Drayton Arms Theatre

The Drayton Arms Theatre is a unique combination of a performance art theatre and a pub, located on Old Brompton Road. This studio theatre is committed to supporting emerging artists and new companies, offering a diverse range of shows from sketch comedy to Shakespearean plays, musicals, and more. Conveniently located near the Gloucester Road and South Ken tube stations, visitors can easily access this exciting venue. Don't miss your chance to experience the vibrant cultural scene at the Drayton Arms Theatre!
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21/10/2026

19/10/2026

The Two-Character Play
By Tennessee Williams

An intimate two-hander about a brother and sister bound together by love, but also by circumstance and a past trauma that has slowly cut them off from the outside world.

At its heart it is a play about those who are deemed too broken, too strange, too damaged to belong and what becomes of them when the world walks away.

Reimagined through a South Asian lens because the truth we keep returning to is that this story was never anyone's to keep, and always everyone's to tell.

OPENING TOMORROW

October 20th-24th
🎟 https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/the-two-character-play

15/10/2026

You're Invited ✨

Our last mixer of the year!

Make some new theatre friends, enjoy a cheeky discount or two, chat the night away.

All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you x

14/10/2026

: Navigating Relationships and Unspoken Truths

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes before a new play hits the stage? 🎭✨

We sat down with writer/producer Alexandra Shaw to talk all things Where Would You Like To Start? coming to The Drayton Arms Theatre this November!

From exploring the "free-fall" of changing life stages to the neurological impacts of how we talk to loved ones, get an exclusive look inside the creative process behind this funny, nuanced, and deeply human new show.

📖 Read the full interview now on our website, link in bio or see first comment.

🎟️ Catch the show: 3–7 November at Drayton Arms Theatre

12/10/2026

Our GrimFest 2026 line up 🌀🐦‍⬛🐒

Come get your spooky season started…

08/10/2026

Two down, three to go!

There are still some tickets available for our final run of Tides (An Autism Story) at the Drayton Arms Theatre in London. Please don't miss out, we're on tonight, tomorrow and then the last show will be Saturday. Get your tickets before they all go 😁

Link in bio.

29/09/2026

London! One week to go 😁

We open next week at the Drayton Arms Theatre showing from Tuesday 6th - Saturday 10th October, 7:30pm each night.

Don't know if I've mentioned this already but... These are going to be the last performances of this show ever!! It's a truly wonderful show, we wouldn't want any of you to miss out on your last chance to see it.

Link to tickets in bio, we'll see you there 😁

25/09/2026

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We’re delighted to be part of this years GrimFest selection! 🕸

‘Fascinating, Sensational, and Mabre’ - Darren Brown
‘Quirky and Poignant storytelling’ - Clarke Peters

Be sure to catch our limited 5 day run at Drayton Arms Theatre this October✨

🗓️ October 27th - 31st
📍 The Drayton Arms, SW5 0LJ
⏰ 7.30PM

🎟️ ticketsource.com/pulphouse/the-man-who-thought-he-was-a-baboon/e-mvmjzd 🎟️

15/09/2026

He's baaaaaaaaack 🐒

07/09/2026

Four stars, five stars AND a nomination??

Twelfth Night is HOT HOT HOT 🪩

Book now for this fabulous, disco take on Shakespeare's rom-com classic!

🎟 https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/shakespeares-twelfth-night

05/09/2026

A joyous and engaging production that sets this popular Shakespearean comedy to a funky disco beat, combining language from the 1600s with dance moves from the 1970s. ct

07/08/2026

Stories from Home

Four stories. One feeling of home.

What does home mean to you?

Perhaps it's a place, a recipe, a person, or a memory. Maybe it's somewhere that has never felt quite right or somewhere you're still searching for.

Shoreside Productions presents four pieces of new writing and work-in-progress performances by emerging theatre-makers. From intimate one-person plays to vibrant musicals, from laugh-out-loud comedies to moving dramas, each piece explores the many meanings of home through it’s own unique voice and perspective.

Join us for a night of bold new theatre, fresh talent, and stories that ask what it truly means to belong.

Book your tickets and discover where home might be.

August 9th-10th
🎟 https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/shoreside-stories-from-home

04/08/2026

Too Old For Leo

A hilarious and heart-breaking new headphone verbatim show, exploring modern beauty standards in today’s hyper digital society.

Made from real life interviews across the UK and Europe and directed by Olivier award-nominated Kristine Landon-Smith. This show is packed with punchy, poignant and painfully relatable stories that will stay with you far longer than Leo ever would…

August 6th-8th
🎟 https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/too-old-for-leo

02/08/2026

EDINBURGH PREVIEWS AUGUST 2ND💥

🍕 2pm - Spare Room
Chunder charts, STIs & tangible testosterone, this wasn’t the fresh start Jodie imagined.

🗳️ 7pm - Your Choice Amanda Royce
Amanda Royce is detonating her mayoral campaign & she isn’t playing nice.

🎟 https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/index.php

Address

153 Old Brompton Road
London
SW5 0LJ

The theatre and pub are located on Old Brompton Road in London. If you prefer public transport, you can take the Underground to either Gloucester Road or Earl's Court station and walk from there. Alternatively, there are several bus routes that run along Old Brompton Road. If you choose to drive, there is limited street parking available but it may be easier to use nearby paid parking lots.

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11am
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 11pm

Website

http://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/

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What people say

Drayton Arms Theatre, located on Old Brompton Road in London, is a must-visit destination for theatre enthusiasts. This pub-turned-theatre showcases new and emerging companies and artists in a supportive environment. The theatre offers a range of performances from sketch comedy to Shakespeare, new plays to musicals and opera. With its convenient location, visitors can easily access the theatre via Gloucester Road or South Ken tube stations or by bus with routes C1 and 430 stopping right outside the pub. The intimate studio theatre provides an immersive experience for audiences, making it an ideal venue for those seeking an up-close and personal performance. Drayton Arms Theatre is definitely worth checking out for anyone looking to discover fresh talent in the world of theatre.