The production will return to the Southwark Playhouse in January 2027.
It has been announced that Alex Urwin’s play, inspired by Simon Parkes’ ‘Live at the The Brixton Academy’, will play at the Southwark Playhouse from the 22nd January until the 13th March.
Originating producers Kick It Anywhere are now joined by Aria Entertainment’s Katy Lipson (the multi-award-winning producer behind two-time Olivier Award-winning hit KENREX), and new co-producer Guy James Theatrical.
This revival sees director Bronagh Lagan (Flowers for Mrs Harris, Cruise) returns to helm the production, which will see actor-musicians Max Runham (Mother Courage and Her Children, Shakespeare’s Globe) and Tendai Humphrey Sitima (A Strange Loop, Barbican/West End) reprising their roles.
In 1983, Simon Parkes bought a derelict Brixton cinema for £1. He called it The Academy. Ten years later, he had transformed it into one of the world’s most iconic music venues – and changed British music forever.
Simon Parkes says: “Seeing my life and the wild history of the Brixton Academy explode onto the stage during the 2025 run was incredibly surreal. As someone who also navigates the world with one arm, seeing Max bring that same physical reality to the stage adds an undeniable level of authenticity. He creates an instant, powerful connection to the story. Both Max and Tendai are spectacular and I can’t wait to see this larger, louder version blow audiences away.”
Following its run last year, Brixton Calling won a number of 2026 Off West End Awards: Winner of Best Overall Production, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound and Music Design.
The production will again be collaborating with grassroots groups across South London, including Raw Material Music, a vital community music and creative arts centre and with The Soulstice Collective, a community-focused music, events, and apparel organisation, to shine a light on the next generation of creative talent.
To book tickets visit: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/brixton-calling/