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The Last Genie

Karen Gillingham directs Inua Ellams' drama which explores the boundaries of fantasy and reality as

Thu 18th Dec-Sun 21st Dec

Defending The Caveman

Solo comedy show about the misunderstanding between the sexes, written by Rob Becker and starring Ma

Tue 3rd Feb-Sun 15th Mar

Deepcut: Scenes From An Inquiry & Stories For Boys

A double bill of short plays written by Kieron Barry. Scenes from the inquiry into the death of youn

Wed 10th Dec-Sat 13th Dec

Sweet William & Anton Chekhov

Michael Pennington looks at the life and works of Shakespeare, and becomes Anton Chekhov, as he remi

Mon 24th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Chroma - Readings From The New Issue

Five leading writers and poets of gay literature, including Jonathan Kemp and James Dufficy, will be

Sun 30th Nov

Maria Friedman: Re-Arranged

The acclaimed performer showcases a number of her favourite songs, composed by the likes of Stephen

Thu 27th Nov-Sun 4th Jan

Into The Woods

Racky Plews directs Stephen Sondheim's comedic but dark adaptation of the Grimm fairy tales. Perform

Sat 20th Dec-Sun 1st Feb

Waiting For Godot

Sean Mathias directs Samuel Beckett's existential drama, starring Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen a

Thu 30th Apr-Sun 28th Jun

Writers Ensemble

A development programme which focuses on a team of writers and directors creating new work through a

Mon 1st Dec

Ways To Look At Fish

Colette Kane's play about a fragmented family that unites for one day. Directed by Nick Moss.

Tue 13th Jan-Sat 17th Jan

Barbershopera!

A musical comedy complete with a four-part harmony, following the trials and tribulations one barber

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 20th Dec

The Night Before Christmas

Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company presents Adam Bampton-Smith's festive show based on the popular chi

Tue 2nd Dec-Sun 4th Jan

Much Ado About Nothing Much

Robert Hudson and Susannah Pearse's madcap musical, based on Shakespeare's comedy of errors. Set in

Thu 18th Dec-Sat 20th Dec

Michael Rosen's Big Book Of Bad Things

The second programme from Michael Rosen, in collaboration with the Little Angel Theatre.

Sat 13th Dec

Michael Rosen And The "We're Going On A Bear

Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, and The Little Angel Theatre join forces in presenting a special

Sat 13th Dec

The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me

The festive season puppet show from Little Angel Theatre, an adaptation by Tim Kane, of Roald Dahl's

Sat 22nd Nov-Sun 1st Feb

Dick Whittington - Another Dick In City Hall

Co-written by Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper, this seasonal, witty gay pantomime follows the misfor

Sun 1st Feb-Sun 8th Feb

Lotty's War

Iain Davie directs Giuliano Crispini's poignant drama, which is based on true events during the occu

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 7th Dec

The Dark And Cavernous Walls

A collection of haunting and eerie ghostly tales, presented by 3 In 4 Productions.

Tue 2nd Dec-Sun 7th Dec

The Snow Dragon (Tall Stories)

A performance based on the story by Toby Mitchell, which tells the tale of a boy called Billy and a

Fri 5th Dec-Tue 23rd Dec

Stephen And The Sexy Partridge

Musical comedy about festive cheer and merriment, and the love one man has for his bird. Written by

Tue 9th Dec-Sat 3rd Jan

Around Men

Phil Willmott directs Joe DiPietro's frank look at homosexuality in which a series of couples and st

Wed 7th Jan-Sun 25th Jan

Only When I Laugh

Jack Shepherd stars in his own comedy about a theatre manager's efforts to tame the stars of a varie

Tue 27th Jan-Sat 31st Jan

Moving On & Clutching At Straws

An observation comedy about an American student having a whale of a time with the British ladies, an

Tue 2nd Dec-Sun 7th Dec

An Average Angel

Comedy, music and a smattering of Tom Jones's tunes, in a tale about an angel with smaller than aver

Thu 18th Dec-Fri 19th Dec

3 Way

American gay comedy about three young friends and a night of drunken debauchery. Written by Dan Aver

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 7th Dec

Sunset Boulevard

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about the fantasy world of a faded screen starlet, with Kathryn Evans

Thu 4th Dec-Sat 18th Apr

Snow White And The Seven Dwarves

The popular seasonal tale is presented here by The Colour House Children's Theatre, complete with a

Sat 29th Nov-Sun 1st Feb

50 Ways To Leave Your Lover...At Christmas

A collection of stories that look at all aspects of dumping your partner, at the happiest time of th

Mon 8th Dec-Sat 10th Jan

It's Behind You!

Philip Lawrence and Dave Willmot's adults-only horror pantomime, a debauched twist on traditional fa

Wed 10th Dec-Sat 17th Jan

Elle And The Cabaret Of The Cavendish Club

Theatredelicatessen performs Roland Smith's cabaret adaptation of the classic tale of Cinderella, in

Wed 3rd Dec-Fri 12th Dec

Resident Alien

Based on the life and writings of Quentin Crisp, Tim Fountain's solo drama on iconic figures and sub

Wed 28th Jan-Sun 5th Apr

Sideshow - New Year's Eve Ball

A celebratory show which rings in the New Year, thorugh peripheral theatrcial and cabaret acts, and

Wed 31st Dec

The Hurly Burly Christmas Revue

A seasonal mix of cabaret, neo-burlesque, variety and cabaret, hosted by award-winning Mr Dusty Limi

Fri 12th Dec-Wed 31st Dec

Boys Of The Empire

Satirical, political comedy written by Glenn Chandler. Sam Pyke soon realises that St Ethelred's Sch

Tue 16th Dec-Sun 11th Jan

Unsupervised Detention's Nativity Play

The head of Drama has told Sophie, Dan and Alex that they are to perform in the nativity play, which

Mon 15th Dec-Tue 16th Dec

Jane Eyre

Polly Teale's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's story of an orphaned girl who seeks love and finds da

Tue 9th Dec-Sat 3rd Jan

Zest For Life

Fully-staged reading of Michael Bhim's play which explores the impact felt by families, of a past un

Thu 18th Dec

Tusk Tusk

Jeremy Herrin directs Polly Stenham's comic drama about three children playing hide and seek at ho

Sat 28th Mar-Sat 2nd May

The Stone

Maja Zade's translation of Marius von Mayenburg's play about a house's secrets, which are passed on

Thu 5th Feb-Sat 28th Feb

Shades

Nina Raine directs Alia Bano's drama about a single girl looking for love, examining tolerence in an

Wed 28th Jan-Sat 21st Feb

Over There

Ramin Gray directs Mark Ravenhill's examination of twin boys, each living on either side of the Berl

Wed 25th Feb-Sat 21st Mar

A Miracle

Lyndsey Turner directs Molly Davies's play about the search for a better life.

