{"title": "Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe -...", "start": "2026-11-21T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Cockpit Theatre", "address": "Gateforth Street, NW8 8EH London", "price": "PWYC: £18, £15, £13 | Westminster Locals: £10 (includes booking fees)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["literature/classics"], "description": "Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - November is an interactive theatre show for children and grown-ups at The Cockpit Theatre. Produced and presented by The Cockpit in partnership with Hullabaloo, it features the Rude Mechanicals, who have been asked to perform a play at the Duke's wedding but have forgotten to write it. Recalling the tragic love story of Pyramus and Thisbe from A Midsummer Night's Dream, the audience helps finish the play by creating characters, songs, sound effects and dance moves. Each performance blends Shakespeare's original text with the audience's fresh ideas, so no two shows are the same.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/family-shakespeare-pyramus-thisbe-39107/", "official_url": "https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/family_shakespeare_pyramus_thisbe_-_november", "image": "https://noky.io/images/76bc43916cb726969f8e725764f46bb6c8e9897a8d23860903a50f8857e343b0-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-21T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Cockpit Theatre", "address": "Gateforth Street, NW8 8EH London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Twelfth Night: Family Workshop (9-11 Years)", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-03T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£13.00", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "A fun and practical family workshop exploring disguise, mischief and love in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, designed for children aged 9–11 and their grown-ups. Held in a rehearsal room, it uses activities and games to draw out the play's language, characters and themes. It is led by one of the Globe's highly experienced practitioners, including actors, teachers and directors. Tickets include entry to the exhibition about the history and magic behind Shakespeare's Globe.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/twelfth-night-family-workshop-9-11-years-38527/", "official_url": "https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/twelfth-night-family-workshop-9-11-years/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6ca1db9d238291692b888504a56a945034af03e1ccefe62801e002521b978cfc-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre", "start": "2026-11-02T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-04-11T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 30", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "\"A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre\" is an open-air staging of Shakespeare's playful, chaotic comedy about spells, transformations, and the fickle nature of love. Emily Lim, whose previous work includes Brighter Still and The Odyssey, directs the production. Four young Athenian lovers caught in a confusing love quadrangle flee into an enchanted forest, where mischievous fairies, the fairy king Oberon and queen Titania, and the trickster Puck ensnare them in a world of chaos, trickery, and midsummer madness. Performed in the sun-soaked open air of the Globe Theatre, the show offers an immersive and unforgettable theatrical treat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-midsummer-nights-dream-globe-theatre-103933/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7f688e147641f934b10f61da891e02cea74b5eebbd40e342de39d03be3fb6363-600.webp"}, {"title": "CricklePlayers Presents - A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mary Chater", "start": "2026-11-21T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-21T16:00:00Z", "place": "Cricklewood Library", "address": "NW2 6UY London", "price": "", "price_from": "4.70", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["stage/theatre/shakespeare"], "description": "CricklePlayers Presents - A Midsummer Night's Dream with Mary Chater is a series of practical workshops at Cricklewood Library exploring Shakespeare's comedy. It is led by renowned local actor Mary Chater, who approaches Shakespeare dramatically rather than academically. Participants read the play, explore its characters, and bring its magical scenes to life by standing them up on their feet. No acting experience is needed, only an Arden edition of the play, and sessions are open to over 18s.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/crickleplayers-presents-a-midsummer-nights-dream-with-mary-c-89025/", "official_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefriendsofcricklewoodlibrary/2296993?date=2026-11-07", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1d4c08ab305940bf4a3a55e88659b9f3c7d603af0b7afd8c5e818b7942bd3f35-600.webp"}, {"title": "(Un)Shakespearean Nightmares", "start": "2026-11-08T16:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar", "address": "Latimer Industrial Estate 8, W10 6RQ London", "price": "£16, concessions £14", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "16.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "(Un)Shakespearean Nightmares is a fast-paced comedy in which Shakespeare's forgotten and iconic characters rebel against the Bard himself. Voila! Theatre Festival and The Playground Theatre present the show, whose cast plays multiple roles in a surreal battle to rewrite destiny and reclaim their stories from their tyrannical creator. It blends farce, parody, and meta-theatre and is recommended for ages 15 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/unshakespearean-nightmares-65864/", "official_url": "https://www.theplaygroundtheatre.org.uk/projects/unshakespeareannightmares", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0c8351e37d2fe144a7517d708c1896ce00f57c8905e3aef963bad633c63dca1a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Sleep Show: Peut-Etre Theatre", "start": "2026-11-20T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-22T00:00:00Z", "place": "Jacksons Lane", "address": "Archway Road 269a, N6 5AA London", "price": "£10.00 - £20.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "20.