Stockard Channing · Tony Shalhoub · Brooke Adams Melanie Mayron · Sandra Tsing Loh · Michael Kostroff · Julian Fleisher
Five days of new American comedy, cabaret, storytelling and theatre-making — in a 122-seat pub theatre in Highgate, with nowhere to hide.
“London is the birthplace of modern theatre. For five days this September, Los Angeles is coming 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, live masterclasses and a run of you-had-to-be-there one-off events. Unlike New York, San Francisco or Chicago, Los Angeles has never taken itself entirely seriously — a city that lavishes love on its freeways and cannot name a single signature dish. LOLA treats that irreverence as a serious creative principle.
Five events across five days — plus a Festival Pass if you're not the type to choose favourites.
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.
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.
Cold readings, theatrical demonstrations, surprise performances and audience participation — starring a mix of London and Los Angeles performers, from celebrities to complete newbies.
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.
Theatre Lab, Storytime with Brooke & Tony, Grief Bacon Pyjama Party, LOLA: Live! and Madwomen of the West — every LOLA event across all five days, for less than buying separately.
Los Angeles, in Highgate, for five days only.
Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, Oscar nominee. Six Degrees of Separation, Grease, The West Wing.
Three-time Emmy winner. Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Band's Visit.
Days of Heaven, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, thirtysomething, Monk.
Emmy winner, thirtysomething. Director of GLOW and Grace and Frankie.
Writer-performer. The Madwoman in the Volvo, Aliens in America, NPR.
The Wire, The Producers, Broadway's Dog Day Afternoon. London debut.
Singer-writer-producer. The Rather Big Band, Kiki & Herb, WNYC's The Naked American Songbook.
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
1 North Road, Highgate Village
London N6 4BD
Nearest station: Highgate (Northern line)
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