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Jeff Wayne's The War Of The WorldsJeff Wayne's The War Of The WorldsNearly 40 years on, based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to ...15th December 201815th December 2018
Where:
The O2 Arena,
Peninsula Square
SE10
Category: Theatre
Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Saturday 15th December 2018
Peninsula Square, SE10
Nearly 40 years on, based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Saturday 15th December 2018
Peninsula Square, SE10
Nearly 40 years on, based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to ...More
The Muppets Take The O2The Muppets Take The O2They've been entertaining audiences for over 60 years but this is the first time the famous Muppets appear in a full-length live show in Europe. Based ...13th July 201814th July 2018
Where:
The O2 Arena,
Peninsula Square
SE10
Category: Theatre
The Muppets Take The O2
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 13th July - 14th July 2018
Peninsula Square, SE10
They've been entertaining audiences for over 60 years but this is the first time the famous Muppets appear in a full-length live show in Europe. Based ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 13th July - 14th July 2018
Peninsula Square, SE10
They've been entertaining audiences for over 60 years but this is the first time the famous Muppets appear in a full-length live show in Europe. Based ...More
At Last: The Etta James StoryAt Last: The Etta James StoryTelling the story of soul legend Etta James, Vika Bull stars in this narrative concert about the blues singer and her turbulent life. Since its world ...22nd October 201823rd October 2018
Where:
Cadogan Hall,
5 Sloane Terrace
SW1X
Category: Theatre
At Last: The Etta James Story
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd October 2018
5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X
Telling the story of soul legend Etta James, Vika Bull stars in this narrative concert about the blues singer and her turbulent life. Since its world ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd October 2018
5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X
Telling the story of soul legend Etta James, Vika Bull stars in this narrative concert about the blues singer and her turbulent life. Since its world ...More
PericlesPericlesChris Bush's vivid new adaptation of Shakespeare's late romance, Pericles, comes to the National's Olivier Theatre this summer. Directed by Emily Lim, the adaptation of the ...26th August 201828th August 2018
Where:
National Theatre: Olivier Theatre,
South Bank
SE1
Category: Theatre
The Town Hall Affair: The Wooster GroupThe Town Hall Affair: The Wooster GroupThe New York-based theatre company The Wooster Group presents a timely look at how the struggle for gender equality has evolved. The Town Hall Affair is ...24th June 201824th June 2018
Where:
Barbican Theatre,
Silk Street
EC2Y
Category: Theatre
The Town Hall Affair: The Wooster Group
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th Jun 2018
Silk Street, EC2Y
The New York-based theatre company The Wooster Group presents a timely look at how the struggle for gender equality has evolved. The Town Hall Affair is ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th Jun 2018
Silk Street, EC2Y
The New York-based theatre company The Wooster Group presents a timely look at how the struggle for gender equality has evolved. The Town Hall Affair is ...More
Circus SamplerCircus SamplerIn the year that circus celebrates its 250th birthday, Somerset House presents the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London. Taking place across two ...28th July 20185th August 2018
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R
Category: Theatre
Circus Sampler
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th July to 5th August 2018
Strand, WC2R
In the year that circus celebrates its 250th birthday, Somerset House presents the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London. Taking place across two ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th July to 5th August 2018
Strand, WC2R
In the year that circus celebrates its 250th birthday, Somerset House presents the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London. Taking place across two ...More
MissingMissingAcclaimed physical dance theatre company Gecko were halfway through their run of Missing in 2015, when the Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre was destroyed by ...6th September 201815th September 2018
Where:
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC),
Lavender Hill
SW11
Category: Theatre
Giffords Circus: My Beautiful CircusGiffords Circus: My Beautiful CircusNell Gifford, Tweedy the Clown and the whole of Giffords Circus makes a welcome return to Chiswick House with a brand new show this summer. My ...28th June 20189th July 2018
Where:
Chiswick House,
Burlington Lane
W4
Category: Theatre
