barker, Brixton House’s CEO says: “This is an exciting new season for Brixton House as we reinforce our commitment to celebrate diversity, develop and showcase talent, and connect with the creative aspirations of local communities that represent the cultural diaspora.”