Fri 27th Feb-Sat 21st Mar

Grasses Of A Thousand Colours

Wallace Shawn stars alongside Miranda Richardson in his explicit play about a scientist with many lo

Tue 12th May-Sat 13th Jun

The Fever

Dominic Cooke directs Wallace Shawn's seminal play about a privileged traveller who falls ill in

Thu 2nd Apr-Sat 2nd May

Aunt Dan And Lemon

Wallace Shawn's drama about a man's favourite aunt, a woman who lived in an intoxicating, dangerous

Wed 20th May-Sat 27th Jun

Alfred Fagon Award Rehearsed Reading

Natalie Ibu directs a rwork-in-progress written by the winner of this year's Alfred Fagon Award.

Wed 3rd Dec

Mirror Magic Market Tales

A magic mirror obtains two unlikely characters to help in trying to give three young men true happin

Tue 9th Dec-Sun 4th Jan

Moulin Rouge

A burlesque party which encourages participation, as audience members can get a glamourous outfit an

Sat 29th Nov

Call Mr Robeson

Tayo Aluko presents this musical drama following the rollercoaster life of a singer and actor as he

Fri 21st Nov

Comfort And Joy

A family gathers for the traditional Christmas get-together, with not a dull moment antcipated, in M

Tue 2nd Dec-Sat 6th Dec

Sister Act

Musical comedy based on the Whoopi Goldberg film, with the book written by Cheri and Bill Steinkelln

Thu 7th May-Sat 13th Feb

Perfect Pitch

Perfect Pitch Musicals Ltd performs highlights from a selection of musicals.

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Putting It Together

During an evening in a New York penthouse, two couples and a sole observer explore life, love and re

Thu 11th Dec-Sat 20th Dec

The Rape Of Lucrece

A fully-staged reading of Shakespeare's poem, from Gerard Logan.

Sun 14th Dec

Death And The King's Horseman

Set amongst the Yoruba community of Nigeria in 1943, Wole Soyinka's play explores corruption and the

Wed 1st Apr-Thu 23rd Apr

Time And The Conways

Although they look like a charmed family, The Conways are set for a downfall. J B Priestley's drama,

Tue 28th Apr-Thu 28th May

Berlin

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, David Hare offers a solo read

Tue 10th Feb-Fri 20th Mar

Red Hot Riding Hood - A Christmas Fairytale Of Tea

A mix of burlesque, storytelling and pantomime in this show from Finger In The Pie Cabaret, a season

Tue 2nd Dec-Sun 21st Dec

Riders To The Sea

Two sisters hide a bundle of clothes from their mother, fearing the contents could belong to their m

Fri 28th Nov

A Night At The Knitting Ring

In a village in rural Ireland, the women come together with various stories and their knitting needl

Wed 17th Dec-Thu 18th Dec

If I Cover My Nose You Can't See Me

Solo show written and performed by hip hop-styled wordsmith, Polarbear, in which a fusion of visuals

Thu 27th Nov

Stomp: Lost And Found Orchestra

Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas's imaginative show, featuring a mixture of movement, visual come

Fri 19th Dec-Sun 11th Jan

Sinderella

Grammy-nominated cult London trio, The Tiger Lillies team up with New York drag artist Justin Bond t

Thu 18th Dec-Sat 20th Dec

The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala

The annual Old Vic New Voices event, with a host of well-known performers, directors and writers com

Sun 30th Nov

Dido, Queen Of Carthage

Drama written by Christopher Marlowe, following the torrid love affair of Queen Dido and Aeneas, man

Tue 17th Mar-Thu 7th May

The Box Of Cricks

The crazy grandmother of Nicodemus is celebrating her 100th birthday by breaking her self-imposed vo

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Valued Friends

Rehearsed reading of Stephen Jeffreys's satirical comment on the 1980s property boom.

Sat 18th Jul

Spitting Image

A rehearsed reading of Colin Spencer's comedy about 1960s society's homophobic attitude.

Sat 21st Feb

Private Lives

Noel Coward's sharp comedy about divorced couple Amanda and Elyot, who can't stand each other, and f

Thu 22nd Jan-Sat 28th Feb

Obserce The Sons Of Ulster Marching Towards The So

Eight Irish volunteers are about to be engaged in the battle of the Somme, the same date as the anni

Thu 18th Jun-Sat 18th Jul

Dutchman

Rehearsed reading of Amiri Baraka's drama which explores the tensions between the black and white co

Thu 19th Feb

Dusa, Fish, Stas And Vi

Four women, each separated from their partners, try to find new meaning in their lives. A reahearsed

Sat 9th May

Death Of A Blackman

A rehearsed reading of Alfred Fagon's drama about a young, black entrepreneur in 1970s Chelsea.

Thu 7th May

The Berlin Hanover Express

Drama set during the second world war, questioning whether a country can remain neutral when faced w

Thu 5th Mar-Sat 4th Apr

Amongst Friends

Comic satire by April De Angelis about fears and double standards, set within a classy abode in a ga

Thu 21st May-Sat 13th Jun

Amongst Barbarians

A reading of Michael Wall's comedy in which two young Englishmen are arrested for drug smuggling, in

Thu 16th Jul

Alphabetical Order

Set within a newspaper's cuttings library in the 1970s, this revival of Michael Frayn's comedy is di

Thu 16th Apr-Sat 16th May

Chicken

Hackney Empire Studio performs Mike Batistick's dark comedy about a dysfunctional family, as the pat

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 13th Dec

Kafka's Monkey

Kathryn Hunter stars in Colin Teevan's adaptation of Franz Kafka's witty observational drama, in whi

Sat 14th Mar-Thu 9th Apr

The Indian Wants The Bronx

Daljinder Singh directs Israel Horovitz's award-winning drama about a pair of hoodlums who begin a c

