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London Shows Archive

Two Step

Closed: 11 September 2004 - Almeida Theatre

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Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)

Closed: 31 August 2024 - Criterion Theatre

HE’S JUST ARRIVED. SHE’S JUST THRILLED. Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) became the talk of the town when it premiered at London's Kiln Theatre in 2023. Catch… Read More

Two Thousand Years

Closed: 29 July 2006

For the first time, the National Theatre commissioned Mike Leigh to create an original play. Using his usual methods, Leigh worked with his team to explore characters, relationships, themes and… Read More

Two Thousand Years

Closed: 31 January 2006

For the first time, the National Theatre commissioned Mike Leigh to create an original play. Using his usual methods, Leigh worked with his team to explore characters, relationships, themes and… Read More

Two Women

Closed: 20 March 2010 - Theatre Royal Stratford East

Two Women, based on the novel by Martina Cole, is an explosive play about East End violence and the pursuit of justice against all odds.Danger and violence have always been… Read More

Two, Four, Six, Eight!

Closed: 25 September 2011 - Albany Theatre

Two, Four, Six Eight! is a show for ages 4+ which proves just how much fun numbers can be with your friends. Craig has been invited to his best friend's… Read More

Tynan

Closed: 26 March 2005 - Arts Theatre

Kenneth Tynan famously summed up a critic as, “a man who knows the way but can't drive the car”. Corin Redgrave stars in this one-man show based on the diaries… Read More

Typhoon 3: International East Asian Playreading Festival

Closed: 12 June 2004 - Soho Theatre

The third annual East Asian playreading festival supported by Soho Theatre. The festival is desinged to promote the best of contemporary East Asian drama. This year's directors include Rufus Norris… Read More

U Fest

Closed: 4 September 2011 - Unicorn Theatre

U Fest is a brand new arts festival for young people with a host of interactive displays and activities. Ideal for theatregoers aged 8 to 108, U Fest offers performances… Read More

U Shrinivas

Closed: 18 November 2009 - Sadler’s Wells

Virtuoso mandolin player U Shrinivas presents an evening of music, accompanied by his brother U Rajesh.Former child prodigy U Shrinivas (who is also known as Mandolin U) is a musician… Read More

Ubu Roi

Closed: 22 June 2014 - Barbican Theatre

Cheek By Jowl’s hit 2013 production of Ubu Roi, a satire of greed and power, makes a triumphant return to The Barbican. Alfred Jarry’s drama, banned when it was first… Read More

Ubu Roi

Closed: 20 April 2013 - Barbican: Silk Street Theatre

Following its first performance in 1896, Alfred Jarry's brutal satire about greed and the abuse of power was outlawed for its scandalous language, violence and disrespect for authority. Anarchic and… Read More

Ubu Roi

Closed: 1 August 2004 - Courtyard Theatre

Set in fictional Poland Ubu Roi tells the story of Ma and Pa Ubu who violently take over the kingdom, become dictators and unleash a reign of mayhem on society.The… Read More

Ubu The King

Closed: 10 December 2005

Mum and Dad Ubu are evil megalomaniacs, and, as evil megalomaniacs tend to do, they enjoy nothing more than plotting their rise to power. In particular, they are striving to… Read More

Udderbelly Festival – Opening Gala

Closed: 12 April 2013 - Udderbelly

Everyone's favourite oversized bovine is back for 2013, ready and raring for some of the best comedy, cabaret, and music London has to offer. At this, Udderbelly Festival's Opening Gala,… Read More

Ugly Duckling

Closed: 15 October 2011 - Lyric Hammersmith

A new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale. Journey through the seasons with the troubled little ducking as he searches for the place he belongs. Ugly Duckling is part… Read More

Ugly Duckling

Closed: 17 May 2013 - Sadler’s Wells

Ugly Duckling is Northern Ballet’s first production created especially for children and comes to Sadler’s Wells for one day only during the company’s run of The Great Gatsby. A poor… Read More

