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The Late Edition

London's evening edition. Independent, updated daily.

London theatre shows: what is on this week

West End and fringe in one list, with the day-seat and returns tricks where we know them. Closing dates are marked, because the last weekend of a run is the one people miss.

What to expect

80 listings filed under Theatre. The busiest rooms are Hen & Chickens Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre and Bush Theatre. Concentrated in Islington, Battersea and Shepherd's Bush.

Nearby

Every listing here has been checked against the venue that is putting it on.

Saturday

24 October
  1. Theatre £15 to £29

    Arcola Theatre, Studio 2: The Banality of Evil: Hannah Arendt, France 1940

    19:00 Arcola Theatre, Studio 2, Dalston

    Until 7 Nov

    The Banality of Evil: Hannah Arendt, France 1940 at the Arcola Theatre, Studio 2. The run is published; the performance times and the prices are on the booking page.

  2. Theatre £12 to £39

    Arcola Theatre, Studio 1: The Master Builder, by Henrik Ibsen

    19:30 Arcola Theatre, Studio 1, Dalston

    Until 21 Nov

    The Master Builder, by Henrik Ibsen at the Arcola Theatre, Studio 1. The run is published; the performance times and the prices are on the booking page.