Stockard Channing, Tony Shalhoub, Brooke Adams, Melanie Mayron, Michael Kostroff, Julian Fleisher, and Sandra Tsing Loh head five days of new American comedy, cabaret, storytelling and theatre-making.
“London is the birthplace of modern theatre. For five days this September, Los Angeles is coming straight to the source.” — Sandra Tsing Loh
LOLA is a short, sharp comedy festival with the spirit of LA poured over it: works-in-progress, new writing, cabaret, storytelling, masterclasses and a whole host of other had-to-be-there, one-off events. Aimed at theatre-makers and enthusiasts alike, this is a celebration of the irreverent spirit of Los Angeles, brought to London for a week of transatlantic chaos.
Five ticketed events across the week, plus two all-access passes: the Theatre Lab Pass for practitioners, and the Festival Pass for absolutely everything.
Brooke Adams and Tony Shalhoub, married 37 years, on Hollywood royalty, drunken behaviour (sometimes her own), and the heartbreak and joy of showbusiness families.
Melanie Mayron, Sandra Tsing Loh, and Julian Fleisher's sold-out LA pyjama party, transferred to London. Come in pyjamas and win LA-style door prizes.
Andrew Nicholls' madcap hour-long recitation of his epic verse poem about the making of Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo, complete with colour slides.
Cold readings, theatrical demonstrations, surprise performances, and audience participation starring a mix of London and Los Angeles performers, from celebrities to newcomers.
Stockard Channing joins Brooke Adams and Melanie Mayron for the first ever “cocktail concert” staging of Sandra Tsing Loh's hit comedy. Bring a drink (or two) (or three).
Michael Kostroff's London debut: his cult AUDITION PSYCH! masterclass, widening across the week with Sandra Tsing Loh into solo performance, science communication, and comedic acting. Aimed at writers and actors, the ticket covers all four sessions plus admission to three festival shows.
Every event and every Theatre Lab session: Storytime, Grief Bacon Pyjama Party, LOLA Live!, Madwomen of the West, and the full Theatre Lab across all five days!
Los Angeles, in Highgate, for five days only.
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
1 North Road, Highgate Village
London N6 4BD
Nearest station: Highgate (Northern line)
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