Three actors and a live sound-effects performer will take on The Fellowship of the Ring when Fly, You Fools! makes its London debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Recent Cutbacks’ parody opens on 25 November, in the 25th anniversary year of the film’s release.
The company behind Hold on to Your Butts uses mime, shadow puppetry and live Foley, the technique of making sound effects as the action happens. Southwark Playhouse estimates a 65-minute running time, with no interval or re-entry.
Tickets and access in London
The venue lists standard tickets at £35, concessions at £28 and previews at £16, with no booking fee. There is a captioned performance at 7pm on 16 December. The recommended age is eight and over, and under-16s must attend with an adult. The show includes loud noises and scenes in darkness.
Announced UK dates for this run
| Dates | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 25 November 2026 to 16 January 2027 | London | Southwark Playhouse Borough |
| 20 to 23 January 2027 | Birmingham | Birmingham Rep |
Fly, You Fools! at a glance
Venue Southwark Playhouse Borough, Borough.
Dates 25 November 2026 to 16 January 2027.
Booking Official performance times and tickets.
Cast and creative team
Southwark Playhouse lists Jack Baldwin, Charlie Burt, David Hoskin, Charlie Ives and Laurence Pears. Kristin McCarthy Parker directs. The performers move between characters as the company uses live sound effects and shadow puppetry to recreate scenes from the film.
Performance dates and times
Times are local. Check the venue’s booking page for availability and changes before travelling.
| Performance date | Start times |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 25 November 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Thursday, 26 November 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Friday, 27 November 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Saturday, 28 November 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Monday, 30 November 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 1 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Thursday, 3 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Friday, 4 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Saturday, 5 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Monday, 7 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 8 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Wednesday, 9 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Thursday, 10 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Friday, 11 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Saturday, 12 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Monday, 14 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 15 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Wednesday, 16 December 2026 | 7.00pm (Captioned Performance) |
| Thursday, 17 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Friday, 18 December 2026 | 7.00pm |
| Saturday, 19 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Monday, 21 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 22 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Wednesday, 23 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Sunday, 27 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Monday, 28 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 29 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Wednesday, 30 December 2026 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Saturday, 2 January 2027 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Monday, 4 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 5 January 2027 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Wednesday, 6 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Thursday, 7 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Friday, 8 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Saturday, 9 January 2027 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Monday, 11 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, 12 January 2027 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
| Wednesday, 13 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Thursday, 14 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Friday, 15 January 2027 | 7.00pm |
| Saturday, 16 January 2027 | 2.30pm / 7.00pm |
Getting there and access
The show is in The Large at Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77–85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD, between Borough and Elephant & Castle stations. Use the Borough venue directions when planning your trip. The theatre has step-free access and wheelchair spaces. Contact the box office before booking if you need a particular seat. See the venue access and transport guide.
