LPT magazine ISSN 2977-6724
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INTERVIEW with JAMES HADDRELL on his revival of Jim Cartwright's TWO at Greenwich Theatre - By Heather Jeffery
Haddrell chats about this immersive new production of TWO set in a classic British boozer, with a surprising nod to pub theatre history.
28/6/2025
CAMDEN FRINGE FESTIVAL 28 JULY - 24 AUGUST
With over 450 shows to see in 40 venues all across North London, it's the biggest Camden Fringe yet. To give you a head start in choosing what to see and where to go, we've added our suggestions to pick of the month (with more to come in the following weeks).
PENTAMETERS THEATRE OPENS FUNDRAISER TO PRESERVE ITS LEGACY AFTER RECEIVING EVICTION NOTICE
16/7/2025
Léonie Scott-Matthews founded the theatre in 1968 and has since received many honours in recognition of services to British theatre, to the community in Hampstead and the development of new writing.
LAMBETH FRINGE FESTIVAL RETURNS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
REMEMBER YOUR LOVERS – The Poetry of Sidney Keyes at Finborough FREE ONLINE -Commemorating VJ Day, cast to include CLAIRE BLOOM
SE Fest is back at Jack Studio & Bridgehouse Theatre September 2025
BAFTA award-winning writers to debut new reimagined history play Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in September
THEATRE503 ANNOUNCES THE WINNER OF THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL PLAYWRITING AWARD
2025 LPT AWARDS to be held at The Cockpit Theatre Sunday 26 October
WAKARESASEYA or How to End Things at Courtyard Theatre 7 - 9 August
Mia and Iago have a new flatmate, Seb. Seb is the kind to be cooking dinner only wearing a robe, nothing underneath. Seb has many secrets, the problem is Mia and Iago have even more. A show about how sometimes two isn't enough and how flatsharing can get complicated. Imagine your typical love triangle with a twist! Twisted and a bit wacky; this 45-minute show blends humour, multimedia elements and secrets to reveal the lengths we'll go to avoid uncomfortable truths.
BUDS, REVOLT! by Elisabeth Tu at The Hen & Chickens Theatre 9 - 11 August
Buds, Revolt! is a pungent, playful, and poetic absurd comedy exploring food, migration, identity, and the chaotic in-between spaces we inhabit when we don’t quite belong. A sensory story told with bold visual design, humour, and lyrical absurdity, it asks: What does it mean to taste, to belong, to revolt?

FRUITCAKE by Jaimee Doyle at The Hope Theatre 7-10 August
This fun, one-woman-show follows Fruitcake, a first year university student who encounters an odd & fascinating classmate. Through a few strange interactions & a lot of misunderstandings they bond over weird movies, trashy cafes & not much studying. But when the girl refuses to tell her anything about her past, things start to get murky in this queer coming of age mystery.
(UN)SHAKESPEAREAN NIGHTMARES at Old Red Lion Theatre 15 - 17 August
Trapped in a purgatory of endless repetition, Shakespeare’s characters rebel, summoning the Bard to demand new stories. This absurdist comedy blends wit, chaos, and unexpected twists, offering a fresh, irreverent take on classic works. Premiering at Camden Fringe’s ShakeFest, it’s a bold reimagining of Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before.

BEYOND UNITY by Alexandra Draghici at The Rosemary Branch Theatre, Saturday 16 August 2pm
Imagine walking on a stage filled with floating art. Imagine “plunging headfirst into a whirlwind of sensation, thought, and lived experience” ★★★★ All Things Theatre
Beyond Unity is a disjointed, immersive dive into Dissociative Identity Disorder, where floating art, comedy, movement, and sound collide every five minutes.
THE SPACE BETWEEN by Skint Productions at The Hen and Chickens Theatre 16-19 August
Everything is perfect. Except it´s not. Have you ever looked in the mirror and realized you have to make the biggest decision of your life?
The Space Between talks about the endurance of friendship and the struggle of self-discovery.
HR AT THE BOMB FACTORY at The Hen & Chickens Theatre 17 - 19 August 9pm
The Office meets Dr. Strangelove in this satirical farce about the UK's weapons industry. A Clown breaks into ABC Systems on the day that they are under investigation aiming to ridicule and expose the company. Written by award-winning writer Tom Draper this is a silly play with a serious message.
MAYBE YOU SHOULD KNOW by Maria Speight at Barons Court Theatre 22 & 24 Aug
Two strangers thrown together confront the ghosts of their past & the baggage of their present, in a witty & emotional journey that takes the audience into unspoken tensions that shape mother-child relationships. The play blends sharp social commentary with humour & emotive storytelling, offering a raw and compelling look at the baggage we inherit from our parents.
JULY 15TH TO ... at Rosemary Branch Theatre 22 - 24 August 2025
Told through flashbacks and dynamic shifts in time, we follow the highs and lows of Ella’s inner world—moments of excitement and creativity with unstoppable energy, followed by deep sadness and overwhelming darkness. Flashbacks collide with the present. Time loops, emotions spiral. Joy, chaos, grief, numbness, all take shape through the body. July 15th to ... is a one-act Physical Theatre exploration of bipolar disorder and Healing.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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
- NEW SCRATCH NIGHT AT THE HOPE THEATRE SUBMISSIONS OPEN
- UPPERHAND THEATRE COMPANY SEEKS SHORT SCRIPTS FOR SCRATCH NIGHT AT THE HEN AND CHICKENS
- DRAYTON ARMS IS LOOKING FOR EDINBURGH FRINGE SHOWS FOR LONDON RUN: Invite Artistic Director Audrey Thayer to your Edinburgh Fringe show
- SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR THE WOMEN WRITERS FESTIVAL AT ETCETERA THEATRE THIS SEPTEMBER
- SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR THEATRE503 WRITER'S RESIDENCY
- LONDON PUB THEATRES MAGAZINE INVITES INTEREST FROM WRITERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW SHOWS IN LONDON
- CALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS SHOW FOR OLD RED LION THEATRE
- CAMDEN HORROR FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ETCETERA THEATRE, SUBMISSIONS INVITED
London pub theatres magazine ISSN 2977-6724