Ugly Duckling

Closed: 22 February 2014 - Polka Theatre

Funky Feathers is feeling low. Can Major Mustard cheer him up? A spirited reworking of this popular tale that brings together many of the themes of Hans Christian Andersen’s poignant… Read More

Ugly Duckling, The

Closed: 18 November 2006 - Tricycle Theatre

In this unusual and delightful version of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, Major Mustard and the audience call on their skills of song and story to cure the duckling’s sadness. Ages… Read More

Ugly Duckling, The

Closed: 6 November 2004 - Little Angel Theatre

Shunned by the other chicks in the farmyard, Duckling runs away from home and so begins his adventures in the big wide wild world. A blackbird, a toad, a dog,… Read More

Ugly Duckling, The

Closed: 30 July 2005 - Polka Theatre

The life of the Ugly Duckling is not as happy as it could be. He is shunned by his fellow ducks, and the geese are even less pleasant. It seems that… Read More

Ugly One, The

Closed: 22 October 2007 - Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

Lette thought he was normal. When the extent of his ugliness is revealed, he turns to a plastic surgeon for help. But after the bandages come off, Lette soon learns… Read More

UK Bollywood Dance Championships

Closed: 8 July 2008 - Hackney Empire

Bollywood dancers from all over the UK compete for this prestigious title.Find out more about the rich variety of West End shows on offer in Theatreland. Read More

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Closed: 6 September 2013 - New Wimbledon Theatre

The 9-piece UK Pink Floyd Experience replicates the line up of the full live Pink Floyd touring band of the late 80s and 90s. With state-of-the-art sound and a spectacular… Read More

UK Unsigned Grand Finals

Closed: 30 March 2008 - Hackney Empire

The 7th Anuual UK Unsigned Grand Finals comes back to the Hackney Empire on Sunday 30th March. After 10 months of gruelling heats and showcases across the UK to find… Read More

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Closed: 28 April 2006 - Greenwich Theatre

Following sold-out concerts around the world, including the Royal Festival Hall, Glastonbury Festival and the Chicago Chamber Music Festival, this cult orchestra of all-singing, all-strumming, all-plucking ukulele players are making… Read More

Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain, The

Closed: 10 December 2006 - Drill Hall

The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain heralds the Christmas season with its all-singing, all-strumming, all-plucking extravaganza.Looking to see some musical theatre? Find out more about London musicals. Read More

Umbilical Brothers, The

Closed: 19 February 2005 - Peacock Theatre

Following a sell-out run in New York, The Umbilical Brothers bring THWAK!, their high-speed show of bizarreness, to the Peacock stage. In the Australian duo's world, absolutely anything can happen.… Read More

Umoja

Closed: 19 February 2012 - Peacock Theatre

Umoja is a pulsating musical celebration of South African song and dance. From the potent rhythms of tribal music to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, the jazz of Sophiatown,… Read More

Umoja

Closed: 8 April 2004 - Hackney Empire

Umoja is a joyous and explosive celebration of South African music with sensational voices and thrilling, energetic dancing. Featuring the music of African greats, Umoja tells the story of the… Read More

Umthombi / Impro_Vise_2

Closed: 9 June 2007 - Barbican: The Pit Theatre

A dance double bill playing as part of Moving Africa 3.Umthombi follows a boy's coming of age as he follows the footsteps of his mentor, learning responsibility and survival as… Read More

Un Ballo In Maschera

Closed: 18 July 2009 - Royal Opera House

For the second work of its Italian summer, the Royal Opera presents one of its audience favourites, Verdi’s Un Ballo In Maschera. Verdi’s Un Ballo In Maschera returns in a… Read More

Un ballo in maschera

Closed: 30 April 2005 - Royal Opera House

In their role debuts, Marcelo Alvarez, a familiar interpreter of Verdi at Covent Garden, is the reforming Gustavus III [Riccardo], with Thomas Hampson as his friend Ankarstroem [Renato], who turns… Read More

