Led by an ensemble of learning disabled creatives, Dark Horse Theatre develop and tour original productions that are authentic, sophisticated and highly entertaining.

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(you’re witnessing) My Villain Era

June & July 2026

Concept: Dark Horse Student Ensemble
Dramaturg: Sam Redway
Sound design: Eilon Morris
Light design: Jessica Brigham
Stage design: Rebecca Constable
Stage manager: Frances Allison

Come on in, pull up a chair.
We meet in secret, but you’re welcome here.
Don’t worry, it’s just a game.
We’ll put a lid on it soon, just give us one night.

The culmination of 5 years of actor training with Dark Horse, one of the UKs most exciting learning disabled led theatre companies, the Student Ensemble brings you its villainous graduating production.

With live sound score and the company’s signature physical flare, this fierce, vibrant & sassy show asks why is it so damn fun to play the villain? And once we’ve started, where will it lead?

Tickets Huddersfield here & Manchester here

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