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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.

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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.

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Where Islington 17 Battersea 7 Shepherd's Bush 7 Dalston 6 Waterloo 6 Hammersmith 5 Hampstead 5 Victoria 5 Chelsea 4 Covent Garden 4 Alexandra Palace 3 Bloomsbury 3

Showing this weekend, in Shepherd's Bush. Clear

Saturday

24 October

  1. Theatre £15 to £35

    Bush Theatre: Darkling, by Titas Halder

    19:30 Bush Theatre, Shepherd's Bush

    Titas Halder's play set in Bhopal in 1984, with Linnea Berthelsen, in 90 minutes. A Bush and Actors Touring Company co-production.

  2. Theatre £15 to £25

    Bush Theatre: The Hungry Ghost, by Mei Leng Yew

    20:00 Bush Theatre, Shepherd's Bush

    Until 31 Oct

    The Hungry Ghost, by Mei Leng Yew at the Bush Theatre. The theatre publishes the run and puts the times and prices on the booking page.

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