Giffords Circus: My Beautiful Circus
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th June to 9th July 2018
Burlington Lane, W4
Nell Gifford, Tweedy the Clown and the whole of Giffords Circus makes a welcome return to Chiswick House with a brand new show this summer. My ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th June to 9th July 2018
Burlington Lane, W4
Nell Gifford, Tweedy the Clown and the whole of Giffords Circus makes a welcome return to Chiswick House with a brand new show this summer. My ...More
Greenwich and Docklands International FestivalGreenwich and Docklands International FestivalThe whole of Greenwich comes alive for the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, a two-week free festival of street performances, art and dancing in the streets. ...24th June 20187th July 2018
Where:
Greenwich,
London
SE10
Category: Theatre
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st June to 7th July 2018
London, SE10
The whole of Greenwich comes alive for the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, a two-week free festival of street performances, art and dancing in the streets. ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st June to 7th July 2018
London, SE10
The whole of Greenwich comes alive for the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival, a two-week free festival of street performances, art and dancing in the streets. ...More
Barry Humphries: Weimar CabaretBarry Humphries: Weimar CabaretLast seen in London in July 2016, Weimar Cabaret is a celebration of Barry Humphries' lifelong passion and fascination with the music of the Weimar Republic. ...11th July 201829th July 2018
Where:
Barbican Theatre,
Silk Street
Soho
EC2Y
Category: Theatre
Free Open Air Theatre at The ScoopFree Open Air Theatre at The ScoopThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz and King Arthur are the stories told as the free open air theatre returns to The Scoop for its 15th year, ...8th August 20182nd September 2018
Where:
The Scoop at More London,
The Queen's Walk Bridge City
SE1
Category: Theatre
Free Open Air Theatre at The Scoop
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th August to 2nd September 2018
The Queen's Walk Bridge City, SE1
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and King Arthur are the stories told as the free open air theatre returns to The Scoop for its 15th year, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th August to 2nd September 2018
The Queen's Walk Bridge City, SE1
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and King Arthur are the stories told as the free open air theatre returns to The Scoop for its 15th year, ...More
Club SwizzleClub SwizzleFrom the creators of La Soiree comes Club Swizzle, a summer of outrageous cabaret, air-defying acrobatics and infectious musical entertainment at the Roundhouse. Making its UK ...31st July 201826th August 2018
Where:
Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road
NW1
Category: Theatre
Club Swizzle
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 31st July to 26th August 2018
Chalk Farm Road, NW1
From the creators of La Soiree comes Club Swizzle, a summer of outrageous cabaret, air-defying acrobatics and infectious musical entertainment at the Roundhouse. Making its UK ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 31st July to 26th August 2018
Chalk Farm Road, NW1
From the creators of La Soiree comes Club Swizzle, a summer of outrageous cabaret, air-defying acrobatics and infectious musical entertainment at the Roundhouse. Making its UK ...More
Return to Elm HouseReturn to Elm HouseA new immersive adventure for children aged 6 and over and for families, Return to Elm House is the heart-warming tale of Wandsworth's Jeanie Nassau Senior, ...1st December 201830th December 2018
Where:
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC),
Lavender Hill
SW11
Category: Theatre
Return to Elm House
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st to 30th December 2018
Lavender Hill, SW11
A new immersive adventure for children aged 6 and over and for families, Return to Elm House is the heart-warming tale of Wandsworth's Jeanie Nassau Senior, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st to 30th December 2018
Lavender Hill, SW11
A new immersive adventure for children aged 6 and over and for families, Return to Elm House is the heart-warming tale of Wandsworth's Jeanie Nassau Senior, ...More
Bring It On: The MusicalBring It On: The MusicalStep into the world of an American high school this August with Bring It On The Musical, a stage adaptation of the popular noughties film. Staged ...2nd August 20181st September 2018
Where:
Southwark Playhouse,
77-85 Newington Causeway
SE1
Category: Theatre
Bring It On: The Musical
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 2nd August to 1st September 2018
77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1
