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SUMMARY:Bury Me Before You Marry Me
DESCRIPTION:In some parts of Asia\, there is a belief:\nwhen a young man dies unmarried\, his parents will find him a bride and hold a ghost wedding to accompany him in death. \nSometimes\, the bride is a corpse.\nSometimes\, the woman being buried is still alive. \nOne day\, a British man named Jason discovers that his Chinese girlfriend has been involved in a ghost marriage… \n___________________________________________________________________ \nThis is a dark comedy. An immersive interactive theatre experience. \nThe audience does not simply watch the story. They become part of it.\nYou will interact with the characters\, and at key moments\, you will make crucial decisions on their behalf.\nEvery choice will completely change the direction of the story. As a result\, each performance leads to a different ending and different fates for the characters. \nThis is a ritual that requires your participation.\nThe ending is yours to decide. \nProduced and presented by Susu Productions \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/bury_me_before_you_marry_me/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Krapp's Last Tape
DESCRIPTION:Peter Marinker\, known for his extensive work on BBC Radio\, his many audiobook recordings\, and his long association with Samuel Beckett’s publisher John Calder\, performs Krapp’s Last Tape. \nAt 84 and recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s\, Marinker brings decades of experience performing Beckett’s work as he returns to one of the playwright’s most demanding solo roles – with the function of memory in relation to selfhood at the heart of the production. \n​In Krapp’s Last Tape\, Beckett’s one-act monologue written in 1958\, the audience meets a man marking his birthday alone\, while listening to and reflecting on recordings he has made each year on that day. We hear a recording Krapp made at the age of 39 and within it\, his reflections on tapes made in earlier years\, as he makes what we are told is his last tape. \nThis new production will use reel-to reel recordings made by Peter the last time he played Krapp in 1983. Live in-ear prompts\, where needed\, will run alongside the play\, highlighting the relationship between memory and remembering\, cognition and re-cognition. \nFollowing his recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis\, the decision to return to Krapp’s Last Tape at this stage in his life has been a deeply personal one\, allowing Peter to bring his lived experience to Beckett’s exploration of memory and ageing\, intellect\, and intuition. \n  \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/krapps-last-tape/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T180000
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SUMMARY:In Her Defence - London Musical Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In Her Defence\, an original British musical comedy written by Harrison Cranfield\, will make its debut at Camden Fringe this August. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1987\, the production follows Donna\, a fiery single mother whose life is turned upside down when she discovers her husband’s affair\, only to find herself caught in the middle of a chaotic custody battle. \nAs gossip spreads through her close-knit neighbourhood faster than the morning post\, Donna must navigate solicitors\, awkward encounters\, unexpected allies and the challenge of rebuilding her life while protecting the people she loves most. Alongside a sharp-tongued best friend and a very questionable postman\, Donna discovers that finding her voice may be the most important battle of all. \nBlending laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine emotional warmth\, In Her Defence captures the spirit of 1980s Britain through colourful characters\, sharp dialogue and an original score full of wit and heart. The musical explores themes of resilience\, friendship\, family and standing up for yourself when the world expects you to stay silent. \nSpeaking about the production\, writer Harrison Cranfield said: \n“I wanted to create a musical that feels unmistakably British: funny\, heartfelt and rooted in characters audiences can recognise and connect with. At its core\, In Her Defence is about finding strength in difficult circumstances and discovering that your voice matters\, even when everything around you is trying to drown it out.” \nPacked with memorable musical numbers\, eccentric personalities and plenty of 1980s charm\, In Her Defence promises a lively and entertaining theatrical experience. The show combines the energy of a classic British comedy with the emotional depth of a story about self-discovery and resilience\, offering audiences both laughter and heart. \nThe production is particularly suited to audiences who enjoy original British musical theatre\, character-led comedy and stories that celebrate strong female voices. Its blend of humour\, warmth and recognisable social dynamics makes it an appealing addition to the Camden Fringe programme.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/in-her-defence-london-musical-theatre/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,London Musicals,London Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T173000
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SUMMARY:Eyes See Song
