Signal Theatre Company produce modern comedies, to the highest possible production values and with a sharp eye for contemporary resonance. We’re delighted that our next show will be the first ever London production of Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis by Charlotte Jones (Humble Boy, National Theatre) at the Park Theatre, 11 December 2019 – 4 January 2020. Tickets are already on sale – click here to book.
Prior to that, we’ve produced five revivals, of plays undeservedly forgotten as well as well known, and one world premiere – our last show Sellotape Sisters by Lee Mattinson.
‘…a fabulous piece of theatre… it made us laugh, cry and everything in between…’ **** Views From the Gods on Sellotape Sisters, The Warren, Brighton as part of Brighton Fringe and Tristan Bates Theatre, London as part of Camden Fringe, 2016.
And our biggest and most successful show was the first London revival of Catherine (Mamma Mia!) Johnson’s 1998 play Shang-a-Lang, at the King’s Head, in January/February 2014.
‘…coarsely funny …mixes life lessons with verbal zingers. …enjoyably slick, snappy production …conspicuously well cast and played…’ **** The Times on Shang-a-Lang.
And these reviews really neatly sum us up – we don’t have a set style, but we do like plays that are down to earth and engaging, as well as popular and provocative. On top of that, we’re artist led and because our onstage half is a woman, we always choose plays with strong female roles; indeed, we’re proud that we’ve been called a feminist theatre company…
Above all, we aim to make theatre that’s fun – as much fun for you to watch as it is for us to create and perform.
‘…funny, earthy and sprinkled with a little dose of magic.’ The Stage on Signal’s The Night Before Christmas.