We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. GBS

Award-winning theatre company SHAW2020 explores the works of George Bernard Shaw, alongside the works of his contemporaries, bringing them to a wider and more diverse audience. Founded in 2018, SHAW2020 takes its name from the expiration of Shaw’s copyright in 2020. Our mission is to adapt, expand, and develop Shaw’s works, blending classic storytelling with contemporary and inclusive themes.

Our work is about keeping the classics alive while also creating room for new, modern adaptations — we firmly believe there’s a place for both in today’s UK theatre scene.

Jonas Cemm, Artistic Director

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Directed with clarity – British Theatre Guide 2024

This is a strong cast which kept the audience’s attention for two hours in a welcome outing for a little-performed play.– Plays To See 2024

Solid….well acted production– Reviewsgate 2024

This cast successfully navigates the shifts between the play’s witty humour and its darker ethical questions, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable show.- A Young(ish) Perspective 2024

SHAW2020’s take on the text emphasises the modernity of this play… while still feeling true to its 1933 setting- Cambridge Edition 2022

A touch of class…featuring winning performances– The Reviews Hub 2022

Powerfully evokes a sense of the era – London Pub Theatres Magazine 2021

The direction is spot-on, producing a broad comedy with an underlying thread of vulnerability and truth.- North West End UK 2021

It’s exciting that a fresh, young and vibrant theatre company like SHAW2020 are bringing us Shaw’s plays in new and creative ways.- The Reviews Hub 2019