DESCRIPTION:Six friends. Three secrets. One yearning hope. We enter a tangled web of love\, loyalty\, shame\, and survival\, as six women discover their world isn’t what it seems. Beneath the surface of six “ordinary” lives lie stories of reproductive health struggles\, sexual violence\, and addiction — stories so familiar they could belong to us\, our friends\, our mothers. As their masks fall away\, we’re invited to recognise our own hidden truths\, tucked deep in our bodies and away from those we love most. \nThese women call us into their circle — into song\, dance\, movement\, breathwork\, and collective release\, as they fight to loosen trauma’s grip on the body. With irresistible energy and magnetic charm\, Matty\, Lala\, Laure\, Wrinkles\, Z\, and Chlo remind us healing is never a solo act. It’s messy\, communal\, vulnerable\, and profoundly human.\nIn an age when isolation is becoming the norm and intimacy outsourced to screens\, Eyes See Song insists we return to each other\, loudly\, joyfully\, in full-bodied presence. It’s two parts a warm hug from your favourite aunt\, one part your best friends shaking you into your senses\, and three parts what your nervous system has been craving. For lovers of music\, movement and fearless storytelling\, ready to face the shadows and dance in the light; Join us! We’re holding space for you. \n“Unfurling and celebrating the dimensions of women through blending spoken word\, song and movement to honour layered experiences. ***”\n— Sheleina Somani\, Everything Theatre
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/eyes-see-song/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dance,London Theatre,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T221500
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SUMMARY:Sunrise for the Blind
DESCRIPTION:Six years after a sold out run in the then ‘Tristan Bates Theatre’\, Lee Lomas is bringing back his 5 star play Sunrise for the Blind. If the play was relevant in 2019 it’s perhaps even more relevant now with the rise of right wing politics\, major push backs against immigration and thousands taking to the streets to fly the English flag – is there a more poignant time for this play to be resurrected? \nA raw\, naturalistic portrayal of life in a bleak North Manchester town centre\, the play explores cycles of poverty\, racism\, and young adulthood. It follows a group of youths and families as their lives intersect around gossip\, forbidden relationships\, and a tragic escalation of tensions leading to violence. The story delves into lost potential\, generational frustration\, and the suffocating nature of small-town life. \nSunrise for the Blind pulls no punches\, a familiar theme of writer\, Lee Lomas\, it promises to be an eye opening experience with plenty of light to balance out the shade. \nWriter: Lee Lomas\nDirector: Andrew Darren Elkins\nProducer: Hülya Corty \n  \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sunrise-for-the-blind/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T200000
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SUMMARY:Motopia
DESCRIPTION:“Once upon a time\, there was a forest\, where the sun and the wind and the people ran through the trees with free abandon. Welcome to Motopia!” \nA new piece of writing\, ‘Motopia’ is a musical choose-your-own adventure play where the choices of the protagonist are placed in the audience’s hands as they navigate their way through The Forest. Imagine the Fighting Fantasy books come to life\, or as a ‘New Stuff’ audience member put it\, “D&D the Musical.”\nJoin Pip as they navigate increasingly complex choices\, and the excitement\, loss and responsibility that free-will (or lack thereof) brings\, leading them to question “What do you do when you don’t know what to do?” \nThe world of Motopia is explored through a fairytale lens of childlike wonder\, with a cast of five actor-musicians\, original music and eccentric characters threaded throughout. \n  \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/motopia/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Music,London Musicals,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T221500
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SUMMARY:Darling\, I think I'm Turning Into A Chicken
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Eye Productions’ new totally absurd and slightly horrific Extravaganza comes to Camden Fringe after its premiere at Upstairs at the Gatehouse this July.\nBorn out of lived experiences\, this darkly comedic play about generational trauma and transformation\, ‘Darling\, I think I’m turning into a Chicken’ explores what happens when loss becomes the air a family breathes. \nFlorence has everything she’s ever wanted: a fiancée\, a thriving career\, and a perfect home. But when she starts to grow feathers\, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel. As the transformation worsens—and threatens to kill her—Florence discovers she’s not alone: her estranged family are changing too. To survive\, she must confront the past she’s spent a lifetime avoiding. \nAn imaginative\, physical and text-led exploration of how illness is not only biological\, but emotional\, social and generational\, asking what it takes to break cycles of inheritance—and whether healing is ever truly possible. \nWritten and Directed by India Rose Olsen\nMusic & Lyrics by Michael Fristot & Tess McLee \n  \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/darling-i-think-im-turning-into-a-chicken/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260825T202000
