Boal & Company is a theatre company led by Jack Boal, a working-class theatre maker, performer, and dramaturg from North London.

Our work is interested in and around 'the state of the nation' using drag as the artistic ignition point. A central mission of our practice is activating drag beyond cabaret, utilising this as a dramaturgical device to activate audiences with new ways into experiencing and reflecting on notions of Englishness.

Always guided by humour and an embracing of theatricality.

Our work has reached theatres, beaches, and shopping centres across the UK.

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