It’s time to inject a sense of adventure into your date nights – instead of the usual wine and dine, get yourself and your date tickets to one of London’s best theatrical evenings, be it a fabulous cabaret show, a provocative burlesque party or a spectacular circus performance.
Seductive and theatrical, Sabrage is our go-to for a fun, dramatic night out. Incredible circus acrobatics by some of the best international performers meet risqué outfits and cheeky nude scenes on the Lafayette stage. Good news if you’re trying to avoid screaming kids on your date night – this one’s definitely adults only.
Friday nights at House of Burlesque
After a Friday night at House of Burlesque, your date will agree that this is one of the most entertaining spots in London. Their so-called Overture nights invite you to step inside a dazzling cabaret, telling the ludicrous stories hidden behind the closed doors of a discreet London address. Here you’ll encounter wartime romance, rhinestone market traders, fan-dancing divas, and over a century of music, glamour, rebellion, and spectacle.
Phoenix Arts Club is one of London’s hottest spots for theatrical nightlife and jaw-dropping variety acts. Every weekend, Cheers for Cabaret! unfolds here in a saucy, glamorous spectacle over two hours, bringing champagne-fuelled burlesque, dazzling drag, and riotous character comedy to the stage. Raise your glass and let the show begin!
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman circus extravaganza
If you enjoyed The Greatest Showman on the big screen, you’ll love how it’s been adapted for the stage at Come Alive!, including the movie’s catchiest and most popular songs. Watch international circus stars and top West End performers as they take over the stage with music, storytelling, and mind-blowing acrobatics. If you get there a little early, you can even participate in the interactive pre-show experience, complete with food and drinks.
Immersive dinner shows at The London Cabaret Club
With the tagline “a night of wonder and awe”, you can expect the immersive dinner shows at The London Cabaret Club to combine fabulous food with even more fabulous entertainment. There are new themed nights on the roster all the time, so check the calendar for what’s on – you could be in for a tropical-inspired Copacabana evening, a glamorous few hours caught up in the roaring 20s, or even a haunting Halloween spectacle.
Both raunchy and deeply thought-provoking, Cabaret is an absolutely excellent musical. Step inside Berlin’s notorious Kit Kat Club, the one place where everyone can be freely themselves, including cabaret singer Sally Bowles, American writer Clifford Bradshaw, and the seductive Emcee. Settle into the velvety atmosphere of the theatre and watch the brilliant cast pour their heart and soul into the story, as the characters navigate the changing freedoms of late 1920s Berlin.
By invitation only: Cirque Le Soir
A steamy circus night you can attend by invitation only? If that doesn’t set you up for an unforgettable date, I don’t know what will. Probably the most exclusive circus experience you’ll come across in London, Cirque Le Soir gets extra taboo – expect to dance the night away while deviant clowns and fire artists bring the heat.
A movie, dinner, and cabaret all in one – doesn’t that sound like the perfect date night? Taste Film is London’s best cinematic dining experience, and on its roster for September is a very special film: Moulin Rouge! This is not a live cabaret experience like the others on this list – instead, you’ll get to watch this fabulous classic and taste your way through the film with a seven-course menu inspired by and timed to key moments on the screen.
Some of the dishes you can look forward to include Indian-inspired delicacies, stuffed figs, duck with a delectable cherry sauce, and a heartbreaking dessert, plus lots more delicious surprises.
And if you love the sound of the Taste Film experience, check out the spooky lineup of feast-along screenings coming up in autumn, including titles like Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
