Ben Wendel's 'Anthropocene' Debuts at Barons Court Theatre
Confronting climate anxiety as part of this year's Camden Fringe
What does it means to grow up in a world grappling with environmental collapse
July 28, 2025
Emerging playwright Ben Wendel brings his debut work Anthropocene to the Barons Court Theatre this August, tackling the emotional undercurrents of climate anxiety through a blend of drama, movement, and multimedia storytelling.
Running from Wednesday 13 to Sunday 17 August as part of the Camden Fringe Festival, the production aims to offers a timely reflection on what it means to grow up in a world grappling with environmental collapse.
Anthropocene follows Diana, a young woman grieving the death of her mother, who died of cancer. When she discovers a notebook chronicling her mother’s unfinished mission to combat the climate crisis, Diana embarks on a surreal journey to find the enigmatic Doctor Johann and continue the quest. Her path interweaves with a poetic retelling of Earth’s origins, from the Big Bang to human discovery, brought to life through imaginative staging and evocative visual design.
Directed by Emily Hawkins (As If You Know Me) and James Christensen (Apocalypse Bear), the piece stars Rosie Yates, Naomi Paxton, and Jasper Price—performers known for their work in contemporary and experimental theatre.
There are daily shows lasting 75 minutes at 3:30 PM and tickets costing £13 are available via this link.
The Barons Court Theatre is below the Curtain's Up Pub at 28a Comeragh Road, W14 9HR.
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