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Jack and the Beanstalk - Adult

Jack and the Beanstalk - Adult

Islington’s favourite panto is about to get naughty! Join us for a wild ride on Jack’s beanstalk in this scandalous Adults Only version of our fabulous family show, compl… 

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Heroes don’t always wear capes. 

Fanny

Fanny

Meet Fanny Mendelssohn. 

The Pitchfork Disney

The Pitchfork Disney

Ten years ago something terrible happened to Presley and Haley. 

F*ggotjacket

F*ggotjacket

REJOICE! YOU KILLED THE NAZIS. 

The Show On The Roof

The Show On The Roof

Welcome to the Howdy Pardner Drive-In, Boise, Idaho, USA. 

The King of Pangea

The King of Pangea

Welcome to the island of Pangea—where the sun never sets, the house band keeps the beat, and the loved ones you’ve lost could be right around the corner. 

Remythed

Remythed

Remythed retells myths and legends from the backgrounds of its performers, reshaping them through a queer lens. 

The Gang of Three

The Gang of Three

In 1976, Harold Wilson announces his shock resignation as Prime Minister and the Labour government has a sudden power vacuum. 

BROS by Matilda McCarthy and Iona Champain

BROS by Matilda McCarthy and Iona Champain

Mouser & Will have been friends for a long time. 

Puppy

Puppy

“It’s a hobby, like – it’s mostly social” Two young women meet late one night in a car park, and immediately fall in love. 

(This is not A) Happy Room

(This is not A) Happy Room

You can’t choose your family, but if you could, you wouldn’t choose this one. 

Stalled The Musical

Stalled The Musical

In a bougie-ass Seattle ladies room, meet a frazzled mother, a neurodivergent daughter, a nonbinary poet and a queer computer scientist - together navigating the ups and downs of m… 

Posh Girls

Posh Girls

Two ex-best friends meet unexpectedly in the waiting room for therapy 12 years after their savage breakup. 

Firebird

Firebird

Drawing on a true-life Cold War story, FIREBIRD follows a handsome, soulful young soldier who embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on an Air Force Base … 

Lady Montagu Unveiled

Lady Montagu Unveiled

Follow 18th-century “Aristo Influencer” Lady Mary Wortley Montagu as she shakes up British high society, embarks on adventures in the Ottoman Empire as an Ambassador’s wife, … 

Queen Bette

Queen Bette

“The Queen has no hour for love. 

How To Survive Your Mother

How To Survive Your Mother

The true story of a Technicolor Woman in a black and white world By Jonathan Maitland (Dead Sheep, An Audience with Jimmy Savile, The Interview) How do you navigate a crazy, … 

Mad Gay King

Mad Gay King

When Richard Hornig, a stable master with a secret, arrives at the court of King Ludwig II, the young monarch’s most decadent obsessions are ignited—placing the future of his k… 

The Comfort Woman

The Comfort Woman

In a moving one-woman performance, experience the powerful story of Minja, a young girl from a remote South Korean village whose life is shattered by World War II. 

Buyer and Cellar

Buyer and Cellar

Meet Alex, an out-of-work actor who finds himself working beneath Barbra Streisand’s Malibu home in her legendary basement shopping mall. 

Wiesenthal

Wiesenthal

The London premiere of the true story of an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. 

Billy Parva: A True Story

Billy Parva: A True Story

Billy worked for the Queen of England (god rest her soul), got deployed in the army with only a knife in his hand and a ballsack the size of a large apple, has more friends than yo… 

Billy Parva: A True Story

Billy Parva: A True Story

Billy worked for the Queen of England (god rest her soul), got deployed in the army with only a knife in his hand and a ballsack the size of a large apple, has more friends than yo… 

Officer Scott: Too Much Isn’t Enough

Officer Scott: Too Much Isn’t Enough

OFFICER SCOTT: Too Much Isn’t Enough is a semi-autobiographical solo clown extravaganza written and performed by Sloan Brettholtz. 

Officer Scott: Too Much Isn’t Enough

Officer Scott: Too Much Isn’t Enough

OFFICER SCOTT: Too Much Isn’t Enough is a semi-autobiographical solo clown extravaganza written and performed by Sloan Brettholtz. 

