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You & It at King's Head Theatre: A Tender and Timely Musical That Asks Whether Love Can Survive Being Replicated
You & It, with a book by Seoeun Oh and Q Lee, music and lyrics by Q Lee, and directed by Esther Jun, is the kind of production that reminds you why musical theatre, when it takes genuine creative risks, can explore the questions that matter most to us right now more vividly than almost any other art form. Making its London debut at the King's Head Theatre, this award-winning South Korean musical, winner of Best Musical at the 13th Daegu International Musical Festival, arrives in Islington carrying both an irresistible premise and the emotional ambition to match it. Set in 2034, where artificial intelligence and human life have become quietly, routinely entwined, it is a love story, a grief story and a philosophical provocation all at once, running one hour and fifty minutes without interval and barely wasting a moment of it.
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October 14, 2026

Recent Reviews

Drama
Jerker at Waterloo East Theatre: Two Voices, One Phone Line and an Intimacy That Takes Your Breath Away
Jerker, written by Robert Chesley and directed by Henry Adams, is the kind of production that reminds you why intimate studio theatre, stripped of spectacle, reduced to its absolute essentials, can achieve something that no larger stage could replicate. Produced by Adam Roebuck, the same producer behind F**king Men, Afterglow (2019) and Happy Ending, and making its highly anticipated Waterloo East Theatre premiere this autumn, forty years after its acclaimed San Francisco debut, this is a bold, seductive and unexpectedly tender two-hander that arrives with both its reputation and its relevance fully intact. In ninety interval-free minutes, it asks what intimacy really means, what vulnerability costs, and whether two people can truly know each other when they have never once been in the same room.
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October 14, 2026
Art, Culture & Museum Exhibitions
Fifteen Dresses Made of Flowers: Fleurs de Villes DIANA Blooms at Somerset House
Somerset House has hosted plenty of beautiful things, but turning fresh flowers into a wardrobe is a new one. Fleurs de Villes DIANA, presented in support of The Diana Award, is a world premiere exhibition in the East Wing Galleries on the Strand. It's a fresh floral celebration of Diana, Princess of Wales, built around 15 one-of-a-kind floral mannequins inspired by some of her most iconic looks, and it's exactly the kind of quietly spectacular, slightly unusual thing London does so well.
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October 4, 2026
Drama
Tartuffe (Remixed) at Marylebone Theatre: God, Family and a Very Charming Fraud
Some productions feel like genuine occasions, not just another night at the theatre but something you sense you will be talking about for a long time afterwards. Tartuffe (Remixed), written and directed by Darren Raymond and running at the Marylebone Theatre, is one of those productions. Returning to Marylebone following his sell-out performance of Venus and Adonis, Oscar and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance takes on the titular role in this boldly reimagined new version of Molière's classic comedy, and the result is theatre that is simultaneously rooted in a 360-year-old satirical masterpiece and entirely, urgently alive to the present moment.
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October 1, 2026
Comedy
Jeeves Takes Charge: A Comic Masterclass at Charing Cross Theatre
There are very few performers alive who could hold an audience entirely alone on a stage for two hours while inhabiting twenty-two different characters, flipping between them mid-scene, mid-sentence, sometimes mid-breath, and make it look not just effortless but genuinely, helplessly funny. Sam Harrison, West End, Chichester and RSC favourite, is one of them, and his performance in Jeeves Takes Charge at the Charing Cross Theatre is the kind of theatrical event that reminds you why live comedy, at its best, is an art form unto itself. Adapted by James Duke, Edward Duke and Hugh Wooldridge from P.G. Wodehouse's beloved Jeeves and Wooster stories, and directed by Hugh Wooldridge, this is a production with forty-five years of history behind it, and it has lost absolutely none of its charm.
