SEPTEMBER 2026

OIL & WHISKEY by Kit Nolan & Dax Wiley at Old Red Lion Pub & Playhouse 3 – 18 September 2026

Supremely musically talented; the skill and sheer range of each is stunning and had the effect of making a small London venue measure itself in acres.

Producer, musician and writer Kit Nolan and playwright Dax Wiley, are a formidable writing and composing team bringing some much-needed country joy to a post-Dolly world.

ANNIE WOBBLER (REVISITED) By Arnold Wesker at Finborough Theatre 2 to 26 September 2026

Hard to imagine how Annie Wobbler could be better revisited than in the Finborough’s present production, fresh from a triumphant run in Edinburgh in August. Nicola McAuliffe, who first performed the play back in 1983 and for whom it was written by Arnold Wesker, gives a tour-de-force masterclass in bringing three women at different life stages into existence.

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by Acting Gymnasium at The Drayton Arms Theatre 1 - 26 September 2026

This jukebox musical is packed with versatility and talent, and guided by a forward-thinking director, Gavin McAlinden.  The genius here is his editing of the script to two hours and the choice of which track to choose and exactly where to place it in the play. It has originality, life, pace and clarity of storytelling.

Critics Choice: Guilio Cesare in Egitto New Trinity Baroque, Grimeborn Festival at Arcola Theatre 2 - 5 September 2026

Eleven accomplished Baroque musicians play Handel’s music on original instruments and using eighteenth century conventions. The effect is bright without ever being raucous and sits well in the Arcola’s intimate space .  The story unfolds with the use of just a few props, immaculately articulated Italian with English subtitles.  Predrag Gosta directs it all from the harpsichord with decisive warmth.   

AUGUST 2026

I Pie With My Little Lie, Something Beginning With Murder at Hen & Chickens Theatre August 2026

Solo show written and performed by Mark Lyminster, directed by James Wren.  Lyminster dissolves into his characters without the need for gimmicks; his deployment of the occasional accent is refined for maximum comedic effect. This is a confident and capable performer.   A rare gem: deeply satisfying, camp, and somehow cosy.

TAPE by Stephen Belber, Cellar Door Theatre at Lion and Unicorn Theatre 11 - 15 August 2026, part of Camden Fringe

Taut, tightly directed and choreographed and strongly acted, revival of a near 30-year-old script.  The razer sharp dialogue sizzles as its three characters navigate an eternal love-hate triangle. The hour flies by, a joy to the eye and especially the ear as the dialogue does its ambiguous work, and the conclusion comes all too soon. Directed by Jamie Doyle for Cellar Door Theatre

Critics Choice: Dreamscape by Rickerby Hinds, Andy Jordan Productions and Hindsight Productions, at Arcola Theatre until 8 August

Dreamscape is a beautiful, urgently important story, and masterpiece of hip hop theatre. It retells the true story of Tyisha Miller, a 19-year-old African American woman, who was one a victim of police violence and racial injustice.  The writing of Rickerby Hinds is dazzling. Myeisha isn’t defined by being a victim, Hinds makes sure we celebrate Myeisha’s life.  Both performers, Kim Blanche Adonis and Kgwadi Tshwarelo Selolo are captivating, and excel in the multiple artforms used within the shows.

JULY 2026

WAVING by Rosalind Philp at White Bear Theatre 28 July -1 August

Championing older actors, new theatre company Dogs in Wellies inaugural play is a thoroughly engrossing in-depth study of growing up with a mother who is an artist and the effects on them all as Alzheimer's dismantles the life she built. The play is well served by a minimalist approach concentrating on a well written script, well paced direction and the actors skill to bring the story to life.

Critics Choice FIREBIRD  by Phil Davies, directed by Marlie Haco, produced by Double Telling at Southwark Playhouse 9 July – 1 August 2026

A thoughtful and well-staged piece.  Mollie Milne in the central role gives a searing, committed performance as a trafficked Glaswegian waif. She is moving and convincing, doesn't attempt to soften her character's abrasive street smarts, but still powerfully embodies the journey her character takes.

