Almeida For Free: Romans
Free events exclusively for 25s & under
Event details
Thu 2 Oct 2025
On Thursday 2 October, we will be hosting free events and a free performance of Romans exclusively for those aged 25 and under. Scroll down for more information on each event.
Tickets for all events go on sale on Fri 19 Sep at 5pm.
All events as part of Almeida For Free are free and exclusive to audiences aged 25 and under.
If you have any access requirements or needs we should be aware of, please let us know by emailing participate@almeida.co.uk or calling 020 7288 4917.
Romans For free Performance
This free performance is exclusively for those aged 25 and under
Thu 2 Oct 7.30pm
Read more about our production guidance and warnings>
Adventure and Truth. Sacrifice everything for it. It is worth it.
HE is a motherless child. A bullied schoolboy. An adventurer scaling mountains. A coloniser of land, of people. Brother. Father. Soldier. Cult leader. He is sipping champagne at his book launch. He is up by 4am for weights, cardio, ice bath. He is recording a podcast. He is living as a badger.
Award-winning writer Alice Birch’s (Anatomy of a Suicide; Normal People) monumental, kaleidoscopic portrait of masculinity from the nineteenth century to the present day explores how male narratives have shaped the world we know, featuring Olivier Award winner Kyle Soller (The Inheritance; Andor) and directed by former Royal Court Associate Director Sam Pritchard.
Please note tickets are limited to two per booker for Almeida For Free: Romans. Any tickets booked over this number will be returned. This policy is in effect to discourage and prevent unfair ticket buying practices. Proof of age must be brought to the performance for each ticketholder.
We have a limited amount of extra tickets available for youth groups who would like to attend. Please contact participate@almeida.co.uk if you would like to request tickets for your group.
Access
This performance will be captioned. To book with a clear view of the captions, a wheelchair space, or a reserved seat, deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can contact the Box Office for support before tickets go on sale on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
You can find the full production information about Romans here>
directing workshop with neetu Singh
Thu 2 Oct 10.30am (approx. 2 hours)
Location: New Unity 277A Upper St, London N1 2TZ (Next to Islington Fire Station)
Tickets are limited to one per person.
How do we stage power in theatre?
Join Neetu Singh (Romans Associate Director) in a two-hour workshop exploring relationships, textual representations of masculinity, and character in Alice Birch’s new play.
This workshop will include exercises based on the Romans playtext, exploring themes of gender and power. Text content warnings include: obscenity, sexual language, and violent language.
It is suitable for anyone with an interest in directing/text work– no experience is necessary.
Choreography and Movement Direction with Hannes Langolf
Thu 2 Oct 10.30am (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Dance Studio at LIFT Islington
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Hannes Langolf is a celebrated creator, mentor and educator, and has choreographed and directed numerous productions for stage and screen, including Dear England (National Theatre). They’ve worked with artists including Akram Khan, Punchdrunk and DV8 as Creative Associate.
This workshop explores their approach to movement as a driving force for storytelling and their choreographic practice on Romans as Movement Director.
This workshop is suitable for anyone with an interest in movement and choreography – please wear clothes you can move around in.
Set and Costume Design with Merle Hensel
Thu 2 Oct 2pm (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Merle Hensel works internationally in a wide variety of styles and genres. Their designs for theatre productions include The House of Bernarda Alba; Top Girls; Protest Song (National Theatre) and A Streetcar Named Desire (Almeida Theatre/ West End).
This workshop explores their design process for Romans – from early research material to model box, through to final designs for set and costumes.
This workshop is suitable for anyone with an interest in set and costume design – no experience is necessary.
If workshop places are full, please email participate@almeida.co.uk with the subject ‘Neetu Singh Workshop’, ‘Hannes Langolf Workshop’, or ‘Merle Hensel Workshop’ to be put on the waiting list.
