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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 1h

If you're Jacob Rees-Mogg, best keep scrolling.

But if you're not, you'll probably love Jen Brister's special. On our YouTube and Spotify now.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 4h

Mark your calendars, icon incoming. Dina’s coming to Soho.

A wise man *ahem Graham Norton* once said 'Dina Martina is hilarious like no one else I know'

The Comparable Dina Martina is with us from 28 Oct - 8 Nov. Ticket below.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 21h

Our very first BPF x STW Writers' Lab applications close in just 6 days 😱

Times ticking folks ✍️

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 22h

Natasha Tripney - Him, Upstairs⁠
Nadya Menuhin - I, Mother⁠

We're so excited to share these with you. But for now, here's five words to describe them and give you a taste (hit the link for more x). Maybe they'll be on a stage near you soon...⁠
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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 22h

Introducing our 2025 cohort

Lena Kaur - Vindaloo Nah Nah⁠
eleanortindall.bsky.social - What If Orpheus Was Four Sad Women⁠
Rianna Simons - White Girls Gang⁠

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 22h

Soho ReDraft is a year-long writers’ group commissioning & supporting playwrights to develop their first drafts into fully realised, production-ready scripts

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 22h

5 emerging playwrights. 5 Redrafts.
Introducing Soho ReDraft — our new development programme for rising writers.

After 1,700+ submissions to the 2024 #VerityBargateAward, we spotted a crucial gap: too few chances for proper development. So obvs we had to fix it.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 1d

We just love to see another set of ★★★★'s for the gorg Elouise Eftos 💗

'a fresh take on how comedians present themselves to the world' - @broadwayworld.com

www.broadwayworld.com/westend/arti...

Review: ELOUISE EFTOS: AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ATTRACTIVE COMEDIAN, Soho Theatre

From the start of Elouise Eftos: Australia’s First Attractive Comedian, Eftos makes it clear that this isn’t going to be the classic self-deprecating comedy show, walking on stage to lip-sync to a per...

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 1d

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All shows - Soho Theatre

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 1d

Our weekly drop just landed and safe to say it's a bright week ahead. How could it not be with this lot?

★ English Kings by Nina Bowers & Phillip Arditti
★ Jessica Fostekew
★ Ada & Bron: The Origin of Love
★ Kyla Cobbler
★ Little Brother by Eoin McAndrew
★ Bog Witch by @bryonykimmings.bsky.social

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 2d

A peek in the Little Brother rehearsal room 🫶

Huge shoutout to this team and here’s to our first preview on Friday. We can’t wait to show you this one.

…ps previews are almost sold out so best get on it quick - don’t say we didn’t warn you x
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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 2d

Oh there's always more...

★ My English Persian Kitchen & @liamodell.com
★ Elouise Eftos & @theguardian.com
★ Jonny Woo & Pocketmags

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning 🌤 Grab a coffee and catch up on what we've been up to x

★ @bryonykimmings.bsky.social & @theguardian.com
★ Rosie Jones & TotalNtertainment
★ Ayoade Bamgboye &
@lmaonaise.bsky.social
★ @garygulman.bsky.social & @chortle.bsky.social

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 3d

Posted at 11:11 to maximise the chances. See you soon Idris x

We're currently manifesting that we'll see you at our spooky Neon Nights on the 31st. We're there. Sharon Wanjohi's there. DON'T let the rocks down 🔮

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 3d

wtf indeed Ben, wtf

Ben is bringing his ★★★★.5 star 'total delight' (FEST) The Cut, to us in November. And this time, it's surgical.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 3d

Talking politics with family feels like a bad idea...

Janine's stand up special is available now on our YouTube and Spotify.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 3d

★★★★ for @garygulman.bsky.social Gradiloquent 🙌

Only two more chances to catch this 'amusing', 'heartfelt and involving' show at ours - thanks for the review @chortle.bsky.social

www.chortle.co.uk/review/2025/...

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 4d

Lil' Friday announcement -

#SarahKeyworth award-winning show, My Eyes Are Up Here, is heading out for one last London outing

Catch them at ours this Dec
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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 4d

Get those apps in, only 9 days left ✍️

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 4d

'Soho Theatre had its finger on the pulse, and I knew that this was the place where I wanted to perform.'

And perform he did (& will again in Nov) 😍 Check out Jonny Woo's feature in Pocket Mag - paired great with your morning coffee x

THE QUEER HEART OF UK THEATRE

One of the UK’s biggest spectacles of queer performance and comedy, Jonny Woo’s Un-Royal Variety show is taking over the all-new Soho Theatre Walthamstow in November. As the company celebrates its…

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 4d

'tis the circle of life

From Jen's stand up special Meaningless. Available on our YouTube & Spotify now.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 4d

Your @funnywomen.bsky.social October gig guide just dropped 💋

...may be full of some familiar faces 😉

magazine.funnywomen.com/2025/10/08/o...

October Gig Guide - Funny Women Magazine

The leaves are changing colour, the pumpkins are out in full force (in both spooky and spiced latte form) and soup season has officially begun, which can only mean one thing; it's none other than Octo...

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Everything Theatre @everything-theatre.co.uk · 5d

#Review: My English Persian Kitchen @SohoTheatre.bsky.social ★★★★

"A poignant reminder of how food can be both memory and medicine."

#theatre #cooking #OffWestEnd #Soho #theatresky

everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/10/revi...

Review: My English Persian Kitchen, Soho Theatre - Everything Theatre

A five-sense wonder that leaves you with a warm, glowing feeling deep in your belly.

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 5d

morning all - waking you all up with a lil' treat

new ep just dropped of Rich Fulcher's #Talkbox feat. our very own @garygulman.bsky.social

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 5d

Idk looks like 2 working professionals to us...

English Kings continue their ★★★★★ run with us. You should swing by.

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