A DoL House
The Big House, London, N1 3LH
Wednesday 17th June 2026 - Saturday 18th July 2026
'It's a vulnerable package. That's why we're here. Eyes-on, two-to-one, double supervised. We keep the protocols, the procedures; we keep the conditions of the order. There is a system. We are the system.'
Leyla is sixteen. She likes maths, Teign with the green eyes, and absconding from her children's home.
One night to keep her out of harm's way, Leyla is taken and moved to an unknown room, in an unknown house, in a far-away part of the city. Leyla's angry. She's frightened.
But she's not alone.
Ever.
Created with The Big House members, judges, and legal experts, A DoL House is an unflinching, provocative play that steps inside a hidden system to ask: What does 'keeping young people safe' really mean? When does protection become control? And is there another way?
Creatives
Written by: David Watson
Directed by: Maggie Norris
Cast
Leyla: Anais Lone
Jason: James Atwell
Jag: Zarif Hussain
Video & Sound Designer: Mic Pool
Set & Costume Designer: Shaquelle Devroux
Lighting Designer: Nell Golledge
Producer: Joly Black for The Big House
Production Manager: Crin Claxton
Stage Manager: Fae Hochgemuth
AGE RESTRICTION
This performance is recommended for audiences aged 16+
CONTENT WARNING:
Please note this production features strong language (including swearing) and themes that some audience members may find distressing.
For more information, please contact The Big House: [email protected]
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Please be advised that this performance features the use of strobe lighting, flashing effects, and rapid colour changes. Audience members who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other visual light stimulations should exercise caution
Please contact [email protected] or call us on 02079239955 for access requirements
Previews: £20 full price, £17.50 concessions(unwaged, over 65, student), £15 under 26
Performances: £24 full price, £20 concessions, £16 under 26.
Leyla is sixteen. She likes maths, Teign with the green eyes, and absconding from her children's home.
One night to keep her out of harm's way, Leyla is taken and moved to an unknown room, in an unknown house, in a far-away part of the city. Leyla's angry. She's frightened.
But she's not alone.
Ever.
Created with The Big House members, judges, and legal experts, A DoL House is an unflinching, provocative play that steps inside a hidden system to ask: What does 'keeping young people safe' really mean? When does protection become control? And is there another way?
Creatives
Written by: David Watson
Directed by: Maggie Norris
Cast
Leyla: Anais Lone
Jason: James Atwell
Jag: Zarif Hussain
Video & Sound Designer: Mic Pool
Set & Costume Designer: Shaquelle Devroux
Lighting Designer: Nell Golledge
Producer: Joly Black for The Big House
Production Manager: Crin Claxton
Stage Manager: Fae Hochgemuth
AGE RESTRICTION
This performance is recommended for audiences aged 16+
CONTENT WARNING:
Please note this production features strong language (including swearing) and themes that some audience members may find distressing.
For more information, please contact The Big House: [email protected]
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Please be advised that this performance features the use of strobe lighting, flashing effects, and rapid colour changes. Audience members who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other visual light stimulations should exercise caution
Please contact [email protected] or call us on 02079239955 for access requirements
Previews: £20 full price, £17.50 concessions(unwaged, over 65, student), £15 under 26
Performances: £24 full price, £20 concessions, £16 under 26.
