Throughout 2026 Hinterland will be building on the shows that we launched in 2025. The first of these will be in March at Camden People’s Theatre in collaboration with Untethered with Offie Assessors’ Choice and London Pub Theatres Standing Ovation nominated Am I Losing My Mind Or Just My Figure? Building on its success at Camden Fringe the show will form part of SPRINT Festival, one of the most exciting platforms for bold new writing and cutting-edge performances in London, prior to a week’s run at award winning The Bridge House House Theatre before heading to Edinburgh Fringe in August. Filming commenced on a screen version of Am I Losing My Mind Or Just My Figure? at the end of 2025 with Sam Holland-Bunyan (Director), Genevieve Labuschagne (Actor), Joseph Kennedy (Cinematographer) and Tabby Bunyan (Designer).

Hinterland is in talks with venues for a production in Summer 2026 of Justine Stops Oil. This solo show broke box office records at Vaults Festival’s The Glitch Theatre London in 2025.

Past Events

These shows launched in 2025 in Hinterland’s inaugural year.

EAT

A new play directed by Sam Holland-Bunyan, written by Kate Scott and performed by Mel Hudson, Jay Villiers, Ashley O’Brien, James Coward & Holly Cassidy.

The story of a family over one table, three decades and many meals.  Carole sees food as art and validation. Peter sees it as an opportunity to indulge or to hold forth. Julia uses it as a means to fight the will of her mother while Keith sees it as a way to appease her. And Jean-Marc is just hungry for love. 
This comedy-drama explores how family relationships settle into unhealthy patterns while delving into the themes of ageing, expectations of social care and what food can mean to us beyond.

“Powerful and mesmerising” “Absolutely exceptional” “Superbly acted” “Well observed” “Very funny” Audience Reviews 2025

Director/Designer: Sam Holland-Bunyan
The Lyric Theatre Bridport November 2025
Cast: Holly Cassidy, James Coward, Mel Hudson, Ashley O’Brien, Jay Villiers
Writer: Kate Scott
Lighting Designer: Charles Webber
Sound Design: Sam Holland-Bunyan

AM I LOSING MY MIND OR JUST MY FIGURE?

A revival and adaptation of a new play in collaboration with Untethered Theatre, directed by Sam Holland-Bunyan, written by Sam Holland-Bunyan & Genevieve Labuschagne and performed by Genevieve Labuschagne.

Inventive, physical and achingly human. The show comically explores life, pregnancy & parenthood. It shines a light on how not only so much of who we are and what we do is shaped by those who raise us but also how so much of what we experience changes us.

“A must-see for anyone navigating the complexities of modern womanhood. Labuschagne is a whirlwind of energy and authenticity. An essential commentary on the modern female experience. An inspiring testament to resilience. For anyone who has ever felt at odds with expectations, or faced a life-altering decision. This show is a profound, hilarious, and ultimately uplifting embrace”. @theatretoseelondon review ★★★★ 2025

“It feels as though every word is intentional; not in a clinical way – quite the opposite, actually. The text is unpretentious and sincere. Holland-Bunyan’s direction makes the show feel spontaneous, yet intentional awkwardness is leaned into rather than shied away from. It all feels very authentic, the opposite of showy. This is a reminder that theatre can be effective without hefty monologues and reams of detail, as long as you believe in the story you are telling and have a skilled performer to pull it off. Tick.Tick. Labuschagne’s performance is a versatile and quietly powerful one. Gliding through the scenes, her ability to convey Fin’s charmingly awkward disposition and emotional journey throughout is really something to behold. An utterly crushing twist takes her from upbeat to heartbroken and is superbly acted. Her comic timing is also impressive. Every beat hits, and no opportunity is missed to speak directly to the audience. Holland-Bunyan and Labuschagne are evidently a formidable team. Subtlety is key here, in both performance and Bunyan’s direction. There’s a lot of heart in this show, and I have a feeling that Camden Fringe is just the beginning for this reimagined play’s journey”. ★★★★ Everything Theatre 2025

