What's on at artsUCL this term?
The spotlight returns to artsUCL’s most daring and talented performers, showcasing a season of bold, brilliant, and unmissable shows. This season brings a diverse range of student-led productions, featuring historically charged reinterpretations of Medea and Hedda Gabler, the iconic Chappell Roan’s Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess, and the glorious Sister Act. Get ready to experience it all in the incredible Bloomsbury Theatre. Let's take a look at the shows...
This ArtsUCL season brings such a huge range of shows, cultures and experiences into the forefront of the Arts offering at UCL. It’s super exciting to see what everyone’s been working on, and I can’t to watch it all come to life on stage!
Ben Francis, Arts Officer
First up: Jazz Goes to the Movies
UCL Jazz Society’s Jazz Goes to the Movies will take you through an immersive experience from the silver screen, featuring timeless hits from Whiplash, James Bond, The Incredibles and more!
Prepare for an evening that showcases Jazz Society’s finest, boasting an impressive selection from the society’s own Big Band, Small Bands and Choir. Screening for two nights only at the Bloomsbury Theatre, sit down, eat some popcorn and enjoy the show!
Other highlights
Medea – 20-22 November
An adaption of the Greek tragedy set in 1853 Colonial India, Ben Power’s Medea blazes to life in a bold new vision. When Jason betrays Medea to marry into the ruling colonial family, he believes he’s chosen security. What he’s unleashed is vengeance. In a world where widowed women are meant to disappear into shadows, Medea refuses to be silent - and she will make them all hear her.
Sister Act – 27-29 November
Packed with outrageous comedy, show-stopping songs, and disco sparkle – get ready to raise your voice and your spirits with Sister Act the Musical!
In the funky, soul-filled world of 1970s Philadelphia, struggling singer Deloris witnesses a crime. Placed in a convent under witness protection – complete with quirky nuns, gangsters on her trail, and zero idea of how to behave, Deloris quickly discovers a new purpose as she transforms the tone-deaf convent choir into a renowned show-stopping gospel sensation that’s truly second to nun.
Looking for more?
If you're looking for even more incredible shows from our student community, we've got you covered. Taking place in our Studio Theatre this term are:
- Hedda Gabler, 17-19 November - Ibsen's classic tale of love, rivalry and a woman's ambition for a semblance of power, re-set in 90s Hong Kong, by UCL Drama Society
- The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, 24-26 November - Step into a world of glitter, heartbreak, and pure pop magic at Live Music Society’s tribute to Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwestern Princess.
Be a part of our artsUCL community
artsUCL is your creative community here at UCL - whether you're a seasoned performer or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, artsUCL is here for everyone, from experienced artists to curious beginners. Getin involved with:
- artsUnlocked - for anyone curious to explore their creativity
- Our arts societies - we've got so many covering dance, arts, music and so much more
- artsConnect - the home of opportunity at artsUCL