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, 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. Co-productions that unravel stereotypes include the humorous yet politically urgent My Uncle Is Not Pablo Escobar spotlighting Latinx women and Nine Sixteenths, paying homage to a defining moment in 00’s history, putting the experience of Black women over 40 centre stage.
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.”
Ruth Hawkins, Brixton House’s Executive Creative Producer adds: “I am thrilled we have been able to support the return of the sold-out Latinx hit show My Uncle Is Not Pablo Escobar, standing firm in our commitment to the diverse richness of stories coming from the community. We are a home for all artists and makers and this continues with our season supporting work that challenges us to think and also have fun, something you will definitely experience with Nine Sixteenths. Paula is an incredible artist and we can’t wait to have them here in June. As its debut London run Far Gone will shine a light on a moving, international story. I am so proud of the growth of Housemates festival year on year and can’t wait to share the new stories and artists we welcome in 2026 from our open call.”
THEATRE
A Roots Mbili Theatre Production, originally co-produced by Sheffield Theatres, in association with Brixton House present
Far Gone
By John Rwothomack
11-21 FEB 26 // 7.30pm
From £10 // Recommended age: 12+
A powerful one-man performance tracing a young boy’s journey from innocence to survival.
If I invited you to come with me on a journey, a story, will you come with me?”
Northern Uganda. When Okumu’s village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother’s lives are changed forever. Inspired by Rwothomack’s own near experience of abduction by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), and told with humour, poetry and startling physical theatre, it explores how conflict reshapes identity, family and belonging. A must-see cultural and political piece of theatre that will strike straight at the heart.
★★★★
“Rwothomack’s energetic performance is brilliant.”
The Reviews Hub
★★★★
“He (Rwothomack) shifts character effortlessly…his movements and stance as important as the words.”
WhatsOnStage
“Captivating and powerful”
The Guardian
“Deeply felt performance”
The Stage
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The Hale & Brixton House present
My Uncle Is Not Pablo Escobar
By Valentina Andrade, Elizabeth Alvarado, Lucy Wray & Tommy Ross-Williams
7 APR – 3 MAY 26 // 2.30pm, 5.00pm & 7.30pm
From £16 with limited £5 tickets for Latinx audiences // Recommended age: 13+
Pay What You Feel performance: Tue 7 Apr // 7.30pm
Latinx women from South London take centre stage and dare you to call them invisible.
As Alejandra, Lucia, Honey and Catalina risk everything to expose a multinational bank, they confront the audience with what it means to be both a Londoner and Latinx.
My Uncle Is Not Pablo Escobar returns after a sold-out run in 2023.
★★★★★
Morning Star
★★★★
The Reviews Hub
★★★★
North West End
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Paula Varjack & Brixton House present
Nine Sixteenths
By Paula Varjack
Devised by Paula Varjack, Pauline Mayers, Julienne Doko, Chia Phoenix and Endy McKay.
19-30 MAY 26 // 2.30pm & 7.30pm
From £18 // Recommended age: 12+
Pay What You Feel performance: Tue 19 May // 7.30pm
Journey through ‘00s nostalgia through the media storm of Janet Jackson’s 2004 SuperBowl halftime show.
In the 2004 SuperBowl halftime show, Janet Jackson’s career was derailed when Justin Timberlake exposed her breast on screen for nine sixteenths of a second. Explore the moment and who was invested in the backlash through theatre, dance and lip sync.
Developed with Complicité. Co-commissioned by Cambridge Junction with the support of Stobbs New Ideas Fund and Pleasance.
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Housemates Festival 2026
Housemates Festival puts the voices and perspectives of those not currently centred in mainstream funded culture at the centre. With opportunities to stage new work declining in recent years, Brixton House recognises the importance of investing in new artists and is proud to continue providing opportunities to support emerging creatives.
Applications are now open for Housemates Festival 2026, with the submission window closing at 11am, Friday 20 February 2026. Accepted works will be staged in Autumn 2026.
Submission link: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/housemates-festival-is-back-submissions-open-for-2026/
LITERATURE
Brixton House & Dark Matter present
An Evening with Yvvette Edwards & Bernardine Evaristo
7 MAR 26 // 7pm
From £12 // Recommended age: All ages
Join us for a very special evening with acclaimed novelist Yvvette Edwards, in conversation with Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo.
Yvvette, known for her unflinching storytelling and richly drawn characters, will discuss the inspirations, histories and complex emotions that shape her latest book, Good Good Loving.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Brixton House Take Part Programme
Brixton House Community Choir
12 JAN – 16 MAR 26 // 7pm-9pm
£70.50, £50.50 concessions for Term Pass // Recommended age: 18+
Ever wanted to become part of a choir? Learn to sing different musical styles with Brixton House Community Choir, from fresh re-workings of soul, jazz, gospel, pop, folk and reggae with opportunities for the choir to perform throughout the year.
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Brixton House Take Part Programme
Holiday Family Activities
Feb Half Term: 17-18 FEB 26 // 12pm-4pm
May Half Term: 26-27 MAY 26 // 12pm-4pm
FREE // Recommended age: All ages
Join us for FREE drop-in creative activities for local families of all ages. Each holiday, explore a new theme with workshops celebrating our rich Latinx communities in February and activities inspired by the cultural legacy of our Caribbean communities in May.
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Brixton House Take Part Programme
Latinx Youth Theatre
MAY – OCT 26
FREE // Registration opens in March 2026
Join Latinx Youth Theatre and learn from London’s top industry professionals, develop your professional creative practice, and explore Latinx and British performing styles, all for FREE. Participants will have access to online classes and monthly newsletters, and the opportunity to meet other young Latinx creatives in a safe environment to nurture your talents.
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Young Associates: Open House Festival
7-8 MAY 26 // 7.30pm
From £6 // Recommended age: 18+
Step into Open House – the multi-arts takeover led by our Young Associates. Over two days, our Young Associates will take full creative control, curating a takeover packed with a live performance, an art exhibition and interactive workshops for emerging talent.
Our Young Associates programme connects emerging talent with leading professionals across sectors including theatre, event production, visual arts, digital media and music.
