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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 1h

🔘Eligibility criteria: Open to aspiring actors aged 18-25 based in West London.
📅Deadline: Applications close on Monday 24 November 2025 at 12pm.
🔗 For more info and to apply, visit: lyric.co.uk/springboard-...

SPRINGBOARD Application Form 2026 - Lyric Hammersmith

SPRINGBOARD is our year-long free part-time actor training programme that aims to find, shape, inspire, champion and sustain the next generation of performers from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 1h

🚨Applications are now OPEN for our 2026 cohort of SPRINGBOARD! 🚨

SPRINGBOARD is the Lyric's free one year actor training programme for young people who have zero to little formal drama training and are currently underrepresented in theatre.

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 3d

The award is kindly supported by the Award Founder Sasha Bates.

🔘 Eligibility criteria: Open to unagented writers aged 18-30 in the UK
📅 Deadline: Applications close on Tuesday 06 January 2026 at 12pm.
🔗 For more info and to apply, visit lyric.co.uk/bill-cashmor...

THE BILL CASHMORE AWARD - Lyric Hammersmith

Submissions are now OPEN for the second year of the Bill Cashmore Award: One Act Play Prize. The Bill Cashmore Award, presented by Young Lyric, offers a paid opportunity for two new one-act plays by w...

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 3d

Back for a second year, the Bill Cashmore Award is a Young Lyric playwriting prize for writers aged 18-30 across the UK, offering an exciting paid opportunity for two new one-act plays to be professionally produced at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 Applications are now OPEN for the Bill Cashmore Award! 🚨

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 6d

LYRIC LABS: A Staff Scratch Night 📣

New writing, directed & performed by Lyric staff 🎭

Curated by Ellie Bibby, Beth Calvert Lee, Aaron Devine, Prime Isaac, Mara Simao & Amy Thorpe.

16 Oct, 7:30pm | Lyric Studio | 🎟FREE

Book now: lyric.co.uk/shows/lyric-...

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 15d

We’re excited to unveil the exciting new artwork for our 2025 panto Jack and the Beanstalk, and introduce the magical cast.

📅 Playing 15 Nov 2025 - 04 Jan 2026
🎫 Tickets from £10. Link in bio.

Book now: lyric.co.uk/shows/jack-a...

Photography: Richard Lakos
Graphic Design: Matthew Hodges

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 16d

🔘 Eligibility criteria: Open to SEND young people who live in or attend schools in West London.
📅 Deadline: Applications close on Wednesday 01 October at 12pm.
🔗 For more info and to apply, visit: lyric.co.uk/young-lyric/...

Free Tickets to Relaxed Christmas Performances! - Lyric Hammersmith

These tickets are kindly supported by John Lyon’s Charity. Jack & The Beanstalk (age recommendation 6+) Join our hero Jack and his trusty cow on an adventure of gigantic proportions, a festive treat f...

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 16d

The Lyric recognises the importance of making theatre accessible to all. Thanks to the support from John Lyon’s Charity, we’re offering young people with SEND to attend a relaxed performance of one of our upcoming festive shows: Father Christmas and Jack and the Beanstalk!

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Applications are now OPEN for free tickets to relaxed Christmas performances! 🚨

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 18d

Dracula is officially open and running until 11 Oct. Fancy a fright? "Go on, scare yourself" (@standard.co.uk.web.brid.gy)

🎟️ lyric.co.uk/shows/dracula/

Tickets from £15

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 23d

Sending our best wishes to the company of Dracula ahead of their opening night tonight!

You've got until 11 October to heed Mina Harker's warning, if you're brave enough.

Tickets from £15
📸Marc Brenner
🎟️ lyric.co.uk/shows/dracula/

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · 25d

🚨 2026 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Three new shows for 2026: on-sale now at lyric.co.uk

Book early for £10 tickets to Jaja's African Hair Braiding, An Ideal Husband and Relics.

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 8

Take a first look at Friendsgiving / The Mending Circle!

Our Bill Cashmore Award-winning plays are showing in our Studio until 13 September. Get your tickets before it’s too late as this double bill is not to be missed.

🎟 Tickets £10
📸 Alex Brenner

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 3

👉 Take a peek at Friendsgiving / The Mending Circle in the rehearsal room

Our Bill Cashmore Award-winning plays open tomorrow for a limited nine performance run. Don’t miss out – get your £10 tickets via the link below.

📅 04 - 13 Sep 2025
🎟️ 🔗 lyric.co.uk/shows/friend...
📸 Genevieve Girling

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Lyric Hammersmith Theatre @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social · Sep 1

First look at Dracula in the rehearsal room 🧛

Performances for this theatrical thriller begin on 11 September, with 75% of tickets to previews already gone.

🎟️ Tickets from £10

📸 Marc Brenner

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