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Opened: May 3, 2024
Closing: May 25, 2024

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Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Dante Place 80 Newington Butts London

Poet. Lover. Legend.



Fusing ancient poetry with modern music, Greek chorus with contemporary dance, Sappho is a thrilling adult fairy tale of mythic proportions that may – or may not – have happened.



We are somewhere between imagination and 6th century BC on the Greek island of Lesbos. The poet Sappho creates a new world in her own words. She breaks the rules of her society and elevates her gender. Socrates calls her work beautiful, Plato describes her as the tenth Muse and many think her work rivals even that of Homer’s Iliad.



Sappho has fallen in love with a woman but her family and a civilisation on the precipice of democracy have other plans for her. The defiantly spirited Sappho comes under fire and soon she must decide whether to marry a man for the advancement of her society or remain true to her own words – and her authentic self.



Expect dancing, passion, poetry and plenty of queer joy as Pascal Productions’ international hit makes its debut on the London stage.


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Second Skin Theatre Presents SAPPHO…IN 9 FRAGMENTS, Now thru Jan 27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2013


Second Skin Theatre commences the year with a powerful play that invokes a modern twist on a once forgetten legend. Sappho... in 9 fragments, written by Australian/British playwright Jane Montgomery Griffiths, is a politically-charged and inspirational work about Ancient Greece's first love poet intertwined with a fearlessly romantic modern-day affair.

Jazz, Comedy, Cabaret, Play Festival and More Set for St. James Studio Jan-Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2013


Following a successful first season with events spanning all genres of entertainment, from stand-up comedy and musical cabaret to jazz trios and West End favourites - and featuring artists such as Frisky and Mannish, Sharon D. Clarke and Hadley Fraser - the second season of events in the St. James Studio is officially announced today.

Jazz, Comedy, Cabaret, Play Festival and More Set for St. James Studio Jan-Feb 2013
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2013


Following a successful first season with events spanning all genres of entertainment, from stand-up comedy and musical cabaret to jazz trios and West End favourites - and featuring artists such as Frisky and Mannish, Sharon D. Clarke and Hadley Fraser - the second season of events in the St. James Studio is officially announced today.

Second Skin Theatre Presents SAPPHO…IN 9 FRAGMENTS, Jan 16-27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2012


Second Skin Theatre commences the year with a powerful play that invokes a modern twist on a once forgetten legend. Sappho... in 9 fragments, written by Australian/British playwright Jane Montgomery Griffiths, is a politically-charged and inspirational work about Ancient Greece's first love poet intertwined with a fearlessly romantic modern-day affair.

John King's KOSMOS Plays Brooklyn's Roulette Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2012


Featuring a concert version of King's Bessie-nominated piece Astral Epitaphs that was commissioned by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company for its final shows at the Park Avenue Armory in Dec. 2011, the music of New York composer John King (www.johnkingmusic.com) will be presented at Brooklyn's Roulette tonight, December 7 at 8pm.

John King's KOSMOS to Play Brooklyn's Roulette, 12/7
by Samantha Vega - Nov 29, 2012


Featuring a concert version of King's Bessie-nominated piece Astral Epitaphs that was commissioned by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company for its final shows at the Park Avenue Armory in Dec. 2011, the music of New York composer John King (www.johnkingmusic.com) will be presented at Brooklyn's Roulette on Friday, December 7 at 8pm.

John King's KOSMOS Comes to Roulette, 12/7
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 30, 2012


Featuring a concert version of King's Bessie-nominated piece Astral Epitaphs that was commissioned by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company for its final shows at the Park Avenue Armory in Dec. 2011, the music of New York composer John King (www.johnkingmusic.com) will be presented at Brooklyn's Roulette on Friday, December 7 at 8pm.

State Theatre of Lower Austria Closes LONELY PEOPLE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2012


Einsame Menschen, entstanden 1890, ist ein frühes Werk von Gerhart Hauptmann. Realer Hintergrund ist ein Konflikt, der sich in Hauptmanns Familie abspielte.

State Theatre of Lower Austria Presents LONELY PEOPLE, 1/28-2/25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2012


Einsame Menschen, entstanden 1890, ist ein frühes Werk von Gerhart Hauptmann. Realer Hintergrund ist ein Konflikt, der sich in Hauptmanns Familie abspielte.

Amphibian Concert Series Presents Momenta Quartet at HiArt Gallery, 1/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2012


The Momenta Quartet will perform as a part of the AMPHIBIAN concert series at the HiArt Gallery at Temple University on January 28th. The quartet will perform Dalit Warshaw's Elegy for String Quartet, Rosamunde by Schubert, and new works by Jonathan Gruver and Andrew Taylor.

