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OWEN LINDSAY on THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST at OLD RED LION 18 Apr – 4 Mar


Written by award-winning satirist and author Tom Scott, THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST, was an instant hit when it premiered in New Zealand 2002. The multi-talented OWEN LINDSAY is bringing this one man play to London with himself in the title role. There are some nice parallels as Owen is also an Irish emigrant to New Zealand, which is exactly the dynamic the show explores.


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REVIEW OF THE WEEK


REVIEW: CASSIE AND THE LIGHTS at Southwark Playhouse Borough 3 – 20 April

Nilgin Yusuf • Apr 07, 2024


‘Touching, warm and funny’ ★★★★

 

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Image: KATE BANNISTER wins ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AWARD for her work at JACK STUDIO THEATRE


  • Celebrating 25 years of running THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE


  • VOILA! THEATRE FESTIVAL returns in 2024,  expanded to include three pub theatre venues


  • BREAD & ROSES THEATRE announces inaugural LAMBETH FRINGE FESTIVAL


  • The future of THE HOPE THEATRE secure


  • PUB THEATRES win at OFF WEST END AWARDS


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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT


Image: Unrestricted View team at The Hen and Chickens Theatre: James Wren, Felicity Wren and Mark Lyminster


Interview with JAMES WREN: Celebrating 25 years of running THE HEN AND CHICKENS THEATRE


James chats about the early days at the theatre, through to Camden fringe festival, Edinburgh Fringe shows and the extraordinary development of the film festivals.


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Editor of LPT magazine HEATHER JEFFERY chats with the founders & curators of CAMDEN FRINGE FESTIVAL, Zena Barrie & Michelle Flower 


Heather talks about pub theatre, writing press releases, contacting the press and how to become a reviewer.


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We are very proud to announce that LONDON PUB THEATRES MAGAZINE is now an AWARD WINNING publication


A ONEOFF Special Award has been awarded to London Pub Theatres Magazine and Editor Heather Jeffery for providing a vital forum for highlighting the excellent work that happens in rooms in pubs, with sensitive editing, and an acute sense of the importance of tiny fringe venues to the health and development of British Theatre.

  • APPLICATIONS for GrimFest 2024 at OLD RED LION THEATRE open 1 May
  • LION & UNICORN is now PROGRAMMING for September 2024 - March 2025
  • GOLDEN GOOSE is looking for a monthly stand-up comedy act or improvised comedy show
  • ETCETERA THEATRE is looking for Comedians to Host a monthly comedy night/open mic night
  • THEATRE503 is available to hire
  • Etcetera Theatre accepting applications for Indie Artists Festival 2024
  • Freshly Squeezed is back accepting submissions of short plays to be performed at Golden Goose
  • APPLICATIONS are now open to take part in THE LAMBETH FRINGE
  • Call for proposals for VOILA! THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024 which now includes pub theatre venues


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