Pulp Theatre is thrilled to announce its second production, ‘Tabu’ , written and directed by Zach Lonberg. Part of GrimeFest running from 20-31 October. Tabu runs from 24 – 27 October. The venue is located in the basement of The Curtains Up Pub, 28a Comeragh Road, West Kensington, London W14 9HR. Preview by Emilia Matyja. "Sex always sells – we're just the newest trade in the world's oldest profession. " In the age of AI, Tabu is the start-up of everyone’s nightmares. Letti

L-R: Guy Devine as The Speaker and Ben Smith as John Blondel. Photo by Steve Vent. When Darkness Falls, a ghost story by James Milton and Paul Morrissey, directed by Connon Cunningham, at The Priory Theatre, Kenilworth from 22 - 31 October 2026. Review by Ann Evans. Taking us right up to Halloween, the Priory brings us an evening of ghost stories. Only these aren’t ‘round the campfire’ type ghostly tales. These are horror stories of awful deaths, based supposedly on true even

The Turn of the Screw at Birmingham REP Theatre from 29 October to 31 October 2026. A world premiere by Blackeyed Theatre and Arcola Theatre. Based on the seminal ghost story by Henry James. Written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm. Directed by Nicky Allpress. Preview England. A remote country house. A young governess, hired to care for two seemingly angelic children, begins what appears to be an idyllic new life. Yet there is something about the children that hints at a darker presen

Nia Towle and Amanda Root. Photo by Johan Persson. Middlemarch Parts 1 & 2, by George Eliot, at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 28 October to 16 January 2027. Written by Nina Raine (Consent, Tribes, Tiger Country) and co-produced with Second Half Productions. Directed by Jeremy Herrin. Preview The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released production photography for Middlemarch, George Eliot’s expansive study on provincial life, written by Nina Raine (Consent, T

The cast of Waiting for Anya. Photo by Taylor Redshaw. Waiting for Anya, performed by the Junior Members of the Masqueraders Theatrical Society at St Paul’s Church, Stockingford, Nuneaton, from 5 – 7 November. Preview The Masqueraders’ junior members are looking forward to bringing this Michael Morpurgo book to life and telling the incredible story of children being smuggled across the border to safety during world war 2. Simon Reade’s stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s

Barry Purchase-Rathbone and Adam Schumacher. Photo credit Lucy Alder. Ladies Down Under by Amanda Whittington. A Second Thoughts Productions at The Bear Pit Theatre 21 October 2026 until 24 October. Director Rachel Alcock. Review by Charles Essex. Ladies Down Under is the second in Amanda Whittington’s trilogy about four women from a fish factory in Hull. After winning big at the races they splash their winnings on the trip of a lifetime to Australia. This play is succes

Little Shop of Horrors. Photo courtesy of the Belgrade Theatre. From free detective-themed activities and an interactive murder mystery to the deliciously dark musical Little Shop of Horrors, the Belgrade Theatre has plenty to entertain families in Coventry this October half term. Families looking for ways to keep children entertained over the school holidays can enjoy a packed programme of activities and theatre at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre, with something for budding dete

Entertainment at Brick Lane Music Hall. Photo credit Lucy Hayes. Brick Lane Music Hall presents: ‘Christmas Wonderland’. An all-new festive celebration of music, comedy and variety, with Christmas dining at the world’s only permanent Music Hall venue. Running from 19 November to 19 December 2026. Venue: Brick Lane Music Hall, 443 North Woolwich Road, London E16 2DA. Preview This winter, Brick Lane Music Hall will be transformed into a festive wonderland, welcoming audience

At rehearsals for The Snowman. Jake, Felix, Tate and Tristan (The Boy). Photo courtesy of the Birmingham Rep. Here's a sneak peep of rehearsals for the Christmas classic The Snowman™, which premieres at The Birmingham Rep from tonight, Tuesday 20 October – Sunday 1 November 2026. The Snowman™ has its press night in Birmingham on Thursday 29 October 2026 at 6pm, then heads to the Peacock Theatre, Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, for winter 2026, running from Saturday 21 N