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/dance-theatre"], "description": "The Sleep Show is a dreamy performance for young children that turns the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure. It is made by Peut-Être Theatre, an award-winning dance theatre company creating performances for children. Mixing captivating dance and imaginative storytelling, it explores the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep, from the fidgeting to the big thoughts. Aimed at ages three and up, it runs 45 minutes plus a ten-minute stay-and-play, sparking gentle chats between kids and parents about why sleep matters.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-sleep-show-peut-etre-theatre-60799/", "official_url": "https://www.jacksonslane.org.uk/events/the-sleep-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e9b76d113cb86956bb9e16d24aea1b2c59f96622f74f3c08c0bf99fbc9f2c218-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Three Little Pigs", "start": "2026-11-12T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Cockpit Theatre", "address": "Gateforth Street, NW8 8EH London", "price": "£20.57, concessions £18.51 (incl booking fees)", "price_from": "20.57", "price_to": "20.57", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama"], "description": "Three Little Pigs (or Chronicles of the Building Site) is a play at The Cockpit Theatre, part of the VOILA! Theatre Festival. Written by Inna Cebotari and directed by Sava Cebotari, it is produced and presented by Kinth Square, with four performers moving between three interwoven theatrical worlds. On a British building site, three construction workers navigate inductions, deadlines and banter, while elsewhere Mummy Pig reads her three sons a book that blurs work, migration, family and ambition. The play combines contemporary writing, physical theatre, visual storytelling and humour to explore craftsmanship, migration, masculinity, loneliness and the idea of home.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/three-little-pigs-39104/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/63fc4e4ab2323be69539c0124b29e13de52b5a95c0e58d750ffd14ce285a6878-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour", "start": "2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-30T00:00:00Z", "place": "Shakespeare's Globe", "address": "New Globe Walk 21, SE1 9DT London", "price": "£23.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "23.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["literature/classics", "occasion/halloween", "society/folklore"], "description": "The Ghosts & Ghouls Family Tour is a family-friendly spooky guided tour of the Globe Theatre that brings to life the ghosts, spirits and scary happenings of Shakespeare's most chilling plays. It is run at Shakespeare's Globe, an open-air theatre, as part of its Guided Tours. The tour covers the Three Witches' spells in Macbeth, Hamlet's father's ghost, Shakespeare's love of the supernatural, grisly medical practices of his time, folktales of creatures like the Thames River Monster, and traditional ways to protect against evil spirits. Tickets include entry to the exhibition, the tour runs about an hour, is in English and suitable for all ages, though some content may scare younger audiences.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ghosts-ghouls-family-tour-38515/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/0d8c6b477fde7b8ecbe8447586996db1d22e387dbf18f4a623463a3acf70c672-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Theatre in The Pound: November", "start": "2026-11-16T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Cockpit Theatre", "address": "Gateforth Street, NW8 8EH London", "price": "£1", "price_from": "1.00", "price_to": "1.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/new-writing"], "description": "Theatre in The Pound: November is a not-for-profit scratch night at which performers or groups try out 10-15 minutes of new work on stage. It is produced and presented by The Cockpit as part of Theatre Maker, with support from their backstage and tech crew. The November line-up includes I'M DAFT by Nikki Simon, War Crimes, Saladin's Saga by David AL-Fahmi, Defective Altruism by Alex Rowntree and Stark Raving by Beth Noonan-Roberts. For audiences it offers a cheap, fun night out with the chance to see new work and share thoughts directly with the performers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/theatre-in-the-pound-november-39128/", "official_url": "https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/theatre_in_the_pound_november_0", "image": "https://noky.io/images/838301e155dda2ab7e15eaf19524a1622a6a237f31376c4d238df2aaa34c21f1-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Lost Property Library", "start": "2026-10-19T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Discover Children's Story Centre", "address": "High Street 383-387, E15 4QZ London", "price": "£4", "price_from": "4.00", "price_to": "4.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/childrens-theatre"], "description": "The Lost Property Library is an interactive performance where forgotten objects tell unforgettable stories. A Station Master welcomes visitors to a place where lost stories, memories and objects are archived and kept safe, with trunks and suitcases brimming with tales and adventures to discover. It is presented by Half Moon and created by Wrongsemble, an award-winning theatre company known for imaginative, inclusive experiences for young audiences. Perfect for the whole family, with some elements best enjoyed by young explorers aged 2-9, it was originally commissioned by The British Library and supported by The Leeds Storytelling Festival.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-lost-property-library-41349/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/837056f1b340fe11c7a7c87a5bd507a2c4a06c039a28dc2fe489a43c2be0974c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A Dickens of a Christmas", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-09T00:00:00Z", "place": "Park Theatre", "address": "Clifton Terrace, N4 3JP London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["occasion/christmas", "stage"], "description": "A Dickens of a Christmas is a family-friendly stage show bringing lesser-known Christmas stories of Charles Dickens to life. The award-winning theatre company Maybe You Like It presents previously untold festive tales full of Dickens's wit, imagination, unforgettable characters and timeless lessons, complete with a ghost or two. Expect fast-paced twists, haunting chills and plenty of laughs in this spirited production. A perfect Christmas theatrical