Step inside STOREHOUSE, one of the most artistically ambitious, large-scale immersive theatre events ever to be staged in the UK. In a vast, disused warehouse in Deptford – once the paper store of Britain’s most influential newspapers – you’ll uncover a sprawling, hidden archive, built to house every news story, message, memory and meme ever […]

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If you’re looking for an Indian restaurant in Covent Garden then there is a new place on the block that’s set to become a staple if you are on the hunt for a curry in central London.  Located next to the famous Lyceum Theatre, home to The Lion King (so close in fact that they […]

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Remember, remember the 5th of November…. Treasonis the new musical drama about the notorious gunpowder plot of 1605, set to completely blow you away with stunning original folk and pop songs, audiences will be engrossed by one of the most intriguing tales in Britain’s history as it’s never been seen before. Treason explodes onto the stage this […]

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“I wonder what I have to do for people to recognise me as a threat. Do I have to smash a glass over the head of every single man I come into contact with, just so I leave a mark?” Irina takes erotic photos of average looking men. Always behind the lens, she watches, she moulds, […]

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Now the Summer buzz is fading and we are preparing to settle into a long, cosy autumn and winter, I need something to motivate myself to get out and enjoy what London has to offer.  Thankfully the West End has tons of theatre shows in the last few months of 2023 to keep us busy!  […]

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An Anarchist has fallen to his death from a police station window. The question is: did he jump or was he thrown?  As the police attempt to avoid yet another scandal, a mysterious imposter is arrested and brought in for questioning. Seizing the chance to put on a show, he leads the officers in an ever more […]

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‘Woman’ is sat in a therapist’s office. She’s been sent there to deal with her drink problem. But she doesn’t have a problem and she doesn’t need help. She just needs Sue Perkins. They’re meant for each other. If only Sue could see that too. But how can she? She’s too busy being a celebrity. […]

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Follow the trials and tribulations of our bakers as they enter the hallowed tent, including a policeman, a carer, a sixth form student, a retired dinner lady, an environmentalist vegan, an Italian fashionista, and more, as they come together to share their journeys of friendship, love, and laughter. From your neighbours to your colleagues to your […]

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George Takei, the original and beloved Mr Sulu from Star Trek, film and television star, activist and social media icon makes his London stage debut at Charing Cross Theatre. Their loyalty was questioned, their freedom taken away, but their spirit could never be broken. Inspired by the true events surrounding its star George Takei, Allegiance is the story of […]

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When Ben returns home to his father’s funeral after 13 years away, he is confronted with uncomfortable truths about the past, present and future of the community and the family he grew up in and left behind. The City and the Town is the classic tale of country mouse meets city mouse, but with a […]

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