In 1917 their world was full of love, hope, and the certainty of an end to poverty and hatred. Things didn’t turn out like that. The true story of Rose Cohen in Moscow as Stalin’s purges began. Can her former lover, now Britain’s Communist leader and a drinking chum of Stalin, protect her? “A compelling historical drama” from Francis Beckett, author of sell-out shows Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You and A Modest Little Man. Vodka with Stalin returns to the Gatehouse after two sell-out runs in 2023. Running Time: 2 hours including interval Reviews for Vodka with Stalin "Vodka with Stalin is terrific theatre on cruelty to individuals in pursuit of a collective goal." "I was spellbound. The best political play since the David Hare classics. Terrific acting." "Deeply researched and compelling." "Francis Beckett is particularly skilled at writing political plays which also bring out the humanity in his characters." "As always with Francis’s work, you cannot fail to become emotionally and physically close to the characters." "An enjoying and informative historical play with a solid narrative." "A compelling historical drama." "An extraordinary play about love and betrayal in the communist movement."
Kevin Maguire, political editor, Daily Mirror
Denis MacShane, former Minister for Europe
Mary Conway, Morning Star
Lizzie Loveridge, Theatrevibe
John McDonnell MP, The House Magazine
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A Christmas Carol - As Told By Jacob Marley (Deceased) (12/15/25-12/22/25)
Upstairs at the Gatehouse is at 1 North Rd, Highgate Village, London N6 4BD, London.
Hauntings (11/23/25-11/23/25)
Moominvalley in November (10/23/25-11/16/25)
The Selfish Giant (10/18/25-10/19/25)
Accidental Death of an Anarchist (10/9/25-10/12/25)
Make England Great Again (9/30/25-10/19/25)
The Jive Aces (8/10/25-8/10/25)
The Musical Medea (7/29/25-8/3/25)
SHOUT! The Mod Musical (6/25/25-7/20/25)
Scouts! The Musical (6/18/25-6/22/25)
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JORVIK
The Glitch (1/21 - 2/9) | |
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The Sounds of the 60s show at Melksham Assembly Hall Friday 27th November 2026
Melksham Assembly Hall (11/27 - 11/27) | |
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KNUCKLEDUST | 30 YEARS at The Underworld - London
The Underworld (6/20 - 6/20) | |
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The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde - Exeter - Matthews Hall Topsham, (steampunk theatre show)
Matthews Hall (12/12 - 12/12) | |
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Burn the Floor: Supernova
Sands Centre (7/7 - 7/7) | |
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SCREECHING WEASEL at Academy 2 - Manchester
Manchester Academy (5/8 - 5/8) | |
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Whitstable Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show 6-02-2026
South Quay Shed (2/6 - 2/6) | |
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