CABARET ABOLITION

Experience a one-of-a-kind, multidisciplinary event that brings together theatre, poetry, spoken word, fine arts, and music - all created by artists with firsthand experience of the prison system.

Cabaret Abolition is hosted by renowned Live at the Apollo comedian Nabil Abdulrashid, who will take you on an unforgettable journey through an evening of radical theatre, music, poetry, and drag. Don't miss this extraordinary night of diverse and powerful performances!

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  • Nabil Abdulrashid

    Grace Gachoki

    Errol McGlashan

    Glasshouse Theatre: Harriet Troup & Ella Church

    Lady Unchained

    Keanu Brown

    Ryan Kershaw

  • Producers - The Project People

    Artistic Director - Laura Asare (she/her)

    Creative Consultant - Rachel Valentine Smith (she/her)

    Designer - Daisy Blower (she/they)

    Technical Stage Manager and Lighting Designer - Benji Bhuntrods

    BSL Interpreter - Harri Mckenzie-Donovan (she/her)

  • Theatre Peckham, London
    27 July, 2024

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  • Fully Captioned

    BSL interpreted

    Relaxed performance space

    Venue is step-free accessible

    Further information about accessibility at Theatre Peckham here.

  • ★★★★★

    GUT-WRENCHING

    “Hilarious, gut-wrenching, and eye-opening show about the justice system.”

    London Pub Theatres

  • ★★★★★

    AUTHENTIC

    “An astute portrait of governmental failure shot through with gallows humour, it rivals Adam Kay’s runaway bestseller This Is Going To Hurt - may it find just as big an audience.”

    Daily Info

  • ★★★★

    ENERGISED

    “Cell Outs strikes the right balance of levity and seriousness, dressing its commentary in witty dialogue, original music and a warmth.”

    Reviews Hub

  • ★★★★

    GRIPPING

    “This powerful and gripping play...shines a light on the massive problems facing staff and inmates within the prison system.”

    All Edinburgh Theatre

  • WELLBEING PACK

    A wellbeing pack for Cabaret Abolition will be available prior to the event. This will include additional access information, a detailed rundown of the event, timings, content, and trigger warnings. It will also include signposting and information on where to get wellbeing support.

  • NEURODIVERSITY

    We make every effort to ensure our performances are inclusive spaces by ensuring a relaxed atmosphere, re-entry and captions.

  • TAKE ACTION

    If any of the Glasshouse theatre performances have inspired you to take action or get involved in system reform, find out more via Abolitionist Futures.