{"title": "Champagne", "start": "2026-10-29T21:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pleasance", "address": "Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF London", "price": "From £16.00", "price_from": "16.00", "price_to": "16.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/via/tickets/33%3A315275", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy"], "description": "Champagne is a big, bold and campy gothic-horror comedy play. Vampire Count Stabbenspine visits his childhood friend Duchess Marguerite and brings a terrible curse, and her son Edvin must save his mother and the disgraced sledge-manservant Igor from the terror in the night. The piece comes from Down The Well Productions and reimagines characters from vintage gothic horror classics like Dracula and Frankenstein with a comic burlesque twist. It returns to London after a sell-out run at the Old Red Lion Theatre last October, packed with horror-genre quirks, hilarious characters and camp spectacle.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/champagne-63885/", "official_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/champagne", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/2e2c62cbb20b3ed42cfd508ebde348dce6c74f4dd388a6bc9944ebb917d4baac-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-29T21:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pleasance", "address": "Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Scary Movies: Gigi and Crusty Play Literally Everybody", "start": "2026-10-30T21:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pleasance", "address": "Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF London", "price": "From £15.00", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/via/tickets/33%3A315277", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/kabarett", "film/horror"], "description": "A cabaret show created by drag performers Gigi Zahir and Crusty. After four years of their sold-out Buffy the Vampire Slayer sing-along, they bring musical clown chaos featuring horror characters from Ghostface to Chucky. 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It features ghostly goings-on, audience participation and plenty of theatrical fun, and is suited to children aged 7 and over. 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It features a sinister Black Steeple, eerie lights in the sky that are not a Catherine wheel, and a giant skeleton with a moustache. The show is the work of Garth Marenghi, self-described Horror Fiction's Grand Frightener and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Garth Marenghi's TerrorTome and Garth Marenghi's Incarcerat. It offers three freshly rancid tales from This Bursted Earth, possibly the grand finale of a three-book trilogy.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/garth-marenghi-this-bursted-earth-49184/", "official_url": "https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/garth-marenghi-this-bursted-earth/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/95fb2ef17fbaa8d479f49fe88399b5d455a581cc6c7c59f5b956007bb802bd2b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Dracula", "start": "2026-10-20T19:30:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T19:30:00Z", "place": "Bridge House Theatre", "address": "High Street 2, SE20 8RZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-bridge-house-theatre", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["literature/fiction/gothic-fiction", "stage/theatre/horror"], "description": "\"Dracula\" is a bone chilling horror stage show. Written and directed by Andrew Hobbs, it brings Bram Stoker's gothic classic to life in a thrilling and innovative new version. Vampire hunter Mina Harker is invited to speak at a Victorian scientific society seeking to discredit her claims, but her tale of fighting the sinister Count Dracula chills them to the bone. 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Using detective skills and powers of deduction, audiences follow the clues to identify the murderer killing the reputation of the Police. With laughs and screams, motives and suspects, it promises to be a 'bloody' good night out.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-college-players-present-a-pain-in-the-neck-64304/", "official_url": "https://queens-theatre.co.uk/shows-items/the-college-players-present-a-pain-in-the-neck/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/358e0b4a29ccdb5f9db7166db5582888a6a9c48fca1d014eb4b839acb86f61a8-1200.webp"}, {"title": "(Un)Shakespearean Nightmares", "start": "2026-11-07T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Playground Theatre, Cafe and Bar", "address": "Latimer Industrial Estate 8, W10 6RQ London", "price": "£16, concessions £14", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "16.00", "tickets_url": "https://buytickets.at/theplaygroundtheatre/2274667", "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. 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It was written by original Mischief team members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, the Olivier Award-winners behind The Play That Goes Wrong. The ill-fated Cornley Amateur Drama Society stages Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but hilarious problems with miscommunications, delays, missing actors and a fight over the lead role destroy the much-loved story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. With brilliant physical comedy and unexpected twists, it is recommended for ages 8 and up.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/christmas-carol-goes-wrong-46101/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/600e26132d720b5b231da294aaf9854ea26e0b0d33ac44ce9f9fb798941cbb64-600.webp"}, {"title": "TO BE FRANK", "start": "2026-11-01T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "King's Head", "address": "Upper Street 115, N1 1QN London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://kingsheadtheatre.com/spektrix/ChooseSeats?EventInstanceId=502602ALSNPTRRKCKRCBLRKLBRPSCCNNG", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "TO BE FRANK is a non-verbal physical comedy show loosely inspired by Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, blending high-energy physical theatre, slapstick and clowning with an original punk-inspired live score performed on electric guitar. It was created in New Zealand in 2022 by performer Michael Hockey, joined by multi-instrumentalist Alanna Hall and produced by Charlotte Pleasants. The show follows the freshly reanimated monster 'Frank' as he learns to manoeuvre his monstrous body, create a life of his own and discover what it means to be alive, exploring themes of loneliness, love and coping with the emotional intensity of life. Fresh from a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run, it arrives for a one-night-only Halloween Special, with Halloween costumes encouraged.