LOVE YOU LONG TIME (ALREADY) by Katie Do at Theatre503 2 – 25 July 2026

Katie Do’s writing is beautifully observed, and Jennifer Tang directs with care and precision. Cheng Keng’s lighting and Elena Peña’s sound are subtle but effective, while TK Hay’s papier-mâché walls create the sense that memory, time and physical space are crumpling together. The ensemble works seamlessly. Jon Chew’s portrait of Long is frustratingly real, while Tuyen Do gives Mai the anger, endurance and familiarity of an Asian mother without reducing her to a type. Molly Harris traces the daughter’s emotional growth, and Zheng Xi Yong supports the scenes with precision.

Critics Choice BLUE MIST at Theatre Royal, Stratford East 10 - 14 July, 2026

Blue Mist is the assured, audacious debut from Mohammed-Zain Dada, with dazzling dialogue.   Innovatively and brilliantly directed by Milli Bhatia, Blue Mist packs a punch and keeps the audience riveted and the entire cast shone.  It captivates first hypnotically with frenetic music and contemporary dance, then emotionally through the deep friendship evidenced by the bros.  Physical comedy, satire and endless gags just keep coming in this energetic, multi-cultural, multi-layered piece. 

LIVE! FROM THE WAREHOUSE by Shashwat Srivastava at the White Bear Theatre 7 – 18 July 2026

For Writer and director Shashwat Srivastava powerful observations of young men on the cusp of adulthood, in this devastating show about the power of being seen.  Also for the actors Aryaman Krishna Aggarwal and Vrishab Wig for their portrayals and precision acting.



OPERATION BLANK by George Grant at Etcetera Theatre 8-11 July 2026, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026

Funny, intelligent and sharply executed. Written and performed by George Grant, OPERATION BLANK is an inventive one-man show that skewers political inertia, online working culture and the frustrating nature of bureaucracy.

The Effect By Lucy Prebble at Old Red Lion Playhouse 30 June - 11 July

Director Sam Edmunds has given this revival a new look, with almost no scenery, and a stage dominated by two beds. It works well.   The dialogue and the actors are excellent and help us to suspend disbelief, and the play lends itself to being performed in an intimate space.



JUNE 2026

Critics Choice Northanger Abbey by Moving Parts Theatre at Keats House, 25 June - 16 July 2026

More than poetry in motion - this is a novel in motion.   Joyful and exuberant, this troupe lives up to their name again. There certainly are many moving parts to this production of Jane Austen's satirical novel of Gothic fiction, Northanger Abbey.

10k? Jog On! By Tom Watson and Sam Wells at Jack Studio Theatre 9 - 13 June 2026

New musical with lyrics and writing by Tom Watson (who also plays Charlie), a series of lovely performances by a hardworking cast, and some truly inspired meta-theatrical references, it soon becomes clear that these guys know what they are about. With sharp and busy direction from Hannah Lochhead and jaunty tunes from composer Sam Wells, the silly story is brilliantly won over by the smartness of the storytelling itself. 

SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW at Finborough Theatre 10 June – 4 July 2026

This one-man play, written (with Colleen Murphy) and performed excellently by Itai Erdal, an Israeli writer, centres around his national service and his regret and shame over this period, and more generally how military service is ingrained in Israeli society. 

Dead Guilty by Richard Harris at The Tabard Theatre 10 - 27 June 2026

This revival of Richard Harris' thriller is utterly gripping and entertaining, produced by Simon & Sarah Reilly for Take Note Theatre.

MAY 2026

You’ve Gone Quiet, produced by Open Handed Theatre at Jack Studio Theatre 2 – 6 June 2026

A highly engaging, funny and heartfelt play which is well written (Cerys Duffy),  imaginatively directed (Andy McLeod) with an excellent ensemble of actors (Gennifer Becouarn, Matt Vickery, Oliver Redpath, Sophia Vi, Matt Roberts, Shane Convery).

