Clyde’s

by Lynn Nottage. Directed by Phoenix Rayo.
Clyde's


Wednesday 13 – Saturday 16 May
and Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 May at 7.30pm
Matinées on Saturdays 16 and 23 May at 3pm.

At the Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington

Hope and redemption, one sacred sandwich at a time.

Savour the flavours of each scintillating sandwich at Clyde’s. Double Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s fierce new comedy celebrates resilience, redemption, and the power of second chances. 

From breaking free from incarceration to breaking bread in a Pennsylvanian truck stop, Clyde’s offers a place to learn and earn. The kitchen crew’s quest for the perfect sandwich reveals a deeper hunger for healing and human connection. Pushing the boundaries of social norms with experimental ingredients, they spark a revolution of personal growth – one radical roll at a time. Even those picky about pickles will relish every bite of Clyde’s, offering fresh perspectives on the greater good of humanity and social reform. You’ll never see a sandwich the same way again.

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Wednesday 13 May at 7.30pm
Thursday 14 May at 7.30pm
Friday 15 May at 7.30pm
Saturday 16 May at 3pm
Saturday 16 May at 7.30pm
Tuesday 19 May at 7.30pm
Wednesday 20 May at 7.30pm
Thursday 21 May at 7.30pm
Friday 22 May at 7.30pm
Saturday 23 May at 3pm
Saturday 23 May at 7.30pm

Age guidance: 14+. Content Advice

Cast
Clyde : Layomi Coker
Montrellous: Josiah Phoenix
Rafael: Benedict Cezair-Thompson
Letitia: Sabrina Robinson 
Jason: Ciaran Lawless

Production Team
Director : Phoenix Rayo
Set Design : Max Batty
Costume Design : Kathleen Morrison & Sara Mackenzie
Lighting Design : Stephen Ley
Sound Design : Peta Barker

Stage Manager : Gary O’Keefe
Assistant Director : Isik Ozdingis
Directing mentors : Amanda Waggott and Nick Edwards

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Photography by George Huxley

Layomi CokerThis is Layomi Coker‘s second Tower Theatre production; she played ‘girl two’ in Blood Wedding (2025). She studied performing arts at Canterbury College and after finishing in 2019 went on to become an apprentice at the Changeling Theatre Company where she performed in Nell Gywnn (Rose and Catherine, Queen of Braganza) and The Winter’s Tale (Dion). She graduated from the University of Essex in 2022 achieving her Bachelor Honours in Drama. Currently she goes to GoHub Workshops to continue her training as an actor.
Josiah PhoenixJosiah Phoenix trained at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and has performed at London venues including the Donmar Warehouse, the Arcola Theatre, and the Kiln. His work spans new writing, contemporary drama, and ensemble‑led performance. He is delighted to have joined the Tower Theatre community and thrilled to return to the stage with such an inspiring company.
Benedict Cezair-ThompsonThis is Benedict Cezair-Thompson‘s first performance with the Tower Theatre. Over the past year, he completed an Offie-nominated tour of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Open Bar Theatre, playing Oberon/Lysander/Theseus/Flute. He also appeared in an Emmy-winning Uber Eats advert and a Dove campaign, and will make his feature film debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this summer. Benedict trained at East 15 Acting School, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company in Boston, where he is originally from. He is excited to bring Lynn Nottage’s words to life and work with this incredible cast.
Sabrina RobinsonSabrina Robinson is an award-winning American actress. She most recently performed as Ismène in Phèdre at the Network Theatre and as the Bride in Blood Wedding at the Tower. For her role in Breakfast of Champions (streaming on Amazon Prime), she received the Best Actress award at the ÉCU European Independent Film Festival in Paris. Sabrina trained at Identity School of Acting in London and The Acting Studio in New York. She is thrilled to be part of this exceptional ensemble, working on a powerful Black American play.
Ciarán LawlessCiarán Lawless is a Glaswegian-born actor living in London. He graduated from East15 Acting School in 2019. Since graduating he has played supporting roles in independent film (Creation Stories 2021) and television (Smothered 2023). This is Ciarán’s first production at the Tower, where he feels hugely privileged to bring Lynn Nottage’s writing to life with this fantastic cast and crew.
Phoenix RayoPhoenix Rayo is an actor, activist, and multidisciplinary artist who joined the Tower Theatre in 2018. She has performed in various roles, including Assistant Director on Nine Night (2022) and as the Provost in Measure for Measure (2024). Phoenix’s work spans television, presenting, music, theatre, and radio, with a focus on identity and marginalized voices. Dedicated to dismantling ideological straitjackets, she sheds light on civil rights and social transformation. After years of encouragement and her former tutor’s dream of her directing, Phoenix feels that working on Clyde’s with such a talented team is a serendipitous honour.
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