WHAT'S ON at THEATRE AT THE TABARD
WINNER PUB THEATRE OF THE YEAR 2025
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2 Bath Road
London
W4 1LW
A minute’s walk from Turnham Green tube station (district line). Just leave the station and turn right. The Theatre has its own entrance in the Tabard pub’s beer garden.
The 94 Bus from the West End, Notting Hill and Shepherd’s Bush stops outside our front door. Other buses stopping nearby are the 27, 267, 237, 391, E3 and H91.
There is free parking on The Avenue after 6.30pm.
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She Stoops to Conquer
4th - 7th March 2026
Pandora’s Box Productions presents a charming 1950s reimagining of Goldsmith’s beloved play.
It’s the age of rock and roll, lipstick and laughter, and no one plays the game of love quite like Kate Hardcastle. When her bashful suitor mistakes her for a maid, she decides to have a little fun, turning the tables and teaching him a lesson in manners he’ll never forget.
This timeless comedy of raised stakes and mistaken identity shimmers anew in a world of satin and cigarette smoke, where flirtation is an art form and the ladies rewrite the rules of romance.
Expect bold flirtation, scandalous mischief, and delicious chaos as Restoration wit meets mid-century cool.
Victorian Women: A Cabaret of Courage & Corsets
8 Mar 2026
Cabaret
Before the vote, there were Voices.
Especially for International Women’s Day –
A delve into the lives of women who made history in Victorian times and a few who should have, but didn’t. There’s Ada Lovelace who invented the computer (…or would have done if only they’d had the technology); Caroline Naughton whose pioneering work paved the way for women to keep their own children after divorce and Carrie Jacobs-Bond who became a millionairess just from writing one song!
Then, there’s the undercover female detectives. You won’t know their names because.. they worked undercover.
Fiona-Jane Weston, chanteuse and mistress of cabaret-style shows exploring women’s history, takes you on this whistle-stop tour highlighting some of the amazing achievements of Victorian women which will both elucidate and delight.
12 - 14 Mar 2026
Comedy Drama
Unfolding backstage on Christmas Eve 2025 at the Palace Theatre, Fleetwood, this razor-sharp drama offers an unsettling glimpse behind the glittering pantomime show cloth.
Former 1980s sitcom star Linda Godfrey, cast as the Wicked Queen, clings to fading grandeur as her past edges closer.
Her long-suffering daughter Cassie returns from New York, leaving behind her confidante, Rusty Cadillac — a dazzling Broadway drag diva whose unseen presence remains a source of strength and clarity.
Meanwhile, producer Charlie Delamere battles chaos and exhaustion, as super-fan Peter’s devotion sustains old myths and crew member Doug’s loyalty becomes misplaced.
Exploring fame, addiction, queer identity and power, it asks who we protect — and at what cost.
An afternoon of Flanders and Swann
15 Mar 2026
Cabaret
Michael Flanders and Donald Swann were renowned for their hilarious comic songs, touching and raucous in equal measure. Their humour lives on in the “The King of Cabaret” Stefan Bednarczyk’s excellent musical timing as he performs a spectacular show of Flanders and Swann songs.
Originally commissioned by the widows of Flanders and Swann, the show has toured to places all over the world including Australia, USA, the Caribbean, France, India, Monaco and Bahrain.
“… Entirely alone at the piano, Stefan Bednarczyk is the best Flanders and Swann since Flanders and Swann themselves”
Sheridan Morley “Herald Tribune”
18 Mar - 4 Apr
Comedy Drama
A Shakespearean comedy by David Visick
Directed by Tim Marriott
Performed by Nicholas Collett & Tim Marriott
Waiting for Hamlet tells the backstory to Hamlet – a prequel to Shakspeare’s play that imagines the Old King arriving in the afterlife where he meets his old court jester, Yorick. But the King is not happy. He’s been poisoned. Murder most foul.He needs to go back and exact revenge.
Now only Yorick can stop dead King Hamlet destroying everything and everyone he loves. So what follows is a battle of wits between two fools – and only one of them knows he’s a fool.
It’s not a question of whether to be or not to be. It’s about how not to be. It’s about love, and loss, and legacy, and letting go.
And hats. Hats are important.
Waiting For Hamlet is a comedy about a tragedy, and a love letter to the greatest play ever written.
