
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October
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The Cockpit in London is set to host a delightful and engaging theatrical experience with Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe on Saturday 17 October, commencing at 1pm. This unique, interactive performance beckons the audience to become integral participants, assisting a troupe of actors who find themselves in a rather sticky situation – they've forgotten to write their play. Drawing inspiration from the famously chaotic play-within-a-play featured in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, this production promises an afternoon of shared laughter and creative collaboration. It's designed as a perfect outing for families, offering entertainment that will captivate both younger theatregoers and their adult companions. The event champions accessibility, with ticket prices reflecting a flexible approach. A Pay What You Can option is available, with a starting point of £13, ensuring a broader audience can enjoy the magic. Furthermore, residents of Westminster will benefit from a special reduced price, making this a truly community-focused event.
The event is an interactive theatre experience where the audience is invited to help a troupe of actors, known as the Rude Mechanicals, create a completely original play. Drawing inspiration from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the production is based on the famous play-within-a-play, Pyramus & Thisbe. The audience will be encouraged to contribute to the play, adding their own ideas and creativity to help the Rude Mechanicals bring their forgotten play to life.
The performance will feature a combination of Shakespeare's original text, music, props, puppets, rhymes, sound effects, and dance moves. The audience will be an integral part of the show, working together to create a unique and entertaining experience. This event is designed to be a fun and engaging outing for families, with a flexible ticket pricing approach that includes a Pay What You Can option.
The event will take place on Saturday 17 October at 1pm at The Cockpit in London. Tickets are available for £18, £15, or £13, with a Pay What You Can option starting at £13. Westminster locals can attend for £10, which includes booking fees.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 14:00.
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October is held at The Cockpit in London (Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH).
Tickets for Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October range from £10 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on thecockpit.org.uk.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Cockpit can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October can be booked via thecockpit.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October
Editorial Summary
The Cockpit in London is set to host a delightful and engaging theatrical experience with Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe on Saturday 17 October, commencing at 1pm. This unique, interactive performance beckons the audience to become integral participants, assisting a troupe of actors who find themselves in a rather sticky situation – they've forgotten to write their play.
Drawing inspiration from the famously chaotic play-within-a-play featured in William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, this production promises an afternoon of shared laughter and creative collaboration. It's designed as a perfect outing for families, offering entertainment that will captivate both younger theatregoers and their adult companions. The event champions accessibility, with ticket prices reflecting a flexible approach. A Pay What You Can option is available, with a starting point of £13, ensuring a broader audience can enjoy the magic. Furthermore, residents of Westminster will benefit from a special reduced price, making this a truly community-focused event.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Details
The event is an interactive theatre experience where the audience is invited to help a troupe of actors, known as the Rude Mechanicals, create a completely original play. Drawing inspiration from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the production is based on the famous play-within-a-play, Pyramus & Thisbe. The audience will be encouraged to contribute to the play, adding their own ideas and creativity to help the Rude Mechanicals bring their forgotten play to life.
The performance will feature a combination of Shakespeare's original text, music, props, puppets, rhymes, sound effects, and dance moves. The audience will be an integral part of the show, working together to create a unique and entertaining experience. This event is designed to be a fun and engaging outing for families, with a flexible ticket pricing approach that includes a Pay What You Can option.
The event will take place on Saturday 17 October at 1pm at The Cockpit in London. Tickets are available for £18, £15, or £13, with a Pay What You Can option starting at £13. Westminster locals can attend for £10, which includes booking fees.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October?
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October taking place?
Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October is held at The Cockpit in London (Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH).
How much are tickets for Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October?
Tickets for Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October range from £10 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on thecockpit.org.uk.
Is there anywhere to stay near Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Cockpit can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October?
Tickets for Family Shakespeare: Pyramus & Thisbe - October can be booked via thecockpit.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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