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The Space Between The Sheets
11 - 15 March
What does it take to truly connect with someone you've just met?
What begins as a one-night stand transforms into a journey of self-discovery. The Space Between The Sheets delves into the essence of genuine connection, challenging what is truly intimate and what is merely a learned game.
After relocating to the UK in search of a bigger and brighter future for her acting career, Robin meets a writer, Aaron, on a night out who could change her world forever. As they navigate their cultural differences, personal experiences, they’re forced to ask: is this a love story, or just a really complicated hookup?
As the night unfolds, they confront the complexities of young love and the search for true intimacy, where every embrace reveals a new truth— and even the darkest secrets are unveiled in the most sacred of places.
Mixed Sex
17 - 21 March
Welcome to the mid-90s: where the girl bands were big, the shell suits were bigger, and one boy's pink Care Bear was his ride-or-die. Life's a dream for our flamboyant hero, happily dancing to Eternal and blissfully unaware that growing up is lurking around the corner, ready to ruin everything.
His parents are determined to pick the “perfect” secondary school, but he’s got bigger concerns—like why Rosie, his best friend, has suddenly become obsessed with her knickers (and why boys seem equally obsessed with them). Meanwhile, his other friends are swapping their He-Man toys for staring at boobs. Then, the unthinkable happens: Louise leaves Eternal. How is anyone supposed to cope?!
Sam hatches a plan to convince his parents to send him to a mixed-sex school (*gasp*), where he can chase his dream of learning contemporary dance and living his best life. Set to a soundtrack of iconic 90s girl bands, Mixed Sex takes audiences on a hilariously awkward journey through friendship, self-discovery, and the absolute necessity of being fabulous—no matter what anyone else thinks.
Packed with laughs, heart, and just the right amount of nostalgia, this is a coming-of-age comedy for anyone who’s ever been
told they’re “a bit much” and responded, “Babes, you ain’t seen nothing yet.”
Paratroopers
22 - 23 March
An MP has died. Party members have gathered at North Cackby Community Arts Centre to choose a successor. But how much of a choice do they really have?
Mackenzie Steele and Connor Banks, two low-level operators in the Labour Party happen to be the only “high-quality” candidates born in Cackby, and are prepared to do whatever it takes to be selected.
PARATROOPERS charts the rise and fall of two prospective candidates for Parliament over the course of the 2024 General Election. This absurdist comedy satire is modelled on real people and events drawn from existing Labour Party scandals – including allegations of voter fraud
After Agincourt
25 March - 5 April
After Agincourt centres on the Shakespearean character, Pistol: bitter, drunk and alone in the Boar’s Head Tavern, seven years after the battle of Agincourt. In gritty modern vernacular, he suffers through a brutal recollection of the before, during and aftermath of the battles that took place at Harfleur and Agincourt in 1415. Simultaneously, he obliterates the familiar and heroic image of Henry V who – as the story goes – courageously rallied his troops to fame and glory.
Overwhelm
8 - 12 April
Overwhelm tells the story of three young men at a crossroads, each battling his own demons in a world that demands every bit of his soul. Jake has barely left the flat in months. Miles is moving on with his life. And Riley may be sinking below rock bottom… perhaps even six feet under. Jake is determined to pull Riley out of the mire, but how can he help someone else when he can’t even help himself?
From the award-winning team that brought you Sessions, “a strong, convincing two-hander about generational cycles of offending…”, Working Progress Collective’s newest project explores male loneliness, the dangers of online radicalization, and addiction.
Girls Who War
13 - 16 April
To war or not to war? That is not the question faced by these three young ladies. They know one is to war, but which ones will and which ones won’t?
After a national draft is issued, by our beloved government, they must decide who among them shall be thrust to war, and shall stay behind to pay the flipping rent!
Jonty O'Callaghan: One-Man Sketch Show
17 April
For one night only, come and enjoy the debut performance of Jonty O'Callaghan: One-Man Sketch Show! An hour of hilarious and chaotic character sketches written by this solo performer. Expect madness and audience participation, and maybe a unicorn or two. It's gonna be a laugh.
A Million Miles Under Hampstead Heath
22 - 26 April
'A Million Miles Under Hampstead Heath' is an intimate exploration of love, loss and late-night connection set against the backdrop of London. Maya and James meet during their evening commutes and form a deep, albeit complicated, bond. Through a series of poignant and humorous encounters, at Hampstead Tube Station and other iconic locations in the city, their relationship unfolds amidst the pressures of modern life.
Across three parts – a million miles under, between and above – the play delves into their personal struggles and shared moments, highlighting themes of self-acceptance, external expectations and the ongoing quest for happiness. Punctuated by inner monologues, energetic form and Northern Line station announcements, the next sixty minutes distils the essence of urban solitude and the fleeting yet profound connections that can change one's trajectory.
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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 is published in Rickmansworth by London Pub Theatres Magazine Ltd ISSN 2977-6724