The Old Red Lion Theatre

 
 
ADDRESS
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4NJ 
 
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The Old Red Lion TheatreOne of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a welcome home to various new and experimental dramatic work. They run a 'Pay What You Can Thursdays' programme where, every Thursday, 20 tickets for are available on a first come first served basis, and you pay whatever you can manage. The place is also a popular pub for locals, especially students from the nearby City University. The Old Red Lion Theatre won the Dan Crawford Pub Theatre Award for 2006. For full listings go to www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk. Following the success of the original Red Lion the company set up sister pub the New Red Lion in Islington (a ten minute walk away at 271-273 City Road, EC1V 1LA) which opened in October 2010.

 

The Old Red Lion Theatre events

 
The RulesThe RulesSprocket Theatre presents Lila Whelan's dark comedy about a trio of serial-killing psychopaths who meet up from time to time.3rd June 2013Monday 3rd June 2013 Where:
The Old Red Lion Theatre, 418  St John Street      EC1V 4NJ
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event  Monday 3rd June 2013
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Sprocket Theatre presents Lila Whelan's dark comedy about a trio of serial-killing psychopaths who meet up from time to time.

Opening and closing times for The Old Red Lion Theatre

Today (Tuesday) The Old Red Lion Theatre closes at 23.00

Monday:

11.00
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23.00
 
 

Tuesday:

11.00
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23.00
 
 

Wednesday:

11.00
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23.00
 
 

Thursday:

11.00
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23.00
 
 

Friday:

11.00
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23.00
 
 

Saturday:

11.00
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23.00
 
 

Sunday:

12.00
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22.30
 
 
 

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Jurys Inn Islington Hotel London
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60 Pentonville Road, N1 | 3 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Citadines St Mark's London London
Citadines St Mark's London
London > Apartment > Apartment  2 Bedroom Apartments: 20% off from £143
300 City Road, EC1V | 5 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Hilton Islington Hotel London London
Hilton Islington Hotel London
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53 Upper Street, N1 | 7 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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115 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 9 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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14 Dagmar Passage, Islington, London N1 | 11 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Filthy McNasty's London
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68 Amwell Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 4 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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96-98 Pentonville Road, Clerkenwell, London N1 | 5 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Clod Ensemble-Zero London
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Clod Ensemble-Zero
London > Events > Theatre  Dates: Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June 2013
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
Performance company Clod Ensemble return to Sadler's Wells this June with their latest production, Zero. Blending dance, music and visual theatre, the show is set to ...More
 
 
 
The Forsythe Company - Study #3 London
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The Forsythe Company - Study #3
London > Events > Dance  Dates: 18th, 19th and 20th June 2013
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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London > Events > Business Events  Dates: 19th, 20th and 21st May 2013
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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407 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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My Sugarland London
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My Sugarland
London > Shopping > Clothing
402-404 St Johns Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | Same location as The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Bobbin Bicycles
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
397 St John Street, Angel, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from The Old Red Lion Theatre
For your vintage-style bicycles and accessories head to Bobbin Bicycles in Islington, the self-proclaimed most beautiful bike boutique in Britain. Opened in spring 2007, Bobbins has ...More
 
 
 
Euphorium Bakery London
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26a Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 | 4 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Jamie's Italian
London > Restaurants >
Angel Building, 403 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Hummingbird Bakery London
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Hummingbird Bakery
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
The Angel Building, 405 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Naamyaa Cafe
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The Angel Building, 405 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 1 minute from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 11 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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49-51 Barnsbury Street, Islington, London N1 | 13 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 13 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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London > Leisure > Golf
12 Smithfield Street, City, London EC1A | 18 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Tolpuddle Street, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
This refurbished pub / bar has been highly recommended by a number of readers, and we found it very pleasant. The interior is absolutely standard, and ...More
 
 
 
Duke of Cambridge London
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Duke of Cambridge
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30 St Peter's Street, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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The Crown
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116 Cloudesley Road, Islington, London N1 | 7 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Anam London
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Anam
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3 Chapel Market, Islington, London N1 | 5 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Colebrookes London
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Colebrookes
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69 Colebrooke Row, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 8 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Smithy's Wine Bar London
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Smithy's Wine Bar
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
16-17 Leeke Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 10 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Sadler's Wells London
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Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Business Design Centre London
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Business Design Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 6 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Little Angel Theatre London
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Little Angel Theatre
London > Business > Venue Hire
14 Dagmar Passage off Cross Street, Islington, Islington, London N1 | 11 minutes from The Old Red Lion Theatre
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Dance | Until 22nd May 2013 

Sadler's Wells: Lilian Baylis Theatre 3 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

Sadler's Wells New Wave Associate Daniel Linehan's modern dance work examining the relationship between technology and the human body. The ...More

Blues Jam
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 28th May 2013 

'Round Midnight Jazz & Blues Bar 3 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

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Watsky, Dumbfounded
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

O2 Academy Islington 4 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

The rapper, slam poet and producer from San Francisco, California performs comedy hip hop and spoken word pieces....More

Cayucas
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

The Lexington 5 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

Indie-rock by the band from Santa Monica, California....More

Tuesdays at The Ladybird Bar
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 28th May 2013 

Ladybird Bar 6 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

Resident DJs spin electro-swing, nu jazz, funk, soul and retro....More

Freddy Green Band, Old Colours, Ati Fisher, Sophie Blackburn, Jazz Morley
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

The Old Queen's Head 8 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

Pop-folk by the singer-songwriter from Tunbridge Wells and his accompanying musicians....More

Pub Quiz
Kids Events | Until 28th May 2013 

The Old Queen's Head 8 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

A traditional quiz....More

Pub Quiz
Leisure | Until 28th May 2013 

The Old Queen's Head 8 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

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The Franck Ash Band
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

The King's Head 9 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

Blues, soul and funk from the guitarist and band....More

David Myhr, Mick Terry
Concerts | On 21st May 2013 

The Betsey Trotwood 11 minutes walk from The Old Red Lion Theatre

The singer-songwriter and musician from Stockholm, formerly a member of The Merrymakers, performs power pop....More

 
 

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