UN Inspector, The

Closed: 5 October 2005 - National Theatre Olivier

Spotted at the Marriott by government aides in search of a decent cappuccino, a British businessman nonentity is mistaken for the dreaded UN inspector. While he exploits the situation for… Read More

Unbelievable

Closed: 7 January 2024 - Criterion Theatre

Please note Derren Brown does not appear on stage in Unbelievable.  Everyone you meet is performing a kind of magic trick - presenting the parts of themselves they want you… Read More

Unborn In America

Closed: 1 February 2015 - The Vaults (Main Entrance)

Acclaimed opera singer and cabaret artist Jessica Walker stars in the world premiere of Unborn In America, a twisted satire of American excess. In the afterlife, aborted foetus Ziggy performs… Read More

Unbroken

Closed: 7 March 2009 - Gate Theatre

Sexual brief encounters are exposed and explored in this new interpretation of Arthur Schnitzler's radical 1897 play La Ronde. Dance and text intertwine to reveal the spoken and unspoken, seen… Read More

Uncle Remus

Closed: 18 June 2004 - Hackney Empire

Pegasus Opera and Curious Opera Group present a new musical adventure, which tells the incredible story of how captive Africans made their voices heard in America, and how their creativity… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 26 March 2016 - Almeida Theatre

Associate Director Robert Icke revives Anton Chekhov’s greatest play Uncle Vanya at the Almeida Theatre, delving into the motivations of people without purpose. At times farce, at others tragedy, Uncle… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 3 May 2014 - Wyndham’s Theatre

Acclaimed Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky directs an all-Russian cast in this foreign language production of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, which runs alongside another of the playwright's works Three Sisters. Performed by… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 8 November 2014 - The Other Palace

The creative team behind Southwark Playhouse’s Three Sisters and The Seagull brings another of Chekhov’s classics to the St James Theatre as part of the One Stage season. Adapted by… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 10 November 2012 - Noël Coward Theatre

Following the success of Sovremennik Theatre Company’s season last year, another Moscow-based company, Vakhtangov Theatre, comes to the West End with a modern interpretation of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.Directed by Rimas… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 26 January 2013 - Vaudeville Theatre

Ken Stott, Anna Friel, Laura Carmichael and Samuel West star in Lindsay Posner’s new production of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.Adapted by Christopher Hampton, Chekhov’s drama about the trials and tribulations of… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 14 November 2009 - Young Vic

Uncle Vanya, Chekhov’s masterpiece of frustrated longing and wasted lives was written in 1899. Its first production was directed by Stanislavski. It has been much revived, the title role having… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 9 February 2008 - Rose Theatre

Desperate longing, unrequited love and bitter frustrations surface when an ageing professor and his young wife return home.Darkly Comic, deeply touching and rich in language and emotion, Chekhov’s masterpiece is… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 28 May 2005 - Barbican Theatre

Chekhov’s play of tangled and tragic love combines comic observations of everyday life with a scathing attack on idle provincial life of the upper classes in czarist Russia. In the… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 17 May 2018 - Haymarket, Theatre Royal

The legendary Maly Drama Theatre of St. Petersburg, the first international company to win an Olivier Award, return to the West End with Uncle Vanya - one of two plays in their… Read More

Uncle Vanya

Closed: 2 May 2020 - Harold Pinter Theatre

This new adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya by Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) is on at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Starring Toby Jones (Detectorists, Captain America)… Read More

Unconquered, The

Closed: 3 March 2007 - Arcola Theatre

Powerful poetic language, dark humour and provocative ideas build a fast moving story around a fiercely intelligent young girl and her relentless refusal of the establishment. When suddenly a people's… Read More

Uncut Confetti

Closed: 30 April 2006 - Battersea Arts Centre

John Hegley draws poetry, tale-telling and dong from his new book. Read More

Undance

Closed: 3 December 2011 - Sadler’s Wells

Undance is a collaboration between internationally acclaimed composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, Olivier Award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor and Turner Prize-winning visual artist Mark Wallinger.This two part evening, with an orchestra conducted by… Read More

