Told by an Idiot

07/10/2026

DOCTORS SURGERY TAKEOVER: Rachel Mars!

Making a solo show?
Or maybe an ensemble piece?
Working on autobiographical material?
Or something totally made up?
Have an idea for a show but hit a hurdle?

Whatever you’re devising, or hoping to devise, the Doctor is happy to help!

For more info and to book your 20 min appointment, follow the link in our bio.

29/09/2026

Join us for a weekend of masks led by the brilliant Jos Houben - internationally acclaimed leader in the field of Comedy and Physical Theatre.

We shall be using half masks and together we will explore humanity’s tragic and comic contradictions though pure joy of movement and play.

🗓️ 7th-8th November
📍Deptford Lounge
⭐️ Early-bird places and bursaries available

Read more and book now: https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/event/its-not-you

This workshop is for experienced performers, although no previous experience of mask work is necessary.

28/09/2026

21/09/2026

We are excited to join Green Street Library in Newham for their Fun Palace on Saturday 3rd Oct!

We will be doing Idiot drama games for the whole family and there will be lots of other fun activities too - all completely free 🎭

More info: https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/fun-palace

07/09/2026

Our 60th episode is here!

A fear of the cows in Button Moon, deliberating his loyalties between Whitley Bay and Camber Sands and the development of his new play, Brock’s Mill. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring the award winning writer, and RSC Writer-in-Residence, Stewart Pringle.

https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/podcast-episode-60-stewart-pringle

02/09/2026

New workshop announced: MAKE IT TOGETHER, MAKE IT WITH JOY by award winning Director Emily Lim (former Associate Artist at NT)

This two-day workshop will explore theatremaking as an act of community and creating collaborative processes rooted in care, artistic rigour and joy. It will focus on how to turn lived experience into performance and how to embed outreach within the creative process and consider how theatre can connect with, represent and enrich communities.

This workshop is for theatremakers interested in creating socially engaged work with genuine artistic ambition across all scales.

🗓️ Mon 28 - Tues 29 Sept
📍 Unicorn Theatre, London Bridge
⭐️ Early-bird and free bursary places available

Book now on our website via link in bio

03/08/2026

Our brand new digital workshop series with Drama Online will launch in September!

Link in bio for more info ✨

29/07/2026

We had such a great time with our William Shakespeares in KILL WILL at Manchester Day on Sunday, organised by Walk the Plank.

"I didn't think you were allowed in Manchester anymore?"
"Well, I have been Bard"

More KILL WILL dates soon to be announced!
https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/kill-will

17/07/2026

Our new episode of features the brilliant !

The instinct to punch each other on stage, going to prison with your mother and playing the around-the-world sailor Ellen MacArthur. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring the award winning In Bed With My Brother.

*Full episode ink in bio*

17/07/2026

The instinct to punch each other on stage, going to prison with your mother and playing the around-the-world sailor Ellen MacArthur. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring the award winning In Bed With My Brother.

https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/podcast-episode-59-in-bed-with-my-brother