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Opening hours
Monday
18:00 – 22:00
Tuesday
18:00 – 22:00
Wednesday
18:00 – 22:00
Thursday
18:00 – 22:00
Friday
18:00 – 22:00
Saturday
13:00 – 22:00
Sunday
13:00 – 22:00

What’s on

The week’s programme

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Events

9 events

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You & It

Wed, 12 Aug

South Korea's award-winning musical sensation arrives in London. Following sold-out acclaim across Asia and a triumphant Edinburgh Fringe run, You & It transfers to the King's Head Theatre, Islington, for a limited season. A grieving widower meets an artificial intelligence built in his late wife's image and must confront grief, memory, and what it truly means to be human. This intimate two-hander features a contemporary score and explores AI, loss, and love. Age guidance: 12+. Runtime: 110 minutes, no interval. Latecomers may not be admitted.

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Here Comes J. Edgar! A Comedy Musical

Sun, 16 Aug

An irrepressible musical comedy about the love of power and the power of love. This world premiere explores the private life of J. Edgar Hoover in the form of a Broadway musical. Age guidance: 14+. Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes including interval. Latecomers will not be admitted. All listed performances are sold out.

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Women in the Now: The Next Chapter

Sun, 6 Sept

Northern Spirit Theatre Company presents eight brand-new short plays celebrating women's voices through bold, original new writing. The evening explores the realities, challenges and triumphs of what it means to be a woman today, championing emerging and established artists and underrepresented voices. Age guidance 14+. Runtime 85 minutes, no interval. Content warning for adult themes, strong language and references to grief, loss, mental health, relationships, menopause, abuse and other sensitive topics.

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Under The Influence

Sat, 26 Sept

Identical twins land in couples therapy as the world’s most codependent non-couple. After becoming a viral sensation, Carine and Frances land in couples therapy, where the session erupts into a hilarious musical intervention and a reckoning that threatens to collapse their lifelong duet. This new musical comedy explores sisterhood, online pressure and the search for your own voice. Age guidance: 14+. Runtime: 60 minutes, no interval. Content warnings: strong language and swearing. Latecomers may not be admitted.

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The Gang Of Three

Sun, 11 Oct

A critically acclaimed political drama about Labour Party politicians Roy Jenkins, Denis Healey and Tony Crosland, exploring the battle over the soul of British socialism, economic crisis, political ambition and private tensions. The production runs for 90 minutes and does not permit latecomers. This is a matinee performance.

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Double Bill: tell me straight & aggy

Thu, 15 Oct

A double-billing of two critically acclaimed queer shows. tell me straight is a fast-paced, semi-autobiographical coming-of-adulthood play exploring sexuality. aggy is a bold one-act play exploring privilege, gender, race and creativity. Both plays offer a candid portrayal of modern queer life in London. Each act is 65 minutes with a 20-minute interval. Age rating 16+. Content warnings include strong language, depictions of violence, scenes of a sexual nature, discussions of racism, gender and discrimination, flashing lights and haze.

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Dick Whittington and His Cat

Sun, 22 Nov

A family pantomime adventure in Islington, following Dick Whittington and his trusty cat as they seek fame and fortune, battle rats and the Rat King, and try to save London. The show features musical numbers, toe-tapping tunes and lots of laughs. All ages are welcome. Children under 3 go free when sitting on a ticketed grown-up's lap, with no individual seat provided. Starting times vary, and latecomers may only enter at a specific point.

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Dick Whittington: Adults Only

Sat, 2 Jan

An adults only pantomime following Dick Whittington and his trusty pussycat as they journey to London town, battle the Rat King's clutches and seek love. Each adult show features a special guest star from musical theatre or drag. Age guidance: 18+. Runtime approximately 2 hours, to be confirmed.

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GOD IS A WOMAN THE MUSICAL

Sun, 10 Jan

A one-woman show from British BAFTA Breakthrough comedian Luisa Omielan, presented as a pitch for a musical about Mary Magdalene. Expect a play with music, audience involvement and a feminist retelling of Herstory. Age guidance 18+. Runtime is 2.5 hours, including a short interval. Latecomers may not be admitted.

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An irrepressible musical comedy about the love of power and the power of love.

  • Theater
  • Arts and entertainment
  • Indie theater
  • Bar
  • Performing arts venue
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible toilet

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