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London pub theatres magazine ISSN 2977-6724 

ANNOUNCING LONDON PUB THEATRES 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA


Please join us for a party and networking event in celebration of 10 years of London Pub Theatres magazine at Golden Goose Theatre 1 April


Party and networking


Award winning performances

(past winners of London Pub Theatres awards)


Canapes and birthday cake prepared by a top chef


Auction (to raise funds for LPT Awards)


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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AUDREY THAYER at DRAYTON ARMS THEATRE

 

Audrey chats on developments at the South Kensington venue, a French Speaking Festival, new Resident Company, Edinburgh Fringe and current trends in theatre.


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19/4/2025


SCENES WITH GIRLS at Golden Goose Theatre 22 April - 3 May


We follow three 24-year-olds navigating their friendship and self-worth under the pressures of a world obsessed with sex and romance. As Lou embraces an adventurous dating life and Tosh commits to radical celibacy, their friendship strains under the weight of their differences. When Fran makes an announcement, their worlds unravel, leading to a twist that could change everything.


Scenes with girls was first commissioned and produced by Royal Court Theatre in 2018.


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THE REVIEWS ARE IN

LAMBCO Productions Presents

Supersonic Man by Chris Burgess at Southwark Playhouse 9 Apr - 3 May


Jazz hands and high drama combine in 'SUPERSONIC MAN' - a joyous and moving new musical that tells the story of Adam, a fun-loving ‘influencer’ having the time of his life amidst the LGBTQI+ community of Brighton. When he is struck down with a terminal condition he vows that this will not be the end. He will explore new ways to live and become a human cyborg!


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THE SOCIABLE PLOVER at Old Red Lion 13 - 24 May

 

Nothing and nobody will stop Roy Tunt from spotting his wild birds and today, a stormy December morning on England's desolate east coast, he pursues a very special mission. But who is the tall, dark and handsome stranger battling his way through the flood waters towards him? All will be revealed inside the hide...

Fantastically dark comedic thriller by Tim Whitnall.

 

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THE WATCH at The Glitch, Waterloo 28 May - 9 June


Fusing tender romantic comedy with dreamlike storytelling, The Watch explores the delicate dance between time, intimacy, and identity.
When insomniac Hannah meets clockmaker Zoe, days blur into nights, reality gives way to desire, and love becomes both fleeting and infinite — unravelling a profound exploration of trust, time, and the art of letting someone in.


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LONDON PUB THEATRES MAGAZINE 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA at Golden Goose Theatre 1 June


Come and celebrate LPT Magazine’s 10th ANNIVERSARY with us at our GALA event with award winning performances, party food and cake, & theatre auction raising funds for LPT Awards.


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LOVE YOU MORE by Sarah O'dell at Etcetera Theatre, Camden 13 - 18 May


Matilda Burton is at the peak of her career, interviewing her teenage pop idol obsession, Henry Steel. But behind the boyband tracks and chocolate treats Matilda grapples with intricate family ties and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter.


“...life moves so fast, blink and you’ll miss it…” 

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RUTHLESS at Arches Lane Theatre 3 - 29 June


RUTHLESS is a fictional play by Roger Steinmann, drawn from the real-life story of mythical Ruth Madoff, one of the most controversial criminal spouses due to her husband's enormous $65B fraud. Is she an innocent bystander - or a willing accomplice?  And how well did she want to know her husband?


The One-Lady-Trauma ‘RUTHLESS - the Survival of Ruth Madoff’, starring Emily Swain, world-premieres at London’s Arches Lane, Battersea Power Station, (walking distance from Big Ben).


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Old Red Lion Theatre announces SHAKEFEST 2025


An inaugural festival celebrating & reimagining the work of William Shakespeare 29 July - 24 August.


24/4/25



Award-winning and Olivier-nominated playwright Athena Stevens returns to the stage


After a four year creative exile, Stevens returns with a premiere of her play DIAGNOSIS at Finborough Theatre 13 May - 7 June.


24/4/2025



A new study hits the right note for musical theatre buffs


A new study from London Theatre Direct reveals the data-driven blueprint behind musical theatre’s most iconic numbers.


24/4/2025


SE FEST RETURNS FOLLOWING 2024'S SUCCESSFUL INAUGURAL EVENT 


SE Fest is a theatre festival based in southeast London to promote and celebrate new writing. The Festival is hosted by two neighbouring award-winning venues, The Bridge House Theatre in Penge and The Jack Studio Theatre in Crofton Park. The theatres are collaborating again to give companies the unique opportunity of performing in both venues. 


28/4/2025



BARONS COURT THEATRE SISTER VENUE ANNOUNCED


Directors at BARONS COURT THEATRE, Sharon Willems and Leo Bacica, have announced a new sister venue in the heart of Battersea, Arches Lane Theatre, formerly The Turbine Theatre.


2/4/2025



OFF WESTEND AWARDS 2025: FULL LIST OF WINNERS & PUB THEATRE TRIUMPHS


The OFFIES 15th Annual Awards were held at the spectacular Central Hall Westminster 17 March 2025.  The star-studded glittering event saw theatre professionals honoured for their work across eight categories. Read our interviews with nominees and view the full list of winners.


18/2/25

Image: Award winners for IN CLAY (Upstairs at the Gatehouse)


NEW FRINGE THEATRE AWARDS ANNOUNCED


A new theatre awards organisation is now live celebrating the finest performers and creatives in UK fringe theatre. The Fringe Theatre Awards are designed to recognise the innovation and creativity of work performed in the UK’s smaller theatre venues.


2/4/2025

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT


THEATRE AT THE TABARD 40th ANNIVERSARY


Simon and Sarah Reilly on the 40th anniversary of The Tabard Theatre, a year of celebrations and special guests


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1/3/2025


  • THEATRE503 ARE ACCEPTING SUMISSIONS FOR EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEWS
  • SE FEST IS BACK AT JACK STUDIO THEATRE & THE BRIDGE HOUSE THEATRE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM AT BOTH VENUES
  • CANAL CAFE THEATRE, LITTLE VENICE, ARE PROGRAMMING EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEWS IN JUNE & JULY
  • THEATRE503 ARE RECRUITING FOR A FUNDRAISING AND COMMERCIAL MANAGER
  • GRIMFEST AT OLD RED LION APPLICATIONS OPEN 13 MAY
  • OLD RED LION THEATRE INVITES EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
  • ETCETERA THEATRE INVITES SUBMISSIONS FOR JUNE, JULY & WINTER 2025
  • CAMDEN HORROR FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ETCETERA THEATRE, SUBMISSIONS INVITED
  • THE HOPE THEATRE INVITES EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
  • LAMBETH FRINGE 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN


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London pub theatres magazine ISSN 2977-6724