State Theatre of Lower Austria Presents LONELY PEOPLE, 1/28-2/25
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 13, 2012


Einsame Menschen, entstanden 1890, ist ein frühes Werk von Gerhart Hauptmann. Realer Hintergrund ist ein Konflikt, der sich in Hauptmanns Familie abspielte.

Amphibian Concert Series Presents Momenta Quartet at HiArt Gallery, 1/28
by Max Schwager - Jan 9, 2012


The Momenta Quartet will perform as a part of the AMPHIBIAN concert series at the HiArt Gallery at Temple University on January 28th. The quartet will perform Dalit Warshaw's Elegy for String Quartet, Rosamunde by Schubert, and new works by Jonathan Gruver and Andrew Taylor.

MoMA Film Hosts Modern Mondays This October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2010


MoMA The Museum of Modern Art hosts Modern Mondays October 2010 at The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2

MoMA Film Hosts Modern Mondays This October
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010


MoMA The Museum of Modern Art hosts Modern Mondays October 2010 at The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2

St. Louis Actors' Studio to Present CLOSER, NOVEMBER et al in '10-'11 Season
by Chris Gibson - Aug 18, 2010


October 2010 will mark the beginning of St. Louis Actors' Studio's fourth season, themed Angels and Demons. This theme will be examined from the minds of some of our favorite plays and playwrights; from lame duck presidents to aging comedy partners - human wants, needs and political relationships bring out the best and worst in us.

Antaeus Company Continues ClassicsFest 2010 7/6-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2010


The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s classical theater ensemble, continues ClassicsFest 2010 with an invigorating 'summer splash' of actor-initiated workshops, readings, and special events. Audiences can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of the classics between July 6 and August 15 at the company's interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. All readings and workshops are $10.

Antaeus Company Continues ClassicsFest 2010 7/6-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2010


The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s classical theater ensemble, continues ClassicsFest 2010 with an invigorating 'summer splash' of actor-initiated workshops, readings, and special events. Audiences can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of the classics between July 6 and August 15 at the company's interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. All readings and workshops are $10.

De Montfort University Hosts Lithuanian Student Performers at World Theatre Congress Starting 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2010


Student performers from Lithuania are to take part in the International University Theatre Association's (IUTA) 8th World Congress next week, hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester for the first time in the UK.

De Montfort University to Host Lithuanian Student Performers at World Theatre Congress
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2010


Student performers from Lithuania are to take part in the International University Theatre Association's (IUTA) 8th World Congress next week, hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester for the first time in the UK.

Antaeus Company Continues ClassicsFest 2010 7/6-8/15
by Charlie Piane - Jun 3, 2010


The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s classical theater ensemble, continues ClassicsFest 2010 with an invigorating 'summer splash' of actor-initiated workshops, readings, and special events. Audiences can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of the classics between July 6 and August 15 at the company's interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District. All readings and workshops are $10.

New Amsterdam Singers Present New York Premieres 6/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2010


The New Amsterdam Singers, led by Music Director Clara Longstreth, will perform New York premieres by Ronald Perera and Kirke Mechem on a program of choral music entitled Morning, Evening, Earth and Sky Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 8 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 316 East 88th Street. Ronald Perera's Earthsongs, a cycle of six poems by E. E. Cummings, was written in 1983 for women's voices, and was recently rearranged by the composer for mixed voices.

Crucible Supports John King CD Release at Roulette, Performs 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


String quartet Crucible (Cornelius Dufallo and Chris Otto, violins; John King, viola; and Alex Waterman, cello) and special musical guests will perform music from composer John King's new CD '10 Mysteries' at NYC's Roulette on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

Roulette Presents John King's '10 Mysteries' CD Release, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


Roulette presents a performance featuring music from composer, John King. His new CD entitled, "10 Mysteries" will be performed by the String quartet, Crucible (Cornelius Dufallo and Chris Otto, violins; John King, viola; and Alex Waterman, cello) at NYC's Roulette on Saturday, May 15 at 8:30 pm.

John King's '10 Mysteries' CD Release at Roulette NYC, 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


String quartet Crucible (Cornelius Dufallo and Chris Otto, violins; John King, viola; and Alex Waterman, cello) will perform music from composer John King's new CD "10 Mysteries" at NYC's Roulette on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

Crucible Supports John King CD Release at Roulette, Performs 5/15
by Nicolas Coburn - May 6, 2010


String quartet Crucible (Cornelius Dufallo and Chris Otto, violins; John King, viola; and Alex Waterman, cello) and special musical guests will perform music from composer John King's new CD '10 Mysteries' at NYC's Roulette on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

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