Dominus written and performed by Cat Gannon, at The Lion & Unicorn Theatre 26 - 30 May 2026

A simple story of redemption from trauma, thoughtfully crafted with consistent character development.  The real star of the show is writer and performer Cat Gannon, who is fantastic. But all the creative team has worked in perfect harmony here.

PATRONAGE at Drayton Arms Theatre 26 – 30 May 2026

A sparkling debut from writer Camellia Elerman about the life and times of Michelangelo and those closest to him.  

kaddish (how to be a sanctuary) at Old Red Lion Theatre 19 - 23 May 2026

Chris Lilly • 23 May 2026

Written and performed by Sam Sherman Kaddish is entertaining, characterful, and informative.    A call-to-action for jews who oppose the occupation on the West Bank in Palestine, in which we all have a role to play:  It addresses the moral dilemma of Jews from the wider diaspora.

THE INHERITORS at The Hope Theatre 19 – 23 May 2026

Ally Manson’s debut play, The Inheritors, has all the makings of a future classic.  Set in Finland it explores family dynamics, full of delicately balanced tension that a wonderfully strong ensemble navigate flawlessly.

Drunk Girls Cry Here by Eva Regan at The Hope Theatre 12 – 16 May 2026

Dealing with societal issues through the eyes of a group of friends the show is raw, messy, hilarious and witty.  Blair McAlpine’s directing is flawless, a perfect addition to Regan’s fascinating, unique writing. With the help of McAlpine’s exquisite creativity, the performances are remarkable. Both subtle and unpredictable, forming a mesmerising, vibrant and authentic magnetism within the group of friends.

CRITICS CHOICE Dinner by Moira Buffini at the Omnibus Theatre 6 - 24 May 2026

Kai Creative Studios presents a gripping exploration of wealth, socioeconomic class and moral values.  Striking, believable and funny individual performances all round with a set design defines an elegant and refined aesthetic which reinforces the sense of wealth and decadence of the characters.

DIRECTED BY DAVID FAIRS & CONOR O'KANE

FOAL by Titas Halder at Finborough Theatre 5-30 May 2026

For actor Amar Chadha-Patel, who plays the solo role of AK, a young Indian-British boy growing up on an island which is not very tolerant of a family with a different background. Chadha-Patel is captivating from the start.  He commands the space, and he demands attention, and despite his intensity, makes us laugh at moments.

THE NIGHT ALI DIED at Canal Cafe Theatre 8 - 10 May & on tour

Written and performed by Chris Sainton-Clark who gave a virtuoso performace. With the minimal of props and a few well placed sound effects he gave us a performance that had all the elements of a blockbuster movie. It was like watching a film and the whole audience were drawn into a world of crime, drama and comedy. 

HMS Pinafore directed by Keith Strachan with musical director Annemarie Lewis Thomas at The Tabard Theatre until 6 June

G&S operas were written for the big stage and the huge orchestra, but Strachan and Thomas have shown how well it works in small spaces, with just nine people on stage including the musicians. You can hear Gilbert’s witty words better, for one thing.  It shows off the remarkable talents of flautist Marissa Landy who is also an accomplished dancer, actor, singer and comedian, and is responsible for the fast and funny choreography.  Whilst Gloria Acquaah-Benedict as Little Buttercup delighted with her loud, robust, full-throated and magnificent interpretation of the role.   She owns the stage from the moment she opens her mouth to sing I’m Called Little Buttercup.

Homo(sapien) by Conor O’Dwyer, Genesis Theatre Productions at Theatre 503 5-9 May

Emerging playwright Conor O’Dwyer's solo show is a queer coming of age story that twists in and out of humour or tears, with a joyous charm worthy of a Dublin session, complete with fiddle, folklore and song. Well thought through staging: nothing on stage is mere ornamentation and the technical design also taps to this tune.  It's a lesson on what to do on a tight pub theatre budget. 

