Lead Writer/Creator: Afsaneh Gray
Co-Writer/Creator: Kelly Jones
Director: Natasha Haws
An immersive, episodic comedy-drama, riffing off classic soaps, Nail Bar is performed in a disused shop on Holloway Road. But this is not like any other nail bar on the street. Well Gel Nails is a space where those on the run can hide – including the owners themselves – who will do anything to protect what they've built.
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Pre-show and Access information for StoryFest shows will be updated throughout rehearsals.
StoryFest is National Youth Theatre’ annual new writing festival, premiering 10 new plays featuring over 100 young creatives in July at the charity’s north London home.
In 2026 StoryFest is supported by STUDIOCANAL, Urban Myth films and the Cockayne Foundation. Find out more
We are proud to acknowledge the support of our principal supporter Arts Council England
