CABARET ABOLITION

Coming soon: This unique, multidisciplinary event weaves together theatre, poetry, spoken word, fine arts and music, all crafted by artists with firsthand experience of the prison system.

  • To be announced

  • 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

  • Fully Captioned

    BSL interpreted

    Relaxed performance space

    Venue is step-free accessible

Take a look at our previous sold-out theatre production, Cell Outs.

  • ★★★★★

    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.