WINNER Kenneth Branagh Award for New Writing
WINNER Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor – Edinburgh Festival Dark Chat Awards
‘Outstanding – funny, insightful, and really rather exciting’ ***** Get Your Coats On
‘A theatrical joy from beginning to end’ ***** Reviews Hub
‘Fantastic performances… a masterclass’ ***** Upstaged
‘A joy to see these masters of their craft work their magic’ **** Broadway Baby
22 - 24 Mar 2026
Drama
Sara Wesker – trade unionist, political activist and radical – led the “singing strikers of 1928” to improve the working conditions of female garment workers in London’s East End. But her love of the cause battled with the love of her life. Which would win? And was it all worth it?
A tale from a century ago but very much a play for today, this 5-star reviewed, OffFest nominated one woman play gives a vivid account of the life of a forgotten woman who should be revered as a working class heroine.
“Simply splendid….a must see show” ★★★★★ Mark Aspen Reviews
“a real sense of history and culture” ★★★★ The Edinburgh Repo
Horatio Nelson: Fever and Fire
8 - 11 Apr 2026
Drama
Horatio Nelson: Fever and Fire, is a brand new one-man show written and performed by Adam Preston in costume created by Primetime Emmy winner Dougie Hawkes. Based on deep research this production breathes new life into the epic story of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, revealing the triumphs, scandals, and psychological depths of Britain’s greatest naval hero.
In an age when historical narratives are ripe for rediscovery, Horatio Nelson: Fever and Fire unveils the man behind the legend. From his breathtaking victories at the Battles of the Nile, Copenhagen, and Trafalgar, which shaped the fate of nations, to his scandalous romance with the vibrant Emma Hamilton, which shocked Georgian society, Nelson’s life is a rollercoaster of ambition and passion. Uniquely, the show delves into Nelson’s early years, exploring how the loss of his mother at age nine and his overlooked status as a “middle child” fuelled a relentless drive for remarkable achievements and a need to be seen.
This fresh psychological lens makes this a must-see for theatregoers and history buffs alike. Adam Preston brings unmatched authority and stagecraft to the role. His credits include the hit podcast series Trafalgar Squared, and historical writing for heritage organisation The Trafalgar Way. A seasoned performer, Preston has starred in Chekhov’s The Proposal at Prague’s Na Pradle Theatre and has performed stand-up all over the U.K. including at the Edinburgh Fringe.
His intimate, dynamic performance at the Tabard promises to transport audiences from the stormy decks of the Victory to the glittering salons of Naples.“Nelson’s story is one of the greatest true dramas in history, yet it’s been sidelined for too long,” says Preston. “From his childhood heartbreak to his world-changing victories and scandalous love life, this is a ripe fruit waiting to drop.”
12 Apr 2026
Drama
BAFTA award-winning Dame Siân Phillips leads audiences on a captivating journey through the drama, wit, and spirit of Ancient Greece, in two unforgettable performances presented together for the first time.
In Women & Troy, she is joined by Rachel Donovan (The Crown, Call the Midwife) as they delve into war-torn Troy and the story of the women who inhabit it. From Queen Hecuba and her prophetess-daughter Cassandra to Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, what emerges is an intense story full of passion and humour.
In It’s All Greek, she joins BAFTA nominee Robert Powell (Jesus of Nazareth, Mahler) to give voice to timeless tales of love, laughter, and betrayal. Whatever life brings us, the ancient Greeks have the right words for it. As they navigate through youthful high jinks, adult chaos, and the preoccupations of old age, their wit and wisdom are a road map for our modern age.
Written and directed by David Stuttard, Siân Phillips: The Greeks brings myth to life with rare insight, passion, and grace, and reminds us why these ancient voices still speak so clearly today.
15 Apr - 2 May 2026
Comedy Drama
Masterclass by Tim Connery, directed by Luke Adamson
It’s evening in the classroom of a small primary school and it’s time for a Masterclass… but who is teaching who?
Thanks to a minor disagreement with the tax man, ageing Shakespearean thespian and faded film star Roger Sutherland is forced to swallow his pride and start offering paid evening acting masterclasses in local primary schools and community halls. It’s a far cry from the West End, but the show must go on.
Enter stage left Gary Brock – a brash, young Australian actor with a TV past and big ambitions. Once a child star Down Under, Gary has crossed the globe to reignite his career in the land of Shakespeare, but instead finds himself face to face with Roger, whose disdain for modern acting methods is matched only by his contempt for actors who don’t know their soliloquies from their stage directions.
With clashing egos, wildly different philosophies on acting, and a few forgotten lines along the way, sparks fly and tempers flare. But beneath the posturing and put-downs, could these two actors actually have something to learn from one another?
Produced and presented first at The Bridge House Theatre and starring Kurt Lucas and Alex Dee, this comedic drama is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt exploration of art, ambition, and the fine line between performance and reality.
