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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 £45 to £110, under 30s and students from £10

    Main Stage: Kimberly Akimbo

    Times vary Main Stage, Hampstead

    Until 7 Nov

    Kimberly Akimbo at the Main Stage. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.

  2. Theatre £28 to £35, previews £10, under 30s and students £10 Sold out

    Hampstead Downstairs: The Urmetazoan, by Alex Rugman

    19:45 Hampstead Downstairs, Hampstead

    The Urmetazoan, by Alex Rugman at the Hampstead Downstairs. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.

Friday

30 October
  1. Theatre £28 to £35, previews £10, under 30s and students £10

    Hampstead Downstairs: Dogstar, by Daisy Hall

    19:45 Hampstead Downstairs, Hampstead

    Until 5 Dec

    Dogstar, by Daisy Hall at the Hampstead Downstairs. The run is published; the times and prices are on the booking page.