A London Lark Rising

An immersive, theatrical walking tour staged on the streets of the City, tracing the rise of the East India Company, the history of an Empire, and the making of modern London.

Performances June & July 2026 • City of London
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Hidden history brought to life in the City of London

Join us for A London Lark Rising – a dramatised walking tour created by Anu Kumar Lazarus.

Step into the streets of the City of London and uncover the story that shaped modern Britain, global trade and the world we live in today – the story of the East India Company and its role in the success of the British Empire and its exploitation of societies and cultures across the globe, in particular India.

Opening on 13 June, for its third summer run, this immersive walking play will lead you on a theatrical journey through the back streets of London’s Square Mile and across 400 years of history.

Audiences will move through 8 locations across the City of London and journey through empire, trade, wealth, exploitation and resistance in the very places where events unfolded.

Tickets are still available for Saturday 13 June, Sunday 14 June and Sunday 19 July.

We enjoyed meeting our audiences in 2025 and we are excited to see what 2026 will bring. We ae busy preparing a slightly different show so we are hoping some of our previous fans will return

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image of actors performing in the London walking tour A London Lark Rising in summer 2025

Who is it for?

This unique experience will appeal to anyone looking for an alternative walking tour of London. Where history and theatre meet on the streets of the City.

A London Lark Rising will appeal to:

theatre lovers
London history enthusiasts
people interested in colonial history
immersive experience seekers
visitors and tourists to London
any Londoners who are curious about the hidden stories of their home city

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What to expect

This is a walking event lasting 1.5 hours, starting at Brabant Court
off Philpot Lane and ending opposite Liverpool St Station. This is approximately 1 mile.

Here’s what to expect:

A guided walking performance through the City of London
Five actors and live music
Approximately 1.5 hours
Small audience experience
Outdoor all-weather event – dress for the weather
Comfortable shoes recommended
We suggest bringing a portable seat if needed. We have one that we can lend out if this is prearranged.
Suitable for families (children 6 years and up)
Bring your children under 12 for free
Dogs and pushchairs welcome
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Created by Anu Kumar Lazarus

Anu Kumar Lazarus, founder of Sensorinet and creator of A London Lark Rising, is a London-based writer, doctor and theatre-maker whose work explores history, identity and the stories that shape our world.

Living and working in multicultural Hackney for more than 30 years, she draws inspiration from the communities, histories and contradictions of contemporary London.

With a background in contemporary dance, ashtanga yoga and capoeira, Anu’s creative practice is rooted in movement, storytelling and live performance. She believes stories can deepen understanding, challenge inherited narratives and create space for connection across cultures and generations.

Anu originally teamed up with Lisa Honan CBE to present A London Lark Rising as a dramatised walking tour in the City of London. For 2026, the performance has been developed into a fully immersive theatre experience.

“Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time walking and cycling through the back streets of the City and I was always aware of the history of the place but I didn’t feel it was being taught in schools. I wanted to find a way to weave together Indian and British history in a way that was engaging, entertaining but also thought-provoking and so the idea of A London Lark Rising was born.

I always envisioned it as not simply a play on a stage but something mobile which moves around the City. I love that we keep the audiences small because the whole experience feels more personal for everyone that comes to see the show. The audience are part of the drama as well as the actors and, in that way, people feel more engaged in the history and the narrative.”
– Anu Kumar Lazarus

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What our audiences have to say

“ A London Lark Rising Walking theatre is a fabulous experience. A must attend walk for anyone interested in the history of The East India Company, Imperial England and The City of London”
– Sanjoy Roy. Jaipur Literature Festival London at The British Library.

“Bravo for 90 minute promenade through layers of time, foundation of western capitalism and key players brought the life. With the extraordinary old and new City of London as your stage. So glad I came”

– Laline Paull

“A brilliantly written play by Anu Kumar Lazarus, narrated eloquently by Lisa Honan. A huge round of applause to this brilliant team who brought this history to life in such an easy manner while strolling the streets of East London”

– Storyhour Global

“Horrible history, brilliant story telling. Great Cast, writing and presentation. So much more to say. 5 Star show.”

– Anna Birch

“Really enjoyed A London Lark Rising, a dramatised walking tour telling the story of The East India Company. Well done for bringing the story to life in the cobbled streets and hidden courtyards of London”

– Shrabani Basu