Zoo Co.

Zoo Co. Zoo Co is a multi-award winning theatre company based in Croydon. We became an Arts Council NPO in Spring 2023. https://linktr.ee/wearezooco

We make innovative, bold, electric live theatre for audiences across the UK and around the world. Zoo Co was established in 2013 and has since created multiple critically acclaimed indoor productions and site specific shows, which have toured to over 40 venues across the UK and internationally. We are also developing many other projects, from a show all about the wonders of Space science to a show created by and designed for Artistic Director Flo's sister Rachel, who is severely learning disabled: Perfect Show for Rachel. We also recently ran and curated a pop up theatre space right in the heart of Croydon for 9 months: Theatre on the High Street. We are currently a Supported Company at Greenwich Theatre, part of the Emerging Companies Programme with New Diorama, and resident theatre company at Bridgehouse Theatre (Warwick) and Caterham ArtsHouse. Since winning the Les Enfants Terribles Award 2014 with our debut production The Hive, we have developed a reputation for bringing 'explosive visual imagination' to our work, including in our outdoor production 'Monotone Man' commissioned by Lyric Hammersmith, Imagine Watford, Greenwich and Docklands International Festival and Latitude. The Zoo Co company have come together through non-traditional, alternative training routes, representing a new generation of theatre makers who are finding their voice in the industry via practical training and hands-on experience. The company are very proud to be mentored by Lee Simpson, Co-Artistic Director of the critically acclaimed company Improbable, Les Enfants Terribles, Kath Burlinson, founder of the Authentic Artist Collective and Chris Grady.

09/10/2026

This week we've been deep in research and development .uk for our new show Three Men on a Billboard.

Our R&D checklist including:
- open space principals
- all the post it notes
- a tent
- a caterpillar cake
- and so many jammy dodgers

Tickets for Three Men on a Billboard are on sale now - head to our website for more.

Video description: Fleur, a woman with long brown curly hair, speaks to the camera in a selfie style whilst standing in front of a Stanley Arts wall mural. Cut into that video are short clips from the rehearsal room: the team working, a wall of ideas, Hannah peaking out of a tent, a birthday banner attached to a table.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re heading back to the Barbican with a brand new show - Three Men on a BillboardGet r...
24/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re heading back to the Barbican with a brand new show - Three Men on a Billboard

Get ready for a charged, playful and unpredictably live performance based on the remarkable true story of three men who turned into unlikely celebrities.

Find out more on our website and set your alarms for Friday 2nd October when tickets go on sale!

Created by Zoo Co
Written by Jackson Used
Directed by Fleur Rooth and Flo O'Mahony

Mon 8th - Sat 13th February 2027
The Pit, Barbican Centre

Graphic Designer - Emilie Chen

This time last year we were starting rehearsals for the Perfect Show for Rachel tour, the all important Director's desk ...
22/09/2026

This time last year we were starting rehearsals for the Perfect Show for Rachel tour, the all important Director's desk traveling across London to join the team. How time flies!

Our Associate Artist, Sophie Woolley , has written a blog on why she just can't get the show put of her head...

Find it on out website or in the bio.

Have a look at some testimonies we’ve had recently about our Neurodiversity Awareness Training.It's workplace training t...
15/09/2026

Have a look at some testimonies we’ve had recently about our Neurodiversity Awareness Training.

It's workplace training that offers introductions to a range of neurodiversities, discussions on perceptions, suggestions on language, tools and adaptations to support neurodiverse colleagues, with all sessions delivered by people with lived experience of neurodiversity.

It's useful for employees, managers and leadership teams; anyone who wants to support themselves and their colleagues, and learn more about it.

Thinking about booking in training or know someone who is interested?

You can find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/es-DNAUz

A month ago we were taking a well earned rest after our Young Company production - Compost What’s Left, by Coral Wylie, ...
10/09/2026

A month ago we were taking a well earned rest after our Young Company production - Compost What’s Left, by Coral Wylie, Coral Wylie

The cast were diligent, generous and smashed their SOLD OUT run Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Check out some BTS and keep an eye out for the awesome prod photos. 📸

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YoCo is a free programme for 16-21 year olds, run by Zoo Co & Boundless to explore theatre making and improvisation whilst working with a writer to develop a new play to be performed in London during the summer.

Interested? Info about this year’s auditions is coming in October.

Watch out for the next conversation from Oily Cart, hosted by Zoo Co's Artistic Director, Flo O'Mahony...
10/08/2026

Watch out for the next conversation from Oily Cart, hosted by Zoo Co's Artistic Director, Flo O'Mahony...

Coming soon 👀

A new conversation is on its way...

Making SideWays: what a sensory show for people's homes taught us about creativity, access and connection.

Hosted by Flo O'Mahoney (Zoo Co.), with Oily Cart's Artistic Director Ellie Griffiths and researchers-in-residence Aaron McPeake and Elspeth Clark.

Stay tuned.

Folkteatern Gävleborg Scen:se

Have you met our Young Company?We’re really excited to be jumping into the Young Company intensive next week, when we'll...
14/07/2026

Have you met our Young Company?

We’re really excited to be jumping into the Young Company intensive next week, when we'll rehearse for our upcoming production at Southwark Playhouse Elephant at the begining of August 🎉

Working with our writer Coral Wylie has been dreamy and the company have brought their insightful and thoughtful ideas to the table.

Meet these fantastic young artists: https://www.wearezooco.co.uk/zoo-co-young-company

We're still dreaming about the Perfect Show for Rachel tour & missing our fab show team.Whilst making the show happen, s...
07/07/2026

We're still dreaming about the Perfect Show for Rachel tour & missing our fab show team.

Whilst making the show happen, some of the touring company were also busy delivering workshops and training across the country, meeting local communities and arts organisations.

Amy, Zoo Co's Executive Director, has reflected on that work and put the numbers together to see how many people we reached across the tour, in our latest blog post.

Read or listen here:

Last week at Oxford Playhouse we recieved our sixth... SIXTH five star review!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - My View from the Stalls'As for my ...
22/05/2026

Last week at Oxford Playhouse we recieved our sixth... SIXTH five star review!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - My View from the Stalls

'As for my friend Rachel, she turned to me at the end of the show and said “I think that was my perfect show too”. '

Check it out:

When I saw the information about Perfect Show for Rachel on a poster at the theatre, it was apparent that this was a show that would be unique. A collaboration between Zoo Co and Improbable, I was keen to review it, and who better to go with me than my friend Rachel. At the beginning, Flo O’Mahony...

Our final tour stop is here and we can't wait to be at Leeds Playhouse 28th-30th May & 4th-6th June.Spread the word, sho...
21/05/2026

Our final tour stop is here and we can't wait to be at Leeds Playhouse 28th-30th May & 4th-6th June.

Spread the word, shout it from the rooftops. Bring your friends, family, colleagues and postman to this award winning and 6 X⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review show!

OFFIE Award winner & Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award winner

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Guardian
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Broadway World
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - North West End
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Matinee Mouse
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A Youngish Perspective
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - My View from the Stalls
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Times
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The Stage
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Everything Theatre
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Limping Chicken

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Stanley Halls, South Norwood
Norwood
SE256AB

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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