Arcola Theatre 2026 Spring Season

Arcola Theatre announces its 2026 Spring Season, with 9 productions including 6 in-house, with tickets on sale from 19 November. 

Founded in 2000 in a disused textile factory, relocating in 2010 to a former paint workshop, Arcola is now one of London’s leading off-West End theatres. Producing a socially engaged programme which champions diversity, challenges the status quo, and stages trailblazing productions for everyone, the vibrant building attracts more than 50,000 people each year with its bold plays and big ideas. 

Upholding compassion through turbulent times, this season is a theatrical tapestry that pays homage to the marginalised and the brave. Championing voices and stories of those fighting to define their place in the world, and putting humanity front and centre, Arcola strives to present ideas of hope and endurance. From world premieres to bold adaptations, the season unfolds with urgent new writing and international drama. 

Highlights Include

• 9 productions announced, running from January – June 2026 
• 6 major in house productions, 4 world premieres and 4 London premieres
• Line up includes the world premiere of Barbara Pym’s Booker Prize-shortlisted Quartet in Autumn, directed by Dominic Dromgoole and adapted by Samatha Harvey, and the London premiere of Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Simon Reade 
• Shows by Henry Naylor, Charlie Josephine, Elias Matar, Chris Bowers, Christine Bacon, and Serdar Biliş, (translated by Stephen Sharkey).
• 5 short plays by David Edgar, Cat Goscovitch, David Greig, Jonathan Myerson and Natalka Vorozhbit as part of Ukraine Unbroken, conceived and directed by Nicolas Kent
• A homage to the marginalised and the brave, themes of hope, endurance and radical change weave through a bold and diverse programme 
• Also coming to the Arcola after much acclaim in Edinburgh and beyond are Bitch Boxer by multi-award-winning writer Charlie Josephine and Monstering the Rocketman by triple Fringe First-winner Henry Naylor.

Arcola’s Executive Producer, Leyla Nazli said, Expect an eclectic programme: intimate monologues, daring new writing, and surprising twists on beloved classics – each chosen for the way they challenge assumptions and open hearts. This season is everything Arcola stands for: fearless storytelling, diverse voices, and theatre that stirs as readily as it stimulates. We’d love you to join us in experiencing a programme that provokes, entertains, and reminds us of the beauty and complexity of being human together.

Tickets between £12 – £39, with Pay What You Can continuing every Tuesday  - BOOK HERE