Sat 7th Feb-Sat 14th Feb

The Snow Queen

Finger In The Pie performs a physical interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's wintery tale using

Wed 10th Dec-Sun 11th Jan

The Performing Medicine Season: Must

Performance artist Peggy Shaw is joined by The Clod Ensemble, in a show which delves back into memor

Thu 27th Nov-Sun 30th Nov

Transient

Following the end of the second world war, four young people meet in a German makeshift office, read

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

Tales For Winter

Storyteller Clare Murphy presents a selection of stories about figures such as spirits, who move aro

Sat 22nd Nov

Best Friends Forever

A strange love triangle occurs between two middle-aged women and a ghost, and the question posed is

Mon 24th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Whitechapel Dreams

Rehearsed reading of Bernard Kops's drama, about a retiring librarian who sees his world about to be

Sun 7th Dec

Noel At Noel

Cabaret show written and performed by John Michael Swinbank, which incorporates the songs of Noel Co

Tue 16th Dec-Sun 25th Jan

A Doll's House

Gillian Anderson stars in Zinnie Harris' adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama about a woman in

Thu 14th May-Sat 18th Jul

Dimetos

Douglas Hodge directs Athol Fugard's powerful drama, which explores modern faith. Starring Jonathan

Thu 19th Mar-Sat 9th May

Be Near Me

Ian McDiarmid's adaptation of Andrew O'Hagan's drama about a Catholic priest who befriends a pair of

Thu 22nd Jan-Sat 14th Mar

The Twleve Days Of Christmas

Chickenshed's annual seasonal show which follows the fortune of four homeless children who occupy a

Wed 3rd Dec-Sat 17th Jan

Snow White And The Dwarf

A laugh-out-loud seasonal show for grown-ups, with Vincent Hayes and Chris Emmett.

Sat 6th Dec-Sat 7th Mar

Let's Twist Again

A raucous variety and review show which includes comedy, dance and song ranging from the 1950s to th

Thu 14th May-Mon 20th Jul

Sinderfella

A twist on the traditional pantomime fairy tale written by Simon Gross, with popular drag artiste Be

Wed 3rd Dec-Mon 22nd Dec

Saintly Sinners In Something Naughty This Way Come

Burlesque show directed by Omar F.Okai, in which through song, comedy and dance, brings to life the

Sat 6th Dec-Sat 31st Jan

Topaz N Tinsel

Amber Topaz is joined by a number of special guests, for a festive cabaret show.

Fri 5th Dec

Naugthy But Fabulous Christmas Special

British burlesque performer Goodtime Madame Jojo stars in this cabaret show of song, dance and comed

Sat 6th Dec

Love & Laughter With Gracie - Christmas Special

A seasonal show of music and comedy tunes, cabaret and burlesque. Hosted by Gracie.

Wed 3rd Dec

Ivy Paige's Scandalous - Christmas Special

The acclaimed burlesque performer Ivy Paige, hosts a seasonal cabaret show and theatre burlesque. A

Sat 13th Dec

The Hurly Burly Christmas Special

Burlesque cabaret show with a mix of variety, traditional and "neo" burlesque, comedy and music, sta

Fri 19th Dec

The Black Cotton Club Christmas Special

A show of gypsy jazz, bebop, Charleston and Cuban dance, music and burlesque. With Mr El Nino, Demi

Fri 12th Dec

England People Very Nice

Richard Bean's play is a journey of immigration, from the 17th century to the present day, and follo

Wed 4th Feb-Thu 30th Apr

Burnt By The Sun

Peter Flannery's drama is adapted from the screenplay by Nikita Mikhalkov and Rustam Ibragimbekov, s

Tue 24th Feb-Tue 21st Apr

Wakipedia, The Live Encyclopaedia

Commencing with Charles Darwin, this internet show written by Barry Fantoni, goes through lives of s

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Twelfth Night After William Shakespeare

Shakespeare's comedy set in Japan's past, in this adaptation by director Yukio Ninagawa. Presented i

Wed 25th Mar-Sat 28th Mar

Billy Twinkle Requiem For A Golden Boy

A cruise ship puppeteer is on the brink of ending it all, when the ghost of his dead mentor forces h

Wed 18th Mar-Sat 28th Mar

Entertaining Mr Sloane

Imelda Staunton stars alongside Matthew Horne, in Nick Bagnall's production of Joe Orton's biting co

Thu 22nd Jan-Sat 11th Apr

Michael X

Clint Dyer stars as the 1960s black power activist Michael de Freitas, in this solo play written by

Mon 24th Nov-Thu 27th Nov

Protect The Human Playwriting Competiton: Programm

A rehearsed reading of Dominic Leggett's play, the third finalist in this year's Protect The Human P

Wed 3rd Dec

Protect The Human Playwriting Competiton: Programm

The second play in this year's Protect The Human Playwriting Competition, is written by Julian Armit

Tue 2nd Dec

Protect The Human Playwriting Competiton: Programm

A reahearsed reading of Anna Clarkson's play, the first finalist in the 2008 Protect The Human Playw

Mon 1st Dec

Instant Theatre

A spontaneous piece told in an unconventional manner as the performers work from a barely rehearsed

Mon 24th Nov-Mon 1st Dec

Mandy Patinkin: In Concert

A celebration of American songwriters and composers, with the actor and performer Mandy Patinkin per

Thu 8th Jan-Sun 18th Jan

Clockheart Boy

A young boy with no heart is found, and is brought back to life, learning to day-dream, dance and ro

Tue 16th Dec-Sun 21st Dec

Madame Zingara And Her Theatre Of Dreams

A multi-art and multi-sensory show, with a fusion of cirque, acrobatics, music, comedy and performan

Fri 12th Dec-Sat 28th Feb

Plonter

A presentation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from both sides of the argument, from Cameri Thea

Tue 27th Jan-Sat 7th Feb

The Ides Of March

Contemporary drama in which a group of people must beware of saying or doing the wrong thing, in a n

Tue 25th Nov-Sun 21st Dec

The Maids (Les Bonnes)

Jean Genet's play about the jealous maids who killed their employer and her daughter. Adapted by Nei

Thu 26th Mar-Fri 27th Mar

Marie: The Story Of Marie Lloyd

Elizabeth Mansfield stars in Steve Trafford's comedy-drama which charts the life of the popular Vict

Thu 19th Mar

Phantom And The Musicals

Barry Walker and a cast of six perform songs from the classic shows and the musicals of Andrew Lloyd

Thu 19th Mar

Bring Me Sunshine

A comedy-drama that pays tribute to the lives of comic legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, includ

Sat 17th Jan

Suitcase

A site-specific theatre and music installation, marking the 70th anniversary of the first arrival of

Tue 2nd Dec

Aristides - The Outcast Hero

Debut staging of Alice de Sousa's drama, about the life of Portuguese, Aristides de Sousa Mendes, wh

Tue 27th Jan-Sun 22nd Feb

Horrid Henry - Live And Horrid!

