Following the success of their debut show ‘Cell Outs’ Glasshouse is back with a new night of performance ‘Cabaret Abolition’. Featuring theatre, song, spoken word and drag all created and performed by people who have either been in prison, or worked as officers. Come and share art, ideas and hope at a night of joyful, radical art hosted at Theatre Peckham on 27th July 2024.

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  • CELL OUTS

    Cell Outs was Glasshouse’s debut show. A dark comedy that follows the true experiences of two young women as they stare down the injustices of the UK prison system. Honest and uncompromising, ‘Cell Outs’ deals with the reality of incarceration, of what Prison Officers face and prisoners endure.

    Cell Outs

  • CABARET ABOLITION

    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.

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    CABARET ABOLITION

  • ★★★★★

    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

  • ★★★★

    “Tasteful comedic beats. Execution is brilliant. Troup and Church have conjured a moving and insightful story out of their stories and others.”

    London Theatre 1

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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.

SHOW AFTERCARE

If any of the content of the theatre productions has affected you, reach out to one of our trusted support services or get in touch with Glasshouse directly.

  • An online resource to find the right counsellor or therapist for you. There are options to filter searches to find practitioners who offer concessions for frontline workers.

    Councelling Directory

  • A charity that connects Black individuals and families with free mental health services, by professional Black therapists to support their mental health.

    Black Minds Matter

  • An online place for UK emergency services staff, volunteers, retirees and friends and family to find information, ideas and support to help look after your mental health. All in confidence.

    Blue Light Together

  • A charity dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder – no matter the trauma that caused it. Support forums, information and signposting.

    PTSD UK