Emerald Theatre is one of London’s newer West End venues, sitting on Victoria Embankment close to Embankment and Charing Cross. Its programme mixes theatre with drag, cabaret, nightlife and alternative live performance, which makes it a useful venue to keep on the Clarissa’s Corner radar.
Last checked: 23 September 2026. This is an evergreen guide and will be updated as Emerald announces new productions and 2027 dates.
What’s on at Emerald Theatre
Who Killed Marilyn?
15 August–29 October 2026
Pixie Lott stars as Marilyn Monroe in Sharleen Cooper Cohen’s play, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley. The production examines the life, public image and enduring theories surrounding Monroe’s death.
Check Emerald Theatre for current tickets and performance information →
Coming soon
TuckShop’s Jack and the Beanstalk
2 December 2026–10 January 2027 · 18+
TuckShop returns to Emerald Theatre with its sixth all-drag pantomime. Bones plays Jack alongside Kitty Scott-Claus, Rosé, Kyran Thrax, Kate Butch, Yshee Black, Dairy King, Cheryl Hole and Ophelia Love. The role of the Giant will rotate between guest performers still to be announced.
Read the full Jack and the Beanstalk guide →
2027 at Emerald Theatre
Jack and the Beanstalk continues until 10 January 2027. A wider 2027 Emerald Theatre programme has not yet been confirmed through the official sources checked for this update, so I’ll add further dates here as they are announced rather than filling the page with rumours.
Previously at Emerald Theatre
Emerald has already become a useful home for some of the more glamorous and alternative strands of London performance. Previous Clarissa’s Corner connections include Diamonds & Dust, TuckShop’s Snow White and Category Is: Macbeth.
For more on the burlesque side of the venue’s story, read Dita Von Teese, Burlesque and the Art of After Dark.
Drag, cabaret and alternative performance
Emerald’s mix of theatre, drag, cabaret and late-night performance fits neatly alongside Clarissa’s Corner’s year-round queer and alternative theatre coverage. TuckShop in particular has appeared across the archive through productions including Who’s Holiday and Cool Rider.
Explore the LGBTQIA+ Culture, Theatre & Community hub →
Practical venue information
Emerald Theatre
8 Victoria Embankment
London
WC2R 2AB
Getting there
Embankment is the nearest Tube station, with Charing Cross also close by for rail and Underground services. Always check your journey before travelling, particularly for evening performances.
Accessibility
Official venue information confirms step-free access and wheelchair seating options. A hearing loop is also listed by the venue operator. Access requirements can vary by production and seating layout, so check the current show and venue information before booking.
Check current Emerald Theatre venue and access information →
Tickets and official venue
For the latest programme and official venue information, visit Emerald London. Individual productions may use their own official booking routes.