John Godber's stage adaptation of Francesca Simon's well-known character, his parents and baby broth

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 11th Jan

Young Dick Barton: The Devil Wears Tweed

In the midst of the Arabian desert, young Dick Barton and his adventurous female companion go in sea

Fri 12th Dec-Sun 22nd Feb

Sherlock Holmes...The Death And Life

A solo play with Roger Llewellyn as the famous detective who rises from the dead and ventures toward

Mon 24th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

The Persecution And Assassination Of Jean-Marat

The imprisoned Marquis de Sade stages a play about Jean-Maret, performed by a cast of social misfits

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 6th Dec

An Imaginative Woman

Loosely based on a short story by Thomas Hardy, Shambolic Theatre present a comic Victorian mystery

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

Muhammad Ali And Me

Mojisola Adebayo's tale of a young black girl in care, who has a fantastical friendship with the fam

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

The Hostess Of The Inn (La Locandiera)

Katherine Gregor's version of Carlo Goldoni's 18th-century play, about a young woman determined to b

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 14th Dec

The Rendezvous

Comedy drama written by Georgian playwright Tamara Bartaia, in which a group of soldiers who partici

Fri 21st Nov-Fri 28th Nov

Martha, Josie And The Chinese Elvis

Jon Bradshaw directs Charlotte Jones's irreverent comedy, which explores the lives of six unusual ch

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

King Lear

Rupert Goold directs Shakespeare's tragic drama, starring Pete Postlethwaite as the weary king.

Thu 29th Jan-Sat 28th Mar

Ghosts

William Oldroyd directs Frank McGuiness's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's portrayal of the darker side

Wed 17th Dec-Sat 20th Dec

The Elves And The Shoemaker

Seasonal show by Elaine Elliott, with music, laughter and an opportunity to hiss at the horrible thi

Fri 19th Dec-Sun 21st Dec

Seven Cinderellas

Teresa Early's comedy pantomime, which follows a teacher's attempts to cast the leading role in the

Fri 5th Dec-Sun 21st Dec

Any Which Way

Drama about knife crime and the consequences, written by David Watson, performed by a cast of both p

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Wor

Jeff Wayne directs his own production based on the H G Wells novel. Starring Justin Hayward, Shannon

Sat 20th Jun

The Mermaid And The Moustache

Sue Frumin stars in her self-penned fantasy alongside Lazio Pearlman. A blend of music, words and vi

Mon 8th Dec-Tue 9th Dec

Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

The multiple award-winning show by 1927 Theatre. A theatrical cabaret recreating 1920s Berlin using

Fri 5th Dec-Sat 3rd Jan

The Constant Wife

John MacSpadyen directs a performance of Somerset Maugham's comedy of manners. Performed by The Towe

Tue 17th Feb-Sat 21st Feb

Calamity Jane

Centre Stage London performs Charles K Freeman's musical about Western tomboy Calamity Jane's romanc

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

The Parade Of Them Against Us

A work-in-progress, introducing new characters from the makers of The Congress Of Oddities, Margaret

Mon 24th Nov

An Inspector Calls

Stephen Daldry directs the National Theatre's adaptation of JB Priestley's classic thriller about a

Tue 24th Mar-Sat 28th Mar

Kevin Tomlinson: Seven Ages

Kepow Theatre Company presents an improvisational comedy show based on Shakespeare's idea that we go

Fri 12th Dec

Christmas With The Rat Pack

A festive musical show celebrating the music of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

A Night At The Musicals

Cut to the chase performs a revue of well-loved songs from musicals.

Tue 25th Nov

London International Mime Festival: The Armature O

French writer Alfred Jarry's fantastical tale of a world of new universes, is presented thorough ima

Wed 14th Jan-Sat 17th Jan

Mind Out

Station House Opera presents a show about being mindless, exploring all aspects of the brain's funct

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Three Days Of Rain

James McAvoy and Nigel Harman star in Richard Greenberg's play about family and different interpreta

Fri 30th Jan-Sat 9th May

Rasputin

A young man from the backward environment of Siberia, searches for power in decadent St Petersburg.

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 30th Nov

The Bridge Project: The Winter's Tale

The second of two productions of The Bridge Project in London, again has director Sam Mendes at the

Fri 29th May-Tue 11th Aug

Dancing At Lughnasa

Andrea Corr of the Irish group The Corrs, makes her London stage debut in Anna Mackmin's production

Thu 26th Feb-Sat 9th May

Complicit

Contemporary American play about an acclaimed journalist hauled in front of a Supreme Court Special

Wed 7th Jan-Sat 21st Feb

The Bridge Project: The Cherry Orchard

A new version by Tom Stoppard, of Anton Chekhov's drama. The debut production of the transatlantic p

Sat 23rd May-Sat 15th Aug

Sweeney Todd

Intmate production of Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller, with Christopher Howell and Emma Francis.

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 6th Dec

The Mysteries

A selection of stories from the biblical cycles of medieval times, including the tales of Adam And E

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Peter Pan: A Rock Fantasy

A contemporary musical take on JM Barrie's classic tale about the boy who never grew up.

Mon 22nd Dec-Sat 3rd Jan

Beauty & The Beast

Full House Theatre Company performs Rebecca Applin's musical adaptation of the classic fairytale abo

Thu 11th Dec-Thu 18th Dec

Wig Out's Big Night Out

A fund-raising party in aid of the Young Writers Festival, which includes a reception and a chance t

Thu 4th Dec

New Year's Eve Party With Boogaloo Stu

A New Year's extravaganza hosted by Boogaloo Stu, which follows the performance of Wig Out!. Music,

Wed 31st Dec

The Pied Piper

Openwide Theatre's contemporary musical production of the children's classic tale, featuring rapping

Wed 18th Feb

The Pickwick Papers

European Arts Company perform a physical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic first novel.

