Kings Head Theatre

Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

Full Cast Set For PLAYHOUSE CREATURES at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

With the world première of Howard Brenton's Churchill in Moscow currently in rehearsals, Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the upcoming revival of April De Angelis' Playhouse Creatures directed by Michael Oakley.

THANKS FOR HAVING ME Comes to the King's Head Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Thanks for Having Me, a sharp new comedy, is coming to the King's Head Theatre. Following his sold-out success with February Face, Keelen Kember returns with a fresh and witty take on mismatched roommates and the rollercoaster of modern romance.

Xhloe & Natasha To Present A LETTER TO LYNDON B. JOHNSON OR GOD At SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

Xhloe and Natasha will present A Letter To Lyndon B. Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First, a farcical exploration of American boyhood influenced by the Vietnam War during the 1960s.

Photos: Alexis Gregory in SMOKE at the Kings Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Premiering his new solo queer thriller Smoke, playwright and performer Alexis Gregory is now returning to Kings Head Theatre for a limited run to investigate the blur between reality and fantasy in this post-truth era. Check out all new photos from Smoke here!

Lauren Ward and Josie Benson Will Lead STALLED at The King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

West End and Broadway star Lauren Ward (Stranger Things: The First Shadow,  Dear Evan Hansen) and Josie Benson (Kiss Me Kate, Mamma Mia!) will lead the cast in the world premiere of STALLED, a new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, at the King's Head Theatre.

Photos: 20 Stories High Presents WHO THE F**K IS SHAKESPEARE?
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2024

Following a stellar sell-out run, four of Shakespeare’s (in)famous characters are back for a national tour and gearing up to tell their side of the story! In this radical reimagining of Shakespeare’s works, 20 Stories High will be blowing off the dust and breathing a new lease of life into Shakespeare’s classics. See photos of the production.

Cast Set For SENSORY CINDERS at @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

Sensory Cinders; the West End’s first production for audiences labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), has announced its full casting. 

SMOKE Comes to Kings Head Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

Premiering his new solo queer thriller Smoke, playwright and performer Alexis Gregory (Riot Act; Future Queer) returns to Kings Head Theatre for a limited run to investigate the blur between reality and fantasy in this post-truth era. 

PALI & JAY'S ULTIMATE ASIAN WEDDING DJ ROADSHOW Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

After a successful Edinburgh Fringe run, Rifco Theatre’s resident DJ-duo ‘Pali & Jay’ are hitting the road on a UK tour and are inviting audiences to behind the scenes of a desi-disco party with Pali and Jay’s Ultimate Asian Wedding DJ Roadshow.  

Cast Set For UK Tour of WHO THE F--K IS SHAKESPEARE?
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2024

Following a sell-out run, four of Shakespeare’s (in)famous characters are back for a national tour and gearing up to tell their side of the story! Learn more about the cast of this production here!

DIE HARD Parody YIPPEE KI YAY is Coming to Chicago This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

On the 36th anniversary of DIE HARD’s original release in theaters, Broadway In Chicago and James Seabright will present YIPPEE KI YAY, Richard Marsh’s acclaimed rhyming retelling of classic (festive?) film Die Hard. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THAT'S NOT MY NAME Comes to Edinburgh Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

​​​​​​​Rooted in writer and performer Sammy Trotman's experience of a personality disorder diagnosis, That's Not My Name is an unflinching interrogation of the mental health system and the effect rigid labels have on those in treatment and wider society.

Full Cast Announced for DORIAN: THE MUSICAL From Ruby In The Dust And Southwark Playhouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024

DORIAN: THE MUSICAL has revealed its cast, featuring rising stars and seasoned performers.

DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL! Starring Luke Bayer to Debut at Edinburgh Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL! starring Luke Bayer will make its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

GAY WITCH SEX CULT Comes To Edfringe in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

Andrew Doherty will make his Edinburgh fringe solo debut in Gay Witch Sex Cult. Performances run 31st July - 25th August 2024.

Michael Kunze Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut With INFINITY MIRROR
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

Award-winning comic performer, writer and director, Michael Kunze makes his eagerly anticipated Fringe solo debut as super-flawed Hollywood film superstar Mitch Coony in Infinity Mirror, a one-man sketch show directed by Lee Griffiths (credits including co-directing Lorenzo).

New Old Friends In Association With Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Present HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024

New for 2024 Award-winning theatre company New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre present HOUDINI'S GREATEST ESCAPE at The Kings Head Theatre from 28 May to 30 June.

Jeanna de Waal to Join DIANA: THE UNTOLD AND UNTRUE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Jeanna de Waal, who starred in the title role in Diana: The Musical on Broadway, will be joining the upcoming run of Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

AND THEN THE RODEO BURNED DOWN & WHAT IF THEY ATE THE BABY to Play King's Head Theatre This Spring
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 16, 2024

Consecutive Fringe First winners Natasha Roland and Xhloe Rice return to the King's Head Theatre with AND THEN THE RODEO BURNED DOWN & WHAT IF THEY ATE THE BABY this Spring.