by David Grieg
Arcola Theatre, London
Running time 1hr 15

As the summer of 1942 advances, the days of the Warsaw Ghetto are numbered. Dr Janusz Korczak, the remarkable founder of its Jewish orphanage, finds his pacifist principles pushed to the limit, not only by the advancing Nazi regime, but by the arrival of Adzio, a boy who believes in fighting back.

“Challenging, inventive and intelligent theatre” - The Guardian (four star rating)

Winner: Manchester Evening News Award for Best Studio Production 2008

The origin of species by means of natural selection or the survival of [r]evolutionary theories in the face of scientific and ecclesiastical objections: being a musical comedy about Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882)
by John Hinton

5th-31st August 2009
Pleasance Courtyard (Beside) Edinburgh Fringe Festival

To celebrate the bicentenary of Darwin’s birth and the 150 years since the publication of a certain theory, comes a new musical comedy for all ages about barnacles, the perils of marrying your own cousin, why dolphins are actually rabbit fish and the small matter of how Charles Darwin built up the courage to publish his remarkable idea.

UK Premiere

by Raphaele Moussaffir
5th-31st August 2009
Pleasance Courtyard (Below) Edinburgh Fringe

Nine year old Rachel is not sweet, not impressed and never far from trouble. With best friend Hortense in tow, a natural talent for prank calling and a wild imagination, Rachel’s on a quest to reach double figures. But will she and Hortense both make it? A darkly comic monologue for adults about being a child

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“A brilliant surprise. Bravo!” (Pariscope – France)

UK Premiere

by Rachael Coopes
7th-31st August 2009
Zoo venues (Monkey House 3pm) Edinburgh Fringe Festival

“I gave you the world. You wanted to leave it. This was your wish. To be dead. To be free. To be alone. To paint. In peace. Now, you have it all. So for God's sake, stop complaining and act like the most sought after artist in this country.”

When brilliant painter Charlie fakes her death for fame and fortune, younger sibling Viva becomes her only lifeline to the world outside... with terrifying consequences.

World Premiere

by Penelope Skinner
6th-31st August 2009
The Drawing Room, Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Fringe Festival

“Last night’s sex was it was a bit like a kebab? Doner, not shish. This morning I am coated in the greasy film of regret.”

Life's not looking too good for F. She's 25, down and out, and has just spent the night with the wrong man. Again. As she’s tidying up, she finds a love story she wrote aged 12. Before she knows it, she's hurtling back to the most significant mornings-after of her life.

“F**ked should soon be on everybody’s lips.” - Time Out Critic’s Choice (five stars)