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1. TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
Here is Clare Bloomer playing the role of Tracy who is stuck in the kitchen cooking Christmas dinner for a huge extended family
Q. But can you name the show? Extra point if you know the venue.
A. 18 Round to Christmas
B. 30 Round to Christmas
C. 21 Round to Christmas
2. THE XMAS FUND RAISER
Boys in the Buff at Drayton Arms Theatre is hosting two charity performances in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust 18 Dec and 8 Jan. Code THT
Q. In which London Borough will the show be performed?
A. Islington
B. Kensington and Chelsea
C. Soho
3. FATHER CHRISTMAS
Did you know that Santa is visiting one of our favourite pub theatres this year?
Q. But can you name it?
A. London Playhouse
B. Chiswick Playhouse
C. Westminster Playhouse
4. FEELING LIKE A KID AGAIN
What better way to do this than watching a seasonal show with the kids.
Q. But can you name these family Pantomimes? Extra points for naming the theatres where they are playing.
5. PANTOS
Innuendos aplenty!
Q. Can you match up these adults only pantos to their venues?
A. Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington
B. King's Head Theatre in Islington
C. Bridge House Theatre in Penge
- Sleeping Booty written & directed by Luke Adamson
2. Beowulf by Charles Court Opera
3. IT'S BEHIND YOU! (horror parody panto) by Medium Rare Productions
6. CHRISTMAS GHOST STORIES
Kindred Spirits by Ross McGregor at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre is performing until 8 January
Q. But which company is associated with writer Ross McGregor?
A. Bow and Arrows
B. Arrows and Traps
C. Arrows and Spears
7. FEEL GOOD MUSICALS
Five Guys Named Moe is at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate until 16 Jan
Q. You might know Big Moe and Little Moe, but can you name the other three? One point for each right answer.
8. PRESENTS
Looking for a gift idea? Here are some of our fantastic recommendations of shows coming up in 2022.
Q. But which one stars the winner of the LPT Standing Ovation Award for Actors 2021
A. Tiwai Muza in Disk Jockey
at Bread and Roses Theatre in Clapham 1 - 5 February
B. Alice Henley in Wonder in Aliceland
at The Hen and Chickens Theatre in Highbury (Islington) 26 - 18 January
C. Kieran Dee in TIFO
at Lion and Unicorn Theatre in Kentish Town 11 - 15 January
A. Tiwai Muza
9. CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating with like minded people.
Q. This Musical Revue is available to see four nights a week but can you name the venue? An extra point for getting the name of this long running show.
10. PUB DOGS
Q. There are several dog friendly pubs but where was this pup spotted? An extra point if you know his name.
A. Rosemary Branch, Hackney/Islington border
B. Lion and Unicorn, Kentish Town
C. Old Red Lion, Islington
11. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Nothing like a pub dressed for Christmas for putting us in the spirit!
Q. These decorations can be found at which pub?
12. FESTIVE TIPPLES
Hot chocolate is one of our favourites
Q. But what is the magic ingredient in this one?
A. Smirnoff
B. Cognac
C. Baileys
13. NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Our resolution is to enjoy theatre while staying safe and healthy. Theatres are working hard to keep everyone safe but some theatre offer socially distanced performances for those who need it.
Q. Where can you see shows which are socially distanced?
A. Brockley Jack Theatre, SE4
B. Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate
C. White Bear Theatre, Kennington
14. THEATRE FRIENDS
Here are our London Pub Theatres Awards team mates
Q. But can you put faces to names?
Siân Rowlan, Disa Andersen, Chris Lilly, Lucy Basaba, David Weir, Aaron Lee-Eyles and Heather Jeffery
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING PUB THEATRES
ANSWERS
1. TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
Here is Clare Bloomer playing the role of Tracy who is stuck in the kitchen cooking Christmas dinner for a huge extended family
Q. But can you name the show?
Answer C. 21 Round to Christmas Booking until 18 December
Extra point if you know the venue.