Step into the world of an American high school this August with Bring It On The Musical, a stage adaptation of the popular noughties film. Staged ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 2nd August to 1st September 2018
77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1
Step into the world of an American high school this August with Bring It On The Musical, a stage adaptation of the popular noughties film. Staged ...More
Antony and CleopatraAntony and CleopatraRalph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play lovers Antony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre as Simon Godwin follows the success of Twelfth Night with another Shakespeare ...1st September 20181st October 2018
Where:
National Theatre: Olivier Theatre,
South Bank
SE1
Category: Theatre
Antony and Cleopatra
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st September to 1st October 2018
South Bank, SE1
Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play lovers Antony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre as Simon Godwin follows the success of Twelfth Night with another Shakespeare ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st September to 1st October 2018
South Bank, SE1
Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play lovers Antony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre as Simon Godwin follows the success of Twelfth Night with another Shakespeare ...More
Not Now, BernardNot Now, BernardBased on the picture book by David McKee, Not Now, Bernard is the story of a little boy who is constantly ignored by his busy parents, ...24th June 20181st July 2018
Where:
Unicorn Theatre,
147 Tooley Street, More London
SE1
Category: Theatre
Not Now, Bernard
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 27th May to 1st July 2018
147 Tooley Street, More London, SE1
Based on the picture book by David McKee, Not Now, Bernard is the story of a little boy who is constantly ignored by his busy parents, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 27th May to 1st July 2018
147 Tooley Street, More London, SE1
Based on the picture book by David McKee, Not Now, Bernard is the story of a little boy who is constantly ignored by his busy parents, ...More
An OctoroonAn OctoroonIn 1859, white Irish playwright Dion Boucicault writes a hit play about America. Today, a black American playwright attempts to do the same. Described by the ...24th June 201818th July 2018
Where:
National Theatre: Dorfman,
South Bank
SE1
Category: Theatre
An Octoroon
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 7th June to 18th July 2018
South Bank, SE1
In 1859, white Irish playwright Dion Boucicault writes a hit play about America. Today, a black American playwright attempts to do the same. Described by the ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 7th June to 18th July 2018
South Bank, SE1
In 1859, white Irish playwright Dion Boucicault writes a hit play about America. Today, a black American playwright attempts to do the same. Described by the ...More
Home, I'm DarlingHome, I'm DarlingKatherine Parkinson (whose role as Jen in the IT Crowd "brought her something close to a cult following" - The Guardian) plays Judy in Home, I'm ...24th July 20185th September 2018
Where:
National Theatre: Dorfman,
South Bank
SE1
Category: Theatre
Home, I'm Darling
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th July to 5th September 2018
South Bank, SE1
Katherine Parkinson (whose role as Jen in the IT Crowd "brought her something close to a cult following" - The Guardian) plays Judy in Home, I'm ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th July to 5th September 2018
South Bank, SE1
Katherine Parkinson (whose role as Jen in the IT Crowd "brought her something close to a cult following" - The Guardian) plays Judy in Home, I'm ...More
Little Shop of HorrorsLittle Shop of HorrorsFlower shop assistant, Seymour, discovers a mysterious new plant with questionable taste and a big appetite. Little Shop of Horrors brings the greenery to life as ...3rd August 201815th September 2018
Where:
Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park,
Inner Circle, Regent's Park
NW1
Category: Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 3rd August to 15th September 2018
Inner Circle, Regent's Park, NW1
Flower shop assistant, Seymour, discovers a mysterious new plant with questionable taste and a big appetite. Little Shop of Horrors brings the greenery to life as ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 3rd August to 15th September 2018
Inner Circle, Regent's Park, NW1
Flower shop assistant, Seymour, discovers a mysterious new plant with questionable taste and a big appetite. Little Shop of Horrors brings the greenery to life as ...More
An AdventureAn AdventureRenowned for his BATA Award-winning BBC drama Murdered by My Father and the critically acclaimed True Brits, Vinay Patel returns to the Bush Theatre with An ...6th September 201820th October 2018
Where:
Bush Theatre,
7 Uxbridge Road
W12
