A young man from Wythenshawe tries to talk his way around the reason he is in therapy in Act of God, Jacob O’Connor’s debut play. The production runs at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith from 9 to 26 November.
Sent on a ten-week course that uses poetry in therapy, he can talk about birds, football or chess more easily than the subject that brought him there. The sessions develop a rhythm: a game of chess, a new poem and another attempt to change the subject. O’Connor uses that routine to explore the ways a working-class young man deflects questions about how he feels.
Visiting Riverside Studios
The venue gives the play a running time of 60 minutes and recommends it for ages 15 and over. Elissa Gerrand and WVFRM produce the show. Check the Riverside booking page for individual performance times and availability.
Act of God at a glance
Venue Riverside Studios, Hammersmith.
Dates 9 to 26 November 2026.
Booking Official performance times and tickets.
Cast and creative team
Jacob O’Connor performs his own debut play, directed by Sean Turner. He plays Jack, the young man whose jokes and conversation keep skirting the question that brought him into the room. The production gives his writing, acting and the character’s weekly poems different jobs in the same story.
Performance dates and times
Times are local. Check the venue’s booking page for availability and changes before travelling.
| Performance date | Start times |
|---|---|
| Mon 9 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Tue 10 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Sun 15 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Mon 16 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Tue 17 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Wed 18 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Thu 19 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Tue 24 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Wed 25 November 2026 | 19:15 |
| Thu 26 November 2026 | 19:15 |
Getting there and access
Riverside Studios is at 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9BN. Take the south exit from Hammersmith Broadway, pass the Eventim Apollo and follow Queen Caroline Street towards the Thames. Riverside estimates three minutes from the Broadway exit. Hammersmith is served by the District, Piccadilly, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.
The theatres have step-free access at entry level. Call 020 8237 1010 for access seating or to ask about companion tickets. Travel directions and the venue access guide cover the route and facilities.
