The Kiln Theatre (formerly The Tricycle Theatre)

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Bringing unheard voices into the mainstream

One of London’s most respected and loved theatres, the Kiln Theatre is located in the heart of Kilburn, North London. This theatre has an outstanding reputation for presenting plays that reflect the cultural diversity of its community, in particular by Black, Irish, Jewish, Asian and South African writers. The kiln Theatre is also known for responding to contemporary issues and events with its ground-breaking plays and political work.

The Theatre opened in a converted Forester's Hall in 1980 as the permanent home of the Wakefield Tricycle Company, a touring theatre company known for producing British premieres, new writing, children's shows and theatre for the community in London and southeast England. 

Education and community activities are an integral part of the artistic output of the Kiln theatre. Last year more than 46,000 young people came to see films and plays, or to participate in workshops.
 
The Theatres home in the lively London borough of Brent comprises a theatre, cinema, art gallery, café and bar, and open all year round.
 

Shanghai Dolls

Witness the true story of a cultural martyr and a cultural oppressor in Amy Ng's brand-new West End play, Shanghai Dolls

Available from 3 April 2025 to 10 May 2025 Brent

The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs

Follow the only lesbian choir in the country as they make it their mission to secure their spot on the main stage at Pride Festival

Available from 13 June 2025 to 12 July 2025 Brent

Coven

Coven is a scorching new musical at the Kiln Theatre that explores the true story of the Pendle Witch Trials.

Available from 31 October 2025 to 13 December 2025 Brent

Seagulls

Dipo Baruwa-Etti and Taio Lawson bring Chekhov's classic comedy-drama to a new generation in Seagulls, showing at the Kiln Theatre for a limited time

Available from 12 February 2026 to 21 March 2026 Brent

Please Please Me

Please Please Me tells the electrifying rise and fall of The Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein – the unsung, gay legend and "Fifth Beatle"

Available from 16 April 2026 to 23 May 2026 Brent
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261 Kilburn High Road
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