DTSTAMP:20260709T214300Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fast\, funny\, and fiercely inventive take on Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors — reimagined for a cast of just six powerhouse performers! \nMistaken identities multiply\, doors slam\, tempers flare\, and chaos reigns as this whirlwind farce unfolds at breakneck speed. With actors doubling roles\, lightning-fast costume changes\, and bold physical comedy\, this intimate production delivers maximum laughs in minimum time. \nWhether you’re a Shakespeare lover or a first-time fan\, this energetic\, accessible staging proves that big comedy doesn’t need a big cast — just brilliant performers and impeccable timing.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-comedy-of-errors/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Comedy,Events in London,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260810T163410Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to Nutopia: People’s Emergency Briefing – Climate Action Special
DESCRIPTION:Journey to Nutopia returns for a one-off screening and panel. \nA lot’s happened since we launched Journey to Nutopia back in 2018. Our founding motto – ‘refuting the inevitability of global dystopia’ isn’t getting any easier\, but that’s all the more reason to look for the places in our doom-flooded news environment where The Work is happening – especially around the climate crisis. \nThe first Journey to Nutopia was a three-day programme of talks\, spoken word and acid house music as part of Birmingham’s Lunar Festival in 2018. Authors\, activists\, artists\, academics\, psychedelic researchers\, poets and acid house DJs came together to boost ‘positive future narratives that refute the inevitability of a global dystopia’. It was a celebration of the DIY aesthetic\, connectivity\, community\, touching grass\, joy as resistance – all that good stuff which we will need to draw on as our weather\, our politics\, and our shared ‘reality’ becomes fractured\, wilder and more unpredictable. \nWe are taking part in the countrywide screening initiative for the People’s Emergency Briefing documentary – a film that lays out the facts of Where We Are\, but also the next steps we can take together to get our governments to grasp this crispy old nettle and bring more urgency to mitigating the incoming mass extinction event of our age. The briefing is currently being shown all across the UK – from church halls to trade union meetings. It brings together the science and national implications in one compelling film\, designed for communities to watch together with their MP and other local decision makers to see the same evidence – on the record – as those briefed in Westminster. The film will be followed by what we are pretty confident will be a lively panel discussion about what WE can do beyond the Bag-for-Life of it all\, to be part of the solution/surviving what comes next and not just hopeless witnesses to the distraction and destruction of the natural world happening on our screens and increasingly in our lived experience. \nConfirmed panel guests include: \nDeborah Curtis – The Great Imagining\nSarah Corbett – The Craftivist Collective\nJami – London School of Solar Punk \nThere’s no time to waste. As the film shows\, we have made some progress since the XR protests and Net Zero promises but we need to accelarate not take our foot off the proverbial gas. It’s time to come together\, raise our voices and demand our governments take the kind of bold action required to make lasting change. But it’s not just about them; it’s also about us! It’s also time to bring a bit of 21st century\, solar punk\, craftivist\, DIY\, Make it Make Sense energy into proceedings… \nJoin us! \nCo-hosted by Richard Norris & Michelle Olley. \nDate: Sunday 24th August\, 7pm – Live at The Cockpit\nTickets: Pay what you can – £3 / £5 / £10\nWebsite: https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/journey_to_nutopia_3
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/journey-to-nutopia-peoples-emergency-briefing-climate-action-special/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Conferences,Events in London,Films
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T123000
DTSTAMP:20260718T162519Z
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SUMMARY:Church Street Goes Wild
DESCRIPTION:Imagine if nature reclaimed the triangle on Church Street! Come and join local theatre makers and artists to create a world where Church Street goes wild across August. \nWe’re taking part in Westminster City Council’s Inside Out outdoor arts festival this summer. The festival showcases fun and unique cultural events across the city and best of all\, events are free for everybody to enjoy! \nFor the first three Sundays in August\, The Cockpit will be hosting creative making days outside in the triangle on Church Street. They are for everyone of any age to come together and build a temporary art installation\, using arts and crafts to make plants\, animals and fungi. Each Sunday it will grow and take up more of the space and then be cleared away at the end of the day. On the fourth Sunday\, this will culminate in a short physical theatre performance that will take place in the community made art installation on the triangle. \n  \nFor more details click HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/church-street-goes-wild/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts,Free Events,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T220000