Warwickshire Singers will present Benjamin Britten’s radiant “A Ceremony of Carols” alongside Kristina Arakelyan’s recently premiered “A Christmas Offering” at St Francis of Assisi RC Church, 110 Warwick Road, Kenilworth CV8 1HL, Kenilworth on Monday 14 December at 7.30pm, offering audiences an evocative celebration of the festive season. Directed by Jim Bate with Erica Sinclair (harp) and David King (piano). Written for treble voices and harp, Britten’s much-loved “A Ceremon

Hecuba (Hannah Grainger Clemson). Photo by Richard Smith Photography. Women of Troy written and directed by David Fletcher at The Loft Theatre, Leamington Spa from 28 October until 7 November 2026. Preview Women of Troy brings a powerful story of survival to Loft Theatre Leamington SpaWednesday 28 October until Saturday 7 November. Written and directed by David Fletcher, this new version of Euripides' Greek tragedy explores the devastating human cost of war and the experien

Matt Rousseau and Jon Kerr. Photo courtesy of Andrew Maguire. Sweeney Todd and the String of Pearls presented by Tread The Boards at The Attic Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, 18 October until 7 November 2026. Director: John-Robert Partridge. Review by Charles Essex. Most people are aware of the cliché ‘Sweeney Todd the demon barber’, but often have little knowledge of the story beyond that. This Tread the Boards (TTB) production in the intimate setting of The Attic Theatre wa

Harvey Eaton and Isaac Hope with cast members. Photo courtesy of Playbox Theare. The Massacre at Paris, presented by The Playbox Theatre, Friday 16 October 2026. Review by Charles Essex. A complete script of Christopher Marlow’s play The Massacre at Paris does not exist, so it is a tribute to The Playbox that they produced this rarely performed play and made it so engrossing. The programme was essential to read beforehand to understand the plot, about the xenophobia of the

Ty'rone Haughton. Photo courtesy of the artist. Made You Look, Ty'rone Haughton's one-man poetry show, at The Belgrade Theatre for one night only 17 October. You can see him at the Birmingham Rep Theatre on 21 and 22 October. Review by Alison Manning. Made You Look is a powerful one-man poetry show written and performed by poet Ty’rone Haughton, produced and directed by Finley-Rose Townsend. It deals with difficult issues on multiple levels, such as racism, abuse, masculinity

Monarch butterflies. Photo courtesy of Stratford Butterfly Farm. During October half term, from 24 October – 1 November, Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm will be celebrating the amazing migration story of the Monarch Butterfly, and why they are associated with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). The Monarch Butterfly is recognised for its bright orange wings, with black and white markings. Each year, millions migrate up to 3,000 miles from Canada and the USA to the forests of

Mark McGann. Photo courtesy of the artist. Ever wanted to learn to act? Rugby Theatre is running acting masterclasses for stage and screen this October, led by renowned actor and director Mark McGann. Open to total beginners as well as experienced actors looking to hone their skills, a Stage Acting Masterclass is taking place on Saturday 24 October, followed by a Film and TV Acting Workshop on Sunday 25 October. “I cannot wait to present these exciting workshops designed to d

When Darkness Falls by James Milton & Paul Morrissey. At The Priory Theatre, Rosemary Hill Kenilworth from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 31 October. Directed by Connor Cunningham Preview On a stormy night on the small island of Guernsey, a young paranormal expert joins a sceptical history teacher to record the first in a series of podcasts based on the island’s incredible folklore and paranormal history. As the expert regales his horrifying stories, the teacher learns th

Calendar Girls. Photo by Abby Lucy Photography. Calendar Girls The Musical at Rugby Theatre from 24-31 October. Directed by Mark Tolchard. Preview by Rosie Fuller. “We are going to need considerably bigger buns!” A heartwarming musical about ordinary women doing something extraordinary is up next at Rugby Theatre. Based on the true story that inspired the hit film, Calendar Girls, The Musical follows members of a Women’s Institute in Yorkshire, who want to raise money for t

Matt Parker. Photo courtesy of the artist. Getting Triggy with It: Matt Parker Does the Maths, Warwick Arts Centre on 14 October 2026. Review by Alison Manning You may not think humour and maths necessarily go together, but they do so seamlessly in this entertaining show, Getting Triggy with It: Matt Parker Does the Maths which came to Warwick Arts Centre on 14 October. My maths-obsessed teenager is already guffawing uncontrollably before the end of the opening sequence. As