Glasshouse Theatre productions portray the lived experiences of Prison Officers, incarcerated people and affected families. Shows illuminate the realities of the broken Criminal Justice System through dark humour, well-meaning wokeness and collective healing.

  • CELL OUTS

    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 returns on the 6th of June 2024 for a special fundraising event!! Get tickets here.

    Cell Outs

  • 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.

    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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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