Two actors. Eight characters. Unhinged camp.
The Mystery of Irma Vep
by Charles Ludlam | Directed by Glenn T. Griffin
May 6 to 23, 2026 - Various times
Two actors. Eight characters. One haunted manor.
The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful is a fast-moving, genre-hopping comedy packed with gothic drama, sharp wit, and theatrical invention. Wolves howl, secrets unravel, and nothing stays quite as it seems in our inaugural production!
At the Pearly Queen Theatre — an intimate 50-seat space above the Bow Bells Arms — you’re right inside the action. Every transformation happens in front of you. Every moment lands.
Performed by just two actors playing an entire cast, the show shifts at exhilarating speed between comedy, horror, and satire, blurring identities and expectations along the way. A night where unhinged camp becomes the norm.
It’s bold, playful, and brilliantly theatrical — a night of big laughs and pure stagecraft, up close.
A limited run in a space where every seat matters.
120 Minutes
Ages 16+
Seats are limited - book early
This amateur rights production of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP - A PENNY DREADFUL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatrical Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
YOUR QUEER FRIEND AND MINE - A comedy night
May 12 - 19:30
Your Queer Friend & Mine is a bold, joyful night of queer comedy, bringing together a dazzling lineup of rising stars and established voices for an unforgettable showcase. This vibrant event celebrates LGBTQ+ talent in all its forms - sharp, silly, subversive, and everything in between.
Hosted by the brilliant duo Nick Bain and Jack Scullion, the night features a stacked bill: Shalaka Kurup, Kate Cheka, Reb Day, Jonny Brace, Rhoni Cash, Daisy Roberts, James “Moss” Watkins, and Matt Lowes. Expect big laughs, unexpected turns, and a room full of queer joy.
Come as you are, bring your pals, and settle in for a night where everyone’s in on the joke.