Under 11s 2013

Closed: 8 June 2013 - Soho Theatre

From Syria to Outer Space via Tottenham FC , 1940s Britain and an Indian detective agency our 2013 Under 11s showcase promises to entertain and enthral with its vibrant mix… Read More

Under A Foreign Sky

Closed: 8 October 2011 - Unicorn Theatre

Under A Foreign Sky is the story of three young immigrants making the journey to Britain for a new start. Bojan, 19, is keen to be the next big chef,… Read More

Under Milk Wood

Closed: 4 June 2005 - Bloomsbury Theatre

A day in the lives and loves of a sleepy Welsh fishing village is brought vividly to life in this performance. Guy Masterson's astounding solo interpretation of Dylan Thomas' timeless… Read More

Under Milk Wood

Closed: 24 May 2008 - Tricycle Theatre

Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas’ most famous and enduring work was first performed by six actors in the Kaufman auditorium in New York in May 1953 with Dylan himself reading… Read More

Under Milk Wood

Closed: 24 July 2021 - National Theatre

A community is sleeping. If you listen closely, you can hear their dreams. As they awake to boiled eggs and the postman, the residents of a small Welsh village juggle… Read More

Under The Arches

Closed: 28 April 2013 - Charing Cross Theatre

Following their sell-out performances at The Charing Cross Theatre earlier this year The Players Music Hall Company proudly presents Under The Arches, a glittering gallimaufry of music and laughter! Your… Read More

Under The Bed

Closed: 28 March 2009 - Unicorn Theatre

In Under The Bed, Mo and Jo are trying to sleep, but something is under the bed. So, with a little help from their friend Hot Water Bottle, Mo and… Read More

Under The Black Flag

Closed: 12 August 2006 - Globe Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe presents the world premiere of Under The Black Flag: the early life, adventures and pyracies of the famous Long John Silver before he lost his leg.With King Charles… Read More

Under The Blue Sky

Closed: 20 September 2008 - Duke of York’s Theatre

Under The Blue Sky is David Eldridge's award-winning, funny and touching play - three subtly connected love stories that reveal in turn the roller-coaster ride of lust in its prime,… Read More

Under The Carpet

Closed: 12 July 2009 - Unicorn Theatre

Nonno and Lol have lived together for a long, long time. They love finding and telling stories. They find stories in their heads, in the wash-basket, on the ironing board… Read More

Under The Curse

Closed: 13 December 2003 - Gate Theatre

Goethe’s spare and precise drama follows Iphigenia’s endeavour to free her family from the curse that has killed for generations. Ultimately a celebration of the creative power of the human… Read More

Under The Eagle

Closed: 9 March 2008 - White Bear Theatre

Under the Eagle is a darkly humorous political drama exploring the nature of Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States.As well as a playwright, Andrew Cartmel is a television writer and… Read More

Underdog: The Other Other Brontë

Closed: 25 May 2024 - National Theatre

Sarah Gordon’s new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters. Directed by Natalie Ibu (Northern Stage Artistic Director). Read More

Underfoot/For How Much?

Closed: 19 May 2012 - Blue Elephant Theatre

Underfoot, choreographed and performed by Katja Nyqvist, is a sideways look at our common ground, uncovering fresh perspectives as it zooms and shifts through structures and improvisation.For How Much?, choreographed… Read More

Underneath The Lintel

Closed: 31 March 2007 - Duchess Theatre

The life of a small town librarian is turned upside down by the return of a book overdue by 113 years. It unleashes a detective spirit in him as he… Read More

Underpants, The

Closed: 18 November 2006 - Old Red Lion Theatre

When Louise's knickers fall to the ground at a parade for the Kaiser, their appearance has seismic consequences.Comedian Steve Martin (Parenthood, The Three Amigos, The Jerk) has adapted Carl Sternheim's… Read More

Unexpected Guest, The

Closed: 10 February 2007 - Richmond Theatre

One of Agatha Christie's most mischievous and chilling whodunnits, The Unexpected Guest is filled with suspense and intrigue. Read More

