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London Pub Theatres Magazine is ten years old. The magazine came into existence to support pub theatres; to celebrate their successes, to publicise the opportunities they offer, and to emphasise their importance to the theatre industry as a whole.  We take an affectionate look back over the last ten years, the major events, the theatres and the people. 

2021

THEATRES REOPEN

May 18 2021, theatres finally reopened after 14 months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, our very own plague. Fortunately, we have jabs and a roadmap out of lockdown. However, the past 14 months have changed everything. Theatres are now open with a majorly reduced audience capacity amid stringent safety precautions including social distancing, temperature checks, use of Track & Trace, sanitisers and face masks.

AROUND THE THEATRES

Kennedy Bloomer steps down as Artistic Director at THE HOPE THEATRE. Phil Bartlett is announced as new Artistic Director at The Hope Theatre.



NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Independent pub theatres struggle back to life.   An interview with