Answer: The Hope Theatre in Islington
2. THE XMAS FUND RAISER
Boys in the Buff at Drayton Arms Theatre until 9 January
Q. In which London Borough will the show be performed?
Answer: B Kensington and Chelsea
Note: There are two charity matinee performances in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust on 18 December and 8 January. Use discount code THT for £5 discount and the production company will donate £5 to the charity
3. FATHER CHRISTMAS
Did you know that Santa is visiting one very special pub theatre this year?
Q. But can you name it?
Answer: B. Chiswick Playhouse
Note: Santa is visiting 18 - 23 December Bookings
4. FEELING LIKE A KID AGAIN
What better way to do this than watching a seasonal show with the kids.
Q. But can you name these family Pantomimes? Extra point for naming the theatre where they are playing.
Answer: Snow White at Theatre503 (Battersea) until 30 December and Dick Whittington at Bridge House Theatre (Penge) until 8 January
5. PANTOS
Innuendos aplenty!
Q. Can you match up the panto to the venue?
A. Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington
Answer: 3. It's Behind You (running until 22 December)
B. King's Head Theatre in Islington
Answer: 2. Beowulf (running until 8 January)
C. Bridge House Theatre in Penge
Answer: 1 Sleeping Booty (until 1 January)
6. CHRISTMAS GHOST STORIES
Kindred Spirits by Ross McGregor at Brockley Jack Studio Theatre is performing until 8 January
Q. But which company is associated with writer Ross McGregor?
Answer: B Arrows and Traps
7. FEEL GOOD MUSICALS
Five Guys Named Moe is at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate.
Q. Out of the radio step Big Moe and Little Moe but can you name the other three? One point for each right answer.
Answer: Eat Moe, No Moe and Four Eyed Moe
8. PRESENTS
Looking for a gift idea? Here are some of our fantastic recommendations of shows coming up in 2022.
Q. But which one stars the winner of the LPT Standing Ovation Award for Actors 2021?
Answer: C. Kieran Dee in Tifo Lion and Unicorn Theatre in Kentish Town 11 - 15 January
Check out our What's On pages for more upcoming shows
9. CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating with like minded people.
Q. This Musical Revue is available to see four nights a week but can you name the venue? An extra point for getting the name of this long running show.
Answer: NewsRevue at Canal Café Theatre
10. PUB DOGS
Q. There are several dog friendly pubs but where was this pup spotted? An extra point if you know his name.
Answer: B. Eddie at Lion and Unicorn, Kentish Town
Eddie’s on the pull again!
11. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Nothing like a pub dressed for Christmas for putting us in the spirit!
Q. These decorations can be found at which pub?
Answer: Brockley Jack Pub (a short walk from Crofton Park Station)
12. FESTIVE TIPPLES
Hot chocolate is one of our favourites
Q. But what is the magic ingredient?
Answer: C Baileys
Note: This sign was spotted at Drayton Arms Pub theatre in Kensington
13. NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Our resolution is to enjoy theatre while staying safe and healthy. All the pub theatres are working hard to keep everyone safe.
Q. Where can you see shows which are socially distanced?
Answer: All of them 1 point for each right answer
Brockley Jack Theatre, SE4
Kindred Spirit - performances 15 and 21 December and 5 January
Holst: The Music In The Spheres - 19 January
PAYNE: The Stars Are Fire - 26th January
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate
Five Guys Named Joe - 3pm and 7pm 28 December and 4 January
White Bear Theatre in Kennington
In common with other pub theatres White Bear have increased available capacity, but not put this up to 100%, in order to maintain social distance between parties. Full programme of events here
14. THEATRE FRIENDS
Here are our London Pub Theatres Awards team mates
Q. But can you put faces to names?
Answer: (Left to right) David Weir, Disa Andersen, Chris lilly, Heather Jeffery, Siân Rowlan, Lucy Basaba, Aaron Lee- Eyles - 1 point for each correct answer
THANKS TO ALL OUR THEATRE FRIENDS FOR SUPPORTING PUB THEATRES 🎅🎄
We are very proud to announce that LONDON PUB THEATRES MAGAZINE is now an OFFIE AWARD WINNING publication
A ONEOFF Special Award (February 2024) 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
London pub theatres magazine ISSN 2977-6724