Tue 24th Feb-Thu 26th Feb

Hope And Glory

The story of a woman who waited over fifty years to be reunited with her true love. Play written by

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 29th Nov

I Caught Crabs In Walberswick

Joel Horwood's play offers a modern look at rural teenage life, as it follows a pair of 16-year-old

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 6th Dec

Rattle Of A Simple Man

Ian Dickens Productions presents Charles Dyer's 1960s-set comedy-drama.

Thu 15th Jan-Sat 17th Jan

The Masters Of The House

Former cast-members of Les Miserables sing songs from popular musicals. Directed by Dominic Barlow.

Sun 25th Jan

Halfway To Paradise: The Billy Fury Story

A musical tribute to the performer, starring Colin Gold.

Fri 21st Nov

Circus Of Horrors: Apocalypse In The Asylum

Circus Of Horrors: Apocalypse In The Asylum

Thu 22nd Jan-Sun 25th Jan

The Effing And Blinding Cabaret

Extant Theatre present a cabaret show in pitch black.

Thu 4th Dec-Fri 5th Dec

Coming Up For Air

Nu Century Arts performs a socially conscious play, which follows the story of African Caribbean mal

Wed 10th Dec-Sat 13th Dec

Christmas In New York

Multi award-winning musical theatre star Maria Friedman performs seasonal songs alongside West End s

Sun 7th Dec

The Grand Duke

A coup is thwarted by accident and an actor finds himself on the throne of European state of Pfennig

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Hit Me! The Life & Rhymes Of Ian Dury

Jeff Merrifield's drama, offering an uncompromising portrait of the life and career of the late punk

Tue 25th Nov-Sun 14th Dec

The Bear...And An Unwilling Martyr

A double bill of vaudeville-style comedy dramas written by Anton Chekhov, presented by The Factory T

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

An Evening From Berlin

Singer Mary Carewe and the Berlin Kabarett Ensemble perform Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire, and cabare

Sat 7th Nov

The Late Bus

A black comedy written by Alison Porter, about a group of odd characters who in trying to escape the

Wed 26th Nov

Listen

Jessica Woolf's play about a society built on surveillance and an act of rebellion.

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

Pebbles On The Beach

An intriguing tale of a man stuck on a beach with a lot of unanswered questions, written by Joanna P

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Molten States - GSK Contemporary Season: Dynamite

A site-specific piece by boyleANDshaw based in part on the life of boxer Paul Sykes. A mix of music,

Thu 27th Nov

Molten States - GSK Contemporary Season: Ape

A social experiment by Gary Stevens, as three independent performers are tied together to see if the

Thu 4th Dec-Fri 5th Dec

A View From The Bridge

Ken Stott and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio star in Lindsay Posner's new production of the Arthur Mill

Sat 24th Jan-Sat 16th May

Chauntecleer And Pertelotte

Contemporary farm-set fable with narrative in the style of Chaucer, about a cocky cock rooster who g

Tue 2nd Dec-Sat 20th Dec

The Performing Medicine Season: Must, The Inside S

Performance artist Peggy Shaw delves into her memories and images, in an exploration of tales and mu

Thu 27th Nov-Sun 30th Nov

The Performing Medicine Season: Ball

A one-man comedy show performed by Brian Lobel, about a young man's quirky response to, and struggle

Tue 9th Dec

The Mummy's Tomb

Actor-musicians from Hornchurch's Queen's Theatre present Ken Hill's musical comedy, a show set in t

Fri 21st Nov

SMITH

A site-specific theatre piece by Jacqui Honess-Martin, about three different characters who connect

Fri 21st Nov-Fri 28th Nov

Newley - The Fool Who Dared To Dream

A new musical drama about Anthony Newley's songwriting successes, both solo and with Leslie Bricuss

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 30th Nov

UnderConstruction 4

A weekly platform for alternative performance art. Line-up to be announced.

Tue 25th Nov

Jonny Woo - Remix: Strange Hill (Back To Skool Mix

Jonny Woo appears as 'Claire', in another irreverent comedy cabaret show, which is partly the famous

Fri 21st Nov-Fri 28th Nov

Jonny Woo - Remix: The Christmas Caroles (Director

A one-night performance of the crazy, festive-related cabaret show starring sister Karol with a K an

Sat 29th Nov

Jonny Woo - Remix: Stark Dallas Naked (Lucy's Tits

A return to the big and brassy television soap opera of the 1980s, with a pastiche cabaret with Timb

Fri 21st Nov

Your Line Or Mine?

A monthly, improvised comedy show which, following suggestions from the audience, covers themes such

Sun 30th Nov

Mother Goose

Clive Rowe and Sharon D Clarke star in Hackney Empire's production of the traditional pantomime tale

Sat 29th Nov-Sat 10th Jan

Security

Zena Edwards performs her self-penned comedy that explores the issues of security and identity in un

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Bonobo Presents Bonobo's Winter Wonderland

The best performance acts of the Bonobo Presents 2008 season, will be together for the final two sho

Thu 27th Nov-Thu 18th Dec

Midnight Matinees

A monthly excursion into late-night theatrical adventures, with three new writing companies who are

Sun 21st Dec

On Emotion

A new collaboration between puppeteers Blind Summit, writer Mick Gordon and scientist Paul Broks, ex

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 20th Dec

Rue Magique

A musical drama based on true stories, about the relationship between a South London prostitute and

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 7th Dec

Toy Boy & Living With...

A double bill of plays showcased by Acting Like Mad and written by Sebastian Rex. Cynicism, hedonism

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

American Briefs

Short plays by some of America's newest writing talents. Contains adult themes, not suitable for und

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

Measure For Measure

Shakespeare's dark comedy drama about sexual repression and corruption. Directed by Michael Sargent.

