Spine-Chilling and Haunting – A Review of The Black Cat

By Kat Mokrynski “Very surely do I not dream” For those unfamiliar with the story, Edgar Allan Poe’s The Black Cat tells the tale of an unnamed man who goes from being a loving man with a fascination with animals to a cruel man willing and ready to abuse any man or creature that dares to approach him. Without going into too many spoilers, as it truly is an incredible story that should be read, The Black Cat touches on the topics of  guilt and insanity, classic traits of a Poe tale.  This particular production uses Poe’s words and stages … Continue reading Spine-Chilling and Haunting – A Review of The Black Cat

The Haunting of Susan A to extend its run at the King’s Head Theatre

Artistic Director Mark Ravenhill and the whole team at the King’s Head Theatre are pleased to announce some exciting updates regarding the iconic pub theatre’s future plans. Mark Ravenhill’s new show, The Haunting of Susan A, will be extending its run, with performances now on … Continue reading The Haunting of Susan A to extend its run at the King’s Head Theatre

Mark Ravenhill to direct a contemporary queer reinvention of La Boheme at the King’s Head Theatre

Mark Ravenhill, Co-Artistic Director of The King’s Head Theatre, will direct a contemporary queer reinvention of Puccini’s classic opera LA BOHÈME, opening at the world-renowned Islington pub theatre’s stage from 26 April and playing until 28 May, with a press night … Continue reading Mark Ravenhill to direct a contemporary queer reinvention of La Boheme at the King’s Head Theatre

Celebrating 50 years of The Kings Head Theatre with ‘Barstools to Broadway’

In February 2022, The Kings Head Theatre will present ‘Barstools to Broadway’, a celebration to mark the successes of the world-renowned pub theatre’s first 50 years, and it looks forward to the next 50 years in a new purpose built 220 seat Islington theatre due to open in late 2022.  Over the course of a week from 14 – 19 February, KTH50 Barstools to Broadway will see readings of five plays that started their lives in the Upper Street theatre, many for the first time since their original productions, with creative teams with links to the playwrights and original shows. Full … Continue reading Celebrating 50 years of The Kings Head Theatre with ‘Barstools to Broadway’