Camden People’s Theatre (CPT) has unveiled its exciting Autumn 2025 season, running from October 16 to November 29, alongside a groundbreaking new payment structure aimed at supporting artists more effectively. Moving away from the conventional door-split arrangement, CPT will now provide guaranteed upfront fees to all artists and companies featured in its main season, independent of ticket sales.
This momentous change seeks to alleviate the financial challenges often faced by marginalized artists, shifting the balance of risk and responsibility. While recognizing the potential financial impact, CPT believes this strategy will enable artists to concentrate on their craft, ultimately enhancing the experience for audiences. The model will be sustained through a combination of box office revenue, fundraising, and strategic partnerships, with a long-term aim of developing individual donors and creative collaborations that align with CPT’s commitment to justice and equity.
In line with its broader strategic vision, CPT will present fewer productions with longer runs, providing deeper support for each show, generating more media interest, and building momentum for every piece. Importantly, this focus on artist security won’t compromise early-stage or experimental works, with scratch performances and work-in-progress nights continuing on Tuesdays, alongside their popular cabaret and alternative offerings on weekends.
The Autumn 2025 season showcases CPT’s renewed commitment to timely, politically engaged theatre. Kicking off with “Living with Drones,” an electrifying piece of live journalism from Gaza, Saturday nights will feature takeovers by Trans artists, and all finished productions will prioritize integrated accessibility.
Season highlights include “City for Incurable Women,” a surreal exploration of medical misogyny; “Countess Dracula,” a daring, clown-inspired twist on the classic vampire narrative; and “The Foodbank Show,” a lively, participatory protest addressing austerity Britain, complete with complimentary pizza. Other notable productions include “A Court of Paper,” a multimedia investigation into Nazi collaboration within Dutch family histories, and “Barrier(s),” a beautifully performed queer, bilingual love story that navigates communication across cultures.
This ambitious season, combined with its innovative approach to artist compensation, positions Camden People’s Theatre as a leader in equitable and innovative theatre programming in the UK.
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