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SUMMARY:The Boy in the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:The Boy in the Ocean is a raw and intimate new play exploring the aftermath of sexual assault through fragmented memory\, movement\, and storytelling. Performed primarily as a one-person piece\, with a movement ensemble in support\, the play follows a young man as he attempts to make sense of his memories and navigate what comes after trauma. \nBlending naturalistic dialogue with physical theatre\, the piece moves between past and present\, reflecting the often disjointed reality of memory and healing. \nDeveloped from personal experience and taking inspiration from other true stories\, the play approaches difficult subject matter with honesty\, contributing to conversations around male experiences of sexual assault that are often underrepresented on stage. \nContent warnings: Themes of sexual assault\, trauma\, and strong language.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-boy-in-the-ocean/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T200000
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SUMMARY:The Quietening
DESCRIPTION:The Quietening is a story about chosen family\, queer community\, and what happens when someone refuses to give up on you. \nWhen Jacob’s estranged Mum dies\, he has to confront a past he’s spent years trying to outrun. Grumpy\, withdrawn and carrying the lasting effects of conversion therapy\, he’s built a life around keeping people at a distance – until he meets Ethan. \nEthan seems determined to break through every wall Jacob has built – and as their relationship deepens\, Jacob begins to face memories that have been buried for decades\, and discovers that healing might actually be possible. \nBrought to you by Half Light Creative following their ★★★★ and ★★★★★ rated debut Five.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-quietening/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T181000
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SUMMARY:Thieves in Satin - Londons Queens of Crime
DESCRIPTION:Step into the dazzling yet dangerous world of “THIEVES IN SATIN”\, the electrifying new production from Moving Stories Dance Company. Inspired by the infamous all-female UK crime syndicate\, The Forty Elephants\, this breathtaking dance spectacle unravels the story of Diamond Alice\, The Bobbed Hair Bandit\, and Baby-Faced Maggie—women who stole more than just riches; they stole the spotlight. \nBorn in the shadows of a Lambeth workhouse\, Alice Diamond had no choice but to fight for survival. A master thief by her teens\, she rose to power as the formidable Queen of the Forty Elephants\, leading a gang of fearless women who lived by their own rules. By the 1920s\, they had reached legendary status—draped in satin\, dripping in stolen jewels\, and dancing the night away with the very aristocrats they deceived. \nNow in its 4th triumphant year\, Moving Stories Dance Company has captivated audiences with its bold\, narrative-driven productions. The company makes it’s exciting debut at The Cockpit.  Featuring an ensemble of ballet\, contemporary\, and West End performers\, the company is known for blending gripping storytelling with dynamic choreography. \nTHIEVES IN SATIN is a thrilling fusion of elegance and danger\, a celebration of rebellion and resilience. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the hidden underworld of 1920s London—where crime was an art\, and these women were the masters. \nDon’t just watch history—experience it. Book your tickets now!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/thieves-in-satin-londons-queens-of-crime/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:Set Menu - London Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Friday night. Food is ready\, drinks are cold\, cutlery is set. Max is primed to throw the perfect dinner party. Nothing but perfection will do; nothing else has worked. After a hundred attempts\, he knows exactly what to do and say. \nHours later\, the guests leave satisfied\, as Max waits for the clock to set him free. This time for sure\, he’s earned a tomorrow. Set Menu begins 600 days later. Max has failed to escape so many times that he’s lost all sense of time and himself. \nThe clock resets\, the guests forget\, and he begins again. \nOne particularly awful night\, he decides to reset the night early. When he wakes to try again\, something’s different. He’s lost a pen. The plan? Simple. Chaos. He’s going to beat whatever is keeping him trapped by making the worst dinner party ever. With exceptional knowledge of the house’s contents and the guests’ psyches\, he’ll take on the role of a twisted puppeteer. The food is burnt\, the drinks are spiked\, the cutlery is sharpened. \nAs anarchy reaches its peak\, Max is confronted with a terrifying truth: one guest was never supposed to be there. And knows more than they let on.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/set-menu-london-theatre/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:I'm a Philosopher! Why The F* am I Here?
