LPT magazine ISSN 2977-6724
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PAUL MCARTHUR on THE CHOIR OF MAN at Arts Theatre, West End of London until 4 January
Paul McArthur moved to London at the tender age of 18 to pursue his dream of being a professional performer. Now starring in West End musical THE CHOIR OF MAN, he chats about his role in the show as the POET, his burgeoning career, music, and his love for pub culture.
26/8/2025
JULIA STUBBS on directing hit show STILL HERE by Mari Lloyd at Golden Goose Theatre 2 - 6 September
The play is returning to London with the original cast after a successful south Wales tour. Stubbs reflects on the show's success, keeping it fresh for new audiences and her own personal developments.
24/8/2025
Award nominated actor & writer Emeka Agada on his play THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH at Etcetera Theatre 27 – 29 August 2025
The driving force of this play is community and what shapes it for us. I wanted to explore what happens when ideals collide with mortality, and the themes that emerge from it like: integrity, power, survival, justice, race and endurance of hope when the odds are overwhelming.
15/8/2025
DAVID BRADY on his revival of AT LAST at Lion and Unicorn Theatre 2 - 16 Sept, in celebration of ten years of in-house production company Proforca
Brady chats about AT LAST his political play set in the future and its ever increasing relevance to our lives today.
7/8/2025
INTERVIEW with JAMES HADDRELL on his revival of Jim Cartwright's TWO at Greenwich Theatre 21 Aug - 12 Sept - By Heather Jeffery
Haddrell chats about this immersive new production of TWO set in a classic British boozer, with a surprising nod to pub theatre history.
28/6/2025
THE LAST BLACK MESSIAH by Emeka Agada at Etcetera Theatre 27 - 29 August
Set in 1991, in a nation still haunted by the legacy of Reagan, The Last Black Messiah unfolds in a prison where Dr.Oko, a Black revolutionary leader and former professor, awaits execution. A surprise visit from his ex-student sparks buried truths, clashing convictions, and a searing exploration of justice, power, and the identity of a nation.
Actor
Emeka Agada
stars as Dr Oko. Known for Nurses (2020) for which he received an ACTRA Award nomination, Reacher (2022) & Ruby & the Well (2022).
Directed by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller
STILL HERE at Golden Goose Theatre 2 - 6 September
In Mari Lloyd’s acclaimed play, we see the world through the eyes of two sparring 18-year-olds in a small Welsh ex-mining town as they try to comprehend the actions of their parents and begin to realise they have bigger things to fight for.
Award nominated STILL HERE returns with the original cast for a limited run after a successful tour in South Wales.
'A heartfelt triumph' The Edit
Etcetera Theatre's Women Writers Festival. BECAUSE WE SAID WE WOULD by Helen Fox at Etcetera Theatre, Camden
24-27 Sept
Set in a white board world where scenes and additional characters are drawn throughout.
Follow Jeanie and Tam as they grow up through dreams of rock stardom, where their bond deepens and a childhood promise leads to a lifelong connection. But not everyone’s song plays out the same…
“Brilliant!” “Emotional!”
LAMBETH FRINGE FESTIVAL RETURNS SEPT/OCT CELEBRATING 10 YEARS WITH A PROGRAMME OF OVER 200 EVENTS
TRIPLE NOMINATIONS FOR FINBOROUGH THEATRE AT THE STAGE DEBUT AWARDS 2025 - FULL LIST OF NOMINEES 21/8/2025
SE Fest is back at Jack Studio Theatre and Bridge House Theatre September 2025
BAFTA award-winning writers to debut new reimagined history play Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler at Upstairs at the Gatehouse 4 - 28 September
LONDON PUB THEATRES MAGAZINE 6TH ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY IS TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, 26 OCTOBER at Cockpit Theatre
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
PENTAMETERS THEATRE OPENS FUNDRAISER TO PRESERVE ITS LEGACY AFTER RECEIVING EVICTION NOTICE
16/7/2025
Léonie Scott-Matthews founded the theatre in 1968 and has since received many honours in recognition of services to British theatre, to the community in Hampstead and the development of new writing.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Loved & Lost London Pub Theatres By Nilgün Yusuf
We remember some of the pub theatres which have closed, as well as some which have been newly established, saved or moved to other premises.
16/6/2025
WE ARE 10!
Artistic directors, theatre makers and supporters of fringe theatre from across London flocked to the Golden Goose in Camberwell on Sunday, June 1st to raise a glass and celebrate ten years of all things London Pub Theatres Magazine. Write up and images by Nilgün Yusuf
3/6/2025
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.
19/4/2025
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
1/3/2025
- WRITERS CALLOUT for SHOWCASE AT OLD RED LION THEATRE
- Calling all performers! The Camden Christmas Festival runs 1–21 Dec at Etcetera Theatre
- FLYWHEEL new repertory theatre at Old Red Lion Theatre offer ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PLACEMENTS
- NEW SCRATCH NIGHT AT THE HOPE THEATRE SUBMISSIONS OPEN
London pub theatres magazine ISSN 2977-6724
