Booking to 22 April 2023
★★★★ “A rocking coming-of-age story” – Guardian
A feminist pop-punk live music play about love, loss and lubrication. Based on a true story.
Sugar Coat is a hilarious and heartfelt mix of rebellious empowerment and laugh-out-loud teen angst.
Winner of the OFFComm 2020 Award, Show of the Week (VAULT Festival 2020) and UNTAPPED (New Diorama Theatre & Underbelly) finalist, Sugar Coat is an uplifting and liberating show about puberty, sex, feminism, and reclaiming your body.
Featuring original music inspired by Riot Grrl bands, such as Bikini Kill, Le Tigre, Veruca Salt and Letters to Cleo
What's the story of Sugar Coat?
Performed by an all female and non-binary band, we follow one woman’s coming-of-age journey, spanning across eight years of sexual highs and lows, with sprinklings of 90s nostalgia and an unashamedly queer and feminist call to arms.
Who is in the cast of Sugar Coat?
The cast features Rachel Barnes, Eve de Leon Allen, Dani Heron, Anya Pearson andSarah Workman.
Who are the creative team of Sugar Coat?
Written by Lilly Pollard and Joel Samuels and composed by Lilly Pollard. Directed by Celine Lowenthal with co-musical direction by Lilly Pollard and Anya Pearson, sound design by Lucy Baker Swinburn, sound operator Raffaela Pancucci, and associate direction by Olivia Millar-Ross.
Reviews of Sugar Coat
★★★★ "A rocking coming-of-age story" - Guardian (Southwark Playhouse)★★★★★ "An electric night out" - BroadwayWorld (Southwark Playhouse)
★★★★★ “An outstanding gig theatre experience – raw, emotional, and ultimately uplifting.” To Do List (Past productions)
★★★★★ “Sugar Coat perfectly encapsulates the way one can have a relationship with music.” Within Her Words (Past productions)
★★★★ “You’ll be reaching for your air guitar.” The Reviews Hub (Past productions)
Show Information
Matinees: Tuesday, Saturday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Important Notes
Content: Contains strong language and references to abortion, miscarriage, and sexual assault.
Venue Information
Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BDNearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo line, Northern line)
Nearest Buses: 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, C10, N35, N133, N343
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for Sugar Coat at the Southwark Playhouse Borough, London
Book tickets to Sugar Coat at the Southwark Playhouse Borough, London with WestendTheatre.com. You will be purchasing official London theatre tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
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