BRAND NEW THEATRE.

MADE WITH LOVE.

PROFORCA THEATRE COMPANY IS A CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED, AWARD-WINNING THEATRE COMPANY
BASED IN LONDON.

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Proforca Theatre Company was founded in 2015.

We make bold, human, emotionally charged new work about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.

We create stories full of heart, humour, broken edges and big feelings, connecting artists and audiences through theatre that feels immediate, intimate and alive, powered by our passion for work we make and stories told from the world we live in.

about us

We’re a London-based company making new work from our home at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre. We create and produce bold, human stories for London audiences, with an ambition to take that work further through touring, midscale productions and long-term collaborations.

Alongside our larger critically-acclaimed and award nominated productions, we run initiatives like The Side Hustle, our scratch night for new writing and emerging artists. It is a space for artists to test ideas, share work, meet each other and be part of the wider Proforca community.

From our early beginnings in London pub theatres, Proforca has grown into a critically acclaimed, award-nominated company creating work with a distinctive voice of its own. Today, our productions are touring nationally, while original plays created in-house are finding new lives with other companies in 2027 and beyond. More than ten years on, we’re proud to be making work that is uniquely ours, and taking it further than ever before.

what’s on

BEING BRAVE

WEDS 2ND SEPT 2026, 7.30PM
OLD JOINT STOCK, BIRMINGHAM

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THE SIDE HUSTLE SCRATCH

SUN 13TH & 27TH SEPT & 4TH OCT, 7.30PM
THE LION & UNCORN THEATRE

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BIG LOVE

TUES 27TH OCT - SAT 7TH NOV, 7.30PM
LION & UNICORN THEATRE, LONDON

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Two men on stage participating in a performance or game. One man is holding a shield and a sword and they both look excited and smiling. The scene is dark with stage lighting highlighting the men.
Four men in red shirts standing in a row, appearing surprised or focused, with a colorful background.
A woman with long, curly hair wearing a bright pink faux fur coat, sitting and making a confused or annoyed facial expression, with another person partially visible next to her.
A group of people performing a contemporary theatre piece on a dark stage with dramatic lighting, surrounded by an audience seated on each side.
A woman with brown hair pulled back, wearing a camouflage jacket and black top, standing in a dark room with a spotlight above her, making expressive gestures with her hands, and an American flag in the background.
A woman and a man are sitting on a stage in a dark room, likely during a theatrical rehearsal or performance. The woman is listening attentively, while the man is gesturing with his hand, possibly speaking or explaining something.
Two people face to face in a dark setting, combative, illuminated by red lighting, almost touching foreheads,
A young man with a serious expression, wearing a red shirt, is behind prison bars and touching one of the bars with his right hand. Blue and red lighting illuminate his face and the bars.
A man in a red shirt laying on the floor inside a dark prison cell with black metal bars, illuminated by a blue light.
Three people wearing colorful party hats at a celebration, with one person in the foreground making a distressed or confused facial expression and the other two in the background looking on, all against a dark background.
Four men dressed in white shirts and black ties carrying an impression of a coffin on stage, with a stained glass window projection in the background.
Group of four young men standing in a dimly lit room, facing away from the camera. In the background, there is a red chair with a red jacket and some stage lights.
A woman with red hair styled in an updo, wearing earbuds and a dark suit, standing in a dimly lit room with vertical green lights in the background.
Woman with angry expression wearing camouflage jacket, in a heated scene with a man in background holding a riot shield.
A young woman and a man are holding a baby together, smiling and looking at it in a dark setting with stage lighting.
Four men wearing red t-shirts with 'GENERIC FC' and 'JAKO' printed on them, standing in front of a vibrant background with a tall building, one man has headphones around his neck.
A young man with brown hair and wearing a white T-shirt is holding a cupcake with a lit birthday candle, looking at it with a surprised or thoughtful expression, against a black background.
A person wearing a black hoodie and face mask, holding papers, in a dark setting with another person blurred in the background.
Line of people dressed in colorful and eccentric costumes, clapping and celebrating at a stage performance, with stage lights overhead.
Two men smiling and posing playfully on stage. The man in front is holding a cardboard shield with a blue and yellow emblem, and the man behind is holding a small toy dragon. The background is dark with minimal lighting.
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting on a stage floor in front of a colorful, galaxy-like backdrop, with their legs extended forward and looking upward.
A woman in a dark blue uniform with red accents stands in a dimly lit room, holding a clipboard and a pen, with an earpiece in her right ear, appearing focused.
A woman in a blue top holding a bright red pamphlet in a dark room with a serious expression.
A woman in a dark medical uniform with red accents and a stethoscope appears concerned as she interacts with a person wearing a red shirt, whose back is to the camera, in a dimly lit room.
Five men standing on a stage or set, holding black objects in front of them, with a black backdrop and stage equipment visible on either side. They are dressed in dark clothing and are barefoot, with serious expressions.
A person with curly hair standing on stage lit with blue light, gesturing with one arm extended.
Woman with curly hair looking at phone in low light with red hue lighting
A womand and a young man hugging emotionally displayed on a dark stage, one woman visibly crying.
A young woman with natural afro hair stands in a dark room, illuminated by a single light source from above, casting shadows on her face and body.
A group of young men standing in a dark room, with some of them looking at each other, illuminated by focused lighting.
Two young men sitting in a dark room, one in a white shirt and black tie with a black jacket, looking thoughtfully into the distance, the other in a red hoodie looking down.
A man with red hair and a beard wearing a beige shirt and black tie, standing in a dark room with a blurred background, looking to his right. There is blue text on the wall behind him that reads 'June 8th 20...'.
A man holding a glowing baton or light stick, with a woman blurred in the background, in a dark setting.