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August 30, 2026
Play
Love You Long Time Already at Theatre503: A Heartfelt Exploration of Family and Belonging
Love You Long Time Already at Theatre503 is a tender and sharply observed new play that explores love, family and cultural identity through the lens of a Filipino-British experience. Set against the backdrop of changing relationships and competing expectations, the production examines how people carry memories, obligations and hopes into their connections with others. Rather than relying on grand declarations, the play finds its emotional depth in everyday conversations, unspoken tensions and the small moments that reveal what characters struggle to articulate.
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July 28, 2026
Play
The Smile of Her at Marylebone Theatre: A Fierce and Moving Journey of Self-Discovery
Located just a short walk from Baker Street Station, the intimate Marylebone Theatre has built a reputation for presenting thought-provoking productions with the polish of a larger West End venue while maintaining a close connection between performers and audience. Its latest offering, The Smile of Her, continues that tradition with a deeply personal and emotionally charged one-woman play written and performed by acclaimed actress Christine Lahti. Running for 90 minutes without an interval, the production brings audiences into the heart of a woman's lifelong struggle against expectations, stereotypes, and the pressure to always be "a good girl."
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July 18, 2026
Musical
INALA at House of Sisters Grimm: A Powerful Celebration of South African Music and Dance
London's theatre scene is filled with big-budget musicals and long-running West End favourites, but INALA offers something refreshingly different. Performed at the intimate House of Sisters Grimm venue in Fitzrovia, this acclaimed production combines traditional South African music, contemporary dance, and striking visual storytelling to create an experience that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. Originally created by Ella Spira MBE and the late Joseph Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, INALA has earned international recognition for its unique artistic vision and emotional impact. Rather than relying on elaborate sets or complex narratives, the show places its focus firmly on the extraordinary talents of its performers.
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July 6, 2026
Cabaret & Burlesque
The Ladyboys of Bangkok at Shepherd’s Bush Green: A Dazzling Night of Glamour and Cabaret
The Ladyboys of Bangkok is a long-running touring cabaret spectacular that blends high-energy dance, pop music, comedy and dazzling costumes into a night that feels more like a party than a traditional theatre show. Performed in its signature Sabai Pavilion or touring venues across the UK, the production brings together a cast of glamorous performers in a fast-paced revue of chart hits, show tunes and playful sketches, creating an experience that celebrates performance, identity and spectacle in equal measure.
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July 2, 2026
Play
Arthur at Polka Theatre: A Magical Family Adventure Filled with Courage and Heart
For decades, the Polka Theatre in Wimbledon has been one of London's leading destinations for children's theatre, producing imaginative and engaging productions that entertain young audiences without ever talking down to them. This summer, the theatre presents Arthur, a brand-new adventure play created in collaboration with The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath and Bucket Club. Combining Arthurian legend with a contemporary coming-of-age story, the production promises an exciting journey packed with original music, mythical creatures, magical encounters, and valuable lessons about courage, teamwork, and leadership. Recommended for children aged 6 to 12, Arthur offers the kind of family theatre experience that appeals to adults and children alike.
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July 1, 2026
Classes & Workshops
Glass for Beginners at FirePetal Studio: Creativity in the Glow of the Flame
Glass for Beginners at FirePetal Studio is a hands-on workshop that introduces the delicate art of glass bead making in a way that feels both calming and creatively absorbing. Set inside a working glass studio, the class guides beginners through the fundamentals of lampworking, heating colourful glass rods over a flame and shaping them into beads, charms and small decorative pieces. Rather than feeling like a formal craft lesson, the experience unfolds as a slow, tactile process of experimentation, patience and discovery.
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July 1, 2026
Classes & Workshops
Pizza Making at La Bibliothèque: A Relaxed, Hands-On Culinary Experience
The Pizza Making Class by La Bibliothèque is a warm, sociable cooking experience that turns the process of making pizza into something both hands-on and genuinely immersive. Hosted by the East London restaurant known for its blend of Japanese and Mediterranean influences, the workshop guides guests through shaping dough, layering ingredients and baking pizzas in a relaxed, stylish setting. Rather than feeling like a strict culinary lesson, the class unfolds more like an evening spent around a lively kitchen counter, full of conversation, flour-covered hands and the unmistakable smell of fresh dough hitting the heat.