DESCRIPTION:Hold onto your doublets\, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment\, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast. \nPacked with priceless wit\, lyrical smarts\, romance\, and a dash of double-crossing\, this leading ensemble do the Bard proud with a brand new hit every time\, inspired by audience suggestions. \nImpromptu Shakespeare have been a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and Bristol Shakespeare Festival\, and have appeared on BBC Shakespeare Live. \nWINNER: Best Comedy Event\, Buxton Fringe 2021 \n“Shakespeare from the hip. Ingenious and very funny” – Will Gompertz\, BBC Arts Editor\n“Simply sublime\, side-splittingly hilarious improvised comedy almost worthy of the Bard himself” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby\n“Go and see this show. It’s intelligent\, it’s funny\, it’s all of the adjectives for brilliant. I’m still not sure how they did what they did” ★★★★★ Pocket Size Theatre\n“I would see it every night if I could” Voice Magazine\n“Anarchic and high-energy… Laughs galore” ★★★★★ The Reviews Hub\n“It will leave you hungry for more… See it as often as you can” Arts York\n“A joy… seemingly channelled from the playwright himself” ★★★★ North West End UK
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/im-a-philosopher-why-the-f-am-i-here/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:Fagbreak
DESCRIPTION:Dead jobs. Dead hopes. An undercurrent of dreams and\nviolence undercuts Fagbreaks in a South Bermondsey trading estate.\nThree young men and one girl argue\, laugh and fight during a\nday where nothing happens and everything changes. \nDuring a dead summer’s day in the back of a South Bermondsey trading estate\, four co-workers banter\, fight and unpick their fears\, hopes and dreams. How did they arrive here? Can they escape? \nA new play exploring the dreams\, delusion\, despair and desires of four people bound together in one shift. \nFagbreak is for an adult audience and takes place in The Cockpit auditorium. \nThis is the first staged performance of Fagbreak\, which first had a rehearsed reading at BOLD THEATRE last October. Since then Fagbreak has been developed and reworked. \nFagbreak is the second production from RatGurl Theatre which was founded in 2026 to create in-house work centred around real stories with a flair for the extraordinary. Co-founders Purnima Rai and Ana João met at Identity Drama School in 2019.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/fagbreak/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T200000
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SUMMARY:Impromptu Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Hold onto your doublets\, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment\, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast. \nPacked with priceless wit\, lyrical smarts\, romance\, and a dash of double-crossing\, this leading ensemble do the Bard proud with a brand new hit every time\, inspired by audience suggestions. \nImpromptu Shakespeare have been a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and Bristol Shakespeare Festival\, and have appeared on BBC Shakespeare Live. \nWINNER: Best Comedy Event\, Buxton Fringe 2021 \n“Shakespeare from the hip. Ingenious and very funny” – Will Gompertz\, BBC Arts Editor\n“Simply sublime\, side-splittingly hilarious improvised comedy almost worthy of the Bard himself” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby\n“Go and see this show. It’s intelligent\, it’s funny\, it’s all of the adjectives for brilliant. I’m still not sure how they did what they did” ★★★★★ Pocket Size Theatre\n“I would see it every night if I could” Voice Magazine\n“Anarchic and high-energy… Laughs galore” ★★★★★ The Reviews Hub\n“It will leave you hungry for more… See it as often as you can” Arts York\n“A joy… seemingly channelled from the playwright himself” ★★★★ North West End UK
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/impromptu-shakespeare-2/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Events in London,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T220000
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SUMMARY:Dance Again
DESCRIPTION:Dance Again follows Noa through one night at a music festival — a psychedelic celebration of love and unity that collapses into a massacre. \nThe play explores an unfolding terror attack from the perspective of a brain under the influence of mind-expanding drugs. Told through the distorted lens of LSD and guided by a live DJ who sculpts the atmosphere in real time\, the play oscillates between ecstatic peaks and traumatic episodes\, fracturing Noa’s reality until she can no longer tell trip from truth. All while confronting the vanishing of her partner\, her friends\, the very idea the dance floor represents. \nWhat follows is a reckoning with irreversible loss and the question of whether joy can ever be reclaimed. \nBased on real events\, Dance Again is a love letter to rave and festival culture\, and a confrontation with terror choosing it as battlefield — a memorial\, a rave\, and a refusal. \nHow can you dance again? \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/dance-again/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T200000