A man wearing a white tank top is blindfolded as two people assist in adjusting the blindfold in a dark environment.
A police officer with a transparent riot shield facing a person wearing a hoodie, in a dark setting with a digital display reading '2023' in the background.
A man with blond hair and a beard wearing a white shirt and dark tie, looking serious in a dimly lit room.
A group of people in a dark room looking at a wall covered with papers and images, with scattered papers on the floor.
People on a stage performing in front of an audience in a dimly lit venue with a spotlight on the performers.
A man in a white dress shirt and black tie stands in a dimly lit environment with intense red lighting, with a blurry wall in the background.
A woman on stage with a dark background, blue stage lighting, and text that reads 'Two thousand people are summoned at random to tell their story.' She has curly hair, wears a light-colored vest over a black shirt, with loose pants, and looks serious
A person standing barefoot in the center of a dimly lit theater or performance space, facing away from the camera, while an audience sits on either side, watching. The room has exposed ceiling beams and industrial pipes, with bright lights illuminati
Four people are sitting on chairs against a concrete wall, with one person on the right shaded and looking directly at the camera, while the others are in profile or facing away, in a dim, smoky environment.
A group of people standing in a dark room, with one man in the center dressed as a police officer holding a shield and baton, surrounded by others who are barefoot and facing him.
A woman with long, curly blonde hair wearing a pink furry jacket sitting on a black chair, with a dark background, possibly at an event or performance.
Four men sitting against a wall in a dimly lit space. The man closest to the camera has gloves on and is holding his hands together, looking straight ahead. The others are seated behind him, facing forward.
Two men dressed in formal black attire, with one wearing a pink bow tie, engage in conversation against a dark background. One man has light brown hair with a slight wave, the other has long, dark hair tied back.
Woman with dark hair tied in a bun, wearing a black top with a scoop neck, looking to her right, sitting in a dark room.
A group of people seated in a dark room with a man standing and speaking, illuminated by a light at the front; some attendees are holding glasses of beer.
A woman sitting on a red couch with a leopard print top, talking. A white side table with a vase of pink and yellow flowers, some papers, and a game controller. Brown shopping bags and a brown handbag on the floor. A white lamp and gray wall in the b
Six performers on a stage, some sitting, some standing, engaged in a theatrical performance, with music stands and a dark background surrounding them.
A man and woman face to face, touching each other's shoulders and smiling warmly at each other, set against a dark background.
A man with long hair, beard, wearing earrings and rings, wearing a black T-shirt, eyes closed, touching his ear with one hand, sitting against a dark background.
Young woman with long hair, wearing a black off-shoulder top, looking at her phone, sitting at a table with pink flowers, against a dark background.
Two people sitting on chairs, engaging in friendly banter, with one person on the left holding a blue folder and the person on the right holding a cup of coffee, in a dark setting.
Two people sitting on chairs and engaged in conversation, with theatre or stage setting background. The man on the left has a beard, dark hair, and is wearing a jacket, and is holding a blue notebook. The woman on the right has long blonde hair, is w
A woman with brown hair, wearing a black off-the-shoulder top, holds a phone in her left hand while looking to her right against a dark background.
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair looking slightly upward and smiling, dressed in a black jacket with fur trim on a dark background.
A man in a black suit with a red bow tie is touching the arm of a woman with long, wavy hair who is sitting on a chair. The woman is wearing a black top and grey pants, and is smiling. There are music stands and chairs in front of them, indicating a
A young woman with long wavy hair looking down thoughtfully in a dimly lit room with purple and pink lighting.
Young man in a suit speaking on stage, with another man partly visible in the background under stage lights.
A man in formal attire standing in front of a display with a woman's portrait. The background is dark, highlighting the man and the portrait behind him.
A young man with short hair and a tattoo on his neck, wearing a patterned red shirt over a black t-shirt and checkered socks, is sitting on a chair on stage, speaking or performing, with a dark background and blue lighting.
A young male athlete wearing sunglasses and a red sports shirt with 'JAKO' logo is in a sports hall, gesturing with his right hand while looking to the side. In the background, another person is visible, but blurred.
A group of four men dressed in white shirts and black ties standing closely together on a dark stage. They appear to be looking in different directions and have serious expressions.
Young man with long brown hair and a beard, wearing a red sports jersey that says 'GENERIC FC', holding black headphones around his neck, standing in front of a dark background with blue and green lighting.
A theatrical scene with four young actors on stage, illuminated by blue neon lights. One actor in the center appears animated, pointing and speaking passionately. Others are engaged in reading or looking at scripts, with scattered papers on the floor
A group of young men participating in a lively indoor event, with one man in the foreground wearing sunglasses, a black hat, and a red patterned shirt, making a gesture with his hands near his temples, while others are gathered around, wearing red sh
Three women on stage performing in lingerie, fishnet stockings, and high heels in front of a colorful, glittery background. A large sign above them reads 'SAUCY JACKS'.
Three women performing on stage, wearing colorful corsets and fishnet stockings, with a sign reading 'Saucys' in the background.
Three women performing on stage with sequined backdrop, dressed in colorful corset tops and shorts, striking dramatic poses.
A group of six men dressed in black standing in a dark room with minimal lighting, some holding flashlights, facing forward.

what they say about us

  • "beautiful moving storytelling. It’s real life. It’s excellent theatre."

    LONDON THEATRE REVIEWS

  • "WRITING, DIRECTION & PERFORMANCES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY"

    THEATRE THINGS

  • "Over ten wonderful years, Proforca has wowed our reviewers with their work. One of the most consistent companies making fringe theatre right now."

    EVERYTHING THEATRE

  • "Proforca led by David Brady is a gentle force for good, championing community through thoughtful, poetic and persuasive dramas"

    HEATHER JEFFERY - LONDON PUB THEATRES MAGAZINE

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