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  • Venue Southwark Playhouse Borough, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 25 May 2024
  • Running time 70 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

Is it a bird…? Is it a plane…? No…! It’s the 10th anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s critically acclaimed play Captain Amazing.

Playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough in May 2024, join the Captain in his latest colourful struggles – from battling arch-nemesis Evil Man, to the epic quest of getting his daughter to school on time, and hear what compelled our unassuming hero to first take flight. Plus discover how his latest mission might be the hardest one of all!

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Alistair McDowall’s (Pomona, The Glow, X, all of it) theatrical masterpiece once again stars Mark Weinman as Captain Amazing, telling the story of the transformative power of fatherhood, everyday acts of courage and how even the invincible aren’t immune to tragedy.

Captain Amazing is playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 1 to 25 May 2024.

Captain Amazing tells the story of the transformative power of fatherhood, everyday acts of courage and how even the invincible aren’t immune to tragedy.

Have you ever met a superhero? A real superhero? What if superheroes were all around us, quietly walking the streets, working in offices, or taking their children to school? Mark, a reticent young man, is impelled into articulacy, action and superherodom by the arrival of his daughter, Emily. You see, some superheroes don’t know they are superheroes until they become fathers

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Captain Amazing?

Stars Mark Weinman

Who are the creative team of Captain Amazing?

Written by Alistair McDowall, directed by Clive Judd.

Lighting and projection by Will Monks, sound design by Asaf Zohar, set design by Georgia de Grey.

Further creatives to be announced. 

Important Notes

Content Warnings:

This production contains content related to bereavement and occasional strong language. Recommended for ages 12+.

Venue Information

Southwark Playhouse Borough , 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Nearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo line, Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, C10, N35, N133, N343

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Critics' reviews of Captain Amazing

★★★★★ “An intense performance that is moving and funny in equal measure … what is presented on stage is a work of pure joy” WhatsOnStage (Previous production)

★★★★ “This may well be the best one-man show you’re likely to see at the Fringe” The Telegraph (Previous production)

Frequently Asked Questions

Captain Amazing is playing at the Southwark Playhouse Borough in London
The running time of Captain Amazing is 70 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Captain Amazing are: 12+
Yes, Captain Amazing has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Captain Amazing has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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