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

Drive-Thru Nativity

A rehearsed reading of new writer Andrew Morton's drama, in which a group of out-of-work actors and

Tue 16th Dec

Zero

Matt Aston directs Chris O'Connell's drama exploring torture and censorship, which follows two soldi

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

I Found My Horn

After a period of 25 years, and following the breakdown of his marriage, a man tries to again master

Tue 2nd Dec-Sat 20th Dec

Phillip

Experimental solo piece exploring themes of authority. The show is for one audience member at a time

Wed 26th Nov-Fri 28th Nov

FeEast 2008: Don Juan. Who?

A cross-European textual piece, a collaboration between Slovenia, Italy and Britian, a contemporary

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

TS Eliot Festival: Readings Of Eliot's Verse

Josephine Hart directs a showcase of readings of some of TS eliot's most famous verses, including Th

Mon 1st Dec-Mon 5th Jan

TS Eliot Festival: Murder In The Cathedral

A rehearsed reading of TS Eliot's drama about the life and death of Thomas A Becket, directed by Dou

Tue 2nd Dec

T.S.Eliot Festival: Four Quartets

Stephen Dillane reads from T.S.Eliot's poem, accompanied by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra. T

Wed 14th Jan-Sat 17th Jan

T.S.Eliot Festival: The Cocktail Party

A rehearsed reading of T.S.Eliot's story in which a young woman decides that the beginning of the pa

Wed 17th Dec

TS Eliot Festival: The Family Reunion

TS Eliot's dramatic tale of redemption and sin, with a family troubled by ghosts of their past. Dire

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 10th Jan

A Little Night Music

Stephen Sondheim's romantic musical waltz, from the book by Hugh Wheeler and based on the Ingmar Ber

Sat 22nd Nov-Sun 8th Mar

London Bites

A monthly, cabaret-style showcase of performances, a mixture of comedy, drama and new writing, prese

Wed 3rd Dec-Thu 4th Dec

Forgotten Peacock

An interactive performance installation of theatre and fashion combined, influenced by male attire a

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

The Taming Of The Shrew

Shakespeare's play about the flamboyant Petruchiowho attempts to win the hand of the petulant Kathar

Thu 12th Feb-Sat 7th Mar

The Dreamers Of Inishdara

Set off the coast of Connemara, this contemporary romantic comedy by Peter Dunne, follows the tale o

Mon 24th Nov-Sat 13th Dec

La Clique

A glitzy and grown-up mix of cabaret, new burlesque, modern circus and variety, with several well-kn

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 19th Apr

Cabaret In The House: Susannah Fellows: Singer Uns

The final show in the Lauderdale House series of autumn cabarets stars American and West End perform

Sun 23rd Nov

Shun-kin

Inspired by two works by Japanese writer Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, Complicite's newly-devised work is a s

Fri 30th Jan-Sat 21st Feb

Warehouse Theatre Company's International Playwrit

A weekend festival showcasing the best of new international writing talents, with the plays performe

Sat 28th Feb-Sun 1st Mar

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical

The West End premiere of the stage adaptation of the film about a trio of Sydney-based performers wh

Tue 10th Mar-Tue 29th Sep

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Gregory Doran directs William Shakespeare's romantic comedy, starring Kathryn Drysdale, Peter De Jer

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 7th Feb

Chav Scum Kills God

Contemporary look at life in England, touching upon issues such as patriotism, ASBOs, death and terr

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 30th Nov

Theatre In The Pound

A monthly platform which allows up-and-coming writers and performers to showcase new works, hosted b

Tue 16th Dec-Tue 5th May

Jewish Chronicles

A new, extended version of Daniel Cainer's solo show moving drama and fun and poignant songs.

Sun 7th Dec

The Godot Company: One Night At A Time

A monthly festival of staged readings, improvised verse and other short theatrical gems, connected t

Wed 17th Dec-Wed 6th May

Mack & Mabel

A musical about the romance between 1920s Hollywood director Mack Sennett and comedy star Mabel Norm

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 7th Dec

Gully Side

Drama from the Jamaican-based company. A war of words is taking place between a group of DJs, with m

Fri 28th Nov-Sat 6th Dec

Alex

Robert Bathurst stars in an adaptation of Charles Peattie and Russell Taylor's cartoon strip about a

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 20th Dec

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

The Sticking Place performs an improvised musical, with the subject created from scratch every night

Mon 24th Nov-Mon 2nd Mar

Treasure Island

A new stage adaptation by Ken Ludwig, of Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure tale, with Keith Allen m

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 28th Feb

The Scarecrow And His Servant

Premiere staging of Simon Reade's adaptation of Philip Pullman's adventure-filled story of young boy

Wed 10th Dec-Sat 10th Jan

Present: Tense

Nabokov presents the end product of the tough challenge to create a new play in seven days based on

Sun 23rd Nov

Presumption

Third Angel's insightful piece about everyday love.

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 6th Dec

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour

Felix Barrett and Tom Morris directs Tom Stoppard and Andre Previn's dark comedy, which features liv

Mon 12th Jan-Wed 25th Feb

August: Osage County

Anna D Shapiro directs Tracy Letts's black comedy which exposes the dark side of a midwestern Ameri

Fri 21st Nov-Wed 21st Jan

Mrs Affleck

Marianne Elliott directs Samuel Adamson's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Little Eyolf, which is set in

Tue 20th Jan-Wed 29th Apr

Gethsemane

The National Theatre presents David Hare's exploration of life in modern Britain, starring Tamsin Gr

Fri 21st Nov-Tue 24th Feb

La Cage Aux Folles

La Cage Aux Folles

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 10th Jan

Bharati

A muscial and storytelling extravaganza incorporating the dance, music and folk cultural traditions

Wed 11th Mar

Blowing Whistles

Comedy written by Matthew Todd about being in love, being gay and being online. With Paul Keating an

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Forgotten Classics: The Woman In White

Tom Littler directs Wilkie Collins spine-tingling thriller. Presented by Primavera.

