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Review: GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon

Review: GAME OF THRONES: THE MAD KING, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon

by Clementine Scott · August 9, 2026

With some reluctance, longtime fans of Game of Thrones have acknowledged that the novel series that inspired the era-defining HBO fantasy show – George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire – will likely never be finished, and the franchise will be chiefly remembered for its disappointing TV endi…

Film Review: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, In Cinemas

Film Review: DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA, In Cinemas

by Kat Mokrynski · August 4, 2026

Directed by Spike Lee, David Byrne’s American Utopia is a filmed version of David Byrne’s Broadway stage show, which itself is inspired by the record of the same name. The show ran twice on Broadway, first from 2019 to 2020 and then from 2021 to 2022. As someone who saw American Utopia ten times…

Review: DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL, Glyndebourne

Review: DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL, Glyndebourne

by Aliya Al-Hassan · August 1, 2026

It's over a decade since David McVicar’s glorious version of Mozart's Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio) debuted at Glyndebourne. A fitting finale to a wonderful season, the comedy about a clash of cultures returns with an energetic young cast and some exceptional wor…

Review: L'ELISIR D'AMORE, Dorset Opera Festival

Review: L'ELISIR D'AMORE, Dorset Opera Festival

by Cheryl Markosky · July 24, 2026

The Dorset Opera Festival finds the perfect setting for Gaetano Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. This little gem of an opera company cleverly relocates the action from an Italian town to its own surroundings in Hardy's countryside. Home-grown references include London Gin instead of red wine, taking th…

Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Starring Kenneth Branagh, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Starring Kenneth Branagh, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

by Cheryl Markosky · July 22, 2026

Kenneth Branagh triumphs as rags to riches Lopakhin in Laura Wade's fresh rendering of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Part of a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company cast, including Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman, he gives a multifaceted portrait of a serf's son who ultimately wins what he wants …

Review: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, Glyndebourne Festival

Review: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, Glyndebourne Festival

by Aliya Al-Hassan · July 20, 2026

Richard Strauss's opera within an opera, Ariadne aux Naxos, is a curious beast: a hybrid of spoken word and singing, a mix of musical influences and themes which ask whether high art can ever mix with popular entertainment. Two rival musical companies – a burlesque group and a serious opera compan…

Review: THE SECRET GARDEN, The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath

Review: THE SECRET GARDEN, The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath

by Kerrie Nicholson · July 13, 2026

Tom Wentworth and Stephanie Kempson’s new reimagining of the beloved novel The Secret Garden has inclusivity and accessibility fused into its core from the ground up, and the result is an adaptation that boasts charm by the bucketload.…

Review: SHEAR MADNESS, The Mill At Sonning

Review: SHEAR MADNESS, The Mill At Sonning

by Franco Milazzo · July 7, 2026

Move over Punchdrunk: the longest running immersive drama in the world has arrived in the UK. Set in a unisex hair salon, Shear Madness’ intriguing mix of murder mystery and interactive sleuthing comes to The Mill At Sonning where artistic director Sally Hughes helms one of the first adaptations t…

Past Shows

Burn the Floor: Supernova

Burn the Floor: Supernova

27 Jun

Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing , Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn the Floor: Supernova touring the UK next Summer. Created by world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award-recipient Jason...

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

27 Mar

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026! Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar , The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin –...

That'll Be The Day

That'll Be The Day

26 Mar

Don’t miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour. Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Join us to celebrate this milestone...

Blink

Blink

19 Feb – 22 Mar 2026

Metal Rabbit Productions presents: BLINK King’s Head Theatre Announces the First Major Revival of Blink Starring Abigail Thorn and Directed by Simon Paris BLINK Written by Phil Porter Directed by Simon Paris Starring Abigail Thorn King’s Head Theatre | 19 February – 22 March...

America The Beautiful

America The Beautiful

9 Mar – 21 Mar 2026

In this sensational UK premiere from the writer of In The Company Of Men and The Shape Of Things comes an exclusive collection of savage short plays offering a uniquely skewed view of life and relationships in the modern world . From the pair of lovers quietly planning a brutal...

That'll Be The Day

That'll Be The Day

26 Sep

Smash-hit sensation That’ll Be The Day is embarking on its 40th anniversary tour this Autumn, dazzling fans across the UK with its iconic rock‘n’roll show. Led by the beloved performer and creator Trevor Payne and joined by his wonderful ensemble of musicians and singers...

OUTINGS

OUTINGS

7 Jun – 28 Jun 2024

Celebrate Pride Month at the King’s Head Theatre with OUTINGS. A powerful, funny and soul-bearing play written by Matthew Baldwin and Thomas Hescott (The Act, West End), this collection of captivating coming-out stories is performed by a different star-studded cast each night...

Sherlock Holmes 10 Minute Plays

Sherlock Holmes 10 Minute Plays

8 Oct – 12 Oct 2013

A delightful evening of Original Short stories with the World's Greatest Detective and his long time Associate Doctor Watson

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