APRIL 2026

Hold The Line by Sam MacGregor at The Hope Theatre 21 – 25 April 2026

A brilliant, relevant and captivating story highlighting the work of  NHS staff answering NHS111 calls. NHS111 deals with non-emergency medical needs only. But what happens when a patient calls on the verge of death?

The History Boys Glassroom company at Old Red Lion Playhouse 14 - 25 April 2026

Riveting, intense and funny revival of Alan Bennett's masterpiece.  Whether it is the essence of the rowdy boys, the pensive encounters or the intellectual battle of wits; every moment is full of truth.  Particular mention of the set, designed by Miranda Cattermole which elevates the production, the movement director Greta Abbey and director Florence Carr-Jones, as well as the high impact performances from the entire cast.

Horatio Nelson: Fever and Fire at The Tabard 9 – 11 April 2026

Solo show written, performed and produced by Adam Preston packs a punch whilst maintaining a careful, clever control and makes this legend of the sea into a masterful spectacle.

Girl Kisser by Emily Ambrose, at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre 7 - 11 April 2026

New Theatre Company, 244 Theatre and producer Emily Ambrose for their lesbian gig-theatre play exploring youth, relationships and friendships with quality and depth. Writer Emily Ambrose creates a strong script that is touching, funny and entertaining. The five person talented cast deliver it with passion, sentiment and authenticity. Directed by  Rose Barwick and Hollie Milne.

MARCH 2026

Concrete by Ché Tligui at The Hope Theatre 31 March – 11 April 2026

New theatre company, A Fly on the Wall Productions,  innovative story that tackles class divide, exceptionally well acted two-hander.  Company: Ché Tligui (writer), Joseph Stanley (actor), and Callum Burns (actor).

THE OLD LADIES Andrew Maunder for Aardvark Productions at Finborough Theatre 24 March - 19 April 2026

Nomination for the cast, Julia Watson, Abigail Thaw & Catherine Cusack, who are excellent in this three-hander about genteel poverty amongst elderly women in the great depression, and their worsening financial situation. A rediscovery by Rodney Ackland based on the novel by Hugh Walpole, directed by Brigid Larmour.

You Matched With… by Diana Hognogi, Women Writers Festival at Etcetera Theatre

New company En Route Theatre (founded 2024) master the rom-com with its up to date commentary on AI, written by Diana Hognogi.   It is  a slick, hilarious fast-paced production that leans confidently into satire while never losing sight of the very human vulnerabilities at its core.

10 First Dates by Christine Rose at Etcetera Theatre, part of the Women’s Writing Festival

For author Christine Rose's fast-paced and funny play which gives a nod to some more serious themes; misogyny, sexual assault, self-worth, and the struggle to connect with others in our modern age.  Also for Mark Parsons who performs all ten 'dates' brilliantly. As quickly as Parsons changes costume, he takes on a different persona with mannerisms and accents.

DOUGHNUT DRIVE by Finella Waddilove at Drayton Arms

Doughnut Drive, written, directed and featuring Finella Waddilove as Yaz, is a comedy criminal caper set in Essex. With sharp writing and well delivered comic beats, here are two engaging characters whose relationship, replete with cockney banter, is core to the narrative. 

Call Yourself An Irishman by Declan Duffy at multiple venues including Jack Studio Theatre & Skehan's Pub

Solo show written and performed by Declan Duffy is ambitious, intelligent and funny.  A meditation on what it is to be an Irish Londoner in 2026.