Category: Theatre
An Adventure
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 6th September to 20th October 2018
7 Uxbridge Road, W12
Renowned for his BATA Award-winning BBC drama Murdered by My Father and the critically acclaimed True Brits, Vinay Patel returns to the Bush Theatre with An ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 6th September to 20th October 2018
7 Uxbridge Road, W12
Renowned for his BATA Award-winning BBC drama Murdered by My Father and the critically acclaimed True Brits, Vinay Patel returns to the Bush Theatre with An ...More
The King & IThe King & IKelli O'Hara reprises her Tony Award-winning performance when Bartlett Sher's multi-award winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I transfers to the London Palladium ...25th June 20185th August 2018
Where:
London Palladium,
8 Argyll Street
W1F
Category: Theatre
The King & I
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st June to 5th August 2018
8 Argyll Street, W1F
Kelli O'Hara reprises her Tony Award-winning performance when Bartlett Sher's multi-award winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I transfers to the London Palladium ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st June to 5th August 2018
8 Argyll Street, W1F
Kelli O'Hara reprises her Tony Award-winning performance when Bartlett Sher's multi-award winning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I transfers to the London Palladium ...More
A Monster CallsA Monster CallsSally Cookson - the director behind Jane Eyre and Peter Pan at the National Theatre - creates a stage version of Patrick Ness's magical realist novel, ...7th July 201825th August 2018
Where:
Old Vic Theatre,
103 The Cut
SE1
Category: Theatre
A Monster Calls
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 7th July to 25th August 2018
103 The Cut, SE1
Sally Cookson - the director behind Jane Eyre and Peter Pan at the National Theatre - creates a stage version of Patrick Ness's magical realist novel, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 7th July to 25th August 2018
103 The Cut, SE1
Sally Cookson - the director behind Jane Eyre and Peter Pan at the National Theatre - creates a stage version of Patrick Ness's magical realist novel, ...More
Red Riding HoodRed Riding HoodSpecially commissioned by the Puppet Theatre Barge, prize winning writer Deborah Jones retells the popular story of Little Red Riding Hood with poetic beauty, humour and ...24th June 20188th July 2018
Where:
Puppet Theatre Barge,
Opp 35 Blomfield Road
W9
Category: Theatre
Red Riding Hood
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th May to 8th July 2018
Opp 35 Blomfield Road, W9
Specially commissioned by the Puppet Theatre Barge, prize winning writer Deborah Jones retells the popular story of Little Red Riding Hood with poetic beauty, humour and ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th May to 8th July 2018
Opp 35 Blomfield Road, W9
Specially commissioned by the Puppet Theatre Barge, prize winning writer Deborah Jones retells the popular story of Little Red Riding Hood with poetic beauty, humour and ...More
CircolombiaCircolombiaCircolombia, the Colombian circus company from Bogota, returns to the UK as part of the Underbelly Festival after taking Edinburgh by storm with their critically acclaimed ...24th June 201814th July 2018
Where:
Underbelly Festival,
Jubilee Gardens, Belvedere Road
SE1
Category: Theatre
Circolombia
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th May to 14th July 2018
Jubilee Gardens, Belvedere Road, SE1
Circolombia, the Colombian circus company from Bogota, returns to the UK as part of the Underbelly Festival after taking Edinburgh by storm with their critically acclaimed ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th May to 14th July 2018
Jubilee Gardens, Belvedere Road, SE1
Circolombia, the Colombian circus company from Bogota, returns to the UK as part of the Underbelly Festival after taking Edinburgh by storm with their critically acclaimed ...More
AristocratsAristocratsPart of Josie Rourke's penultimate season as artistic director, the Donmar Warehouse stages Brian Friel's Aristocrats. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, who returns to the Donmar following ...2nd August 201822nd September 2018
Where:
The Donmar Warehouse,
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials
WC2H
Category: Theatre
Aristocrats
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 2nd August to 22nd September 2018
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H
Part of Josie Rourke's penultimate season as artistic director, the Donmar Warehouse stages Brian Friel's Aristocrats. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, who returns to the Donmar following ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 2nd August to 22nd September 2018
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H
