SEEN LEWISHAM
A festival celebrating cultural expression, community connection and artistic growth.
From 3 October – 12 October 2025, Nouveau Riche, the multi-award-winning creative movement, co-founded by critically-acclaimed playwright Ryan Calais Cameron teams up for the second year in a row with Broadway Theatre, Catford and the London borough of Lewisham to present SEEN LEWISHAM 2025, a landmark arts and culture festival dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices and showcasing incredible local creative artists. The 10-day programme features a powerhouse of creativity with seven bold new shows staged in the venue’s newly launched studio space. Underpinning the festival is also an eclectic mix of comedy, community events, international gospel music, genre-bending club nights, live music and dance performances.
- Actor and writer Tobi King Bakare (Temple, I May Destroy You, For Black Boys) presents Inertia, a cyberpunk-inspired play exploring virtual reality, love and identity.
- Multidisciplinary creator Maria Georgiou debuts Strong, a stirring piece following a British Greek Cypriot mother navigating love, loss and resilience.
- Actor Demi WilsonSmith makes her writing debut with Cranes, a powerful story of protest and justice through the eyes of an 18-year-old.
- Other studio highlights include LIEF, a hip-hop musical by NadineRose; Checkmate by Arethajay McEwen, blending spoken word and movement on a life-sized chessboard; and Sharifa: From The Sofa, a gig-theatre experience by DJ Sharifa Olateju.
- Choreographer Akshay Sharma presents Leave To Remain, a pilgrimage of body and place featuring live Indian classical vocals.
The seven rising talents featured in the Studio shows received a four-month grant as part of the festival’s mentorship programme, with mentors by Theophilus O.Bailey, Powerhouse Music & Vocals and Nouveau Riche.
Main House highlights include CASA DE ALT – Homecoming on 3 October and Gospel Explosion on 4 October. Comedy legends Robbie Gee and Eddie Nestor MBE reunite for 2 Farse 2 Funny on 5 October and on 9 October, IRIE! Dance Theatre presents KEHÃ SEEBII, a moving tribute to the victims of the New Cross Fire.
The festival closes on 12 October with Seen This?, hosted by Eddie Nestor MBE and Robbie Gee, featuring a special guest appearance by Shola Ama.
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