Punchdrunk News

A renowned London cabaret venue re-opens with a spectacular display of hair-hanging, fire swords and pole dancing.

As Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure prepares to begin performances next month, the official event partners and the creative team have been announced for London's new, ultimate festive adventure.

Blackeyed Theatre presents a major revival of Oh What a Lovely War to mark the 60th anniversary of Joan Littlewood’s epic anti-war musical.  Check out all new production photos here!

Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Pig, JW3’s first Jewish Pantomime, opens on Sunday 10 December 2023 – Sunday 7 January 2024.

Punchdrunk Enrichment is seeking young makers in Brent to help transform a warehouse into an arts space. Paid opportunities available in scenic arts, carpentry, and props & set dressing. Join this exciting new project and work with professionals.

Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure, a new, original story from the creative minds behind Secret Cinema, has released new trailer, inviting you to step into the magical world of Wishmas. Watch the video here!

Full cast and creative team details have been revealed for Polka Theatre's 2023 Winter shows. Learn more about The Snow Queen and The Night Before Christmas here, and find out how to get tickets!

The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, announced their highly anticipated annual celebration, Monster: A Halloween Party.

Get all the latest updates on Berkshire Theatre Group's upcoming production of Copenhagen. Find out who has been cast in the lead roles and when and where you can catch this highly anticipated show. Don't miss this limited engagement - learn more now!

Making their London debut, New York based dance-theatre duo Welcome to Campfire present The Pigeon & The Mouse at The Space Theatre from 9-11 September 2023, following sold-out performances across NYC.

Is there no stopping (or topping) Phantom Peak? Just one year after debuting, this epic immersive theatre launches a summer season filled with new stories and is now looking to expand into the US.

Punchdrunk announces The Last Rite, a closing party to celebrate The Burnt City on Sunday 17 September. The Last Rite will feature pop-up performances by the cast and extended performing family of The Burnt City and guest DJs including Mynxie.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at The McKittrick Hotel. . Don't miss out on this enchanting experience in New York City.

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this August is a world premiere comedy, a gender bent musical adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, and more. 

Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure – a new, original story from the creative minds behind Secret Cinema – will now be brought to life at London's Old Bauble Factory, underneath Waterloo station this winter, for a strictly limited season.

photosEarlier this week, singer-songwriter dodie joined Punchdrunk’s The Burnt City in a one-off sold out performance. dodie performed an acoustic set in The Burnt City’s very own speakeasy, Peep, featuring covers of David Bowie’s Life on Mars? and Alison Moyet’s All Cried Out.

BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to speak with singer-songwriter dodie about her one-off performance at The Burnt City. We discussed their love for Punchdrunk, what it’s like to be doing a one-night-only performance, and what she hopes audiences take away from the show as a whole.

Get a glimpse into the future of theater as Berkeley Rep announces the talented participants joining The Ground Floor program for 2023. From emerging artists to rising stars, explore the innovative works and fresh voices shaping the industry.

Kiln Theatre has announced full casting for the UK première of Lynn Nottage's Mlima's Tale. Miranda Cromwell directs Gabrielle Brooks (Githinji), Pui Fan Lee (Gouxi), Brandon Grace (Andrew), Natey Jones (Geedi) and Ira Mandela Siobhan (Mlima). The production opens on 21 September, with previews from 14 September, and runs until 21 October.

The Lucky Few, a new musical by songwriters and performers Todd Almond and Kate Douglas, will be presented as a concert by Ancram Opera House on an outdoor stage at the 1799 Barn in Ancramdale on July 22 at 7:30.