Joseph Paxton’s a bit of a local legend. He’s the reason it’s called Crystal Palace.But who was he really? A great architect, sure, but what about the man behind the glass? An opportunist or a pioneer?More Baldrick or Blackadder?A-list friend of Dickens or ADHD friend of Dorothy?Come with Good Wolf People as they once again dive sideways into local history to uncover hidden truths. The follow up to their sold-out Edinburgh show, The 100 Year Old Letter, which debuted at the Bridge House last summer.

It is 1970. The sixties are dead, the seventies are waiting in the wings, and four actors and a director have retreated to a remote English manor house to rehearse a new Hammer-style horror film: The Horrors of Hell House. Cloaks, candles and the occult are the order of the day.The location is Hellenic House - known locally as Hell House - a vast, decaying stately home with a presence all of its own. As rehearsals begin, familiar tensions surface. Egos clash, insecurities fester, ambitions run wild, with the Beatles broken up and decimalisation looming, everything feels unsteady.Then Hell House begins to push back.Strange occurrences interrupt rehearsals, rituals seem a little too authentic, and the line between performance and reality starts to blur. As unease spreads through the company it becomes clear that the house is not the only thing keeping secrets, and that some games being played are far more dangerous than they appear.Packed with eccentric characters, period film and television in-jokes, genuine occult trappings and supernatural mischief, The Haunting of Hell House is a darkly comic, unsettling and affectionate homage to 1970s British horror where satire, suspense and the absurd collide.The Horrors of Hell House comes from the pen of Bridge House Theatre regular Tim Connery (Penge West, Masterclass, What A Gay Day!) and is directed by British Touring Shakespeare's Andrew Hobbs whose gothic productions (Frankenstein, Jekyll & Hyde, Dracula) have been chilling Bridge House audiences over Halloween for years.Please note: This production contains sudden loud noises, flashing lights, frightening scenes, Black Mass rituals and incantations that some audience members may find disturbing.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience. Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The Materials may not be copied, translated, transmitted, displayed, distributed, or reproduced verbatim (the “Use”), in whole or in part, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Any Use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and shall be subject to all available legal remedies, whether in equity or at law at the cost of anyone who violates this prohibition. Resale restrictions are in place on this event: 1. This event is for fans only and these special conditions are in place to ensure that tickets are purchased for personal use only and are not resold for profit and/or through unauthorised resale sites. 2. A strict limit of 2 tickets per person (and per household) per event applies. Any tickets purchased over this limit may be cancelled and invalidated. 3. E-tickets are NOT valid for this event and all tickets are Collect From Box Office only with photo ID matching the name on the order.4. Tickets must not be purchased with the intention of reselling them for commercial purposes and/or profit. 5. If you can no longer use your tickets and did not purchase Ticketsolve Protect, please email boxoffice@leicestersquaretheatre.com for advice. 6. You may not resell or offer to resell tickets for this event through any unauthorised resale site or for commercial purposes and/or profit.7. Any tickets purchased, resold or offered for resale in breach of these special conditions may be cancelled and invalidated. 8. In the event of any inconsistency between these special conditions and any other applicable terms and conditions, these special conditions will apply.Purchasing tickets confirms you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by the above special conditions.

Stage D’Or presents ‘THE LEGACY OF WILLIAM IRELAND’, a one-man show written by acclaimed writer Tim Connery, and based on a true story.In April 1796, the play Vortigern and Rowena by William Shakespeare was, quite literally, all the rage in London. Such was the rage that the subsequent riots almost caused the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, to burn to the ground.This might have been due to the fact that the play was not by the Bard himself, but a fake written by William Henry Ireland.Featuring the incredible acting talents of Will Croft (GhostTown and The Unkillable Mike Malloy here at The Bridge House) and is brought to the stage by the team behind such Bridge House Theatre hits as MASTERCLASS, WHAT A GAY DAY!, LUCKY DOG, THE MAN IN THE SHED, THE EAGLE & THE SEAGULL, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING FRANK, PENGE WEST and others.William Ireland is an alarming mixture of astonishing self-belief and crushing self-doubt. He is a self-proclaimed poetic genius, and an idiot according to everyone else.  His father thinks he’s an imbecile, and can never get his name right.  Women ignore him.  No publisher or patron will even read his poems.  William is desperate to have his father acknowledge him, and to have his own voice heard.  In fact, he is so desperate that he starts writing in someone else’s voice, that of William Shakespeare, proudly managing to not only “improve” on some of Shakespeare’s works by giving them a happy ending, but also dupe the world into thinking he had found a hitherto undiscovered Shakespeare play.The subsequent riot and near-destruction of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, was, of course, not his fault.

