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Testimonials/Reviews

At The Playground Theatre, magic doesn’t just happen on stage, it happens in the moments our audiences carry with them long after the lights dim. Tucked away in Latimer Road, our home has always been more than a venue, it’s a meeting place for curious minds, bold stories and the people who champion them. Below, you’ll find reflections from those who’ve shared an evening with us. These are honest, heartfelt snapshots of what it feels like to be part of our intimate, ever-growing community. We invite you to read their words, linger a little and perhaps imagine your own story unfolding here too.

The Venue

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"We love this off-West End Theatre in Latimer Road, London W10. Not long ago, it was a bus depot. Then two idealistic, dedicated theatre lovers converted it into a gem of a theatre, where talent gets a chance to shine in a state-of-the art space…" - Renske Mann

"The Playground Theatre is a fantastic new space for theatre next to Grenfell Tower.
Space is great as well as the artistic programmation.
Friendly cafe and a real feeling of being part of a local community.

Come and have a look, you won't be disappointed!!" - Trip Advisor user

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"The Playground Theatre is a charming venue located in London, known for its intimate atmosphere and engaging productions. Visitors often highlight the friendly staff and inviting bar area, creating a welcoming environment. The theatre features diverse programming that caters to various artistic perspectives, making it an appealing destination for those seeking unique cultural experiences" - Wheree.com

"The brainchild of actor and producer Peter Tate, The Playground Theatre is housed in a converted bus depot ten-minutes' walk from Latimer Road Underground Station in West London. The venue has a flexible stage, a full lighting rig and sound system, two dressing rooms and a café bar and box office in the front of house space." - BritishTheatreGuide.info

Productions

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Ratking - Viola Festival 2025

4/5 Stars

" This is an engaging drama, with the talented ensemble bringing the diverse characters to life through emotive language and precise movements. It is fascinating to watch them merge and blur the lines between contemporary and historic, human and animal." - EverythingTheatre.com

Scenes from The Climate Era

4/5 Stars

"An outstanding ensemble (Miles Barrow, Harriet Gordon-Anderson, Ziggy Heath, Peyvand Sadeghian) bring impressive energy and emotion to the piece, working brilliantly and collaboratively throughout. Cast from a variety of backgrounds and heritages, they are representative of a planet that is diverse in culture and community. Each plays an extraordinary number of characters, switching seamlessly between them. It’s compelling storytelling and hugely exciting to watch, yet makes the difficult subject matter manageable. In this theatrical safe space, the characters offer familiarity, shared humanity and vulnerability and establish a global arena." - EverythingTheatre.com

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WIFI-SEXUAL

"Wifi-Sexual is a brilliant play. I have been to see it and share it with my friends and family multiple times as I have found it so funny, and fitting to so many people. Everyone who has seen it alongside me has shared their enjoyment of the play and found it so hilarious. Despite having seen it 4 times, I still find it hurting my belly by the end of the night from laughing so much at the raunchy, hilarious scenes. Tom, Harrison and Kate work so beautifully together, and you can sense their chemistry on stage with one another." - Viewer, Scarlett Reynolds, Offies.Lodnon

Love in a Foreign Land

"The play’s emotional weight is realised by the outstanding performances of Lucy Christofi Christy as the older Theo and Elena Hadjiafxendi as the younger Theo. Positioned on the two sides of the stage respectively, their interwoven narratives echo across time...

...Ultimately, Love in a Foreign Land is a powerful exploration of love, loss and survival. It resonates not only as a story of immigrant experience but also as a universal portrayal of a woman’s fight to reclaim her dignity and independence against the conventions and her own fear" - ThereviewsHub.com

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Putting it together

4/5 Stars

"Though Putting It Together was co-created by Sondheim, it feels all the more resonant in the years since his passing with so many of his classics crammed together in one place, allowing audiences to enjoy a sort of greatest hits performance which only gores to highlight his genius and the versatile way his numbers are able to be interpreted. With Janie Dee’s faultless direction and an exemplary cast, this was an evening more than fitting of his genius and a production I would like to see return for a longer run in the future." - AllThatDazzles.co.uk

ADHD?! WTF IS ADHD?

3.5/5

"Comb’s ongoing pain and subsequent sense of liberation are palpably expressed in a finely observed performance by Emma Wilkinson Wright. Sensitively directed by Anthony Shrubsall, the piece is raw, searingly honest and sometimes not a comfortable watch, but it is immensely rewarding." - ThereviewsHub.com

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