With a raucous & raunchy cast this show is a no-holds barred, full throttle journey into the wonderful world of show-people, spectacles & songbirds, all wrapped up with a feisty, tongue in cheek ribbon! Hundred watt club is proud to be one of the longest running burlesque revues in the UK...No two shows are the same, so expect the unexpected, and gear up for a good old fashioned, very grown up, bawdy & beautiful evening of variety entertainment. The lowdown: Not for the fainthearted, this show employs and embraces adult themes, strong language and partial nudity with gusto. No refunds if it's simply 'not to your taste'! Over 18s Only. Glamorous, vintage attire is encouraged (we love it when you dress up!) but not enforced; wear what you're comfy in. Show starts at 8pm and includes an interval.

Alex McAleer has an uncanny ability to tap into his audience’s minds and seemingly read their thoughts at will. Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, award-nominated sell-out shows in Australia, and toured extensively across North America and the UK as the stand-out star of Champions of Magic, Alex has earned a reputation as a charismatic, engaging, and witty entertainer. In this unforgettable show, he combines razor-sharp humour with mind-blowing psychological feats, creating an interactive and laugh-out-loud experience. Don’t miss your chance to see Alex McAleer live!

Following their Transmission residency last summer, this is your chance to experience the premiere of Bending Reality, the latest production from Nua Dance. Our brains don’t just perceive reality — they reconstruct it. But what if what we see isn’t all there is? Blending dance, circus, and parkour, Bending Reality unravels shifting perspectives and hidden layers of perception. A sculptural dress reshapes the space, while Ben Glover’s video design captures the moments between what is seen and imagined. As with previous Nua Dance productions, this show prioritises accessibility for deaf audiences through creative captions, vibrotactile wearable devices, and a sound description.

Step into a world where gravity bends and imagination takes flight. From the Wings is a surreal, contemporary performance from the newly formed Circus Nebulous, blending surrealist storytelling with breathtaking visuals and unexpected circus feats. Transporting audiences into a dreamlike realm, this show defies reality as bodies morph through space with captivating energy and a suspenseful narrative. A celebration of strength, artistry, and human connection, From the Wings is brought to you by Circus Nebulous — the BA graduating class of 2025 from CIRCOMEDIA, one of Europe’s leading circus institutes.

SARAB “A mirage” is a 55-minute tragic theatre circus that was produced in 2017 to highlight the difficulties faced by refugees around the world. And the repetition of it today for millions of people. “We are forced, We had no other option. Dragged to an uncertain end, On a road full of obstacles and checkpoints that we could barely pass. Our destiny unknown. During the long and rough journey, We kept dreaming of the moment we would arrive, Continuing our path towards the unknown. Finally, We arrive. Have we reached our goal? After floating earth and oceans, We discover the unexpected. It really was nothing, but a mirage.”

Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award Winner ★★★★★ “Off-the-wall, zany, crazy, very funny… two comic geniuses.” – Glam Adelaide ★★★★ “Silliness as an art form.” – The Scotsman Side-splitting, stiff-upper-lipped hilarity from multi-award-winning comedy duo Dan Lees and Neil Frost. These charming and eccentric idiots deliver belly laughs with expert clowning and razor-sharp.

★★★★★ Top 20 MUST SEE SHOWS “A masterclass in physical comedy… his power to inspire and enthuse is undeniable.” — List “Very, Very Funny” — New York Times After fifteen 5-star reviews, and numerous awards, this dangerous, seductive comedy-monster descends on London to unleash his critically-acclaimed juggernaut. Prepare yourself for an edge of your seat roller-coaster of raw conversation, traps/rewards and catch-22’s.

★★★★★ “Theatre of Cruelty, Grand Guignol and Grotesque, performed magnificently” – Artshub ★★★★ “A suffocating yet hopeful piece of must-see physical theatre” – A Youngish Perspective Symbolically based on true events, The Weight of Shadow explores mental health deterioration through dance, mime, and aerial acrobatics. Inspired by Sasha's partner, Ciana Fitzgerald, it reflects the enigmatic language of the psyche. Immersing audiences in a psychiatric patient’s 24-hour struggle to grasp reality, the show offers a poignant exploration of resilience, inner turmoil, and the complexities of mental illness.

★★★★ “The most irresistibly silly, fun and unexpected cabaret show. Hosted by Norway's finest clowns Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume” — Instafest review After sold-out shows at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, Naughty Cabaret is coming to London Clown Festival — a queer, feminist cabaret packed with energy, clowning, and comedy. Every performance features a fresh, ever-changing line-up spanning clown, circus, music, burlesque, character comedy, and more. Naughty Cabaret has wowed audiences in Australia, Edinburgh, London, and Norway, with past guest performers including Lara Ricote, Elf Lyons, Siblings, Frankie Thompson, Paulina Lenoir, Hannah Camilleri, Ella The Great, Lucy Hopkins, and Dairy King. Hosted by “Queens of the ridiculous” (Wee Review), Anna Marie Simonsen and Marie Kallevik Straume—also seen in the “irresistibly silly” ★★★★ (The Guardian) clown comedy Troll.

Jacksons Lane presents a brand-new strand of free live music events in our bar this Summer, curated by Highgate musician Steve Somerset. Each month will see Steve and his band The Lost Weekend perform alongside special guests. Arrive early to bag a seat! Admission free, donations welcome on the night.

From the creators of Boris & Sergey comes a one-hour, one-man show brimming with puppetry, physical comedy, and mime. Hilarious, absurd, and often magical, this captivating performance juxtaposes themes of loneliness and belonging with pure joy and exhilaration. With pathos, dark humour, and Victorian aesthetics, it creates a wonderfully mysterious backdrop for a poetic and surreal journey – all with a generous sprinkle of silliness

John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’. His unique poetry was put to music by producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunians The Invisible Girls. Seminal tracks such as Beasley St and Evidently Chickentown featured on the album Snap Crackle and Bop, one of 4 hit 70/80s album releases. JCC became one of the most prolific artists of the Punk years. His 1980s poetry collection 10 Years in An Open Necked Shirt featuring the lyrics to classic tracks from his albums and more, is one of the UKs biggest selling poetry collections of all time. Since then his career has spanned cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. Today he performs purely as a stand up solo poet. His unique poetry show has been touring worldwide for over 15 years. Dr John Cooper Clarke's 2019 autobiography, named after his most famous poem I Wanna Be Yours, (Macmillan), is a groundbreaking piece of literature. JCC goes into fascinating detail about his early life in Manchester leading up to punk superstardom, drug addiction and then the massive comeback as major poet he enjoys today.

Blending storytelling and stand-up, past and present collide in this tale of hijinks and resistance. Directed by Mark Thomas, this celebrates ordinary people still shaping history. Award-winning theatre maker and “Fringe legend” (Time Out), Victoria Melody joined a historical re-enactment society… because we all deal with divorce differently! Spending weekends as a Musketeer trying to get her head straight, she uncovered the story of a bunch of 17th-century radicals called The Diggers—and everything changed. What started as a personal search for happiness turned into a quest to find the Diggers of today. She didn’t expect to find them far from the battlefield, right on her doorstep. Blending storytelling and stand-up, past and present collide in this tale of high jinks and resistance. Directed by Mark Thomas, this celebrates the ordinary people still shaping history.

From Rob Newman comes a barnstorming new stand-up show about where we are and where we're going. From future cities and philistine film directors to Dorothy Parker's Multiverse Diaries. Throw in Pythagorean gangsters, intellectual bingo callers and a crazy character called Arlo - and the result is a hilarious tour-de force utterly unlike anything else you will ever see anywhere else!