A Series of Introductory Lectures On Psychoanalysis: The Musical

A Series of Introductory Lectures On Psychoanalysis: The Musical

Musketeer Productions presents: “A Series of Introductory Lectures On Psychoanalysis: The Musical. 

A Series of Introductory Lectures On Psychoanalysis: The Musical

A Series of Introductory Lectures On Psychoanalysis: The Musical

Musketeer Productions presents: “A Series of Introductory Lectures On Psychoanalysis: The Musical. 

Two Come Home

Two Come Home

A decade after a dramatic split, star-crossed lovers reunite at the worst time. 

Two Come Home

Two Come Home

A decade after a dramatic split, star-crossed lovers reunite at the worst time. 

Northbound Boy

Northbound Boy

A new queer comedy starring Neil Ashton (It’s A Sin), Sarah Moyle (Doctors) and a stage debut from Heartstoppers’ Cormac Hyde-Corrin. 

NORTHBOUND BOY

NORTHBOUND BOY

A new queer comedy starring Neil Ashton (Its A Sin), Sarah Moyle (Doctors) and a stage debut from Heartstoppers’ Cormac Hyde-Corrin. 

The Wise Men of Chelm

The Wise Men of Chelm

Have you ever met a Jewish man you haven’t liked? Don’t answer that question. 

The Wise Men of Chelm

The Wise Men of Chelm

Have you ever met a Jewish man you haven’t liked? Don’t answer that question. 

Nigel Osner: Still ticking!

Nigel Osner: Still ticking!

Nigel Osner looks back at 25 years of performing. 

Nigel Osner: Still ticking!

Nigel Osner: Still ticking!

Nigel Osner looks back at 25 years of performing. 

Hot Girl Summer

Hot Girl Summer

Tilly, amidst the aftermath of a break up. 

Imbokodo The Musical

Imbokodo The Musical

A musical show performed by an all-female cast who share their stories to each other through dialogue, music and dance. 

Hot Girl Summer

Hot Girl Summer

Tilly, amidst the aftermath of a break up. 

The Pink List

The Pink List

Stories about the Second World War, the horrors of Nazi Germany and the Allied victory are well told across our cultural landscape. 

The Pink List

The Pink List

1957 West Germany. 

Play-Ai

Play-Ai

Welcome to Play-AI, where comedy and innovation collide in a chaos of creativity! Immerse yourself in a truly unique experience as our AI generates the script for the evening righ… 

Not By Blood

Not By Blood

Three foster brothers affected by the cost of living crisis, led by one, they attempt a ‘quick fix’ solution to their money problems. 

Play-AI

Play-AI

USER: WRITE DESCRIPTION FOR A PLAY GENERATED AND WRITTEN ONSTAGE WITH AUDIENCE INPUT WORDS BY AI EVERY NIGHT AND THEN PERFORMED ON THE SPOT BY COMEDIANS CHATGPT: Welcome to “Play-… 

Play-AI

Play-AI

USER: WRITE DESCRIPTION FOR A PLAY GENERATED AND WRITTEN ONSTAGE WITH AUDIENCE INPUT WORDS BY AI EVERY NIGHT AND THEN PERFORMED ON THE SPOT BY COMEDIANS CHATGPT: Welcome to “Play-… 

Not By Blood

Not By Blood

Three foster brothers affected by the cost of living crisis, led by one, they attempt a ‘quick fix’ solution to their money problems. 

Hot Goss' Double Feature

Hot Goss' Double Feature

Get ready for an evening of theatrical brilliance with Hot Goss Double Feature, featuring two captivating short plays - The Assistant, Real Housewives of Bible, and Godot. 

Hot Goss' Double Feature

Hot Goss' Double Feature

Get ready for an evening of theatrical brilliance with Hot Goss Double Feature, featuring two captivating short plays - The Assistant, Real Housewives of Bible, and Godot. 

Comedian vs Drag Queen

Comedian vs Drag Queen

Drag menace Sassafras Nitro Jet takes on comedian Paul Moore. 

Comedian vs Drag Queen

Comedian vs Drag Queen

Drag menace Sassafras Nitro Jet takes on comedian Paul Moore. 

