Pinecone Performance Lab

05/03/2026

We're proud to be producing Tasker & McGrath's new musical, RISING, in a concert reading to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 rebellion in Dublin. Join us at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith on Friday, 24 April. Tickets at the link below.

As Patrick Pearse leads the charge against the British Empire, he must reconcile his public role with the private self he has kept hidden – his q***rness, his sensitivity, and his doubts.

Fighting alongside him are a community of eccentrics: artists, bookworms, socialists and socialites. Together, they form not just a revolutionary force, but a chosen family.

Les Mis meets Milk in this thrilling, q***r re-examination of Irish history, one that resonates far beyond 1916.

Here at the Irish Cultural Centre, we invite you to check out RISING: a new Irish musical. Book your tickets today!

20/09/2024

COMING SOON: The Queen Is Mad original London cast recording will be available on all streaming platforms next month!

Plus, we’ll be releasing two singles and their music videos starting next week - so follow our new Instagram account to stay up to date with the news.

Pre-save the album on Spotify:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tomjamesmcgrathamyclaretasker/the-queen-is-mad-original-london-cast-recording

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Featuring & fresh from our run at in March this year.

07/04/2024

Writers and are recognised, too, for their “witty songs, lilting melodies, and compelling storytelling.” - The Reviews Hub 🥰

07/04/2024

We love to see our Queen being recognised for her gorgeous voice and powerful performance!

07/04/2024

It’s two weeks since we closed The Queen is Mad at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre… and we’re finally catching up with some praise for our fabulous cast!

“As Philip, Raftery crackles with dangerous energy, while Vicary cuts a menacing background figure - that is, when he isn’t reducing the audience to fits of giggles.” - Adventures in Theatreland

24/03/2024

Last night, we closed The Queen is Mad at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre. But this is not the end; it’s the beginning!

Next, we’re releasing a cast album and a couple of music videos, and making plans to take the show to the next level. Keep an eye out here for more news this spring and summer!

For now, it’s time to say a huge thank you and congratulations to the cast & creative team:

And to for taking a leap of faith on this brand new musical. 🎵

22/03/2024

Only three more performances of The Queen is Mad: Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, and a newly-added Saturday matinee at 2:30pm.


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21/03/2024

Exciting news: The Queen is Mad will have an extra performance on Saturday afternoon! Grab your £10 tickets with the code MADSAT10, only for the matinee show.

2:30pm at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre

www.pineconeperformance.com/the-queen-is-mad

20/03/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to the opening night of ! We’re so excited to be at the all week with this show, now through Saturday evening. 👑 See you there!

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