Autumn Season 2025 Announced
We are excited to announce Mountview’s Autumn Season of productions, showcasing the talents of our BA (Hons) Performance – Acting, Actor Musicianship and Musical Theatre students, with the support of our Production Arts students.
Shockheaded Peter
6 – 9 Oct | The Backstage Theatre
“And the sloven, I declare,
Never once has combed his hair!
Anything to me is sweeter than to see..
Shock-headed Peter.“
Step into a delightfully twisted world of nightmares where cautionary tales of naughty children abound in a macabre musical inspired by Heinrich Hoffmann’s 19th-century German children’s book Struwwelpeter. This Olivier Award-winning production weaves together stories of wild-haired Peter and wayward youngsters who face their gruesome fates in this darkly comic spectacle.
With music by The Tiger Lillies and performed by our Actor Musicianship students, this theatrical terror doesn’t just bite, it swallows the audience whole and might even teach you some Victorian moral lessons.
Find out more and book here.
Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
25 Oct – 1 Nov | The Mack
“Swing your razor wide! Sweeney, hold it to the skies!”
Immerse yourself in this dark Victorian tale and exhilarating story, where barber Sweeney Todd seeks justice – assisted by his razor-sharp blade… With haunting melodies and a wicked sense of humour, the production features iconic songs like “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd”, “A Little Priest” and “Not While I’m Around.”
Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, performed by our Musical Theatre students, promises an experience unlike any other.
Find out more and book here.
A Very Expensive Poison
4 – 7 Nov | The Backstage Theatre
“In Russia it was chaos or some brave new world, depends who you talk to.
Everything is upside down, inside out.
But inside, you are just trying to be normal.
Live.”
Witness the story of former Russian intelligence officer Alexander Litvinenko, who is granted asylum in Britain but whose vocal opposition ultimately leads to a tragic end. Through the eyes of his grieving wife Marina, the play takes us through extraordinary true events and unravels the complexities of Russian politics and corruption.
Written by Lucy Prebble, the executive producer of Succession, this hyper-theatrical thriller will leave you both shocked and moved. A Very Expensive Poison is performed by our Acting cohort.
Find out more and book here.
Next to Normal
15 – 22 Nov | The Mack
“There’s a difference between being happy and just thinking you’re happy.”
Diana Goodman lives an idyllic suburban life with her family. But beneath the sunny exterior there are battling undercurrents of trauma and mental illness, slowly drawing everyone into the enveloping chaos.
Next to Normal is a powerful rock musical that boldly explores themes of love, grief and loss. With a gripping score by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, this production is brought to life by our Musical Theatre cohort.
Find out more and book here.
Faustus – That Damned Woman
9 – 12 Dec | The Mack
“I believe a woman can achieve anything she sets her mind to, and yes, she requires luck and intelligence and resourcefulness, but not… diabolic interference. ”
In a world where men rule everything, Johanna Faustus makes the ultimate sacrifice – trading her soul for the power of time travel to try and prove her mother’s innocence. Will she alter the course of history and take control of her destiny?
Brought to the stage by our Actor Musicianship cohort, this epic Faustian drama written by acclaimed playwright Chris Bush delves into the nature of sacrifice in pursuit of greatness and the legacies we leave behind.
Find out more and book here.
The Welkin
16 – 19 Dec | The Backstage Theatre
“There is a woman in need of help. She is a nasty, stupid, wicked wretch – and I mean to save her life…”
In 18th century Suffolk, Sally Poppy is condemned to execution for murder unless she can prove her pregnancy. A jury of twelve women is summoned to determine whether she is truthful or merely attempting to avoid execution. As the women deliberate, their personal stories, hidden secrets, and societal pressures come to light.
A gripping drama from renowned writer Lucy Kirkwood, The Welkin is a thrilling courtroom tale that blends humour with thought-provoking themes of loyalty, oppression and resilience in a male-dominated society. This production is brought to life by our Acting students.
Find out more and book here.
Book your tickets now via our website or call our Box Office on 020 8881 2201.