‘What makes the production remarkable is its balance. Nothing is showy, and in that understatement lies its brilliance. Genevieve Labuschagne’s performance is versatile yet deeply sincere. Her presence holds both fragility and humour, grounding the story in honesty. The projected illustrations flow seamlessly, adding texture without distraction. And then there is Sam Holland-Bunyan’s direction: clear, wistful, and generous. She resists the temptation to dwell solely in the heavy or sombre, instead weaving humour and warmth throughout. Her gaze on the character—and by extension the world—is tender, perceptive, and deeply humane. Her ability to find weight in the small, while carefully balancing tone, image, and rhythm, reveals both her artistry and attention to detail. In the end, this is a small and quiet show in a world that often shouts. It does not try to compete. It simply holds space for what matters—the everyday, the overlooked, the quietly heavy things that shape us all. That makes it a true gem of the 2025 Camden Fringe: a show for anyone who finds beauty and meaning in our so-called mundane lives”. ★★★★★ London Pub Theatres (Standing Ovation Nomination) 2025

“Strong emotional impact of the narrative as presented in this ever-engaging show, many elements of which are relatable as a snapshot of contemporary living in urban Britain. Theatre could do with more stories like this one: gritty yet inviting, frustrating yet hopeful” ★★★★ London Theatre1
“Quirky and heartfelt” Audience Review Coronet Theatre Notting Hill 2025

‘Am I Losing My Mind Or Just My Figure’ premiered at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 24 years ago winning a London transfer to the Pleasance in London. New elements have been introduced since its first outing in 2001, with actor and theatre maker Genevieve Labuschagne collaborating with the show’s originator Sam Holland-Bunyan.

“A delicate and wistful reflection on pregnancy, something rarely explored in the theatre” The Stage. “One of the braver, more sensitive, and infinitely more memorable shows on the Fringe” ★★★★The Scotsman 2001

Director: Sam Holland-Bunyan
Etcetera Theatre (Camden Fringe Festival + Women Writers Festival) July, August, September 2025
The Coronet Theatre (RADA Lab Works) July 2025
Cast: Genevieve Labuschagne
Writer: Sam Holland-Bunyan & Genevieve Labuschagne.
Designer: Tabby Bunyan
Lighting & Sound Design: Sam Holland-Bunyan
Lighting & Sound Operator: Isabel Ornelas
Assistant Designer: Louisa Borneman

JUSTINE STOPS OIL

A solo show directed by Sam Holland-Bunyan, written by Louis Catliff and performed by Lehla Eldridge.

Justine has it all figured out. Pilates, curry nights, The Chase. Does it get any better? But when her daughter Claire announces she’s leaving home this bubble of domestic bliss is violently burst.
Faced with a rocky marriage and rising dread, Justine searches for meaning and finds it in a group of activists bravely protesting oil and pissing everybody off. As she gets deeper into the group, Justine must face up to the fact that if she wants to help save the world it may mean blowing up her own life first.
Justine Stops Oil is a funny and fast-paced exploration of hope and rage in the digital age. It asks what does it take to get people out of their echo chambers and onto the streets and how much would we be willing to sacrifice for change?

“A sharp, funny, and heartfelt one-woman show exploring activism, identity, and climate crisis. Writer Louis Catliff’s well-observed suburban sarcasm permeates his uplifting one-woman show. Actor Lehla Eldridge vacillates through her canon with aplomb, whilst always remaining in the warm relatability of ‘fish out of water’ Justine. Director Sam Holland Bunyan makes good use of in the in-the-round seating as the audience becomes the rallied troops. A well-oiled production with great potential for reaching, and perhaps revolutionising, further audiences.” ★★★★ Everything Theatre 2025

“Skilfully told story of a menopausal woman’s journey to climate activism. It is good to see new work happening. It is particularly good to see new work where the protagonist is a woman over 50. Lehla Eldridge uses the space dynamically, painting each situation with precision, seamlessly switching characters. Louis Catliff’s writing offers detailed imagery, plenty of humour and a playful mix of poetic devices. Sam Holland-Bunyan’s direction makes the most of the space. Tabby Bunyan’s sparse design is effective, and it is theatre at its best when the simple unzipping and zipping of a boiler suit contains a whole evening of wine drinking followed by instant regret. A particular scene on a motorway stops my breath and time itself” ★★★ A Youngish Perspective 2025

Director: Sam Holland-Bunyan
The Glitch (Vaults) September 2025
Cast: Lehla Eldridge
Writer: Louis Catliff
Lighting Design: Sam Holland-Bunyan
Sound Design: Louis Catliff & Sam Holland-Bunyan
Designer: Tabby Bunyan