Collaborative Theatre Makers and Artists
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. Through drag, clown and contemporary theatre he invites audiences into a space of dialogue and reflection on both the 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, creating 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 show Thatcher-Rite toured across England and was described as "one of the most quintessentially British shows" (★★★★ Theatre & Tonic). Jack was part of Camden People's Theatre annual artist development programme Starting Blocks and an Here and Now Showcase bursary artist in 2022. In 2022/23 he was part of the UK New Artist Collective.
Outside of the company, Jack is the co-host and producer of vaudevillian comedy cabaret, idiots... GAY idiots (★★★★ Broadway Baby).
Currently, Boal & Company are in the R&D process of creating our next show, Catherine. A nuanced and beguiling look at the state of elderly care in the UK.
If you want to discuss a project, need an outside eye or would like to know more do get in touch.
Photo by Phil Sharp
Upcoming Performances
An ongoing signpost to great people doing great things
Alice Hackney - Oxford based artist.
Agente129 - Barcelona based arts agency working in dance and lighting.
Arts Peers - Arts professionals paying it forward with resources and advice.
Bernie Grant Arts Centre - Flagship performing arts centre and home for diverse artists, audiences and creative businesses.
Bodens - My youth theatre alma mater.
Camden People's Theatre - Supporting emerging artists in the field of unconventional theatre.
Corinna Francavilla - Costume maker.
Chelsea Theatre - Theatre and community arts space in West London.
Christopher Green - Entertainer sensation.
The Divine - LGBTQ+ venue and nightclub space in East London.
Duckie - Performance and shenanigans.
Emelia Kerr Beale - Artist.
Eòlia - Mi alma mater Catalana.
Frankie Thompson - Clown and theatre maker.
HighRise Theatre - My mentors and theatre collective for forgotten communities.
Johan Beavis-Berry - Sound artist and composer.
The Lab Collective - Theatre company creating interactive, game, and installation theatre.
Lila Robirosa - Friend, performance artist, writer and theatre maker.
Lincoln Arts Centre - A home for new contemporary performance, the next generation of artists & new artistic ideas.
Meg Hodgson - Theatre maker, clown and technician.
Milk Presents - Theatre company of protest and celebration.
Oliver Ventress - Video and installation artist.
Raze Collective - Charity dedicated to nurturing queer performance.
Ronnie Danaher - Video artist and film maker.
Rose Bruford College - My alma mater.
Something To Aim For - Charity supporting public health and (re)building social fabric.
The Project People - Creative Producing duo.
UK New Artists - Champions the next wave of creativity, supporting collaboration and intercultural dialogue across the UK.
Will Armstrong - Friend, actor, director, comedian and drag queen step-sister.