treat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-dickens-of-a-christmas-78884/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f735c70e8f46b9d252e0a11d4b9e5daceca91490469105eb5411fa541327ee90-600.webp"}, {"title": "Much Ado About Nothing", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-24T00:00:00Z", "place": "Globe Theatre", "address": "21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT Bankside", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare's wittiest comedy, staged at the Globe Theatre in Bankside, London. Director Chelsea Walker brings the play to life as part of the Globe's 'Imagine Together' summer season. It tells the story of Benedick and Beatrice, polar opposites clashing in a battle of the sexes while their friends attempt to matchmake them, as Don John's scheming threatens the happy ending of the young lovers Claudio and Hero. Full of mistaken identities, witty banter and hilarious antics, it is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/much-ado-about-nothing-63485/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da46de337dc9291d2bedcc7d179fac6330249de3e3764f6f09f63c932f437d9e-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Wind in the Willows", "start": "2026-11-08T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Arts Depot", "address": "Nether Street 5, N12 0GA London", "price": "From £13.75", "price_from": "13.75", "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books", "stage/puppetry"], "description": "The Wind in the Willows is a family theatre adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's much-loved classic, staged in the Studio Theatre with handmade puppets, props and costume and a charming original score. It is created by award-winning theatre company Box Tale Soup, who return with this delightful new version. From Ratty's peaceful river bank to the frights and wicked weasels of the Wild Wood, it follows Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures alongside gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr. Toad. The show runs one hour without interval and is recommended for ages 5 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-wind-in-the-willows-73811/", "official_url": "https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/event/the-wind-in-the-willows/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9b11ccb8cb14b35eaa4a5a9bf7afec279b03434911ac27bd7cb0379ec44a5b7c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A Tale of Us", "start": "2026-11-20T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Half Moon Theatre", "address": "White Horse Road 43, E1 0ND London", "price": "£9", "price_from": "9.00", "price_to": "9.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/drama"], "description": "A Tale of Us is a theatre show for babies aged 0-18 months and their parents or carers, lasting 35 minutes. It is a Tiny & Tall production. It follows Ivy, a new mother who feels full of love yet alone, as she and her little one journey through their first year together. Blending drama with multi-sensory playtime in a relaxed, beautifully designed setting, it celebrates the joys and challenges of becoming a new parent, ending with a stay and play session.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-tale-of-us-60685/", "official_url": "https://www.halfmoon.org.uk/events/a-tale-of-us/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8807af0100ddb9196e127df9bd098b00e34676d865bd3485a1577039d7cd1b0e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Hamish Lloyd Barnes: Stage Presence (WIP)", "start": "2026-11-19T21:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pleasance", "address": "Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF London", "price": "from £10.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/character-comedy"], "description": "A work-in-progress character comedy show at the Pleasance London Studio. It is by Hamish Lloyd Barnes, co-artistic director of the award-winning theatre company Spies Like Us and a Leicester Square Sketch Off finalist, directed by Ollie Norton-Smith. The show is a ghost story told by ghosts: the haunted Ableforth Theatre will be demolished tonight, but first it stages one hell of a show, featuring whispering curtains, pouting ghosts of leading men and musical theatre kids. The hour-long performance is for ages 14 and up and contains strong language.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/hamish-lloyd-barnes-stage-presence-wip-63921/", "official_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/hamish-lloyd-barnes-stage-presence-wip", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ff9f07c92892683b5d063745e5eb588744ac9469615bc82fa88b4e49ee13c110-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Sleep Show", "start": "2026-11-08T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Polka Theatre", "address": "The Broadway 238-244, SW19 1SB London", "price": "£14.00 +£2.50 booking fee per order", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "14.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/childrens-theatre", "dance"], "description": "The Sleep Show is a dreamy performance for children aged 3 to 6 that turns the mysteries of sleep into a playful adventure of dance and storytelling. It is a Peut-Être Theatre production directed by Daphna Attias, exploring the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep. Instead of stressful bedtime, the show makes sleep fun, magical and wonderfully silly, with soft cosy vibes, eclectic music and a bedtime story coming to life on stage. The performance lasts 55 minutes, includes a stay and play session afterwards, and aims to spark gentle chats between kids and parents about why sleep matters.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-sleep-show-63959/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/the-sleep-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cec01a36d798deccaa2f7def3eda8cee75ceaf69c2ee7b1dd42dcd28e4032e4f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Puppet Theatre Barge", "address": "Blomfield Road (opposite 35), W9 2PF London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/puppetry"], "description": "A puppet show for children aged 3 to 7, based on the classic tale of The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse. It is staged by the Puppet Theatre Barge, whose programme presents it at Little Venice, running from October 24th to November 15th.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-town-mouse-the-country-mouse-42632/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5cf78fb488d1c1a64ddf72fc39959ece1850d0f023f9f63ace7ced59f30cd673-1200.webp"}]}