Fragmented Mirror 2025
A Troupe 22 New Writers Festival
11 - 16 November 2025
Troupe 22 Theatre Company proudly presents Fragmented Mirror: A New Writers’ Festival — a bold showcase of fresh voices and original works. Experience an exhilarating mix of stories that reflect, refract, and challenge the world around us. From sharp new dramas to daring experimental pieces, each performance offers a glimpse into the future of theatre.
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Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, risk, and discovery. Seats are limited — and you don't want to miss this line up, so grab your ticket before they're gone!
All ticket sales are non-refundable.
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In exceptional circumstances, we might be able to exchange your ticket for another performance.
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Late entry cannot be guaranteed; Latecomers are admitted at the discretion of the visiting company and show with everyone's best experience in mind.
​For any questions, please write to info@archeslanetheatre.com
Program:
TUES 11th Nov
7.30 pm : '*30'
WED 12th Nov:
1 pm: 4 rehearsed readings of new plays
7:30 pm: 'Is Anybody Out There' & 'Dying to Meet You'
THUR 13th Nov:
1 pm: 4 work-in-progress of 1 person shows
7:30 pm: 'The Dragon in The Woods'
FRI 14th Nov:
3 pm: '*30'
7:30 pm: '*30'
SAT 15th Nov:
3 pm: 'Is Anybody Out There' & 'Dying to Meet You'
7:30 pm: 'Is Anybody Out There' & 'Dying to Meet You'
SUN 16th Nov:
3 pm: 'The Dragon in The Woods'
7:30 pm: 'The Dragon in The Woods'
About the Plays:
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*30 by Victoria Sviggum
A witty yet poignant exploration of friendship and quiet loneliness
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Producer: Anne Boulton
Cast:
Grace: Fenella Watkins Hale
Matilda (Tilly): Francesca Woods
Camilla: Kendra Navarro
Aditi: Vedika Haralalka
Freya: Bethanie Hayes

Is Anybody Out There? by Elise Lambert
A plan for revenge in this darkly comic sci-fi psychological chamber drama
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Producer: Francesca Woods
Cast:
Robin: Pelumi Adebayo-Bamidele
Oscar: Tai White
Esme: Ianthe Bathurst
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Dying to Meet You by Agnieszka Wieclawska
A fast-paced, fourth wall-breaking action dramedy
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Producer: Beth Hayes
Director: Lou Corben
Movement Director: Anna Dunlop
Cast:
Tess: Agnieszka Wieclawska
Leta: Sarah Chamberlain
Actor 1: Hannah Whyman
Actor 2: Abbey Devoy
Actor 3: Olivia von Opel
Dragon in the Woods by Ben Rath
A romantic comedy of love, loss, and self discovery.
Producer: Abbey Devoy
Cast:
Patrick: Ben Rath
Kat: Anna Head
Will: Jordan Baffana
Sarah: Sheriya C-Pascall
Heather: Emma Abrahams