A Fan of War
by Polina Polozhentseva
26 - 30 August 2025, 7.30 pm
An ironic, sharp-witted, and deeply moving new play exploring what it means to live with war when you’re not at war.
With wit, intimacy, and heart, A Fan of War tackles the absurdity of modern war’s reach: how it shapes our relationships, interrupts our pleasures, and tugs relentlessly at our conscience.
Written by the acclaimed Ukrainian playwright Polina Polozhentseva and directed by Anastazie Toros, this new production stars Bogdana Kalantay and Nathan Trochet.
Dedicated to Ukraine’s Independence Day, it offers a timely reflection on grief, love, identity, and the emotional dissonance of living in one world while another burns.
“There’s something haunting about experiencing war from a distance. The loneliness, the guilt, the fear of saying too much — or not enough — lives quietly in many of us. A Fan of War dares to name it. Let’s talk about it.'
Check out our sister venue,
Arches Lane Theatre!
In March 2025, Kibo Productions, the company running Barons Court Theatre, has acquired the licence to run the brand new Arches Lane Theatre!
Situated in the heart of the new development at Battersea Power Station, Arches Lane Theatre is a 100-seater theatre who will bring our audiences spectacular and ambitious plays to complement the program of Barons Court Theatre!
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