SEASONAL SHOWS TO SEE
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See our selection of shows, panto, family, traditional, musical theatre & alternative ... and we recommend that you book early for December shows, before they sell out.
Musical NEWSREVUE at Canal Cafe Theatre 14 Nov -21 Dec
A fast-moving mix of sketches and songs, NewsRevue propels you through the world’s news and current events at breakneck pace. No-one is safe in this all-kicking, idol-burning comedy, with brand new topical content injected into the show weekly by a crack team of writers and the cast alike. Masochistically popular amongst politicians, you may even see an MP in the audience…
Current NewsRevue Team for Christmas 2024!
Director: Jonny Brace
Musical Director: Felix Elliott
Cast: Bryn Cash, Molly Cutter, Leo Clasen & Maddy Maguire
Family The Snow Queen
At Theatre at the Tabard, Chiswick 29 November - 4 January
Embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime magical quest, Gerda faces the disappearance of her best friend Kai, taken by the enigmatic Snow Queen. Unless Gerda acts swiftly to rescue him, Kai faces eternal entrapment in an icy, endless winter. Adapted faithfully from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, this in-house production is adapted by Louise Haddington and directed by the Tabard’s Artistic Director Simon Reilly. A perfect family show for Christmas, The Snow Queen will take you on a magical journey of discovery, friendship and love, melting your heart with its enchanting story.
New Writing
MONTAGUE'S MILLIONS by Luke Adamson at Jack Studio Theatre 10 Dec - 4 Jan
On a cold December night, three strangers gather on the platform of Paddington Station to take the sleeper train to Cornwall. Following receipt of a cryptic letter, the three passengers must make their way to Montague Manor, in time for the reading of a will belonging to a man they never knew. Only those present at 8am will receive a bequest. There is a catch – they can neither tell nor trust anyone…
Alternative SQUIRES at Drayton Arms Theatre, Kensington 10 - 16 December
Before there were knights, there were idiots who thought swinging swords & being heroes were interchangeable. Squires follows a group of unlikely friends who come together to not be accused of murder. Monty Python & the Holy Grail meets New Girl in a story of pigs, bisexual panic & heresy.
Family SANTA & SVEN by Stewart Wright with Ben Kirby at Theatre503 13 - 21 Dec
Santa & Sven are very excited to be bringing their magical Christmas show to Theatre503 this December!
I don’t know if you know, but filling the stockings of every child in the world in just one night is a HUMONGOUS undertaking. It requires planning, team work, dedication and – of course – a sprinkling of Christmas magic. These last few years Santa has taken to recce-ing ahead of the big drop to help Christmas Eve run as smoothly as possible. He brings with him Sven the reindeer handler, his excitable and talented Snow Elf.
Together, they’re hoping to shave valuable seconds off their busy Christmas Eve schedule by gathering crucial stocking location and roof landing intel ahead of time. Are you up to the challenge of helping our festive heroes with their quest? Get a peek into their enchanting world, see Sven play with his favourite snow elf circus toys, enjoy a Q&A with Santa and more. They’ll also answer the big questions of the Santa story and show glimpses of their Christmas magic. Come and see why they’ve been selling out venues from Tobacco Factory Theatres to Soho House and beyond! Guaranteed to bring a sense of fun, mischief and anticipation to all.
Panto SLEEPING BEAUTY by Luke Adamson at Bridge House Theatre, Penge 17 - 30 December
When the stroppy Carabosse shows up at Princess Bella’s non-denominational naming ceremony, furious that she wasn’t invited, she curses the young princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel on her eighteenth birthday and die. However the good fairies are on hand to mitigate the curse in the best way they can. Can our dame, her daft son, and the citizens of The Land Of Wishful-Thinking keep Princess Bella safe?Join us to find out!
a unique script that takes the classic tale of the sleeping princess and flips it, twists it, and mixes it around in trademark Bridge House style. Brendan Matthew will also return to choreograph and step once again into the frocks and Docs to play the Dame following his award winning turn in Jack & The Beanstalk last year. Expect singing, dancing, and belly laughs galore in a show that is guaranteed to bring joy and festive cheer to all the family!
Traditional A CHRISTMAS CAROL
At Barons Court Theatre 17 - 21 December 2024, 7.30 pm
Mitch Benn is bringing his sold-out show A Christmas Carol back to Barons Court Theatre for 5 performances this December! Continuing Charles Dickens' tradition of performing the text live, and using Dickens' original abridged text, let Mitch immerse you in the Christmas spirit with the beloved classic! Come and live the magic of Christmas in one of the most intimate theatres in London!
Musical Chromolume Productions present Sondheim and Weidman ROAD SHOW at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate 12 Dec 2024 – 12 Jan 2025
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
At the dawn of the 20th century, two brothers driven by their dying father’s charge to seize the boundless opportunities of the New World set off to find their fortune. From the frenzy of the Gold Rush to the real estate boom in Florida, Sondheim and Weidman’s complex, catchy, and darkly funny tale based on the true story of the Mizner Brothers chronicles the curdling of the American Dream.
From the team that brought us Assassins and Pacific Overtures, Sondheim's final finished work is brought to life in all its sharp, vaudevillian glory.
Psst ... more shows being added each week
We are very proud to announce that LONDON PUB THEATRES MAGAZINE is now an OFFIE 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