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Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You
25 Mar - 12 Apr
Musical
Production by:
Chromolume Productions
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After three sold-out runs across London, the critically-acclaimed cult hit TOM LEHRER IS TEACHING MATH AND DOESN'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU returns. Featuring classics like Poisoning Pigeons in the Park, I Hold Your Hand In Mine, and The Elements, our most requested revival is back for a strictly limited run.
In 1960, at the height of his fame, singer, songwriter, and satirist Tom Lehrer walked away from the spotlight. He spent the rest of his career as an obscure maths lecturer, leaving behind a cult following and a body of work that still feels dangerously relevant. This show delves into Lehrer’s mysterious disappearance, weaving together his greatest songs to explore the legacy of one of musical comedy’s most elusive and enduring figures.
★★★★
“A glorious celebration of one of the brightest, wittiest, and most principled satirists.”
Ham & High
★★★★
"Highly entertaining and utterly fascinating."
London Theatre 1
Directed by: Isaac Bernier-Doyle
(Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler; Blood Gold and Oil)
Written by: Francis Beckett
(Vodka With Stalin; A Modest Little Man; Make England Great Again)
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31 Mar - 1 Apr
Production by:
Martin T. Hart
What happens when mind readers fall in love, build a life together, and raise a child—while touring the world performing impossible feats of the mind?
Mind Reading, Marriage & Other Milestones invites you into an astonishing evening where audience participation, genuine connection, and deeply personal moments collide. Blending sharp humour with quiet wonder, the show explores love, family, memory, and the beautifully complicated reality of growing up—and growing together. Every moment is rooted in real life, making the impossible feel intimate, human, and unforgettable.
★★★★★
16 - 19 Apr 2026
Drama - Modern
Production by:
Garden Suburb Theatre
THE LONG ROAD
by Shelagh Stephenson
The Long Road centres on the aftermath of the murder of 18-year-old Danny, and the devastating impact of this apparently random act of violence on his mother, father and brother.
As each family member wrestles with grief, guilt and forgiveness, they must decide whether to have contact with Danny’s killer. Will this offer understanding and release — or deepen their despair?
23 Apr - 10 May 2026
Musical
Production by:
Lambco Productions
Love, lies, lust… and murder.
This murder mystery musical is inspired by the true story of Edith Thompson and her young lover Freddy Bywaters. Their Old Bailey murder trial of 1922 became a cause célèbre. People queued for days to get tickets to see whether they were found innocent or guilty.
What did the jury decide? Did Edith really collude with her lover to kill her husband? How did Edith’s sixty-four love letters serve to condemn her in the eyes of the world?
After successful sell-out public readings in 2024 we return with a full-scale production for 2026, with new songs and a great new retro 1920s design.
12 - 24 May 2026
Play With Songs
Production by:
Forever Marilyn Productions
Marking the centenary of her birth, this world premiere imagines Marilyn Monroe at 100, looking back on the girl she was and the legend she became. From wartime factory floors and nude calendars to the glare of Hollywood; from Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller to her final days in Brentwood, the show follows Norma Jeane’s journey through love, fame, mental illness, and survival in a system built to consume her.
Blending original songs with powerful drama, this intimate new work brings us face to face with three generations of women: grandmother, mother, and daughter. In their lives, and in Marilyn’s, one question lingers: what does it cost to become a dream for everyone but yourself?
“Powerful, haunting and deeply humane”
“An unflinching, moving portrait of the woman behind the myth”
Book, Music, & Lyrics: Andrea Milton-Furlotti
Directors: Andrea Milton-Furlotti & Laura Shipler Chico
25 May 2026
Magic
Production by:
Just Like That Productions
MAGIC AT THE GATEHOUSE
Join us, once a season, for an evening of Magic at the Gatehouse presented by an exciting line-up of top magicians. Witness miracles manifest before your eyes in an intimate theatre that puts you at the heart of the magic.
Line up to be announced!