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July 1, 2026
Classes & Workshops
La Bibliothèque’s Premium Cocktail Masterclass: An Elegant Evening of Mixology
La Bibliothèque’s Premium Cocktail Making Masterclass is an intimate, hands-on experience that blends mixology, storytelling and fine dining atmosphere into a relaxed but polished evening. Hosted by the acclaimed East London restaurant La Bibliothèque, the class guides guests through the making of signature cocktails while introducing the techniques, ingredients and small details that shape a well-balanced drink. Rather than feeling like a formal lesson, the experience unfolds more like an evening shared around a stylish bar, which is conversational, interactive and quietly immersive.
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July 1, 2026
Immersive Theatre & Games
Neon Naked Life Drawing at The Phoenix, Cavendish Square: A Glowing, Immersive Twist on the Art Class
Neon Naked Life Drawing near Oxford Circus transforms a traditional art class into something immersive, playful and unexpectedly freeing. Hosted by Neon Naked Life Drawing at venues including The Phoenix in Cavendish Square, the experience combines life drawing, UV lighting and fluorescent body paint to create a workshop that feels halfway between an art studio and a late-night creative event. Designed for beginners as much as experienced artists, the sessions focus less on technical perfection and more on experimentation, atmosphere and confidence.
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July 1, 2026
Musical
Hot Mess at The Other Palace: A Brilliant Pop Musical About Love and Collapse
Hot Mess at The Other Palace is a wildly inventive new pop musical by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote that transforms the climate crisis into an offbeat romantic comedy between Earth and Humanity. Directed with brisk energy and packed with sharp humour, the production turns an enormous global issue into something strangely intimate: a messy relationship story full of attraction, denial, hope and inevitable fallout. After award-winning runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show arrives in London with infectious confidence and a soundtrack that refuses to leave your head.
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June 24, 2026
Immersive Theatre & Games
The Talisman Treats by Gourmaze: A Delicious Adventure Packed with Puzzles and Surprises
London is no stranger to immersive experiences, but few combine sightseeing, storytelling, puzzle-solving and sweet treats quite as successfully as The Talisman Treats by Gourmaze. Taking participants on a self-guided adventure through some of the capital's most charming streets and hidden corners, this interactive treasure hunt transforms an ordinary day out into a magical quest. Designed for families, friends, couples and curious explorers alike, the experience combines the excitement of an escape room with the freedom of a city walk, creating an engaging adventure that unfolds at your own pace.
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June 17, 2026
Play
A Fine Idea at Arcola Theatre: Powerful Stories of Resilience and Hope
A Fine Idea, written by Christine Bacon and directed by Charlotte Westenra, is a probing and emotionally intelligent new play that examines aid, power and the uncomfortable distance between good intentions and meaningful change. Running at the Arcola Theatre, it approaches its subject through the lens of one woman's crisis of conscience, tracing the history of international development with a clarity and honesty that is rarely seen on stage. Rather than offering reassurance, the production asks its audience to sit with a question that is as simple as it is unsettling: Do we actually want to change things, or do we just like the idea of helping? 
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June 17, 2026
Concerts & Music
Fantasia Orchestra at 10: Tom Fetherstonhaugh Interview
As Fantasia Orchestra marks its tenth anniversary, founder and conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh reflects on friendship, cross-genre programming, musical openness, singers, sitars, dream collaborators from history and what comes next.