Cianalas

Cianalas

“Somethin’ is shiftin’. 

Cianalas

Cianalas

“Somethin’ is shiftin’. 

Best of Camden Fringe

Best of Camden Fringe

Three mixed-bill late nights celebrating the Best of Camden Fringe comedy! A set of different comic performers from across Camden Fringe will be on each night, giving you a sneak… 

Best of Camden Fringe

Best of Camden Fringe

Four mixed-bill late nights celebrating the Best of Camden Fringe comedy! A set of different comic performers from across Camden Fringe will be on each night at Camden Comedy Clu… 

ENG-ER-LAND

ENG-ER-LAND

A funny, painful play about longing to belong. 

Looking Cis

Looking Cis

Ella’s just been voted off tawdry reality show ‘The Enbyist Enby’ for being old, looking cis and saying things she shouldn’t. This is her exit interview. 

OUTINGS

OUTINGS

Celebrate Pride Month at the King’s Head Theatre with OUTINGS. 

Houdini's Greatest Escape

Houdini's Greatest Escape

Houdini’s Great Escape is a self-proclaimed diversion for New Old Friends, whose well reputed murder mystery comedies have been a hit both an on-stage and in podcast form since 2… 

Breeding

Breeding

“We’re not the new normal. 

Turning the Screw

Turning the Screw

How do you say No to someone who has the power to make or break you? It’s 1950s Britain and Benjamin Britten is writing a new opera based on Henry James’ novella The Turn of the … 

Cinderella

Cinderella

Elphin Productions, Daniel Schumann, King’s Head Theatre and Little Angel Theatre bring you Cinderella- a fully immersive pantomime experience, featuring sensational songs, hilar… 

1000 Ways The World Will End (& How It Starts Again)

1000 Ways The World Will End (& How It Starts Again)

A psychedelic, forest-core journey of discovery about the stubborn resilience of lesbian love in the face of adversity. 

Other

Other

The Other is a one-woman show exploring the relationships of a multigenerational Italian migrant family. 

Perverts

Perverts

“There’s nothing less sexy than the cloakroom queue at a sex party” Katie is trapped in a sex club. 

Lifeboats

Lifeboats

Throughout history, LGBTQ+ people have found solace, support, and security in the stories of others. 

The Big O

The Big O

In a world full of distractions, survival mode and the crushing weight of “being a good feminist”, is the female orgasm ever going to be a priority? Join Lucy on her personal v… 

Getaway / Runaway

Getaway / Runaway

Noah McCreadie has scored a triumph with his debut play Getaway/Runaway and the intimacy of the King’s Head Theatre provides the perfect setting for this intense drama from Shot … 

Mary Lacy Woz Queer

Mary Lacy Woz Queer

The weird, wonderful and joyous tale of a genderqueer Londoner who discovers a new historical hero in Mary Lacy, an 18th-century shipwright, who lived her life as a man. 

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

Edgar Allan Poe’s famous horror story is brought to life in a thrilling, physical staging accompanied by live music. 

CAT

CAT

‘CAT’ is a one-woman twisted comedy by Connie Harris. 

And then the Rodeo Burned Down

And then the Rodeo Burned Down

It certainly ain’t their first rodeo when this pair of clowns are trapped in a time-loop. 

Harry's Christmas

Harry's Christmas

Harry sits alone in his London flat, counting his cards, waiting for anyone to call him; perhaps for an old friend to knock on the door, or for an old lover to appear or just for s… 

Yippee Ki Yay

Yippee Ki Yay

James Seabright presents Yippee Ki Yay by Richard Marsh Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Aud… 

We Are Gathered Here Today

We Are Gathered Here Today

S is dying. 

The Drought

The Drought

A Captain and his Steward of a Victorian British Navy vessel find themselves marooned at the bottom of the sea floor after the ocean mysteriously disappears. 

Bright Half Life

Bright Half Life

What if life came with a rewind button? Jumping across time, Bright Half Life tells the four-and-a-half-decade story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, start a family, and… 

Diva: Live From Hell!

Diva: Live From Hell!

Following a critically acclaimed, sell-out run at the Turbine Theatre, Luke Bayer gives a tour-de-force performance in this blood-stained love letter to Broadway; a solo musical ab… 

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