Busy programme includes everything from Shakespeare to science fiction

Our patch of West London contains a number of very popular small theatres, each with its own busy autumn programme.

Here's what's to see on local stages in October:

Barons Court Theatre, Comeragh Road, W14

Amy, Amy A New Musical - September 29 - October 3, nightly till Saturday, 7.30pm
Comedy Showcase - October 4 only, 7.30pm
Gays from the Grave: Aids, Blades and Transubstantiation
October 12 only, 7.30pm
Othello by William Shakespeare - October 6 - 18, Tuesdays to Sundays, 7.30pm
Breathing Corpses, frightening drama - October 20 - 24 Tuesday to Saturday. 7.30pm, matinee on Saturday 2.30pm
Night Night, Sleep Tight, six short plays based on fairytales
October 17 - 31, Tuesday to Saturday. 7.30pm, matinee on Saturday 2.30pm
Find out more here.

Chelsea Theatre, World's End Place, SW10

L’Entrevue de Saint-Cloud - October 1 - 9, 7.30pm, Sunday 4 October matinee performance at 3pm. Post-performance meeting and signature with the author Harold Cobert October 1 and 2
International Music Festival - October 13 only, 7pm - 9.30pm
Theatre of Widdershins – The Elves & The Shoemaker, children's theatre - October 18 only, 11am and 2pm
TALOS – Science Fiction Theatre Festival of London - October 24 and 25, 7.30pm
The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing, acclaimed play followed by Q&A - October 26 and 27, 7.30pm
The Magic Queen, children's theatre - October 29 -31, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

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Drayton Arms Theatre, Old Brompton Road

Cuddle Party - October 4 and 5, 8pm
Blackout - October 6 - 17, 8pm
Moments - October 20 - 31, 8pm

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Finborough Theatre, Finborough Road

The Sweethearts, world premiere of new play, till October 17, Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees 3pm
Horniman's Choice, four one act plays, October 4-6 and 11-13, Sunday and Monday 7.30, Tuesday matinees 2pm
Treasure, Yiddish theatre classic, October 20 - November 14,Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees 3pm

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London Theatre Workshop, New King's Road

William Shakespeare's The Tempest - October 7 - 24, Tuesday-Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday matinees 2.30pm
The Killing of Sister George - October 29 - November 21, Tuesday to Saturday 7.45pm, matinees Saturday and Sunday 3pm

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October 1, 2015