LPT magazine ISSN 2977-6724
From traditional panto & ghost stories to comedy, musicals and drama. Don't miss legendary family shows at Jack Studio Theatre & The Tabard Theatre. Also highly recommended, musicals Pippin at Upstairs at the Gatehouse and Boys in the Buff at Golden Goose Theatre
Many nights sold out, so book now!
JAMIE EASTLAKE – Interview on Gerry & Sewell transferring to West End Aldwych Theatre from tiny pub theatre in Whitley Bay
Heather Jeffery December 2025
Jamie Eastlake began his career by founding a theatre in N16, before returning to his roots in Newcastle and founding Laurels which has just been shortlisted for The Stage Fringe Theatre of the Year.
FEMALE PLAYWRIGHTS PART III: Where are they now?
This update looks at ten writers who were featured in Part I and Part II published in 2020 and asks 'where are they now'.
1/12/2025
British entertainment legend GARY WILMOT premieres debut play WHILE THEY WERE WAITING at pub theatre, UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE 16 Dec 2025
GATHER TOGETHER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ROSEMARY BRANCH 14 January – 12 February 2026
12 Dec 2025
DRAYTON ARMS THEATRE ANNOUNCES A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, COURSES & PANELS FOR THEATRE CREATIVES for JANUARY 2026 8/12/2025
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.
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.
BOYS IN THE BUFF at Golden Goose Theatre, Camberwell 10 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026
Have you ever felt judged for not having the right body shape? Too fat? Too thin? Never exercise? Diana and her boys sing, dance & tell stories about self-confidence, body image, and society’s unreasonably high expectations on our appearance, sharing personal stories & daring each other to reveal more & more of themselves. As they explore their bodies they discover 101 ways to look fabulous.
ONE JAB CURES ALL by Lloyd Evans at The Tabard Theatre 14 - 31 January 2026 Directed by Matthew Parker
One Jab Cures All is set in a research lab where scientists stumble on the holy grail of medicine – a cure for all diseases.
If they keep it a secret, they’ll make millions of pounds. If they share it, they’ll save millions of lives.
What would you do?
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
2025 LONDON PUB THEATRE AWARDS / STANDING OVATION AWARDS 26/10/2025
The Tabard Theatre announced as London Pub Theatre of the Year 2025.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL KINGSBURY ON CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS AT GOLDEN GOOSE THEATRE 9 December 2025
From unlikely beginnings during Covid 19, the theatre has come into its own. Kingsbury chats about the transformation, & the wider impact of its success.
WE ARE 10! 3/6/2025
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.
- V-DAY 2026 COLLECTIVE CALLOUT at BREAD AND ROSES THEATRE
- REASONABLY PRICED REHEARSAL SPACE AVAILABLE AT AWARD WINNING GOLDEN GOOSE THEATRE
- 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
London pub theatres magazine ISSN 2977-6724
