Pleasance Theatre

Islington

41 upcoming events

£5 to £29

The Pleasance Theatre is an arts venue in N7, and it works like a room for things still taking shape. You will see a lot of work in progress here. Pieces that are not finished yet, shown to an audience that knows it is part of the process. That is a good sign. It means the work is raw and close to the artist. Expect theatre first. Plays, solo pieces and small-scale productions, often with a single idea pushed hard. The programming leans experimental and independent, so the bill can shift in tone from one night to the next. The crowd tends to be other makers, students and people who like to watch someone try something. Go in with curiosity. Sit close and expect rough edges.