Sun 14th Dec

Dear Heart

Jenny Davis's World War II-set drama about a woman waiting for news of her husband who is in a Japan

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 30th Nov

StoneCrabs New Directors Play Reading Festival 200

A mini-festival of staged readings of plays directed by a number of emerging talents, presented by S

Thu 11th Dec-Sat 13th Dec

Locked In

Half Moon presents award-winning writer Fin Kennedy's hip hop drama, which features a contemporary s

Sat 22nd Nov

Africa's Hope

The Aegis Trust and Hope Azeda's show bringing together live African dance and drumming and stories

Thu 27th Nov-Fri 28th Nov

Circus Stages

A showcase of theatre presented by directors and actors studying the MA Acting and MA Theatre Direct

Wed 17th Dec-Thu 18th Dec

FlHip FlHop - Everything Happens On The Break

A hip hop dance-theatre show presented by Matt Bailey and Joey D, using dance as an escape from the

Sat 22nd Nov-Thu 12th Mar

As You Like It

Shakespeare's pastoral comedy with Rosalind and Orlando finding solace within the forest of Arden.

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

My Darling Clemmie

Gareth Armstrong directs Hugh Whitemore's biographical drama exploring the life of Winston Churchill

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Rank

Fishamble presents Robert Massey's comedy-thriller set in the criminal world of the north Dublin sub

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Celebrating Mr Orton

The playwright's sister Leonie Orton and original London cast members of Loot celebrate his life and

Sun 18th Jan

Tombstone Tales And Boothill Ballads

Carl Heap directs as Beggarsbelief and Schtanhaus presents a selection of macabre tales in the form

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 20th Dec

The Dying Of Today

Gerrard McArthur directs Howard Barker's witty exploration of a world overturned. Performed by The W

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

In Blood: The Bacchae

Noah Birksted-Breen directs his own adaptation of Euripides' epic play, using the medium of the Braz

Mon 5th Jan-Sat 7th Feb

The Ballad Of Crazy Paola

Nadia Latif directs Tabula Rasa Theatre as they perform Arne Sierens's acerbic comedy, in which a ma

Mon 24th Nov-Sat 20th Dec

Well

Sarah Miles stars as Ann Kron, mother to Natalie Casey's New York performance artist Lisa, in this n

Mon 29th Dec-Sat 24th Jan

Amazonia

Paul Heritage and Pedro Cardoso's festive Brazilian show, which follows events in an enchanted fores

Thu 27th Nov-Sat 24th Jan

Fat Pig

Fat Pig

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

The Wizard Of Oz

L Frank Baum's popular family musical is brought to life, as Dorothy sets off on her quest down the

Sun 28th Dec-Sat 31st Jan

The Tragedy Of Thomas Hobbes

Adriano Shaplin's new 17th century-set drama, following a provocative battle between philosopher Tho

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 6th Dec

The Cordelia Dream

Marina Carr's double-hander which follows a sharp dissection of a relationship between a musician an

Thu 11th Dec-Sat 10th Jan

The Walworth Farce

Mikel Murfi directs Enda Walsh's comic drama about the inhabitants of a council flat on Walworth Roa

Wed 26th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Vaclav Havel Season: Mountain Hotel & Audience

A double bill of comic dramas by Vaclav Havel. A group of guests try to co-exist in a hotel, and a y

Fri 21st Nov

Mary Goes First

Poltical comedy from the early 20th century in which local and national figures switch sides, seek h

Wed 17th Dec-Sat 31st Jan

Vaclav Havel Season: Havel Bonanzas

All the Vaclav Havel dramas in London's Orange Tree Theatre season presented on one day.

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 6th Dec

Wig Out!

Wig Out!

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 10th Jan

The Pride

Jamie Lloyd directs Alexi Kaye Campbell's drama, which explores changing attitudes to sexuality over

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 20th Dec

The Time Of Your Life

William Saroyan's drama set at the beginning of the second world war in a San Francisco bar, peopled

Wed 26th Nov-Sat 20th Dec

Hansel & Gretel

A modern spin on the classic children's fairytale, in which Hansel and Gretel find themselves abadon

Sat 29th Nov-Sat 17th Jan

Michael Rosen's Pinocchio

Children's Laureate Michael Rosen presents an adaptation of the classic tale of the wooden puppet wh

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 7th Feb

Why I Don't Hate White People

John E McGrath directs a comedy starring Lemn Sissay, which explores the topic of race.

Thu 22nd Jan-Sat 14th Feb

Spring Awakening

Michael Mayer directs Steven Sater's vibrant drama, in which three school friends experience the tur

Fri 23rd Jan-Sat 28th Feb

A Christmas Carol

Adrian Berry directs his self-penned adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic, which places the well-

Fri 28th Nov-Sun 4th Jan

Jack And The Beanstalk

Kieron Smith directs Andrew Pollard's pantomime adaptation of the story of a boy who trades his cow

Tue 2nd Dec-Sun 4th Jan

Vaclav Havel Season: Leaving

An English-language version of Havel's drama about a high-ranking politician leaving office and his

Sat 29th Nov-Sat 13th Dec

Lucky Seven

A comedy written by Alexis Zegerman following a group of people from different classes, waiting to t

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

The Norman Conquests: Living Together

The Norman Conquests: Living Together

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 20th Dec

The Norman Conquests: Round And Round The Garden

The Norman Conquests: Round And Round The Garden

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 20th Dec

The Norman Conquests: Table Manners

The Norman Conquests: Table Manners

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 20th Dec

Why The Whales Came

Birmingham Stage Company presents Michael Morpurgo's story of two friends from Bryher, one of the Sc

Tue 10th Feb-Sat 21st Feb

Spider's Web

The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents the fourth installent of the reknowned author's mystery

Mon 2nd Mar-Sat 7th Mar

Enjoy

Enjoy

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 2nd May

Calendar Girls

Calendar Girls

Mon 24th Nov-Sat 19th Sep

State Of Emergency

Newly-translated by David Tushingham, Falk Richter's drama follows a couple's descent into a nightma

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 13th Dec

Sleeping Beauty (Over 4s)

A festive performance of the classic fairytale about a princess trapped in an enchanted sleep, waiti

Tue 2nd Dec-Sat 24th Jan

Bourgeois And Maurice

A cabaret performance featuring a blend of witty songs, outrageous costumes and film footage.