KID SISTER By Owen Lloyd Richards, directed by Adam Lamboda at The Bread & Roses Theatre 10 – 21 March 2026

A beautifully realistic delve into the social care system, through a touching and gripping story of family and belonging.   Produced by Velenzia Velenzia Spearpoint & Rebecca Pryle 



CRITICS CHOICE - CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT by Danielle Phillips at Southwark Playhouse 11 March – 4 April 2026

Thoroughly excellent production with fine writing by Danielle Phillips who also performs in the show as Lindsay, a fifteen year old with two passions –bass heavy House music and the secret beauty of the city of Doncaster.  High energy, great story telling, convincing character arcs, extremely well designed set and the movement is compelling and compulsive.

FEBRUARY 2026

ART by Yasmina Reza, Hatoda Productions at Etcetera Theatre 11 – 14 March 2026

Art’s many hilarious lines mask the deeper issues that lie underneath and the three leads of the new HATODA production go through the tragicomic dynamics of the play with note-perfect delivery and timing under Sam Smithson's direction.  Cast: Harry Dillon, Dan Daniels and Tom Terry.

WHILE THEY WERE WAITING by Gary Wilmot, Chromolume Productions at Upstairs at the Gatehouse 8 - 22 March 2026

A playful and assured debut of Gary Wilmot's two hander, inspired by a lifetime of waiting.  Played by two superb stage actors, Wilmot and Steve Furst. 

 The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret by George Ryder and Brodie Husband / Linnet Theatre at Jack Studio Theatre 3 - 7 March

A well-directed quintet of accomplished actors play impressively off each other

in this intelligent, funny, and offers consistently provocative questions regarding morality, repression, and the ways we construct values individually and as a collective.
CAST Katie Emanuel, Brodie Husband, Emily Dilworth, George Ryder, Ollie J Edwards

WEREWOLF SIGHTED IN PORT TALBOT by Andy Sellers at The Old Red Lion Playhouse 24-28 February 2026

Smart, unsettling, and thoroughly entertaining with a neat twist for this comedy horror show with three excellent performances from Andy Sellers, Lucy Harvard and Jenny Wall. Directed by Adrian Greensmith

The Village Where No One Suffers by Polina Polozhentseva at Jack Studio Theatre 24 – 28 February 2026

Three fine performances in this effective contemporary folk tale about Ukrainian fortitude and resilience, and a good metaphor for the motive power behind their resistance. Players - Sofia Natoli,

Nailah S. Cumberbatch and Christopher Watson. Directed by Valery Reva.

CRITICS CHOICE: GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S IOLANTHE by CCO at Wilton’s Music Hall 17 – 28 February 2026

A company of high calibre, offering affordable tickets, bring their hugely entertaining version of G&S masterpiece with impeccably sensibilities.  Hilariously funny, performed with brio and excellent musicianship, bang up to date and on point design, bravo!’

CRITICS CHOICE:MILES by Delirium at Southwark Playhouse Borough until 7 Mar

Magnetically charismatic performance from Benjamin Akintuyosi as Miles Davies in this immersive, layered production taking audiences into the heart of the music created by Davies, his philosophy and character. 

DONBAS by Olga Braga at Theatre503 until 7 March 2026

The triumph of London-based Ukrainian playwright Olga Braga’s Donbas is that it doesn’t take the easy route of simply lionising heroic little Ukraine. Instead it shows us the heartbreaking squalor of living in the midst of a war.

Note: Read our interview with director Anthony Simpson-Pike here 

LEARNING HOW TO DIVE produced by Damn Cheek at White Bear Theatre 10 – 21 February 2026

Writer Brendan Murray for this reflecting on relationships and bereavement, loss and loneliness, and just how hard it is to know another human being even if they’re your parent. What distinguishes it and makes it a remarkable event is the delicacy and truth in the writing.

BECOMING MRS DANVERS by Heather Alexander at Upstairs at the Gatehouse

It's a world beautifully inhabited by Heather Alexander in a tour-de-force performance, hitting all the right notes, without putting a foot wrong anywhere. She delivers a one-woman show for the ages, (re)creating Du Maurier’s most fascinating character, whose despair, loneliness and strength are palpable in every moment.

