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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · May 29

NEW SEASON DROP 🤩

We’re talking bold new writing, award-winning companies, standout Edinburgh transfers, as well as a six-week Christmas spectacular.

September - December 2025, tickets starting from £10. Booking is now open. pleasance.co.uk/events/type/...

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 1d

We're hiring 🤩

We are looking for a new Front of House, Bar and Events Manager to deliver a key aspect of the guest services operation, whilst managing and developing the events and commercial potential of Pleasance London.

For more information and to apply, check the link in our bio

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 2d

There’s something for everyone this week, as we become the Venn diagram middle of theatre, comedy, cabaret and more!

www.pleasance.co.uk

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 6d

Forget living or loving, this Fringe we were laughing!

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 6d

Pumpkin spice is wafting through the air … it’s officially spooky season (zoinks) 🎃

Here’s a look at all the exciting shows coming to Plez this October 👻

www.pleasance.co.uk

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 7d

The boiz are BACK 💥

Following the rousing success of their sold-out debut revue show last year, the Dragon Boiz are back and blazing their way to The Pleasance Main House stage for not one but TWO nights!

Hitting the stage next week (9th & 10th), you already know you’re going to love it!

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 8d

Applications for Futures Festival are now OPEN 🙌

Click this link to apply and find out more!

www.pleasance.co.uk/futures-fest...

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 12d

Our wicked cast, not long now till you can meet them all in Oz-lington!

Wicked Witch: Gigi Zahir
Good Witch: Eleanor Burke
Tin 2.0: Lew Ray
Dor: Rosanna Suppa

There’s no place like Pleasance for panto- tickets from just £10

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Cup of Ambition @cupofambitionco.bsky.social · 15d

Mistero Buffo opens tonight at @pleasance.co.uk - Break a leg to the whole crew! Running until 11 October, tickets pleasance.co.uk/event/mistero-buffo

#cupofambition #londontheatre

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 16d

Hold onto your socks! Cos were about to knock them off with all these incredible shows

Pleasance London is back this Autumn, with some wicked theatre that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 20d

POSTER DROP! 🚨 Feast your eyes on this year’s Christmas panto and get a load of our incredible cast.

Wicked Witch: Gigi Zahir
Good Witch: Eleanor Burke
Tin 2.0: Lew Ray
Dor: Rosanna Suppa
Scarecrow: Nick MacDuff

Tickets available from £10 each. 🎟️ shorturl.at/5tLjN

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 26d

Calling all theatremakers: applications for our next Pleasance Scratch on 12th & 13th November are now open! 🎉

Deadline to apply: Friday 3rd October, 6PM

Apply and find out more: form.jotform.com/252404038757...

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 28d

We're looking for a Head of Operations

The Head of Operations is the driving force behind the successful delivery of Pleasance’s multi-site operation at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as well as our year-round home in London.

www.pleasance.co.uk/london-oppor...

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · 29d

They’re unstoppable!

After a smash-hit Fringe run, The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager is back in business and coming to Pleasance London on the 7th & 8th November

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Sep 5

After a sold out Fringe run, don’t miss out on the Kanpur: 1857 London run (aka victory lap because they’re legends!!)

📍London, 5th & 6th November, 7pm

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Sep 4

We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board!

The Board of Trustees meets between four and six times a year. They have collective and legal responsibility for all aspects of the Trust’s operation

More details on our website: www.pleasance.co.uk/jobs?fbclid=...

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Sep 1

Crash! Bang! Kerchow! That’s the sound of two new shows going on sale 🙀

⭐️Elysium (27th & 28th October)

⭐️Billy Twirling Through Time (16th-20th December)

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Sep 1

WE’RE SO BACK

If you liked Pleasance August, you should try Pleasance September!

We’ve got a whole bunch of exciting shows coming to Pleasance London, check them out and get booking 🫵

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 29

🎟️ Discount offer valid on top-price tickets only, excluding concessions and preview performances. Subject to availability.

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 29

We know it's still summer... but you can save 25% off panto tickets if you book before midnight on Sunday! ⏰

Grab the whole family and head over the rainbow to Oz-lington this Christmas. Just use discount code LOCAL when booking online. 👉 shorturl.at/Mbzgx

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 28

👀 Book now: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/mister...

Mistero Buffo | Pleasance Theatre Trust

www.pleasance.co.uk

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 28

Banned as blasphemous for many years (but even more relevant now), Mistero Buffo takes an unflinching and hilarious aim at those who manipulate truth for power and control.

★★★★★ 'A tour de force' WhatsOnStage

Coming to London from 23rd September! 🎟️ Tickets from £10.

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 23

A massive congratulations to our Edinburgh Comedy Award winners, you’re fantastic!

DLT Entertainment Best Newcomer 2025
⭐️Ayoade Bamgboye

Taffner Family Best Comedy Show 2025
⭐️Sam Nicoresti

Huge well done to all the nominees 👏

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Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 22

And a big congratulations to these winners as well!

Filipa Braganca Award
⭐️ Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)

Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award
⭐️ Beth Wants The D

Holden Street Theatres Award
⭐️ Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 22

Massive congratulations to our Fringe First Winners
⭐️ Hot Mess
⭐️ #CHARLOTTESVILLE – The play that Trump does not want you to see!

You’re all amazing

Pleasance @pleasance.co.uk · Aug 21

Meanwhile at Pleasance London…

If you like what you’ve seen this Fringe, we’ve got some cracking shows coming to London!