About
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - November is an interactive theatre show at The Cockpit, London, on 21 November 2026 at 14:00. The audience helps the Rude Mechanicals finish their play.
What to expect
The Rude Mechanicals have forgotten to write their play for the Duke's wedding, and the audience helps finish it.
The show mixes Shakespeare's original text with audience ideas, music, props, puppets, rhymes, sound effects and dance moves.
- Help construct characters, songs and stories.
- Invent sound effects for the performance.
- Each show follows a simple story structure.
- No two shows are the same.
Questions
When does Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - November start and end?
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - November is on Saturday, 21 November 2026, 14:00.
Where is Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - November?
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - November takes place at The Cockpit, Gateforth Street (off Church Street), London.
What happens in the show?
The Rude Mechanicals have forgotten to write their play for the Duke's wedding, so the audience helps finish it.
Audience ideas are added to Shakespeare's original text.
The play includes music, props, puppets, rhymes, sound effects and dance moves.
What can children help create?
Children can help construct characters, write songs, create stories and invent sound effects.
How do I book?
Use the ticket link on this listing to book.
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Getting there
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street (off Church Street), NW8 8EH London, England, GB
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