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
Multi-award nominated playwright DAVID SHOPLAND on CUL-DE-SAC premiering at Omnibus Theatre Clapham 27 May – 14 June 2025
Peeling back the layers of Millennial civility with unflinching honesty, tackling everything from cultural identity to the ever-increasing price of a London pint, Cul-de-Sac is a witty wine-soaked post-mortem on the quiet desperation simmering behind closed doors.
20/5/2025
ROGER STEINMANN on his play RUTHLESS headlining the re-opening of Arches Lane Theatre 3 - 29 June
Ruthless is a fictional play, drawn from the real-life story of Ruth Madoff, one of the most controversial criminal spouses due to her husband's enormous $65B fraud.
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16/5/2025
CUL DE SAC at Omnibus Theatre, Clapham 27 May - 14 June
Zone 6. The Middle of Nowhere.
Ruth questions her life. Simon wrestles with identity. Marie hides a secret. Frank wants his driveway back.
A quiet night unravels into chaos.
Cul-de-Sac is a witty, wine-soaked post-mortem on millennial angst from the team behind the WhatsOnStage Award nominated Off-Broadway hit Saving Britney.
THE WATCH at The Glitch, Waterloo 28 May - 9 June
Fusing tender romantic comedy with dreamlike storytelling, The Watch explores the delicate dance between time, intimacy, and identity.
When insomniac Hannah meets clockmaker Zoe, days blur into nights, reality gives way to desire, and love becomes both fleeting and infinite — unravelling a profound exploration of trust, time, and the art of letting someone in.
GREEN by Meg Schadler at Old Red Lion Theatre 10 - 14 June
A play with music about fame, sexuality, and unrequited love.
This is Jude's big break. He's an unknown folk musician from the middle of nowhere supporting one of the biggest pop stars in the world. But when nepo baby Zoe sits him down to explain some hard truths about the music industry, the world of public relations, and the relationship status of the man he's slowly falling in love with, his faith in himself and his love of the music starts to crumble. Can he survive the tour with his integrity intact? Does he even want to?
RUTHLESS at Arches Lane Theatre, Battersea 3 - 29 June
RUTHLESS is a fictional play by Roger Steinmann, drawn from the real-life story of Ruth Madoff, one of the most controversial criminal spouses due to her husband's enormous $65B fraud. Is she an innocent bystander - or a willing accomplice?
This One-Lady-Trauma stars Emily Swain and headlines the re-opening of London’s Arches Lane, Battersea Power Station.
GOD, THE DEVIL & ME by Fionn Donnelly at Drayton Arms Theatre 24 - 28 June
Gabe is a perfectly average teenager, with perfectly average problems… except he is best friends with god and the devil. Gabe will have to navigate teenage life all while keeping two omnipotent beings in tow. GCSE stress… if only!
God, the Devil and Me is under a collective of young performers and creatives from Wiltshire, raising money for the young minds charity and championing theatre development in their community.
SPOONS by Naomi Elster at The Hen and Chickens 26, 27 & 28 June
Spoons is a fast-paced, funny and deeply moving new play about trying to live a full life when your body won’t cooperate. Tara is a smart, optimistic thirtysomething trying to navigate dating apps, sexist workplaces, and the UK healthcare system, all while battling chronic fatigue syndrome. With humour, heart, and a sharp eye on systemic injustice, Spoons explores what it means to keep going when the world keeps saying “just push through.”
PROVENANCE by Jonathan Skinner at Barons Court Theatre 24 - 28 June 2025
Ellie wants to get on. Move up. Get ahead for once. She can't do that on her own, so when she lands a cushy mentorship scheme, she thinks she's finally on her way. But when Ellie meets her new mentor Patrick, an older artist who hides away painting abstracts in a dingy studio, she's sure she buzzed the wrong flat.
Directed by Artistic Director Sharon Willems.
HERMIONE'S DINNER & TOXIC, double bill at White Bear Theatre 17 - 28 June
HERMIONE'S DINNER: Carla, who harbours a powerful aversion for children, is hoping to save Roger from being drawn into the clutches of Sue who desperately wants to 'start a family'.
TOXIC: Knowing Fletcher's reputation for preying on young female employees, Caroline keeps her distance until an opportunity to advance her career propels her into Fletcher's lascivious clutches.
MR JERICHO & OLD SARAH at The Hen & Chickens Theatre, Islington 1 - 5 July
A double bill of equally absurd and sublime 45 minute comic operas. Full of larger than life characters, hummable music, farcical situations and the obligatory happy ending it’s the perfect show both for people who have never seen opera before, and also for lifelong fans of Gilbert & Sullivan looking for something both fresh and familiar!
Camden Fringe has announced over 400 shows in this year’s programme including performances at pub theatre venues
Across four weeks and 40 venues, including pub theatres, the Fringe will host an array of theatre, comedy, dance, music and more from 28 July to 24 August.
2 June 2025
The Bridge House Theatre Launches London’s First Live Soap Opera for the Stage: PENGEWEST–A CONTINUING DRAMA
“This is for theatre-lovers, soap fans, and anyone who just wants a night of unpredictable, fresh, funny, and touching live drama.”
7/5/2025
BARONS COURT THEATRE SISTER VENUE ANNOUNCED
Directors at BARONS COURT THEATRE, Sharon Willems and Leo Bacica, have announced a new sister venue in the heart of Battersea, Arches Lane Theatre, formerly The Turbine Theatre.
2/4/2025
Old Red Lion Theatre announces SHAKEFEST 2025
An inaugural festival celebrating & reimagining the work of William Shakespeare 29 July - 24 August.
24/4/25
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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
- SE FEST IS BACK AT JACK STUDIO THEATRE & THE BRIDGE HOUSE THEATRE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM AT BOTH VENUES
- CANAL CAFE THEATRE, LITTLE VENICE, ARE PROGRAMMING EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEWS IN JULY
- OLD RED LION THEATRE INVITES EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
- ETCETERA THEATRE INVITES SUBMISSIONS FOR JULY & WINTER 2025
- CAMDEN HORROR FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ETCETERA THEATRE, SUBMISSIONS INVITED
- THE HOPE THEATRE INVITES EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
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