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The Ballad of Hattie and James
An epic journey of music, friendship, and life's defining moments.
Kiln Theatre
Kiln Theatre
269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JRKiln Theatre has revitalised the cultural life of Brent and brings world-class theatre at an affordable price to people from all walks of life.’ Zadie Smith
Kiln Theatre sits in the heart of Kilburn in Brent, a unique and culturally diverse area of London where over 140 languages are spoken.
We are a welcoming and proudly local venue, with an internationally acclaimed programme of world and UK premieres. Our work presents the world through a variety of lenses, amplifying unheard/ignored voices into the mainstream, exploring and examining the threads of human connection that cross race, culture and identity.
‘This place was a special cocoon. Now she has grown and blossomed into a beautiful butterfly.’ Sharon D Clarke
We believe that theatre is for all and want everyone to feel welcome and entitled to call the Kiln their own. We are committed to nurturing the talent of young people and local communities, to provide a platform for their voices to be heard.
‘I wanted to say thank you for creating the most diverse theatre I have been to. In terms of race, culture, class, age, everything – not only in the selection of shows and actors, but in the audience.’ Audience member
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Please Please Me is the current production at Kiln Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Please Please Me at Kiln Theatre starts 16/04/2026 19:30:00 and runs until 23/05/2026 19:30:00. Tickets for Please Please Me start at £19 and are available to book now.
Coven is the current production at Kiln Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Coven at Kiln Theatre starts 31/10/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 13/12/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for Coven start at £19 and are available to book now.
The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs is the current production at Kiln Theatre. The upcoming booking period for The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs at Kiln Theatre starts 13/06/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 12/07/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs start at £19 and are available to book now.
Shanghai Dolls is the current production at Kiln Theatre. The latest booking period for Shanghai Dolls at Kiln Theatre started 03/04/2025 19:30:00 and runs until 10/05/2025 19:30:00. Tickets for Shanghai Dolls start at £19 and are available to book now.
Seagulls is the current production at Kiln Theatre. The upcoming booking period for Seagulls at Kiln Theatre starts 12/02/2026 19:30:00 and runs until 21/03/2026 19:30:00. Tickets for Seagulls start at £19 and are available to book now.
Kiln Theatre is located in London. The full address is Kiln Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR.
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Please Please Me
Opens 16 April 2026
Brian Epstein and The Beatles. Their rise. His fall.
From £19
Musical
Coven
Opens 31 October 2025
A fiery new musical inspired by England’s infamous witch trials.
From £19
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The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs
Opens 13 June 2025
A feel-good musical comedy
From £19
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Shanghai Dolls
Amy Ng’s newest play is a compelling exploration of the personal and political.
From £19
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Seagulls
Opens 12 February 2026
Chekhov’s classic comedy-drama is recharged in this thrilling adaptation
From £19
ON SALE NOW
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A Museum in Baghdad
In collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company, A Museum in Baghdad comes to London's Kiln Theatre
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Modest
Elizabeth Thompson, the baddest, bitchin' babe of art, comes to the Kiln Theatre!
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Handbagged
The Lady's not for turning. Or is she? Handbagged returns to London's West End!
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Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me
See Amy Trigg's Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me at the Kiln Theatre
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When The Crows Visit
Kiln Theatre presents When The Crows Visit by Anupama Chandrasekhar
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Girl On An Altar
A reimagining of the classic Greek myth
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Pass Over
Antoinette Nwandu's new play Pass Over comes to London's Kiln Theatre
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Approaching Empty
Tamasha, Kiln Theatre and Live Theatre present
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Es and Flo
A timeless love story of two women who fought for each other's love through the decades
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The Wife of Willesden
Join Clare Perkins as Alvita for a boozy lock-in - a bawdy treat!
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Snowflake
Kiln Theatre and Fictional Company present the London premiere of Snowflake by Mike Bartlett
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The Glee Club
Richard Cameron's The Glee Club comes to the Kiln Theatre for a limited summer run.
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The Darkest Part of the Night
Zodwa Nyoni’s new play comes to the Kiln Theatre
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The Frogs
Classic literature meets modern comedic genius in The Frogs!
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Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) - Kiln Theatre
With the city at their feet and a lavish wedding on the horizon, anything could happen...
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Mlima's Tale
Mlima's death is just the beginning in this devastating tale of corruption.
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English
Our inhales, our exhales – we fill our lungs in English
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Peanut Butter & Blueberries
A play on how to love when the weight of the world is on your shoulders...
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Pins and Needles
Truth, lies and misinformation. Who can you trust?
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The Purists
Dan McCabe’s critically acclaimed production makes its London debut.
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The Lonely Londoners
The realities, hopes and dreams of the Windrush generation are brought to life on stage.