Boal & Company is a theatre company led by Jack Boal, a working-class theatre maker, performer, and artist from North London. His work is a vibrant fusion of politics and performance, blending social commentary with classic entertainment - exploring the state of the nation with wit and detail. He invites audiences into a space of dialogue and reflection on the past, present, and future. His performances have reached theatres, beaches and shopping centres across the UK.​
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Boal & Company explore the forms of cabaret, live art, and contemporary theatre, weaving together the personal and the political, to create performances that are both deeply intimate and provocatively communal. The work is driven by a fascination with personalities that evoke profound emotional responses where humour, charm, and a sense of theatricality remain central.
Our work and practice have been supported by:
Boal & Company's debut show Thatcher-Rite toured across England and was described as "one of the most quintessentially British shows" (★★★★ Theatre & Tonic). We’ve recently completed the initial R&D phase for our upcoming show, Catherine - a nuanced and beguiling exploration of elderly care in the UK. Early research has also begun on a new project, Arthur II.
Jack was part of Camden People's Theatre annual artist development programme Starting Blocks and was a Here and Now Showcase bursary artist in 2022. In 2022/23 he was part of the UK New Artist Collective.
If you want to discuss a project, need an outside eye or dramaturg, or would like to know more do get in touch.
Photo by Felix Pilgrim.
Upcoming Performances
Pending