September always feels like a bit of a reset. Summer is winding down, theatre is getting busy again, autumn events are starting to appear and — naturally — I’m already looking towards spooky season.
This is my September 2026 catch-all: what’s happening on Clarissa’s Corner, what I’m watching and reading, theatre and cinema worth knowing about, local days out, streaming picks and the things already creeping onto my radar for October.
Start Here: September Highlights
This page is the jumping-off point rather than one giant listings dump. The strongest September stories now have proper guides of their own, so you can tap straight into the bits you actually want.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
Netflix’s September true-crime release, plus the real case rabbit hole.
Heritage Open Days 2026
Free and unusual places to explore across London, Greenwich and nearby Kent.
Totally Thames Festival
September-long riverside events, free finds and family picks.
Theatre This Month
September’s theatre coverage is already filling up, from venue round-ups to new musicals, fringe work and major London productions. These are the strongest starting points.
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Game of Thrones: The Mad King – London Theatre 2027 Priority Tickets
Game of Thrones: The Mad King is announced for London in 2027. Find out how to register for priority tickets and what is yet to be confirmed.
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Anne Boleyn: The Musical Comes to Greenwich in 2027 – Dates, Tickets & Historic Setting
Anne Boleyn: The Musical plays Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College from 8 May to 5 June 2027. Explore the story, creatives, historic setting and tickets from £15.33.
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John Proctor Is the Villain West End 2027: Wyndham’s Theatre Dates, Cast and Access
Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor Is the Villain transfers to Wyndham’s Theatre in February 2027. Dates, story, access performances and the latest casting news.
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Royal Court Theatre 2027 Season: Purpose, The Apology, The Briar Patch and Jessie Buckley in Afterbirth
Explore the Royal Court Theatre’s 2027 season, including Purpose, The Apology, The Briar Patch and a first look at Jessie Buckley’s 2028 production Afterbirth.
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SAVAGE: First Look at Danny Beard as Lily Savage in Paul O’Grady-Inspired Play
Danny Beard transforms into Lily Savage in SAVAGE, Jonathan Harvey’s new Paul O’Grady-inspired play premiering at Curve Leicester in February 2027. First-look photos and details.
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Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense 2027 UK Tour: Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough
Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough lead the 2027 UK tour of Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense. Full venue dates and ticket information.
Venue guides: Churchill Theatre Bromley – September 2026 · Southwark Playhouse – September 2026 · Brighton Theatre Guide
Cinema This Month
New films, horror, family releases and adaptations are all collected in the UK Cinema Releases September 2026 guide. If you’re trying to make cinema trips cheaper too, the Cheap Cinema Tickets UK guide is worth bookmarking.
Streaming & TV
I’m keeping this selective rather than dumping every platform release onto the page. Horror, adaptations, true crime, family viewing and the things that genuinely fit Clarissa’s Corner get priority.
Netflix: Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story arrives 17 September and is absolutely one of my biggest September rabbit holes.
Listen/watch crossover: BBC Radio 4 and the Royal Court celebrate 70 years of plays with landmark drama from the archive.
Chill & Thrill
September is when Halloween stops feeling ridiculously early and starts becoming an actual plan. The horror side of the site is already warming up nicely.
Wisdom & Wyrd Market — witchy market, Chislehurst Caves and a very Clarissa’s Corner kind of Sunday.
Face Your Fears 2026 — the big 31 Days of Halloween hub is already live and growing.
Crossness Pumping Station — September events now, with its Halloween Steampunk Spooktacular waiting in October.
What’s On & Days Out
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Walking with The Snowman 2026: Bath, Belsay Hall & Wrest Park Family Trail Guide
Where to find the 12 giant Snowman sculptures in Bath, Belsay Hall and Wrest Park for Christmas 2026, with dates, tickets and family planning tips.
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Plymouth Halloween & Half-Term 2026: Free Things to Do 30 October–1 November
Last-minute Plymouth Halloween and half-term ideas for 30 October–1 November 2026, including free family activities, trails, The Box and ticketed events.
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KPop Demon Hunters at The Entertainer Birmingham Bullring: Shop-in-Shop Guide
Visit The Entertainer’s KPop Demon Hunters shop-in-shop at Birmingham Bullring. What remains after the 26 October launch and what to check before visiting.
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Free Vampire Exhibition in Leeds: Dracula, Frankenstein & Gothic History (2026–2027)
Explore Quite Shameless, the free University of Leeds vampire exhibition featuring Dracula, Gothic literature, theatre history and visitor accessibility information.
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Cheap Santa Visits 2026: London, Kent & South East Family Price Guide
Affordable Santa visits across London, Kent and the South East for 2026, comparing real family prices, adult entry and quiet SEND sessions.
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Free Halloween Half-Term Activities at Greenwich Libraries: 28–31 October 2026
Free Halloween crafts, Lego, story times and more at five Greenwich libraries from 28–31 October 2026. Dates, times and booking notes.
For September specifically, don’t miss Heritage Open Days, Totally Thames Festival, Italia Conti Sidcup’s free open day and the Greenwich Family Events & Free Days Out guide.
Books & Adaptations
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UK Horror Conventions & Film Festivals 2027: Dates, Tickets and Planning Guide
UK horror conventions and film festivals in 2027, including Horrorfied 3 with Robert Englund, Horror Fest UK, Horror-on-Sea and more.
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ANIMOL (2026): Ashley Walters’ Directorial Debut, Stephen Graham, Cast and UK Cinema Release
Ashley Walters directs ANIMOL, starring Tut Nyuot and Stephen Graham. UK cinema release 30 October 2026, trailer, cast and Greenwich screenings.
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Soho Horror Film Festival 2026: Brixton Screenings, Sohome Online Films & Tickets
A guide to Soho Horror Fest in Brixton and Sohome Horror Fest online, including films, tickets, access information and content warnings.
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Disney Villains UK: Experiences, Theatre, Books & Collectibles
Explore Disney Villains in the UK, from Maleficent’s dark origin story Malevolent Souls to themed afternoon tea, theatre, collectibles and gifts.
This Time Last Year
Clarissa’s Corner has a lot tucked away in its archive, and I want these monthly pages to help surface that history instead of burying it.
- Fanny at King’s Head Theatre
- Goin’ Hollywood at King’s Head Theatre
- The Healing Industry by Malik Nashad Sharpe
- Teeth ’n’ Smiles – Duke of York’s archive
Coming in October
October is going to need its own survival plan. Halloween and half-term coverage will ramp up across the site, with Face Your Fears 2026: 31 Days of Halloween becoming the big seasonal special alongside theatre, cinema, streaming and local October events.
Latest on Clarissa’s Corner
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UK Cinema Releases February 2027: New Films, Horror & Event Cinema
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UK Cinema Releases June 2027: New Films, Horror & Event Cinema
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UK Cinema Releases May 2027: New Films, Horror & Event Cinema
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UK Cinema Releases April 2027: New Films, Horror & Event Cinema
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UK Cinema Releases March 2027: New Films, Horror & Event Cinema
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UK Horror Conventions & Film Festivals 2027: Dates, Tickets and Planning Guide
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ANIMOL (2026): Ashley Walters’ Directorial Debut, Stephen Graham, Cast and UK Cinema Release
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Hellbreak Horror Trading Cards: Paramount’s Smile, Sleepy Hollow and A Quiet Place Join the Game