Unexpected Guest, The

Closed: 3 November 2007 - Hackney Empire

Lost in the fog on a lonely road, a stranger seeks refuge in a nearby house, only to find himself stumbling on to the scene of a murder. When the… Read More

Unexpected Man, The

Closed: 7 May 2005 - Richmond Theatre

Aboard a train travelling between Paris and Frankfurt, author Paul Parsky happens to sit opposite Martha. The attractive widow is a fan of the cynical writer's work, and recognises the author… Read More

Unexpected Twist

Closed: 19 March 2023 - Rose Theatre

Unexpected Twist is the re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist, by one of the best-loved figures in the children's book world, Michael Rosen. Combining two stories in one;… Read More

Unexploded Bomb

Closed: 18 July 2004 - Battersea Arts Centre

A man enters the ruins of a family home to disarm a bomb. When he finds it buried in the basement, he listens - but instead of ticking he hears… Read More

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch

Closed: 16 July 2022 - Underbelly Festival at Earls Court

Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon. But who is the woman behind the tentacles? From the multi-award winning Fat Rascal Theatre and fresh from a complete sell-out run at the Edinburgh… Read More

Unholy And Illustrious History Of St George And The Dragon, The

Closed: 14 April 2007 - Lyric Hammersmith

Myths and legends merge and blend in the tale of a man with one purpose; to slay a dragon.A boy is born in England with a bizarre birthmark shaped like a… Read More

Unicorn

Closed: 26 April 2025 - Garrick Theatre

CHECK BACK DAILY FOR RETURNS - ANY FINAL RELEASES SHARED CLOSER TO PERFORMANCE Nick: Have you two kissed already? Polly: No Kate: Yes Polly and Nick have it all. Happily… Read More

Unicorn Youth Theatre – Summer Youth Theatre Project

Closed: 11 August 2008 - Unicorn Theatre

Thirty young people take over the Unicorn's Weston Theatre to work on a production for 2 weeks. They present the  culmination of their work at these two performances in August.… Read More

Unicorn Youth Theatre Promenade Performance

Closed: 20 July 2008 - Unicorn Theatre

An outdoor end-of-term performance, especially created by young artists as a part of the London-wide Pavillions project. It will take place in Potters Fields Park, next to the Unicorn Theatre.The… Read More

Union Dance: Sensing Change

Closed: 28 March 2006

Using exhilarating dance, captivating music, video and eye-catching design, Sensing Change explores rapidly changing ideals in today’s world. With twenty years expertise at combining contemporary dance, hip-hop, martial arts and… Read More

Unison

Closed: 6 May 2016 - Lilian Baylis Studio

Brussels-based Argentine choreographer Cecilia Lisa Eliceche comes to London for the first time with a new creation since her noted choreographic debut in 2011. With Unison she focuses on one… Read More

United Colours Of Comedy Sketchshow

Closed: 29 February 2008 - Hackney Empire

Hilarious comedy sketch show by comedians Victor Daniels, Imran Yusuf and James Noskie. Packed with completely bonkers ideas from all over the place including Japan, New Zealand, France and Nigeria...… Read More

Unknown Kurt Weil, The

Closed: 25 March 2007 - Young Vic

Kurt Weill, one of Brecht's major collaborators, was one of the great architects of music theatre. He wrote operas, chamber, film and ballet music as well as great shows of… Read More

Unleashed

Closed: 24 November 2012 - Barbican Theatre

Celebrating the inspirational talent of Boy Blue Entertainment's Da Bratz and Bluez, and the Barbican's Young Poets, film-makers and musicians, Unleashed brings together a professional theatre team who harness the… Read More

Unlocking Nine Locks

Closed: 18 June 2013 - Soho Theatre

South Africa, the Caucasus and New York City merge into a place where buried princesses are found dressed in golden helmets, tattooed with animals and symbols, and city streets have… Read More

Unplanned

Closed: 29 April 2007 - Battersea Arts Centre

Stories, spells, secrets and theatrical treats are all part of Malika Booker's exploration of pregnancy. Read More