Fri 5th Dec-Thu 29th Jan

The Jungle Book

Birmingham Stage Company presents an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's story about an orphan raised in

Tue 9th Dec-Sat 24th Jan

Loot

Eastenders star Matt Di Angelo stars in Joe Orton's farcical comedy about bank robbery, corrupt poli

Thu 11th Dec-Sat 31st Jan

War Horse

The National Theatre's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's novel, adapted by Nick Stafford and directed

Fri 21st Nov-Wed 18th Mar

Oedipus

Ralph Fiennes stars in Frank McGuinness's version of the ancient Greek tragedy. With Clare Higgins a

Tue 25th Nov-Sun 4th Jan

In The Balance

Ray Kilby directs a performance of his political farce, co-written by John Steinberg. The story foll

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 14th Dec

Dracula

A musical adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic story, written by Alex Loveless and directed by Chris L

Fri 21st Nov-Sun 23rd Nov

Hansel And Gretel

Gill Robertson directs a stage adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's classic fairytale of abandonment.

Mon 1st Dec-Sun 4th Jan

Iran: New Voices: Quartet: A Journey North

Amir Reza Koohestani directs a self-penned documentary-style performance which is based on the true

Tue 2nd Dec-Sat 6th Dec

Delirium

An adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's play The Brothers Karamazov, a tale of true love, faith and fun

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Iran: New Voices: Daedalus & Icarus

Mungu Theatre Company presents Homayun Ghanizadeh's comedy drama, which is loosely based on the famo

Tue 25th Nov-Sat 29th Nov

In A Dark Dark House

Michael Attenborough directs Neil LaBute's powerful drama exploring the depths of family loyalty. St

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 17th Jan

No Man's Land

No Man's Land

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 3rd Jan

Rain Man

Rain Man

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 20th Dec

Imagine This

Musical drama set in Poland in 1942, in which a group of actors host plays in the Warsaw ghetto agai

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 28th Feb

Noises Off

Noises Off

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Carousel

Lesley Garrett stars in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical that follows the romance between smooth-ta

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 25th Jul

Follow

Play about fatherhood, growing up and friendship, set in both Liverpool and Portsmouth. Written by D

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

A musical based on the short story The Sobbin' Women by Stephen Vincent Benet in which a family of l

Mon 9th Feb-Sat 14th Feb

David Gest: My Life!

An evening of comedy and music about the bizarre life of Liza Minelli's former husband, who is join

Mon 12th Jan-Tue 13th Jan

Le Medecin Malgre Lui

Enat Emmenez-Nous Au Theatre present a performance of Moliere's farcial comedy, in which an alcoholi

Sat 17th Jan-Sun 18th Jan

Aladdin

A festive performance of the classic Arabian Night's tale about a boy and a magical lamp.

Fri 12th Dec-Sun 11th Jan

Cinderella

A festive production of the popular pantomime, based on the classic fairy tale, which tells the stor

Thu 27th Nov-Sun 18th Jan

Othello

Kathryn Hunter directs the Royal Shakespeare Company's performance of the bard's classic tale of jea

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 14th Feb

Gay Bingo

Performance artist Jonny Woo hosts this cabaret show, a mixture of avant-garde tunes, fashions and b

Sat 22nd Nov

Foreskin's Lament

Trailer Trash Theatre presents a play about a rugby team torn apart by betrayal and class.

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Nov

Zorro The Musical

A dark tale of a swashbuckling hero, complete with aerial acrobatics and music by the Gypsy Kings. S

Fri 21st Nov-Thu 10th Sep

Piaf

A re-working of Pam Gems' play featuring music and a vivid exploration of the rise and fall of the L

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 24th Jan

You Me Bum Bum Train

A series of "live interactive installations" of devised, experimental theatre, which is held in a fa

Sat 22nd Nov-Sat 20th Dec

Dick Whittington

A pantomime about a boy who travels to London with his cat to find fame and fortune.

Sat 29th Nov-Sat 17th Jan

Chicago Blues Brothers

R&B musical based on the 1980s film about two brothers who go on a mission to save a local church.

Fri 30th Jan

The Snowman

Stage version of Raymond Brigg's book about James and his flying Snowman.

Wed 3rd Dec-Sun 11th Jan

The Pitmen Painters

A play exploring class, politics and art, set amongst a group of Ashington miners in an art apprecia

Tue 27th Jan-Tue 14th Apr

Theatre Grand-Slam

Fourteen short plays are presented in this theatrical competition for the 'best new play', covering

Sun 23rd Nov

Blake In Lambeth: Blake

Solo play by Elliott Hayes, based on the life and works of William Blake. With Peter Barnes.

Sat 29th Nov

New Boy

Revival of William Sutcliffe's drama about adolescent crushes and friendships, adapted and directed

Tue 17th Mar-Sat 11th Apr

The Long Road

A family struggle to deal with the violent murder of their teenage son. New drama by Shelagh Stephen

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

A pantomime adaptation of the classic fairytale about a young princess, an evil stepmother and a poi

Sat 13th Dec-Sun 4th Jan

Vaclav Havel Season: Private View & Protest

The writer and brewery worker Vanek returns in both of these latest plays in the Vaclav Havel season

Mon 24th Nov-Fri 28th Nov

Beyond The Barricade

Set pieces from popular musicals including The Phantom Of The Opera, Les Miserables and Chicago.

Tue 9th Dec-Fri 23rd Jan

Twelfth Night

An adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy of love, loss and mistaken identity.

Mon 1st Dec-Sat 7th Mar

Madame De Sade

The story of Renee who remains married to her aristocrat husband even though he is imprisoned in the

Fri 13th Mar-Sat 23rd May

Ivanov

Ivanov

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 29th Nov

Hamlet

Shakespeare's tragedy about a young man haunted by his father's ghost. In an attempt to avenge his f

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 22nd Aug

Billy Elliot - The Musical

Billy Elliot - The Musical

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 24th Oct

Oliver!

Oliver!

Fri 12th Dec-Sat 26th Sep

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 16th May

Hairspray

Hairspray

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 24th Oct

Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience:

Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience:

Tue 2nd Dec-Sat 3rd Jan

Lord Of The Flies

Pilot Theatre presents Nigel Williams's adaptation of William Golding's novel about a group of child

Tue 2nd Dec-Sat 7th Mar

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 27th Feb

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 27th Mar

Jersey Boys

The story of the career of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons. Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick

Fri 21st Nov-Wed 28th Oct

Grease

Grease

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 31st Oct

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 18th Jul

Monty Python's Spamalot

Monty Python's Spamalot

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 3rd Jan

Avenue Q

Avenue Q

Fri 21st Nov-Sat 28th