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SUMMARY:Murder on the Allotment\, the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Murder on the Allotment: The Musical \nSmall Boats. Small Minds. Someone is bound to lose the plot. \n17-year-old asylum seeker Karwan survived the Channel\, but can he survive middle England? After being handed an allotment plot in the provinces\, he finds himself trapped in a petty turf war with a bunch of “boring old age pensioners” who aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat. \nAs polite masks slip\, age-old prejudices take root and war breaks out over who truly belongs. Featuring eleven original songs\, and inspired by real-life stories from teenage asylum seekers\, this funny and provocative debut exposes the absurdities of bigotry at work in the UK. \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/__trashed-71/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:21 Days
DESCRIPTION:The year is 2030. \nAfter a painful break-up\, Jay hits the reset button on his life—but instead of healing\, he spirals into a cycle of rage\, isolation\, and alcohol dependency. In a world increasingly disconnected by technology\, his search for meaningful connection is overshadowed by his own self-destructive habits. \nEnter May: a strange and enigmatic new flatmate whose unexpected presence begins to challenge Jay’s worldview. As their uneasy cohabitation unfolds\, truths are confronted and emotions unravel. \n21 Days is a bold new work exploring how we cope with heartbreak\, addiction\, and emotional suppression in a world where we humans face the unpredictability of technology. It asks: can logic ever explain the chaos of human emotion? \nReview:\n★★★1/2 Theatre and Tonic \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/21_days/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:Dünyada
DESCRIPTION:“I’m not from here.” \nA man arrives with a suitcase\, a camera\, and a voice that seems sad somehow. \nHe speaks of homeland\, parents\, lost loves\, strange customs… the narrative unravels into a mosaic of unfinished thoughts and philosophical detours; A microphone picks up his distorted speech; A camera captures his eyes\, lips\, old photos\, debris\, and you… too. Images appear behind him\, what it means to be seen? \nThis August\, internationally acclaimed actor and director Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu brings his visceral\, high-intensity solo performance Dünyada to Camden Fringe. Reimagining Will Eno’s celebrated monologue Title and Deed\, the production arrives in London fresh from Istanbul’s underground theatre scene\, offering an evocative exploration of migration\, identity drift\, and the fragile necessity of being witnessed in a digital age. \nDünyada\, meaning “in the world”\, is a formally adventurous solo theatre that tears the fabric of one-person play through cinematic camera work\, visual extension and sound design. Nuroğlu performs a dual role as both actor and live cinematographer\, walking the thin line between the mundane duties of keeping things going and the emotional disorder of remembering (like all of us). In a raw\, technical struggle\, he manages lighting and soundscapes in real-time\, creating a parallax between his physical body and his digital ghost. The production transforms the audience from mere spectators into active material\, as the camera turns to film the watchers\, projecting their silent presence into the heart of the monologue. \nIntimate\, funny\, unsettling\, and deeply\, deeply human. \nDünyada. A salute to the progress in life\, to being here\, now\, right now. On stage. \n  \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/dunyada/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:Flamenco Express 30th Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Flamenco Express returns to London with a new cargo of raw\, heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina\, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo\, the vocal dynamism of Jasmine Villalobos and the blazing talent of Adrián Brenes.\nFor thirty years\, Flamenco Express has existed to do justice to this unique art form. Choosing the best artists and allowing them total freedom of expression. The result is an honest window to freedom and life in world of lies.\nA fresh emotional and artistic world every night. \nAdrián Brenes.\nNow based in Madrid his reputation continues to grow with performances at Casa Patas and other famous venues.  He has forged strong links with the UK\, dancing with Flamenco Express (London)\, Alba Flamenca (Edinburgh) and was the leading artist in Flamenke’s opening festival (Cheltenham\, Stroud and Bristol) in November 2016. In September 2015\, he spent a season with the London Royal Opera\, Covent Garden in their production of Carmen and in June 2016\, performed and taught at various venues around Mexico City. \nJasmine Villalobos\nFrom La Linea\, Cadiz\, Andalucía\, Jasmine rapidly earned the title of Queen of London Flamenco\, performing every night at every tablao in town. With every dancer\, guitarist and singer in reach\, including many of the leading names in the craft.\nAn artist with an inexhaustible appetite for her audience. \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/flamenco_express_30th_anniversary_tour/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T160000
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SUMMARY:Schrödinger's Lesbians
