- Venue Southwark Playhouse Borough, London
- Performance dates 9 September 2026 - 3 October 2026
Book now for the world premiere of Night City, an epic modern drama about London’s invisible late-night workforce, written by Max Wilkinson and directed by award-nominated director Ebenezer Bamgboye at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
Set in a city that never sleeps, Night City is a bold, funny and deeply human new play exploring the highs and lows of London’s gig economy. Incorporating movement and an electric soundtrack, this epic modern drama unfolds across three intersecting stories, following three people pushed to their limits as they try to survive in a world of insecure work. Based on real experiences, it’s an ode to London and its invisible workforce.
New writing for the London stage
The play comes from acclaimed playwright Max Wilkinson, who returns to the London stage following his hit play Rainer, and whose “acidly funny” (Financial Times), “original, bold” (The Stage) writing frequently explores the absurdity of modern urban life.
It is directed by Ebenezer Bamgboye, the award-nominated director behind the acclaimed The Lonely Londoners and current Programming Associate at Southwark Playhouse, laced throughout with the sharp, dark humour that has become a hallmark of both writer and director.
Told through the interwoven stories of a driver, a care worker and a waitress, Night City captures a world of late-night rides and invisible labour, it’s a timely and electric portrait of the people who keep the city running unseen.
Book Night City tickets
Night City plays a strictly limited season at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 9 September to 3 October 2026.
With an intimate venue, a hotly tipped creative team and a genuinely timely subject, this world premiere is expected to attract strong interest. Book early.
Set in a city that never sleeps, Night City is an epic modern drama with sharp, dark humour, incorporating movement and an electric soundtrack across three intersecting stories to explore the highs and lows of London’s gig economy.
The play follows three people pushed to their limits as they try to survive. Jack chases money behind the wheel; Tamara tries to hold onto compassion in a care system under pressure; and Riva arrives in London hoping to start again, only to find that the life she imagined is harder to build than she expected. Their interwoven stories capture a world of late-night rides and invisible labour.
Based on real experiences within the gig economy, Night City explores what it means to build a life in a world of insecure work — a timely, electric and deeply human ode to London and its invisible workforce.
Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
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- Matinees
- Tuesday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of Night City?
Casting is to be announced.
Who are the creative team of Night City?
- Writer: Max Wilkinson (Rainer, Union)
- Director: Ebenezer Bamgboye (The Lonely Londoners, The Anarchist)
- Producer: Clarisse Makundul
Further creative team to be announced.
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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