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June 8, 2026
Classes & Workshops
Lino Printing at MYO Creative Studio: Turning Simple Designs into Works of Art
The Lino Printing Class by MYO Creative Studio is a wonderfully hands-on creative workshop that introduces the traditional art of linocut printing in a way that feels accessible, relaxing and deeply rewarding. Hosted at MYO’s welcoming London studio, the class guides participants through designing, carving and printing their own artwork, transforming a simple sheet of lino into a personalised print. Whether you're completely new to printmaking or simply looking for a creative afternoon, the experience balances practical instruction with plenty of room for experimentation.
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June 7, 2026
Concerts & Music
Fantasia Orchestra’s Bold Moves at Smith Square Hall: Jazz Meets Classics
Fantasia Orchestra’s Bold Moves was strongest when it let the tension between jazz and classical music stay visible. This was not a concert where familiar jazz numbers were dropped into the middle of an orchestral programme for easy recognition. The evening had a deliberate shape: Bartók’s Divertimento,Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite No. 2: Waltz 2, four jazz standards by Cole Porter,Gershwin and Rodgers and Hart, then Shostakovich’s Lyric Waltz and PianoConcerto No. 1.
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June 1, 2026
Cabaret & Burlesque
Sizzling Hot Circus at Woolwich Works: A High-Energy Feast of Movement and Skill
Sizzling Hot Circus at Woolwich Works is a high-energy cabaret-style circus show that blends aerial performance, dance, comedy and live music into a fast-paced evening of spectacle. Created by a collective of international performers, the show leans into bold physicality and playful theatricality, offering a contemporary take on circus that feels both polished and immediate. Rather than a traditional ringmaster-led structure, it unfolds as a sequence of striking acts, each with its own rhythm and personality.
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June 1, 2026
Drama
Player at Riverside Studios: A Precise and Intimate Two-Hander
Player at Riverside Studios is a tightly staged two-hander produced and directed by Matthew Lyon, who also performs alongside Ola Forman, with lighting design by Melody Mengyun Liu. Built around the shifting dynamic between a “Boy” and a “Girl,” the piece leans into minimalism to explore connection, perception and the subtle power plays that shape relationships. With just two performers and a stripped-back stage, it invites the audience to focus on behaviour, what’s said, what’s avoided, and what lingers in between.
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June 1, 2026
Drama
Second Class Queer at Riverside Studios: A Sharp, Intimate Solo Encounter
Second Class Queer at Riverside Studios is a sharp, intimate solo performance written and performed by Kumar Muniandy. Set during a fast-paced gay speed-dating night in Berlin, the show follows Krishna, a Tamil-Malaysian man, as he encounters a series of wildly different men, each conversation peeling back another layer of identity, belonging and unspoken grief. Funny, direct and quietly confrontational, the piece blends humour with personal storytelling to explore what it means to move through spaces where you’re never quite seen as equal.
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June 1, 2026
Immersive Theatre & Games
Hexmoor: Wizarding Prison — An Immersive Night of Magic, Mischief and Mixology
Hexmoor: Wizarding Prison is an immersive theatre and cocktail experience tucked away in Shoreditch, created by the team behind Alcotraz and other themed nightlife adventures. Blending live performance, cinematic set design and mixology, the experience invites you to step inside a hidden, magical prison where every guest becomes an inmate, complete with jumpsuit, storyline and a sequence of handcrafted “contraband” cocktails served as potions.
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May 25, 2026
Play
Love Omar at Theatro Technis: A Tender Look Behind the Curtain
Love Omar at Theatro Technis is a warm, reflective new play by Hannah Khalil that steps backstage into the dressing room of legendary actor Omar Sharif during his 1983 appearance in The Sleeping Prince at Chichester Festival Theatre. Directed by Chris White, the production blends comedy, memory and quiet emotional tension to explore fame, ego and the strange intimacy of theatre life. Rather than presenting Sharif as an untouchable icon, the play allows him to exist in smaller, more human moments, such as sitting at a mirror, adjusting makeup, and trading remarks with the people around him while carrying the pressure of being watched both onstage and off.
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May 17, 2026