Shakespeare Globe
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A world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark. Shakespeare’s Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse first built in 1599 for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays. Like the original, it is located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Southwark, London.
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Royal Court Theatre
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The Royal Court is the writers’ theatre. It is a leading force in world theatre for cultivating writers – undiscovered, emerging and established.
The original production of Rocky Horror was staged here! This was a ‘local’ theatre – so much so thatvwe could run home for a drink during intermission. 🙂
National Theatre
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Home to prominent theatre company presenting new plays, classic drama and Shakespeare productions.
My Neighbour Totoro
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS!!!
Based on the celebrated 1988 animated feature film, My Neighbour Totoro is a classic coming-of-age story with some magic thrown in for good measure. It tells the tale of Mei – a young girl thrust into difficult circumstances, who soon finds herself transported to an enchanted land filled with spirits and sprites. It’s an inspiring tale of friendship, showing its audience how important our friends can be when searching for comfort in difficult times.
The Play That Goes Wrong
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS!!!
The Play That Goes Wrong is the most improbable hit in the whole of the West End. It grew from the grassroots up, gradually winning a fanbase as word-of-mouth spread like a wildfire. Today, after five years at the Duchess Theatre, it is a tourist attraction in its own right: accessible, entertaining and very, very English.
Framed as a creaky am-dram performance that comes apart at the seams, The Play That Goes Wrong does exactly what it says on the tin. It is the ultimate comedy of errors: a farce fashioned out of forgotten lines, missed cues and wobbly scenery.
Mousetrap
The Mousetrap is the world’s longest running stage show. A murder mystery written by Agatha Christie, queen of the whodunit, it opened in the West End in 1952 and has been in situ ever since. For 65 years, audiences have famously been asked not to give away its big, final twist – the identity of the killer – and for 65 years, they’ve kept their end of the bargain.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
ABSOLUTELY AND TOTALLY WORTH!
If you’re a fan of the iconic Harry Potter books, you won’t want to miss the epic two-part production of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child currently showing in London’s West End. Earning rave reviews as one of the most entertaining productions to hit Central London in years, this magical and mystifying theatrical production is the perfect way to spend a day or evening out in London.
With jaw-dropping special effects and a gripping plot, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will instantly transport you to a magical universe that will both dazzle and dizzy you. Reviewers have been blown away by how the magical element of the books is played out in real life and noted the incredible attention to detail throughout the play.
My Master Builder
Ewan McGregor returns to the London stage for the first time in 17 years to star in My Master Builder, a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek. Directed by Michael Grandage, the Artistic Director of MGC. My Master Builder reunites McGregor and Grandage following their previous collaborations on Othello and Guys and Dolls – both for the Donmar, where Grandage was Artistic Director.
On the eve of July 4th in the Hamptons, Elena Solness, a publishing magnate, is preparing to throw a party to celebrate her architect husband, Henry Solness, as he unveils his latest masterpiece. Their already vulnerable union is shattered by the unexpected arrival of Mathilde, a former student of Henry’s, with whom he previously shared an intimate connection. As the evening unfolds, each find themselves face to face with a reckoning that indelibly tilts the axis of their lives.
Mrs Warren’s Profession
“I am my mother’s daughter. I am like you. But my work is not your work, and my way is not your way.”
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Estranged from her wealthy mother, she delights in a glass of whisky, a good detective story, and is determined to carve herself a sparkling legal career in an age ruled by men. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs Warren a fortune and paid for her daughter’s expensive education – but at what cost?
Four-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter for the very first time, reuniting with the extraordinary director Dominic Cooke (Hello, Dolly!, Good) to bring George Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic crashing into the 21st Century.
Stranger Things
At the forefront of the hit TV show, Stranger Things is the world-weary police chief Jim Hopper. The character has been a hit with audiences and is often considered a fan favorite. The First Shadow gives us a peek behind the curtain to see Hopper’s origin story, showing how the great legend came to be. Set in the 1950s, this thrilling adventure is a prequel to the events of Stranger Things, answering many fan theories once and for all. It has been said that not only will it take fans to the beginning of the saga, but it may even tell us a few things about the very end.
A Man for All Seasons
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt’s award-winning play.
Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More – scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King Henry VIII. Above all, he is a man of integrity, loved by the common people and his own family.
When Henry demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, clearing the way for him to marry Anne Boleyn, the staunchly Catholic Thomas is forced to choose between his loyalty and his own conscience, committing an incredible act of defiance for which he eventually pays the ultimate price…
Witness for the Prosecution
Experience the classic mystery of Agatha Christie come to life at London’s historical County Hall. “Witness for the Prosecution” is a gripping courtroom drama that will have audiences entranced as they follow Leonard Vole, accused of murdering wealthy widow Emily French in her own flat. Witness Sir Wilfrid Robarts’ captivating defence strategy unfold and discover the truth hidden underneath layers of evidence and witness testimony until there is an explosive finale you won’t want to miss!