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/to-be-frank-43416/", "official_url": "https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on/to-be-frank-x5l6", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/379191b0f0692780e13ec7ea806d3c0350b01d30d58e5e54d4ac5db94de944c2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Comedy Spooktacular", "start": "2026-10-31T20:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T21:30:00Z", "place": "South London Theatre", "address": "Norwood High Street 2A, SE27 9NS London", "price": "£8/10", "price_from": "8.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.ticketsource.com/slt", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["occasion/halloween", "stage/variety"], "description": "Comedy Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed variety evening of sketches and songs, with a few fearsome and familiar faces. It is directed by Nancy Stapleton and Lensey O'Grady, with a cast including Jordan Leith, Zoë Slack, Helena Raeburn and David Kors. The show is aimed at ages 14 and up.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/comedy-spooktacular-38724/", "official_url": "https://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/event/comedy-spooktacular/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/146e89988e1a54af6a0a04c5f97ccb29fc36af838aefbf2bc8803615a0c2128a-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Ghost House with Fern Brady & Tom Rosenthal", "start": "2026-10-31T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Union Chapel", "address": "Compton Terrace, N1 2XD London", "price": "", "price_from": "26.50", "price_to": "26.50", "tickets_url": "https://unionchapel.gigantic.com/live-at-the-chapel-tickets/london-union-chapel/2026-10-31-18-30", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Ghost House is a Halloween stand-up comedy night at Union Chapel in Islington, described as an all-star spookfest with pumpkins aplenty. It is headlined by Fern Brady, called a Taskmaster icon, and joined by Tom Rosenthal, known for Plebs and Friday Night Dinner, alongside fast-rising newcomer Kiran Saggu and podcast superstar Horatio Gould, with Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee John Tothill as host. The venue calls itself London's most beautiful venue, and Time Out has praised these shows as featuring the biggest names in comedy with all killer, no filler line-ups. The evening is open to ages 16 and over, with under 18s accompanied by an adult.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/ghost-house-with-fern-brady-tom-rosenthal-48356/", "official_url": "https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/ghost-house-with-fern-brady-tom-rosenthal", "image": ""}, {"title": "THE ROGERING", "start": "2026-10-29T19:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pleasance", "address": "Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF London", "price": "GBP 15", "price_from": "15.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.qxmagazine.com/event/shopping-in-soho-4/2026-10-26/", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/parody", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "The Rogering is a drag-infused queer horror stage show for Halloween time, spoofing ghost hunters, demonology and occult culture. It comes from Carrot and Reece Connolly, the creators behind cult hits like 'Gallifrey Cabaret', 'Life Finds A Slay', and 'SUCKER 4 U', combining drag, comedy and plenty of ectoplasm. The show stars the two creators as Ned and Elaine Burrows, globally renowned paranormal investigators and demonologists delivering a special lecture on their life's work, live and for the first time outside the United States. Their retrospective showcases infamous cases including haunted houses, possessed dolls and other things that go bump in the night.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-rogering-46296/", "official_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/events", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/3ea79363cfd27d22f03b84f073332f1e24bbc28b1f4b39743b17ab99d46c72db-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Magic of Afternoon Tea", "start": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Vintry & Mercer Hotel", "address": "", "price": "From £49.50 per adult. £37.50 per child.", "price_from": "49.50", "price_to": "49.50", "tickets_url": "https://onecitylondon.com/shop/", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["food-drink/tea/afternoon-tea"], "description": "The Magic of Afternoon Tea is a themed afternoon tea served at Vintry & Mercer Hotel in the City of London. It is created by the hotel, and its menu is inspired by legendary tales, with whimsical treats such as white chocolate and blueberry owls, Excalibur's Sword cheesecake, and the Book of Spells Opera cake. Guests also enjoy sandwiches like truffled egg brioche and smoked salmon with horseradish, traditional scones with jam and clotted cream, and drinks including Charles Heidsieck Champagne, Wild Idol alcohol-free sparkling rosé, Magical Tea Pot Tails, and spellbinding cocktails such as Witches Brew, with a Wizards Tea and hot chocolate with marshmallows for children. There is a Magical Afternoon Tea for adults and a Wizards Tea for younger guests.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-magic-of-afternoon-tea-37559/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/71b5d020ac409796837b08904d32d7715f88f75f6fe160d6fb5f87eb290cdcee-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Triumph of Death", "start": "2026-10-30T19:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pleasance", "address": "Carpenters Mews, N7 9EF London", "price": "From £14.00", "price_from": "14.00", "price_to": "14.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/via/tickets/33%3A315243", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/comedy/farce"], "description": "The Triumph of Death is a farce about the holy trinity of Art, Money and Death, a comedy awash with the blood of the innocent, featuring clowns, spooky puppets and musical numbers. It is created by Popsie Theatre. An activist group defaces a painting and calls on a museum to drop its dubious funders, but if you dig deep enough, they are all dubious. An aggressively people-pleasing Head of Development is pulled between a queer-adjacent nepo-baby artist and a conniving pharmaceutical heiress, until a brush with Death themself forces her to reconsider her ethical position.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-triumph-of-death-63908/", "official_url": "https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/triumph-death", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/119e39784e13de391ff35df28d9e546d6d72329aaebf2ec3a626d3dfa22299aa-1200.webp"}]}