LPT magazine ISSN 2977-6724
OUR ROUND-UP OF CHRISTMAS SHOWS IS HERE
From traditional panto and ghost stories, to classics, comedy and drama. Traditional family shows at Jack Studio Theatre and The Tabard Theatre are always popular so book now. And don't miss the Christmas Edition of NewsRevue at Canal Cafe Theatre.
CROWNLESS by Ashley Amodeo, Voila Festival at Etcetera Theatre 21 - 22 Nov
Described by audiences at Edinburgh Fringe as a “Wonderfully entertaining and thought provoking look at one of Shakespeare’s most famous characters and plays." Crownless takes Hamlet and adds some feminism... Rather than confronting inaction, Hamlet faces the not-so-great relationship with her father. And her father faces... getting stuck in a coat for eternity.

WAITING ROOM by Simon Blackburn at The Hen & Chicken Theatre 24 & 25 Nov
Waiting Room follows three siblings; Alex, Jennifer and Harvey are forced to face each other after years apart as they find their father has collapsed from a heart attack. They must reckon with each other and their antics, as they wait around for answers that might not come.
Touching on topics of familial love, relationships, sexuality, and death, it explores the sibling dynamic in general.
ONE WOMAN AND HER BITCH by William Lyons at Etcetera Theatre, Camden 27 - 30 November
Highly theatrical and absurdist comedy blending influences from Aristophanes, Brecht, and Panto on the theme of being homeless in a big city. The play deliberately breaks the fourth-wall, invites improvisation, includes audience-interaction, and interrupts the action with song at a number of places, and has serious social concerns.
Directed by Victor Sobchak
PRESCIPTION: MURDER by William Link and Richard Levinson at Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham 2 - 6 December
See the play that inspired the legendary TV series “Columbo”! Prescription: Murder by William Link and Richard Levinson. Written in 1963 for the stage because of the writers strike. In this production you can expect to be transported back to the 60’s with music, style, murder, cigars and “just one more thing!”

COCKFOSTERS at Southwark Playhouse Borough 4 December - 3 January
After five sell-out runs, London’s ★★★★★ smash-hit comedy COCKFOSTERS returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough. Strangers James and Tori meet at Heathrow and take the Piccadilly Line across London on a journey they’ll never forget. A “screamingly funny” off-the-rails comedy about the London Underground that will change your commute forever.
THE MASK POLICY at The Hen & Chickens Theatre, Islington 5 - 8 December
Welcome to Yellowed — a London adult film company where PERFORMANCE takes on a whole new meaning.
The Mask Policy is a darkly funny look at ambition, fear, and the quiet absurdities behind our working smiles — a sharp comedy about the masks we all wear.
ETHNIC MINORITY BOB THE BUILDER'S XMAS PARTY! at Etcetera Theatre, Camden 6 December 3pm
This is a story of integration in to the British way of living as she passed her Life in the UK test and wants to celebrate it with the real English folks; prepared questions called Living Ethnic Minority Way of Living Test and prices; fun activities, clowning, stand-up comedy and poetry.

Charles Dicken's THE SIGNALMAN at Drayton Arms Theatre, Kensington 10 December - 2 January
An eerie new full-length dramatisation of Dickens’ The Signalman brings together two people: The Visitor, liberated from a closed-up life and The Signalman, desperate to explain his visitations to anyone. This is a faithful yet fresh new telling of this classic ghost story that'll leave you on edge this Christmas.
LONDON PUB THEATRE 2025 AWARD
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
London Pub Theatre of the Year 2025
The Tabard Theatre, Chiswick
Full list of winners
26/10/2025
THEATRE503 ANNOUNCES ANTHONY SIMPSON-PIKE’S INAUGURAL SEASON AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Theatre503 announces its first season programmed under the new creative leadership of Artistic Director Anthony Simpson-Pike and Executive Director Emily Carewe.
27/10/2026
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL KINGSBURY ON CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS AT GOLDEN GOOSE THEATRE
From unlikely beginnings during Covid 19, the theatre has come into its own. Kingsbury chats about the transformation, & the wider impact of its success.
9/10/2025
PAUL MCARTHUR on THE CHOIR OF MAN at Arts Theatre, West End of London until 4 January
Paul McArthur moved to London at the tender age of 18 to pursue his dream of being a professional performer. Now starring in West End musical THE CHOIR OF MAN, he chats about his role in the show as the POET, his burgeoning career, music, and his love for pub culture.
26/8/2025
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Loved & Lost London Pub Theatres By Nilgün Yusuf
We remember some of the pub theatres which have closed, as well as some which have been newly established, saved or moved to other premises.
16/6/2025
WE ARE 10!
Artistic directors, theatre makers and supporters of fringe theatre from across London flocked to the Golden Goose in Camberwell on Sunday, June 1st to raise a glass and celebrate ten years of all things London Pub Theatres Magazine. Write up and images by Nilgün Yusuf
3/6/2025
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AUDREY THAYER at DRAYTON ARMS THEATRE
Audrey chats on developments at the South Kensington venue, a French Speaking Festival, new Resident Company, Edinburgh Fringe and current trends in theatre.
19/4/2025
THEATRE AT THE TABARD 40th ANNIVERSARY
Simon and Sarah Reilly on the 40th anniversary of The Tabard Theatre, a year of celebrations and special guests
1/3/2025
- APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SKETCHFEST AT CANAL CAFE THEATRE & THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE
- CIRCLE AND STAR PUB THEATRE IN HAMPSTEAD ARE PROGRAMMING FOR 2026
- CALLING ALL TECHIES - CANAL CAFE THEATRE IS LOOKING FOR A FREELANCE TECHNICAL MANAGER TO JOIN THE TEAM
- ETCETERA THEATRE 2026 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
London pub theatres magazine ISSN 2977-6724