EXPÖSED, by Baby Lamb Productions at Lion and Unicorn Theatre 17 – 21 February 2025

For emerging company Baby Lamb Productions with their hilarious punchy comedy, fuelled by a political stance on the fashion industry.

What I’d Be by Headache Creative Productions, at the Jack Studio Theatre 17 - 21 February 2026

A bittersweet journey of childhood nostalgia, regret and joy, written, produced and designed by Tanieth Kerr, directed by Katy Livsey and performed by a pair of talented, stand-out actresses, Rachel Jones  and Beth Birss. 

Julie Balloo’s THE PAPER DOLL HOUSE at The Old Red Lion Playhouse until 14 February

Nomination for actor Jan Goodman in the role of Charlotte.  A fine performance, full of comedy and pathos, in this story of fame and ambition that explores the thin line between stardom, notoriety and obscurity.’

These Roots are Made for Walking by Unearthed Theatre Company at Canal Café Theatre 11 – 15 February 2025

A triple bill of original solo performances exploring themes of queerness, feminism, bodily autonomy, gender roles, and activism throughout the 20th century.  Three untold stories of women - looked over, imprisoned or even murdered - that deserve justice. This show is for them.  Impeccably performed by Emily Wollenberg, Caro Vinden and Isabel Hees.



Round About Hogarth at The Tabard Theatre 4-21 February 2026

Gareth Armstrong, writer and director of this staging, sheds light on two influential artists, William Hogarth & David Garrick, with intelligent, funny dialogue, starring Miles Richardson and Terence Frisch.

DIGGING UP APPEARANCES at The Old Red Lion Playhouse 6–7, 15 February 2026

A sharp, affectionate, twisted comedy-horror that knows exactly when to wink at its audience… and when to bite.  This two-hander features writer and performer Jack Robertson capturing 'Hyacinth's' (Patricia Routledge in TVs Keeping Up Appearances) vocal  rhythms and physicality with uncanny precision, yet crucially avoids mere impersonation.

JANUARY 2026

Daniel Moore’s Definitive Guide to Failure-Free Living at Drayton Arms Theatre 3 – 7 February 2026

Performed and written by Matthew Edgar, directed by Harry Daisley, and using a minimal set that is transformed through it's technical elements, the piece gives an enthralling exploration of society’s  obsession with achieving and displaying success,

A MICROSCOPIC ODYSSEY Devised by Mycelium Theatre Company at Golden Goose Theatre 13 - 17 Jan 2026

Innovative new company have devised a thing of beauty and wonder' using the power of drama, movement, story-telling, light, sound and music. Directed by Hope Wishart and designed by Enza Kim.

DECEMBER 2025

BOYS IN THE BUFF by Chris Burgess at Golden Goose Theatre until 10 January 2026

Glamour, glitter and glowing thongs in this musical revue by Lambco Productions which has been recast and updated with new faces and additionally relevant songs to capture the zeitgeist.This burlesque musical revue offers up a fabulously entertaining evening and spreads a seasonal message of good will, male self acceptance and body positivity.

PIPPIN by Stephen Schwartz, presented by Chromolume at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate until 11 January 2026

It is great fun via Schwartz’s set of jaunty (and, by turns, dark) tunes, a powerhouse vocal cast given depth & identity under musical director Harry Styles, on point direction & Bob Fosse-infused choreography by Amanda Noar.

CRITICS CHOICE: THE HIGHGATE VAMPIRE at Omnibus Theatre, Clapham 16 – 30 December & The Cockpit, Marylebone 28 Jan - 1 Feb 2026

Presented by Bag of Beard Theatre, a company fully on top of their material, the show is 'an absolute hoot'.   This two hander is perfect for studio theatres and touring.  Alexander Knott & James Demaine play off each other skilfully. Composer & sound designer Samuel Heron is totally on point and delivers some genuinely scary moments.

