London’s live arts scene is heading into an especially dynamic winter, offering audiences an exciting mix of new writing, contemporary theatre and stand-up comedy. Among the highlights are productions that reflect the growing presence of South Asian talent on the UK stage — and an overall celebration of global creativity.
Urooj Ashfaq: How to Be a Baddie
Soho Theatre (Downstairs) | 6 – 15 Nov 2025
India’s comedy breakout star Urooj Ashfaq, winner of the 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer, returns to London with a sharp, funny and fearless show that redefines her stage persona. Expect self-mockery, cultural wit and reflections on womanhood and identity in equal measure.
Tickets: https://sohotheatre.com/events/urooj-ashfaq-how-to-be-a-baddie-2/
Prashasti Singh: Divine Feminine
Soho Theatre (Downstairs) | 15 – 20 Dec 2025
Another acclaimed Indian comic, Prashasti Singh, presents Divine Feminine — an insightful look at growing up in a patriarchal household and redefining empowerment on her own terms. Singh’s storytelling bridges humour and reflection, resonating deeply with diasporic audiences.
Tickets: https://sohotheatre.com/events/prashasti-singh-divine-feminine-3/
Private View
Soho Theatre (Dean Street) | 27 Nov – 20 Dec 2025
Jess Edwards’ new play Private View follows two women whose relationship blurs the line between passion and possession. Starring Patricia Allison and Stefanie Martini, it’s a striking exploration of intimacy, identity and power. Creative credits include Annie Kershaw (director), Georgia Wilmot (set & costume), Catja Hamilton (lighting) and Josh Anio Grigg (sound).
Tickets: https://sohotheatre.com/events/private-view
Natalie Palamides: Weer
Soho Theatre Walthamstow | 8 – 17 Jan 2026
American performer Natalie Palamides brings a physically daring one-woman show in which she plays both lovers of a couple who break up on New Year’s Eve 1999. Weer combines humour, heartbreak and theatrical invention.
Tickets: https://sohotheatre.com/events/natalie-palamides-weer-4/
Eat the Rich (but maybe not me mates x)
Soho Theatre (Upstairs) | 12 – 31 Jan 2026
Jade Franks’ provocative new play skewers class and ambition through biting satire. Part political comedy, part social critique, Eat the Rich challenges audiences to reflect on privilege and inequality.
Tickets: https://sohotheatre.com/events/but-maybe-not-me-mates-x/
The Virgins
Soho Theatre (Main House) | 29 Jan – 7 Mar 2026
Written by Miriam Battye and directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart, The Virgins follows six young people navigating love, desire and self-discovery in one explosive night. Raw, funny and deeply relatable, it’s a standout piece of contemporary writing.
Tickets: https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-virgins/
This season’s lineup highlights the strength and diversity of talent shaping London’s performance culture. For audiences seeking stories that cross borders and generations, these productions promise connection, laughter and reflection in equal measure.
WRITTEN BY: Nura Arooj