Unplugged

Closed: 25 September 2013 - Sadler’s Wells

It's time to turn off the power, light a few candles and unplug the beats. Kate Prince and ZooNation explore the relationship between musician and dancer with an evening of… Read More

Unreachable

Closed: 6 August 2016 - Royal Court Theatre

Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith stars in Unreachable, the story of a film director on an obsessive quest to capture the perfect light. Written and directed by innovative pioneer… Read More

Unrivalled Landscape

Closed: 13 July 2013 - Orange Tree Theatre

A washed-up comedian, a park warden, a former war photographer, a security guard and a Bahraini prince encounter each other as they try to escape from their pasts. Set in… Read More

Unscorched

Closed: 23 November 2013

Tom spends all his days surfing the net...Because Tom works in child protection.Faced with watching recordings of the most unforgivable crimes on a daily basis, in a job that barely… Read More

Unsinkable Clerk, The

Closed: 2 May 2007 - Jackson’s Lane Theatre

Meet Mr Plumley, a fine example of middle England, middle class, middle mindedness. But when change comes, suddenly, frothily, out of the blue will he be up to the challenge? Read More

Unstated: Stories Of Refuge

Closed: 12 July 2008 - Southwark Playhouse

Southwark Playhouse is turned into a removal centre for this interactive, promenade production which aims to expose Britain's treatment of asylum seekers. Unstated is based on the true testimonies of… Read More

UnStoned

Closed: 2 September 2006 - Soho Theatre

The story of around two hundred youths who scaled the Berlin Wall; escaping from West Germany into the East.Playing as part of Sextet; six new plays from six leading writers,… Read More

Until The Lions

Closed: 24 January 2016 - The Roundhouse

Until The Lions is a brand new, full-length production from award-winning choreographer and dancer Akram Khan.  Until The Lions will see Khan make his debut on the Roundhouse stage in what is set to be… Read More

Untitled

Closed: 14 March 2009 - Finborough Theatre

Set in Paris in the 1980s, a frail old American lady, dazed by prescription medication, is a prisoner in a grey, imposing mansion on the Bois de Boulogne. She was… Read More

Untitled Matriarch Play

Closed: 13 July 2013 - Royal Court Theatre

On the eve of her 55th birthday Lorraine gathers her four daughters around her and announces a new sibling is on the way. Utterly sick of her daughters she is… Read More

Up & Down

Closed: 10 December 2016 - London Coliseum

Eifman Ballet returns to the London Coliseum this December with the UK premiere of Artistic Director Boris Eifman's awe-inspiring ballet Up & Down, featuring the invigorating music of George Gershwin,… Read More

Up And Over It

Closed: 18 March 2011 - Hackney Empire

International Irish dance superstars Up And Over It presents an electro-pop inspired, alternative St Patrick's Day celebration. It is out with the old velvet-clad, tin-whistle-blowing, diddly-idleness and in with a… Read More

Up Down Boy

Closed: 21 September 2013 - National Theatre Temporary Theatre

Up Down Boy is an honest and uplifting play about the extraordinary life of a boy with Down’s syndrome and the mother who raised him. Nathan Bessell plays the lead… Read More

Up From The Waste

Closed: 11 November 2006 - Soho Theatre

Antonia Franceschi's autobiographical show is the first dance/theatre piece to be staged at Soho.Neglected and abused as a child, Franceschi saw dance as a way out. Aged 16 she faked a… Read More

Up The Empire

Closed: 14 July 2007 - Hackney Empire

An evening of music, mimicry and mirth starring Dirty Pretty Things, The Paddingtons, Glasvegas and special guests.Looking to see some musical theatre? Find out more about London musicals. Read More

Upfront Comedy

Closed: 12 November 2006 - Tricycle Theatre

Upfront Comedy - described by The Guardian as "the most enterprising black comedy promoters in the country" - presents three evenings of international laughter at the Tricycle.3 Sep: Rudy Lickwood,… Read More
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