DESCRIPTION:Sappho’s back. And she’s single. The L Word meets Ancient Greece in a joyful\, irreverent new play about love\, lesbians\, and coping with a history that’s written you out of it. \n“If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it\, does it make a sound? If two lesbians f*ck and no one records it\, did it happen? Sorry let me rephrase that: if two women fall in love but none of the men write about it\, did it happen?”\nBut it’s not only the men. Because on an island called Lesbos\, Sappho is writing… \n★★★★ Everything Theatre — “’The most delightful of plays”\n★★★★ Lou Reviews — “A beautifully composed show with a heart in it.”\nFringe Theatre Awards Nominations 2025 — Best New Play\, Best Production\, Lead Actor (play)\, Supporting Actor (play) \nProduced and presented by Themis Theatre \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/schrodingers_lesbians/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Theatre,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T220000
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SUMMARY:Where Are We Going With This? -  The Cockpit
DESCRIPTION:Why would two strangers sitting on a bench at 2am just start talking? \nThis touching debut follows two students and their struggles to open up to one another\, exploring the awkward comedy and profound intimacy that can occur in those one-off conversations with a stranger. They flirt\, fight\, and fumble along a tightrope walk of social norms and personal boundaries\, discussing their outlook on the future\, their mental health struggles\, and\, eventually\, why they ended up on a bench in the middle of the night. \nHe is a quick-witted and jovial pessimist. She is a distrusting\, cynical optimist. Together\, they bring out the ugliest and most tender parts of one another as they learn that often\, the hardest part of opening up to a stranger is enduring the silence that follows. \nThis charming\, One act\, two-hander explores loneliness\, self-discovery\, and that difficult transition into adulthood. \nComing off a successful run at both the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe Festivals\, ByGeorge! Productions present their London debut of Where Are We Going With This?. Serving as the companies mission statement\, Where Are We Going With This? focuses on the complexities of interpersonal rleltionships with raw honesty and heartfelt levity. \n‘powerful and timely reminder of how vital it is to communicate and share’\n★★★★\nRichard Stamp – The Wee Review \n‘Brilliantly written\, brilliantly performed\, you will want to know what happens next.’\n★★★★\nThe Derrick Awards \nGet your tickets HERE.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/where-are-we-going-with-this-the-cockpit/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T200000
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SUMMARY:Hell Hath No Fury
DESCRIPTION:Three women. Two worlds. One ongoing fight for justice.\nGreek mythology mirrors present day courtroom drama\, as this all female company reinvigorates the Furies and reveals their power within the women of today. \nThebes: a landscape of chaos and destruction. Enter The Furies. Women that represent the true meaning of sisterhood and the divine feminine.\nBut it’s not all happy families; the Furies have upset the Gods. When Zeus bites off more than he can chew he calls on the Furies to finish what he so carelessly started.\nWill they be able to finish it? Or will it tear them apart?\nLondon: Three lawyers. One case. Multiple victims.\nCan they untangle this mess? Or will those in power stand in the way of justice?\nAs we shift between the brutality of Thebes and the psychological warfare of courtroom drama\, we question what it means to be woman\, the legacy of those that came before us\, and ultimately… Fury \nFrankie Jean’s debut play as a writer\, a love letter to the power of womanhood and a community for female creatives.\nMay we all find our Fury! \nWritten by Frankie Jean\nDirected by Jessica Whiley \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/hell-hath-no-fury/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T180000
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SUMMARY:XQUENDA
DESCRIPTION:XQUENDA is the story of a young indigenous woman from rural Oaxaca\, Mexico\, and her search for justice after the disappearance and murder of her best friend\, as no one seems to care due to their social and economic conditions. Her protest is through her Poems. Her weapon is her Words. \nThrough letters written while she’s protesting\, we get to know her life\, her traditions and culture\, the magic al realism that is the heart of her town\, and her love and connection with her ancestors and with the nature of the world that surrounds her\, that although beautiful\, not necessarily fair for women. Xquenda\, is a word in ancient Zapotec which means “Soul” referring to the true self of a person\, and what remains on earth after death. \nAccompanied by live music and recorded tracks with traditional mexican rhythms\, the piece is performed in English\, with slang and songs in Spanish\, and Zapotec languages. \nBased on a true story. \n“Political\, tender and absolutely committed to remembering what the world prefers to forget”\, Binge Fringe Magazine\, 4stars.\n“A perfectly structured\, poetically pieced story that transfixes you as an audience member. The writing and form are sublime… Xquenda is mesmerising”\, London Fringe Theatre Review\, 4 stars.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/xquenda-2/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260704T175727Z
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SUMMARY:Oh Pseudolus! - Cockpit Theatre
