Current & Upcoming Productions
Experience TOP's radical, anti-trope takes on live performance
Hamlet: Re-Engineered
A high-voltage, cyberpunk deconstruction of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Stripped of museum stiffness and rebuilt with live synth scores and acoustic spatial projection.
- Venue: West London Underground Warehouse
- Directed by: Parniea Bennett
- Cast & Crew: TOP Ensemble
West London Midnight Chronicles
An immersive noir drama weaving together local urban legends, spoken word, and physical theatre across five interconnected West London stories.
- Venue: Pop-Up Studio space, Shepherd's Bush
- Devised by: TOP Collaborative Writers
- Focus: Spoken Word & Physical Stagecraft
The Echo Chamber
An experimental acoustic & lighting experiment where audience members surround the actors in pitch darkness, guided only by directional soundscapes.
- Venue: Ealing Creative Hub
- Sound & Lighting Design: TOP Tech Team
- Limited Capacity: 50 seats per night
The Collaborative Hub
No drama school prerequisites. Get involved in every aspect of theatre production.
Inclusive Ensemble Acting
At TOP, acting is not restricted to rigid typecasting or traditional drama school credentials. We embrace physical theatre, vocal experimentation, and collaborative rehearsals where actors actively shape their character's journey.
- Open cast calls for all experience levels
- Physical theatre & ensemble voice technique
- Opportunity to cross over into tech and stage management
"No gatekeeping. Pure performance."
Join TOP as a performer for our 2026 season in West London.
Anti-Trope Directing
Directors at TOP are encouraged to commit 'art crimes'—deconstructing classical texts, challenging audience expectations, and crafting bold visual environments.
- Co-directing & mentorship for emerging directors
- Deconstruction of classical tropes
- Collaborative script interpretation
"Question every rule on stage."
Direct or co-direct upcoming TOP productions.
Sound, Lighting & Stagecraft
Technical production is an equal creative partner at TOP. From spatial audio design and lighting cue programming to set construction, tech crew members are vital artists in every show.
- Hands-on training with sound consoles & DMX lighting
- QLab cue design and visual projections
- DIY set design & sustainable prop creation
"Tech is creative, not just technical."
Run lights, sound, or stage management for live events.
Radical Writing & Adaptations
Writers at TOP work directly with actors and directors during rehearsals to refine original scripts and craft bold, modern adaptations of classic literature.
- Collaborative writers' rooms & scratch nights
- Adaptation of public domain classics
- Spoken word, poetry & physical theatre scripting
"Write outside the boundaries."
Submit original scripts or join our writing group.
Join The October Project
Become a member of TOP or register for upcoming 2026 production auditions
About The October Project
Founded in 2026 by Parniea Bennett in West London
Our Story & Parent Entity
The October Project ('TOP') was founded in 2026 by Parniea Bennett in West London as the creative live theatre and performance division of Reflectionist Media Ltd. Combining Reflectionist Media's decade of technical production, sound engineering, and AV expertise with TOP's bold artistic vision, the company produces cutting-edge, anti-trope live theatre.
Under the slogan "We Commit Art Crimes", TOP does not operate as a rigid drama school. Instead, it is a living collaborative hub backed by Reflectionist Media Ltd., where creators can be involved in acting, directing, sound reinforcement, lighting design, and scriptwriting regardless of formal qualifications.
"Theatre isn't a museum for preserving old rules. It's a living, breathing canvas where art crimes are committed daily to connect people."
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