Part of Josie Rourke's penultimate season as artistic director, the Donmar Warehouse stages Brian Friel's Aristocrats. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, who returns to the Donmar following ...More
Exit the KingExit the KingThis July at the National's Olivier Theatre, Patrick Marber (the author of Closer, who more recently adapted Three Days in the Country and Hedda Gabler for ...17th July 20188th September 2018
Where:
National Theatre: Olivier Theatre,
South Bank
SE1
Category: Theatre
Exit the King
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 17th July to 8th September 2018
South Bank, SE1
This July at the National's Olivier Theatre, Patrick Marber (the author of Closer, who more recently adapted Three Days in the Country and Hedda Gabler for ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 17th July to 8th September 2018
South Bank, SE1
This July at the National's Olivier Theatre, Patrick Marber (the author of Closer, who more recently adapted Three Days in the Country and Hedda Gabler for ...More
The Prime of Miss Jean BrodieThe Prime of Miss Jean BrodieThis June, the Donmar Warehouse presents a stage version of Muriel Spark's novel, The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, to mark the centenary of the novelist's ...24th June 201828th July 2018
Where:
The Donmar Warehouse,
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials
WC2H
Category: Theatre
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th June to 28th July 2018
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H
This June, the Donmar Warehouse presents a stage version of Muriel Spark's novel, The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, to mark the centenary of the novelist's ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th June to 28th July 2018
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H
This June, the Donmar Warehouse presents a stage version of Muriel Spark's novel, The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, to mark the centenary of the novelist's ...More
Measure for MeasureMeasure for MeasureBringing gender fluidity to the West End, Josie Rourke's adaptation of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure sees Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden alternate the roles of powerful ...28th September 201824th November 2018
Where:
The Donmar Warehouse,
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials
WC2H
Category: Theatre
Measure for Measure
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th September to 24th November 2018
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H
Bringing gender fluidity to the West End, Josie Rourke's adaptation of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure sees Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden alternate the roles of powerful ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th September to 24th November 2018
41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H
Bringing gender fluidity to the West End, Josie Rourke's adaptation of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure sees Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden alternate the roles of powerful ...More
LIFT FestivalLIFT FestivalThe London International Festival of Theatre (or LIFT, if you prefer) returns to the capital in 2018 at theatres, arts venues and other sites around London. ...24th June 201822nd July 2018
Where:
Various Venues London,
London
South Bank
WC2N
Category: Theatre
LIFT Festival
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 25th May to 22nd July 2018
London, South Bank, London WC2N
The London International Festival of Theatre (or LIFT, if you prefer) returns to the capital in 2018 at theatres, arts venues and other sites around London. ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 25th May to 22nd July 2018
London, South Bank, London WC2N
The London International Festival of Theatre (or LIFT, if you prefer) returns to the capital in 2018 at theatres, arts venues and other sites around London. ...More
When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each OtherWhen We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each OtherCate Blanchett makes her debut at the National Theatre in January 2019 starring in the world premiere of Martin Crimp's powerful new play, When We Have ...4th January 20194th March 2019
Where:
National Theatre,
South Bank, South Bank
SE1
Category: Theatre
When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th January to 4th March 2019
South Bank, South Bank, SE1
Cate Blanchett makes her debut at the National Theatre in January 2019 starring in the world premiere of Martin Crimp's powerful new play, When We Have ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th January to 4th March 2019
South Bank, South Bank, SE1
Cate Blanchett makes her debut at the National Theatre in January 2019 starring in the world premiere of Martin Crimp's powerful new play, When We Have ...More
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