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Pearl Mackie leads world premiere of Baby at Brixton House this October

Clean Break's world premiere, directed by Milli Bhatia, runs on Coldharbour Lane from 8 to 31 October, with tickets from £15.40.

Pearl Mackie leads world premiere of Baby at Brixton House this October
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Key facts

  • World premiere of Baby by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, starring Pearl Mackie
  • At Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, from 8 to 31 October 2026
  • Tickets £15.40 to £23.40; press night 14 October 2026
  • Presented by Clean Break and Brixton House, directed by Milli Bhatia

Pearl Mackie takes the lead role in Baby, the latest work from writer Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, which has its world premiere at Brixton House on Coldharbour Lane next month. The run lasts from 8 to 31 October 2026.

Clean Break and Brixton House are presenting the production together, with Milli Bhatia directing. The organisers call it a provocative new play about one woman’s will to survive, “even though she hasn’t got a hope in hell.”

Mackie is the only cast member named in the production details released by the organisers. Brixton House is both co-presenter and venue for the run.

Baby at Brixton House: dates and tickets

The first performance is on 8 October 2026 and the last on 31 October. Press night falls on 14 October 2026, about a week into the run.

Tickets are priced from £15.40 to £23.40. They are sold through the Brixton House box office, which is online at brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/baby/ and is the only ticket outlet the organisers list for the production.

The theatre is at 385 Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, in the borough of Lambeth.

Who is behind the production

Bhatti wrote the play and Bhatia directs it, with River working alongside her as assistant director. Khadija Raza has designed both the set and the costumes. Lighting is by Bethany Gupwell and sound by Elena Peña.

Maariyah Sharjil is design associate and costume supervisor. Hester Blindell works as assistant stage manager, and Nadine Rennie is the casting director.

Key questions

When is Baby on at Brixton House?

From 8 to 31 October 2026, with the press night on 14 October 2026.

How much are tickets for Baby?

Tickets cost £15.40 to £23.40 through the Brixton House box office.

Who is in Baby?

Pearl Mackie stars. The play is written by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti and directed by Milli Bhatia.