ALL THE THINGS WE CAN'T EXPLAIN

31 Jul - 01 Aug 2026

Kiln Theatre presents

All The Things We Can’t Explain

by Sonia Jalaly

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‘As long as this heart lives, so too will Kilburn’

Kilburn is at a crossroads. Local institutions are being closed, The Suits are sniffing around, and there’s talk of ‘rejuvenation’. When out of nowhere, a mysterious object presents itself – the bloody, beating heart of Kilburn.

As excitement around this unprecedented discovery spreads, the community is under threat, can the people of Kilburn come together and hold on to what’s theirs?

In this flagship community production, Kiln’s Intergenerational Company, made up of 80 cast members ranging from ages 6-88, take to the mainstage to kick off the new season.

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Ticket Prices

£5 – £15

Duration

TBC

Dates

31 Jul - 01 Aug 2026

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  • July

    • Friday 31st July
      2:30PM
      matinee
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    • Friday 31st July
      7:00PM
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  • August

    • Saturday 1st August
      2:30PM
      matinee
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    • Saturday 1st August
      7:00PM
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Creative Team

Sonia Jalaly

Writer

Sonia Jalaly is writer, theatre maker and facilitator. Her credits include plays written for Lyric Hammersmith, Theatre by the Lake, Royal Exchange Theatre and Clean Break. Sonia has delivered playwrighting projects for young people at the National Theatre.

Kane Husbands

Co-Director

Kane Husbands is a director, choreographer and Artistic Director of The PappyShow, known for his work in movement, physical theatre and inclusive theatre. He has collaborated with organisations including National Theatre, Old Vic, Chichester Festival Theatre, National Theatre of Scotland and Sheffield Crucible. Kane is the Course Leader for BA Performance: Design Practice at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. 

Izzy Rabey

Co-Director

Izzy Rabey is a director and facilitator. They have made work for The Royal Court, National Theatre Wales, The Southbank Centre, Soho Theatre and English Touring Theatre. Izzy has worked extensively as a facilitator delivering arts projects with Hayaat Women’s Trust, Cardboard Citizens and Kiln Theatre. Her work with young people expands over ten years, delivering work in pupil referral units, Autism units and youth centres around the UK. 

This production is part of The Kilburn High Road Festival, the culmination of Celebrating our Stories: The Kilburn High Road Project, our three-year heritage project made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery Players

The Kilburn High Road Project is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, The Big Give – Arts for Impact, City Bridge Foundation, John Lyon’s Charity, Jules and Cheryl Burns, The Radcliffe Trust, The Vanderbilt Family Foundation, The Vandervell Foundation, Wembley Stadium Foundation.