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26.2 Reasons to Stay Alive
by Laura Mugford
4 - 9 May 2026, 7:00pm
Matinee Saturday, 9 May, 3:30pm
I am on the Mall, 385 yards from the rest of my life.
Have you ever run a marathon? Wanted to? Couldn’t think of anything worse? This 60-minute treadmill spectacular might just get you lacing up your trainers and hitting the pavement.
This semi-autobiographical comedy follows ‘Runner’ as she navigates her first marathon, and every key moment in her life that lead her to the start line. From chronic illness, bullies, and nights in hospital all the way to the origins of the marathon itself, this play, performed while running, will leave you wondering - what would you do to stay alive?
Written by actor, writer, designer (and runner!) Laura Mugford, who has now completed four marathons and two ultra-marathons, this small but mighty piece explores why we run. To answer such a question, we must ask ourselves another - what are we running from?
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Cabaret for the End of the World
Selected Saturdays, 9 pm
Next show: 2 May 2026 9pm
Acrobats, burlesque artists, drag queens, musicians, circus artists, survivors.
We're partying like it's the end of the world, and according to Montselier, our compere, it actually is. Still, she manages to put together an incredible line-up of artists, week after week! This is a variety cabaret like no other!
Come and party with us and some of the best cabaret performers in London, and celebrate being alive!
For table seats, you will be able to order dinner during the show from our neighbours at Tonkotsu.
Running Time: 2 hours plus an interval