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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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
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.
19 Apr 2026
Family
The Highland Joker presents The Bubble Show®
Enjoy a world of wonder with the internationally acclaimed bubble show that has delighted thousands of families across festivals and theatres worldwide.
Created and performed by Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, this theatrical experience blends storytelling, magic, science, and bubble artistry into an unforgettable journey.
From tiny bubbles to giant bubbles, from smoke bubbles to even a sparkling bubble cube and an erupting bubble volcano — every moment is full of colour, excitement, and interactive fun.
Stefan Bednarczyk: Before I Forget...
26 Apr 2026
Cabaret
Join ‘The King of Cabaret’ for a new show of old hits.
Stefan Bednarczyk has just turned 65 and thought it was time to revisit some old songs: songs he performed in piano bars in the ‘80’s; songs he wrote for early solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival; songs by the great writers of the British and American songbooks that he had forgotten he knew.
Join him for a brand new show of some old classics, before he forgets again!
6 May - 6 Jun 2026
Musical
All aboard for a swashbuckling evening of music, mischief, and maritime mayhem!
After the critically acclaimed run of The Mikado at the Tabard Theatre, the same creative team return with H.M.S. Pinafore, Gilbert & Sullivan’s timeless comic opera about love, class, and life on the high seas.
Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with the humble sailor Ralph Rackstraw. But social class and parental expectations stand in their way, while the scheming Sir Joseph adds a generous dose of comic confusion. With mistaken identities, secret proposals, and plenty of high-seas hijinks, this operetta is full of laughter, romance, and unforgettable tunes.
17 May 2026
Tabard Theatre
Drama
Havisham – The Story that Dickens Left Out
Written and performed by Heather Alexander
Directed by Dominique Gerrard
Inspired by Great Expectations
Before the cobwebs. Before the wedding feast turned to dust. Before the clocks stopped.
Havisham – The Story that Dickens Left Out gives voice to one of literature’s most haunting women and imagines the passionate, intelligent, hopeful young woman she once was. In this gripping one-woman performance, Heather Alexander brings Miss Havisham’s untold story vividly to life; revealing the heartbreak, fire and fierce spirit behind the legend.
★★★★★ “Mesmerising from start to finish.”
★★★★★ “A tour-de-force performance — moving, witty and utterly compelling.”
★★★★★ “Dickens as you’ve never seen him before.”
No prior knowledge of Dickens is needed - just a love of a great story for an unforgettable evening of theatre.