Bringing together an ensemble cast of 10 of Ireland’s leading performers for a Freshly Squeezed Work In Progress night out like no other, LemonSoap Productions welcome you all to BallyBridgeWater, Ireland’s most famous fictional town. For 40 years the residents of this little hamlet with the highest death rates in Ireland have charmed and entertained viewers all over the country. But now for the first time ever and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ireland’s second best loved soap opera, be amongst the first audience members to witness the life altering madness LIVE ON STAGE! Led by "one of the most exciting young companies in Ireland today" (The Arts Review), expect murder, crime, and heartbreak as life in BallyBridgeWater will never be the same again. Presented as part of the SOFT CAPITAL residency at Dublin Municipal Theatre, with support from The PROPEL Award (The Strollers Network). Age Suitability: 14+ Warnings: Strong language / Sexual reference WRITTEN BY Ultan Pringle DIRECTED BY Jeda DeBrí LIGHTING DESIGN BY Owen Clarke  SET CONCEPT AND VIDEO DESIGN BY Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng 吳彩萍  COSTUME DESIGN BY Jack Scullion  SOUND DESIGN BY HK Ní Shioradáin  PRODUCER Lisa Nally CAST Derbhle Crotty, Luke Dalton, Clara Fitzgerald, Maeve Fitzgerald, Marion O’Dwyer, Emmanuel Okoye,  Callum Maxwell, Lise-Ann McLaughlin, Caitríona Ní Mhurchú and Ray Yeates TICKETS €9 RUNING TIME 2 hrs incl 10 min interval ABOUT THE COMPANY LemonSoap Productions are the inaugural resident artists at Dublin Municipal Theatre as part of SOFT CAPITAL, an artist-led audience development programme.  Following the success of their five star hit Boyfriends at DMT in November 2025, LemonSoap return with a work in progress showing of their riotously farcicial new play. LemonSoap Productions is a collective of young artists and makers invested in stories of depth, imagination, and character. With a focus on the mundane as epic, the everyday as extraordinary, and a theatre of aesthetic and ambition, LemonSoap seek to add a new chorus of voices to the Irish theatre landscape. Recent credits include the musical Beards by HK Ní Shioradáin, Pistachio with Oscar nominee Piper Laurie, and our chart topping podcast series Fruit featuring an ensemble cast of over 50 performers. Boyfriends marked LemonSoap’s first national tour and BallyBridgeWater is the first of many exciting 2026 projects. REVIEWS FOR LEMONSOAP PRODUCTIONS “An absolute breath of fresh air” - The Irish Independent  “A promising collective of young artists” - The Irish Times “Smart, raw, and above all, hilarious… a thoroughly entertaining and poignant experience.” - The Irish Times “Boyfriends is one of the best, if not the best, new plays of 2024.” - The Arts Review “Funny, smart and heartfelt” - The Irish Independent “Not to be missed” - The Reviews Hub

An electrifying tribute show bringing the golden era of Soul, R&B and UK Garage back to life. Join us for a musical journey with ◀◀ Rewind, a high energy tribute to the iconic tracks that defined the '80s, '90s and '00s. Featuring live vocalists backed by a live band & host, this feel-good theatre show takes you on a nostalgic journey through the best of Soul, R&B and UK Garage. Expect throwback anthems from legends like Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, Craig David, Usher, TLC, Joe, Lauryn Hill and more. Live vocals with a live band. Timeless club classics.All the hits you grew up on – live on stage. Brought to you by the team behind hit touring shows including Botown, Bollywood Time Machine, Divas of Bollywood & Yeh Dosti – with sold-out events across the UK – this brand-new production blends slick performance with true '80s, '90s, '00s music. Get ready to rewind the clock and relive the vibe — one anthem at a time. 

Join The Theatrical Guild for a rare and intimate afternoon with one of the UK’s most exciting theatre & TV talents – ‘Bridgerton’ star - Luke Thompson. This exclusive, one-off event will be hosted by TTG Chair & Theatre Actress Claire Carrie, with the conversation led by Theatre & TV Actor Hugh Sachs, who is also part of the ‘Bridgerton’ cast. Expect candid reflections, personal anecdotes, and insights into the Actor’s craft, as together, they explore Luke’s remarkable career. So, don’t miss this special opportunity to hear from one of theatre’s brightest stars—while giving back to the community that supports the magic on stage. All proceeds from this event will support The Theatrical Guild’s vital charitable work, in providing crisis support to Backstage and Front-of-House professionals across the UK theatre industry. www.ttg.org.uk

In a small fishing community on the northeast coast of Canada, the Wheelans have run the fish plant for as long as anyone can remember. Vernon’s name is on the paperwork, but Eileen has done the hard work on land while he has been at sea. Now he’s home, retired and making himself useful. As the first born son, Travis is the captain now and he’s out on the water, but the wind is up and he’s in trouble. Katie is his older sister and she knows that it should be her out there. Caterina Incisa has created a story that reaches out beyond the sea and into every home. A story of family, love and loss. These waters run deep.  Performance Information Approximate show duration: 2 Hours including an interval Age Rating: 14+ Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time. Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in good time. Please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 if you require wheelchair access. There are two wheelchair spaces available for each show. There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)

Set in America’s South during the nineteenth century, this bold new musical is a sweeping story of love, conflict, and the search for understanding. Sung-through in the tradition of Hamilton, Les Misérables, and Rent, the score is a vibrant mix of gospel, rhythm and blues, classical, pop, rock, opera, folk, and classic musical theatre.Through soaring music and powerful drama, the show invites audiences to imagine life through another’s eyes. Its message is simple yet profound: we cannot choose the roles we are given in life, but we can choose how we play them.Midnight, a New Original Musical by Todrick Hall.

The true story of the Post Office scandal.Pam Stubbs has been sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office for over twenty years, respected and loved by the community.But when unexplained discrepancies start appearing in her accounts, Pam soon finds herself at the heart of the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history.

DRAG BINGO AT THE BRIDGE HOUSE!!We're ready to show you our balls!!Bingo balls!And they drop at 8!(These ball gags doing anything for you?)Get ready for a night of Bingo, live vocals, lip syncs and PRIZES! They're back, they're hungry and they're naughtier than ever. The Bridge House's legendary Drag Bingo returns for 2026. This month sees THAT GIRL (who else) on hosting duties alongside Penge's very own BLA BLA GABOR. That's right, she's back from pantoland and ready to wreak havoc. Don't miss out on a spectacular evening of fun!£7.50 per player, book online or on the night. Bring your friends!*please note: this event is in the pub not the theatre!

On a cold December day 1917, Lady Ottoline Morrell has crossed Bedford Square to the home of Millicent Fawcett to express her condolences for the loss of a beloved sister. As the patroness of the Bloomsbury Group, Ottoline’s vast circle of friends includes Prime Ministers and novelists, painters and philosophers whilst Millicent has dedicated her life to the crusade for women’s suffrage.Full of drama and laughter, Across the Square is an imagined conversation between two sharply contrasting women.Will they find common ground, shared values?Two differing world views are about to collide over a glass of sherry.