The Mystery Of Irma Vep at Jack Studio Theatre 9 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

This adaptation of Charles Ludlam's 1984 satirical and farcical tale of werewolves and vampires, is the perfect show for Christmas melding multiple elements of traditional pantomime with Hammer horror and 'whodunnit'.  All with Jack Studio in-house production's usual sharp direction, good acting and outstanding staging & design.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN at The Tabard Theatre, Chiswick 5 Dec 2025 - 3 Jan 2026

A great Christmas Productions for all the family, adapted from E Nesbit's book by  Louise Haddington and directed by Simon Reilly.  Taking audiences to  Edwardian England, evoking the remote location and, most importantly, Oakworth railway station and bringing the exciting story to life.

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER

WRAP PARTY by Harry Petty at Jack Studio Theatre 11 – 15 November 2025

Entertaining, pleasingly original comedy. There’s a lot of beautifully observed hilarity in Harry Petty’s play. A film set which is full of outlandish characters with huge egos and Ollie Hart and Harry Warren, both fine performers, play them all with a wide range of voices. At one point Hart does a three way conversation all by himself and it’s very funny.

THE SEA HORSE by Edward J.Moore at Golden Goose Theatre 4 – 15 November 2025

For actors Rachael Bellis and Jay Rincon astonishing performances in this complex two-hander which won Edward J Moore a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Playwright in 1974.

THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEVENTH YEAR by Nicholas Pierpan at White Bear Theatre 28 Oct – 15 Nov 2025

A sublimely intelligent script which shows aspects of the boxing profession from an insider's point of view and raises ethical questions.    A well-judged performance from James McGregor, utterly convincing as Man facing internal struggles which threaten to destroy him.

I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Too by Coline Atterbury, Voila Festival at Barons Court Theatre 4th Nov - 9th Nov 2025

I’m Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Too is a production that explores Bipolar Disorder, Identity and Relationships in a way that is impactful and original.   Playwright Coline Atterbury's dialogue feels natural and relatable  and leaves room for plenty of subtext making layered, complex scenes.

THE MONKEY'S PAW at The Hope Theatre 21 Oct – 8 Nov 2025

The perfect trick or treat, this adaptation by Infinite Space Theatre is directed with precision (Leah Townley) and has meticulous and immersive mise-en-scène – very high production values for the fringe, and a real treat.

Moominvalley in November Book, Music & Lyrics by Hans Jacob Hoeglund / produced by Annlouise Butt for Chromolume at Upstairs at The Gatehouse 31 Oct - 16 Nov 2025

For the ensemble and Lu Herbert’s set which transformed the Gatehouse stage, and just screams ‘Moomins’ on entry, and allows the cast to roam free. Cast:  Jane Quinn, Matthew Heywood, Stuart Simons, Izzie Winter, Martin Callaghan, Abigail Yeo 

MR JONES AN ABERFAN STORY by Liam Holmes at Finborough Theatre 28 Oct – 22 Nov 2025

Writer, Liam Holmes as the irrepressible Stephen Jones performs alongside Mabli Gwynne as Angharad in this two hander. This sweet love story moves fluidly through time, and the duo present engaging performative chemistry, sparking off one another, flirting, scheming, and dreaming with a joyful musicality to their diction, proudly undulating and Welsh.

The power of the play works on principal that, although never mentioned in the play, the audience already knows about the Aberfan national disaster of 1966.   The carnage is happening in the background, through the experience of two young innocents -

MASTERCLASS by Tim Connery, directed by Luke Adamson at Bridge House Theatre 23 September – 4 October 2025

Two hander which stands out for the quality of writing. It’s very funny but, towards the end of its 75 minute run time, also moving. Both actors do a strong job, playing adeptly off each other. Connery’s every word is worth hearing and these two make sure, in the easy acoustic of a small black box space that we don’t miss a single syllable

LONDON PUB THEATRE AWARDS 2025 WERE HELD ON 26 OCTOBER AT THE COCKPIT, MARYLEBONE - SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS