Pleasance Theatre
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Shows at the Pleasance Theatre
| Dates | Production | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2024 | - | 4/27/2024 | |
| 3/29/2017 | - | 4/22/2017 | |
| 5/29/2003 | - | 5/29/2003 | |
| 4/9/1999 | - | 5/9/1999 | |
News
DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT at King's Head Theatre to Star DRAG RACE Alums
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Victoria Scone and River Medway will lead the cast of King's Head Theatre's pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, written and directed by Andrew Pollard, along with an adults-only companion production.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Victoria Scone and River Medway will lead the cast of King's Head Theatre's pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, written and directed by Andrew Pollard, along with an adults-only companion production.
ROMEO & HAMED to Open at Riverside Studios from Sinew Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
Scott Horgan and Maddy Corner will present the full-length version of ROMEO & HAMED at Riverside Studios, a new play told in verse exploring love, faith and family loyalty.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
Scott Horgan and Maddy Corner will present the full-length version of ROMEO & HAMED at Riverside Studios, a new play told in verse exploring love, faith and family loyalty.
BROS to Play Pleasance London This October
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
Iona Champain and Matilda McCarthy will write and perform BROS, a play exploring modern masculinity through the female body, at The Pleasance Theatre London.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
Iona Champain and Matilda McCarthy will write and perform BROS, a play exploring modern masculinity through the female body, at The Pleasance Theatre London.
Full Cast Set for THE URMETAZOAN World Premiere At Hampstead Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Hampstead Theatre has revealed the full cast for Alex Rugman's THE URMETAZOAN, a new play about two sisters confronting an unimaginable goodbye, directed by Anna Ledwich.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2026
Hampstead Theatre has revealed the full cast for Alex Rugman's THE URMETAZOAN, a new play about two sisters confronting an unimaginable goodbye, directed by Anna Ledwich.
THIS IS NOT AMERICA to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Philip Stokes' gripping new thriller THIS IS NOT AMERICA hits Edinburgh Fringe at Pleasance Courtyard, 5-31 August. From the creators of award-winning Shellshocked.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Philip Stokes' gripping new thriller THIS IS NOT AMERICA hits Edinburgh Fringe at Pleasance Courtyard, 5-31 August. From the creators of award-winning Shellshocked.
LETTERS TO JOAN to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe from Finding Forests
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Playwright and actor Samantha Streit premieres LETTERS TO JOAN at the Pleasance Courtyard, a new play inspired by hundreds of real love letters she discovered from her grandparents, directed by Jessica Whiley.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Playwright and actor Samantha Streit premieres LETTERS TO JOAN at the Pleasance Courtyard, a new play inspired by hundreds of real love letters she discovered from her grandparents, directed by Jessica Whiley.
LITTLE WIMMIN to Play Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2026
Figs in Wigs will bring LITTLE WIMMIN, their live art adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, to Soho Theatre Walthamstow for two BSL-interpreted performances.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2026
Figs in Wigs will bring LITTLE WIMMIN, their live art adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, to Soho Theatre Walthamstow for two BSL-interpreted performances.
Bebe Cave To Bring New Show SWOON To Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2026
Bebe Cave brings her new character comedy SWOON to Edinburgh's Pleasance Dome, following her award-winning debut CHRISTBRIDE. The show draws on Pre-Raphaelite imagery and Victorian ideals to explore beauty, obsession, and femininity.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2026
Bebe Cave brings her new character comedy SWOON to Edinburgh's Pleasance Dome, following her award-winning debut CHRISTBRIDE. The show draws on Pre-Raphaelite imagery and Victorian ideals to explore beauty, obsession, and femininity.
Rose Ayling-Ellis and James Spence Will Lead PRIVATE JONES at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Rose Ayling-Ellis and James Spence will lead the cast of PRIVATE JONES, a new WW1 musical weaving sign language, live captioning, and a Foley soundscape, at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026
Rose Ayling-Ellis and James Spence will lead the cast of PRIVATE JONES, a new WW1 musical weaving sign language, live captioning, and a Foley soundscape, at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London.
THE ONLY BROWN DEAF MAN IN ENGLAND to Make World Premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Camden People's Theatre, and Fuse Theatre announced the world premiere of THE ONLY BROWN DEAF MAN IN ENGLAND, written and performed by Nadeem Islam, directed by Harry Jardine.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Camden People's Theatre, and Fuse Theatre announced the world premiere of THE ONLY BROWN DEAF MAN IN ENGLAND, written and performed by Nadeem Islam, directed by Harry Jardine.
BADGERS by Theatre Royal Plymouth to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Theatre Royal Plymouth's production of Badgers, a new folk play by Malaika Kegode blending spoken word and live music, will world premiere at the Traverse Festival during Edinburgh Fringe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Theatre Royal Plymouth's production of Badgers, a new folk play by Malaika Kegode blending spoken word and live music, will world premiere at the Traverse Festival during Edinburgh Fringe.
Totally Thames Festival Unveils First Wave of 2026 Programming Across London
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Totally Thames has revealed the first wave of programming for its 2026 festival, featuring large-scale public artworks, immersive performances, new writing and community events celebrating the River Thames. Highlights include a major installation by Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass, live performances aboard the historic SS Robin and site-specific works throughout London.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Totally Thames has revealed the first wave of programming for its 2026 festival, featuring large-scale public artworks, immersive performances, new writing and community events celebrating the River Thames. Highlights include a major installation by Turner Prize-nominated artist Catherine Yass, live performances aboard the historic SS Robin and site-specific works throughout London.
Pleasance to Launch 2026 Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme With Five UK Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Pleasance announced five productions for its Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme, with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Curve, Chichester Festival Theatre, Sherman Theatre, and Lyric Belfast bringing new work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
The Pleasance announced five productions for its Edinburgh National Partnerships Programme, with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Curve, Chichester Festival Theatre, Sherman Theatre, and Lyric Belfast bringing new work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Full Cast Set For FIREBIRD at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Double Telling announced full casting for the first revival of Phil Davies' FIREBIRD, with Mollie Milne, Taqi Nazeer, and Kelise Gordon-Harrison set to perform at Southwark Playhouse Borough under director Marlie Haco.
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Double Telling announced full casting for the first revival of Phil Davies' FIREBIRD, with Mollie Milne, Taqi Nazeer, and Kelise Gordon-Harrison set to perform at Southwark Playhouse Borough under director Marlie Haco.
DON'T TELL DAD ABOUT DIANA Will Come to Underbelly Soho
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Following a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe and an Irish tour, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana will come to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only this May. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
Following a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe and an Irish tour, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana will come to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only this May. Learn more here!
Stan Zimmerman's KNIFE TO THE HEART And SILVER FOXES To Be Performed In Palm Springs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Writer Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, is directing two of his original plays in Palm Springs. Knife to the Heart will conclude Desert Ensemble Theatre’s run, while Silver Foxes will make its West Coast premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026
Writer Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, is directing two of his original plays in Palm Springs. Knife to the Heart will conclude Desert Ensemble Theatre’s run, while Silver Foxes will make its West Coast premiere.
FLUSH Will Come to the Arcola Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
FLUSH, a comedy drama set in a London club bathroom, will run at Arcola Theatre, following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run that earned a Fringe Theatre Award and 2025 Bitesize Award.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
FLUSH, a comedy drama set in a London club bathroom, will run at Arcola Theatre, following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run that earned a Fringe Theatre Award and 2025 Bitesize Award.
Phil Davies’ FIREBIRD Will Receive First Revival At Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
The first revival of Firebird by Phil Davies, directed by Double Telling's Artistic Director Marlie Haco, will return to the London stage following its premiere in 2015.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
The first revival of Firebird by Phil Davies, directed by Double Telling's Artistic Director Marlie Haco, will return to the London stage following its premiere in 2015.
Photos: NICE THINGS: A QUEER LOVE STORY Opens at Pleasance
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Nice Things: A Queer Love Story by Luke Hereford, will open at Pleasance Theatre in April ahead of dates at Bristol’s The Wardrobe Theatre and Porter’s Theatre, Cardiff. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Nice Things: A Queer Love Story by Luke Hereford, will open at Pleasance Theatre in April ahead of dates at Bristol’s The Wardrobe Theatre and Porter’s Theatre, Cardiff. Check out photos here!
Review: CHAOS: III, The Pleasance Theatre
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Mar 30, 2026
There aren’t many times in your life where you can safely say you’ve watched a lip-sync routine to a song about being on Jobseeker’s Allowance, all the while having just watched a clown piece seemingly about how Year 7’s always have backpacks larger than them. However, Long Night Production’s Chaos III brought audiences of The Pleasance Theatre exactly that last night, in a two-and-a-half-hour piece showcasing some new emerging talent, and a whole load of unexpected twists and turns.
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Mar 30, 2026
There aren’t many times in your life where you can safely say you’ve watched a lip-sync routine to a song about being on Jobseeker’s Allowance, all the while having just watched a clown piece seemingly about how Year 7’s always have backpacks larger than them. However, Long Night Production’s Chaos III brought audiences of The Pleasance Theatre exactly that last night, in a two-and-a-half-hour piece showcasing some new emerging talent, and a whole load of unexpected twists and turns.
Pleasance Theatre Frequently Asked Questions
- What show is currently in Pleasance Theatre?
- Pleasance Theatre's current show is GISELLE: REMIX which began performances on 04/11/2024
- What were the longest running shows at Pleasance Theatre?
- Posh which ran from 3/29/2017 to 4/22/2017,
- What show is next for Pleasance Theatre?
- Pleasance Theatre's next show is GISELLE: REMIX which begins performances on 4/11/2024.
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