Design by Sean Longmore. Photo by Jimmy Lee Portraits

  • ABOUT ARDENT

    Ardent is a registered charity with a social justice mission to end class inequality in theatre. We envision a future where at least 50% of theatre creatives and audiences identify as, or were raised, working class. This is our 10-YEAR MANIFESTO FOR CHANGE.

  • DRIFTING

    A new play by Andrew Muir performed by the ARDENT8 Ensemble running from 18-22 November at Southwark Playhouse. Set against the backdrop of a coastal town shrouded in sea mist, the play follows a 26-year-old man grappling with the weight of expectation, the pull of home and the dream of escape.

  • ARDENT8 ENSEMBLE

    The ARDENT8 project aims to support emerging young actors from outside London who face barriers to pursuing their careers. The aim is to give them a taste of life as an actor in London to access opportunities within the industry they have otherwise found inaccessible

  • ANNOUNCING 4 NEW PLAYS

    We are thrilled to announce that writers Florence Espeut-NicklessShahid Iqbal KhanKelly Jones and Diana Nneka Atuona have been commissioned to write 4 short plays for our Autumn 2026 production OUR COUNTRY NOW.