Here’s a few shows that are opening next week in London – wishing them the best of luck for their press nights!
All That Fall, Arts Theatre: director Max Stafford-Clark blindfolds the audience in this new production of Samuel Beckett’s first radio play and arrives at the Arts Theatre following runs at the Wilton’s Music Hall and Bristol Old Vic. Playing until the 14th May. (Discount Theatre.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk)
Down & Out in Paris and London, New Diorama Theatre: this new modern satire is based on George Orwell’s autobiographical tale with Polly Toynbee’s 2003 book Hard Work. It has been written and directed by the New Diorama Theatre’s Artistic and Executive director David Byrne. Find out more here. On until 14th May.
Funny Girl, Savoy Theatre: after a hugely successful run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Michael Mayer’s production transfers to the Savoy Theatre with Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice. The booking period has already been extended due to high demand, now booking until 8th October 2016. (ATG Tickets, Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk)
The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, Criterion Theatre: Mischief Theatre, the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong are back with a brand new production so who knows what could happen? Booking until the 2nd October. (Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk)
Doctor Faustus, Duke of York’s Theatre: Jamie Lloyd directs a new version of Christopher Marlowe’s most famous play, with Kit Harington in the title role. Expect blood and violence in a way that fans of Jamie Lloyd’s previous have come to expect. Booking until the 25th June. (Ticketmaster.co.uk, ATG Tickets, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk)