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Upstairs at the Gatehouse

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Phone: 020 8340 3488

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JDAL Presents
From:23-02-2025
To:23-02-2025
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After the sold-out success of their inaugural showcase in 2024, The Jewish Dramatic Association of London--an arts organisation focused on promoting, platforming, and developing early-career Jewish creatives across the capital--is back with another evening of new writing!

Featuring five exciting short plays written by Jews, performed by Jews, and directed by Jews, this is sure to be an evening to remember.

Running Time: Approximately 1hr45 (including interval)

Too Many Books
From:26-02-2025
To:16-03-2025
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Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a heartfelt, thought-provoking debut play exploring the complexities of international adoption and the emotional journey of parents seeking to create a family.

Set in the 1990s, it follows Daniel and Julia, a couple confronting bureaucratic obstacles, cultural differences, and the pressures on their relationship as they pursue adopting a child from China. As they navigate adoption policies and judgments on their suitability, Daniel and Julia must reconcile their expectations of the adoption process with the stark reality they experience.

Running Time 2 hours (with interval)
Age Guidance 12+

And Then There Were None
From:19-03-2025
To:23-02-2025
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Saeculum Productions present an amateur production of
And Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie

Ten strangers are lured to a remote island under mysterious circumstances. Once gathered, they are confronted with accusations of past crimes—and soon, one by one, they begin to meet their fates. Suspense builds as the remaining guests desperately try to uncover the identity of the unseen executioner before it’s too late.

Agatha Christie’s timeless masterpiece of murder and mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat with its thrilling twists and shocking revelations..
Will anyone survive?

This amateur production of "And Then There Were None" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Directed by L.T. Hewitt
Production Designy by Hannah Wilson

Age Guidance: 12+

Run Time: 105 mins (with 15 interval)

Death On The Throne
From:27-03-2025
To:13-04-2025
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A simple bedtime story swirls into a surreal tale of four flawed souls stuck in purgatory—a celestial bathroom—in this irreverent yet warmhearted new musical with songs by German pop-rock star Tobias Künzel (Die Prinzen) and Mark Underwood.

With four new arrivals but only three spots in the afterlife, St. Peter is barely keeping his head above water. As each soul pleads their case for a second chance on Earth, ‘help’ arrives in the form of (puppet) Elvis and, you guessed it, (puppet) former leader of the German Democratic Republic, Erich Honecker.

With hints of Avenue Q, this toe-tapping romp through the absurdity of bureaucracy, the search for meaning in utter chaos, and the hope that even the most flawed among us can find redemption promises to be anything but bog-standard.

Too Small To Tell
From:15-04-2025
To:20-04-2025
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Following two sellout R&D performances at the Park Theatre, TOO SMALL TO TELL, an “Incredibly brave piece of theatre” is coming to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.

In the nineties, Lisa Rose worked as an assistant for Harvey Weinstein. She delivered scripts, made coffee, scheduled appointments, and, like so many other women, had to navigate a dangerous professional environment filled with toxic, gendered power roles.

Nearly thirty years later, in the wake of recent stories about Mohamed al Fayed, Sean Combs, Neil Gaiman, and Justin Baldoni, Lisa reflects on her time at Miramax and asks: Why does this keep happening? What prevents women from coming forward? And when is a story too small to tell?

TOO SMALL TO TELL received rave audience reviews from its run at the Park Theatre:

"A story that should never stop being told"

"Remarkable in its simplicity, both funny and horrific"

"I was massively impressed with [Lisa’s] energy and conviction to the role, which made for a striking performance"

Content Advisory: Graphic Descriptions Of Sexual Violence, Graphic Descriptions of Sexual Harassment

Running Time: 60 Minutes

Ordinary Days
From:22-04-2025
To:27-04-2025
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Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life.

Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.

A Life affirming and heartfelt musical that will leave audiences laughing one second and weeping uncontrollably the next.

Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon
Directed by Karl Steele

Magic at the Gatehouse
From:12-05-2025
To:12-05-2025
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Join us, once a season, for an evening of Magic at the Gatehouse presented by an exciting line-up of top magicians. Witness miracles manifest before your eyes in an intimate theatre that puts you at the heart of the magic.

Jeremy Sassoon's MOJO 2
From:18-05-2025
To:18-05-2025
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Following the massive success of his show “MOJO”, singer pianist Jeremy Sassoon proudly presents the sequel, ”MOJO 2” covering the music of another 40 iconic Jewish songwriters and artists, focusing largely on the vintage era of the 1960's and '70s.

The musical fare in MOJO 2 encompasses both A-list artists and the 'unsung heroes' and has a more alternative musical edge, featuring jazz and rock legends. Think Stan Getz, Marc Bolan, Marc Knopfler and Mama Cass. He also features some songwriters whose names you might not recognise at first, despite being familiar with all their songs that made such a huge impact in the world of entertainment.

The Rise And Fall Of Margaret Thatcher
From:10-06-2025
To:15-06-2025
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How Margaret Thatcher first won and then lost the Conservative leadership.

The play concentrates on the personalities, rivalries and machinations involved in the leadership battles and does not set out to take a pro- or anti-Thatcher stance.

Mrs Thatcher blamed her loss of office on the deceitful treachery of Geoffrey Howe, the irresponsible ambition of Michael Heseltine, tawdry Cabinet disloyalty and contemptible backbench weakness. But was that the whole story?

Scouts! The Musical
From:18-06-2025
To:22-06-2025
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Welcome to the annual Scout Games! Scouts from around the world have gathered to compete but when an intruder threatens to sabotage the competition, it is up to Joe and Ayesha to put aside their rivalries and use their newfound skills to save the day!

Created in partnership with the Scouts, Gigglemug Theatre (A Jaffa Cake Musical, Timpson: The Musical, RuneSical) return with their smash hit, actor-musician led comedy musical for the whole family.

The show received a WhatsOnStage Award Nomination for Best Off-West End Production in 2024, an Offie Nomination for Best Performance Ensemble in 2023 and was even described by former Chief Scout Bear Grylls as ‘Incredible!’.

Running Time: 1 hour 50 mins (with interval)
Age Guidance: 6+
Content Warning: Audience Participation!

SHOUT! The Mod Musical
From:25-06-2025
To:20-07-2025
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Featuring over 30 hits from the 1960s, SHOUT! the smash-hit Mod Musical bursts onto the stage with colour, glitz and energy in this all-new production

Journey back to the liberating days of 1960s' London and explore the infectious pop anthems that made household names of stars such as Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield, Lulu and Shirley Bassey!

Hip swivel-ling hits include YOU'RE MY WORLD, SHOUT, DOWNTOWN, GOLDFINGER, TO SIR WITH LOVE, THOSE WERE THE DAYS, SON OF A PREACHER MAN, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN, ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU, WISHIN' & HOPIN, DON'T SLEEP IN THE SUBWAY, and YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME, by writers such as Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley, and Tony Hatch & Jackie Trent!

Join us as we track the lives of five women as they come of age in this psychedelic, eye-popping, fun-filled musical comedy, which will make you want to throw your head back and SHOUT!

What is the Soundtrack of your life?


Running Time: 90 minutes including interval

Transport

The theatre is a short walk from Highgate tube station and a slightly longer walk (or bus ride) from Archway, both on the Northern line.

Parking

Several parking options are available in Highgate Village.

Restaurant

The Gatehouse pub downstairs serves excellent food until 9pm.

Bar
Access Info

Upstairs at the Gatehouse is an award-winning Off West End theatre with a varied programme of musicals, drama, and more. Situated at the summit of Highgate Hill, they really are London’s Top Theatre!

The venue first opened in 1997 on the site of what was once a Victorian Music hall. Since then, it has become an integral part of the theatre scene with Time Out calling it “one of London’s most reliable fringe musical theatre venues”.

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