DESCRIPTION:This is a modern retelling of the classic Roman Comedy “Pseudolus” by Plautus. In this version\, we find the titular Pseudolus working at the world’s largest Halloumi company\, in modern-day Athens. She is an executive assistant for the CEO’s son\, Calidorous. Calidorous has finally gotten himself the girl of his dreams\, the beautiful Phoenecium. Still\, disaster strikes when the vile pimp Ballio tries to sell her into sex slavery\, attempting to ship her off to some unnamed oil-rich country. Calidorous is too heartbroken to sign Pseudolus’ end-of-year bonus check. It becomes up to her to figure out a way to rescue Phoenecium in order to make him smile. That way\, he can finally sign her hard-earned check. Talk about late-stage capitalism!  \nThis is a laugh-out-loud comedy\, full of hijinks\, tricks\, love\, lies\, and schemes; not to mention a slice of Halloumi or two along the way. It’s just as much of a hilarious romp as it was two thousand years ago! This is “Oh NO’s” way of saying: Leave the kids at home\, and no\, you don’t need to come wearing a toga. \n“Oh Pseudolus!” Features an all-star cast: \n\nCelebrated director (Hurt by Paradise)\, actress (Bunker\, This England)\, and poet (Tomorrow’s Woman) Greta Bellamacina leads as the titular Pseudolus. The show was written with her exclusively in mind\, and you see why when she hits the stage. She is a comedic tour de force who will have you doubled over for the entire show.\nActress Rebecca Hazlewood (The Good Place\, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox) stars as Charinus\, the affable best friend of Calidorus\, bringing her signature energy and charisma to the role. Rebecca lights up the stage as only she can\, making Charinus every bit the lovable friend that Calidorus needs and the audience wants.\n\nAll of this mayhem can only come from the writer-director team (Conor Bifulco and Dalton Scott) behind “Oh Hillary!\,” the only comedy about the Clintons\, at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe. This is a hilarious story that remains just as funny today as it was 2000 years ago\, made even funnier with Conor’s modernizations. “Oh Pseudolus!” maintains the soul of the original play while still distinctly being an “Oh No Productions” joint\, highlighting their go-go-go comedic sensibilities. \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/oh-pseudolus-cockpit-theatre/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Events in London,London Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T141829Z
CREATED:20260617T141809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T141829Z
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SUMMARY:The Writing of Stones
DESCRIPTION:The Writing of Stones is an odyssey to the beginning and the end of human creativity. A cheeky\, dreamy\, brainy blast of high-energy physical theatre performed by humans and stones. \nWelcome to a hijacked meditation\, a psychedelic school trip\, a reverie on the reality-altering nature of attention\, the limits of language\, and humanity’s place in nature. \nInspired by the writings of Roger Caillois\, this show is a train ride into the depths of your subconscious. Expect otherworldly phantoms\, surrealism\, science\, illuminations\, aesthetic philosophy\, The Sistine Chapel\, your worst haircut\, an Impressionist lunch\, and lots and lots of stones. \nThe Writing of Stones is a physical theatre show about the consciousness of stones that asks if art will outlive humanity. \nOn a reckless romp through the history of art\, humans and stones search for a way of being between human and mineral\, subject and object\, movement and stillness\, sacred and profane. \nAnd\, in the end\, we ask: who really will have the last word? \nDirection: Emma Wagstaff and Dominic Weatherby.\nCreation and performance: Elmira Olberholzer\, John Harper\, Emma Wagstaff\, and Dominic Weatherby.\nOriginal devising company: Juliana de Aragão\, John Harper\, Emma Wagstaff\, and Dominic Weatherby. \n‘Mesmeric musings on memory and materiality\, optics and apocalypse.’\nAudience Member \nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-writing-of-stones/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Alex Hitchcock + more TBA
DESCRIPTION:Alex Hitchcock is a London-born saxophonist and composer based in New York\, drawing inspiration from the radical tradition of Black American music. He is a two-time Ivor Novello Composer Award nominee and co-founder of LVDF\, with four acclaimed solo albums.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/alex-hitchcock-more-tba/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events in London,Free Events,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Transit - London Theatre
DESCRIPTION:How do you pack a life into 23 kilograms? One item at a time. \nTransit is an award-winning\, genre-bending investigation of identity\, belonging and migration. Told through a series of vignettes utilising physical theatre\, multilingual performance\, poetry\, dance\, multimedia\, practical lights and music\, Transit delicately navigates the feeling of being ‘too foreign for here\, too foreign for home.’ \nFrom the endless cycle of unpacking and repacking to wondering when you can stop being considered ‘a foreigner’ to building community and hope amidst uncertainty\, this deeply human piece is a love letter to anyone who has ever moved away from home. \nBased on true stories gathered from migrants across the UK\, Transit asks: what does it mean to settle in the space between languages\, cultures and identities? \nAll performances of Transit are creatively captioned.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/transit/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:The Cockpit\, Gateforth Street\, London\, NW8 8EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Entertainment,Events in London,London Theatre,Performing Arts
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