There is plenty of new theatre opening this month – here’s a few of our picks!
The Seagull, Barbican Theatre: director Thomas Ostermeier returns London to direct a new production of Chekhov’s play which stars Cate Blanchett (Arkadina), Tom Burke (Trigorin) and Emma Corrin (Nina). It is officially opening on the 6th March and will continue to run until the 5th April.
My Neighbour Totoro, Gillian Lynne Theatre: the Olivier Award winning production based on the 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki returns to London following its successful run at the Barbican. Currently booking until the 2nd November, its a great opportunity to experience it once again!
Manhunt, Royal Court Theatre: Robert Icke has written and directed this play which is based on the true events involving Raoul Moat, whose actions led to one of the biggest manhunts in UK history. It runs at the Royal Court Theatre from the 28th March until the 3rd May.
Down the Road, Playhouse East: the new London venue is presenting the first UK revival of Lee Blessing’s play since 2003. Running from the 4th to the 29th March, this psychological thriller asks questions of journalistic integrity and glorifying the actions of a criminal.
Punch, Young Vic Theatre: from the 1st March until 26th April, James Graham’s latest play heads to the London stage. Starring Alec Boaden, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Tony Hirst, Shalisha James-Davis, Emma Pallant and David Shields, it is based on the book Right From Wrong by Jacob Dunne and the true life events that led to the death of James Hodgkinson and the aftermath.
Farewell Mister Haffmann, Park Theatre: Nigel Harman and Jemima Rooper star in this London premiere of Jean-Phillipe Daguerre’s play, adapted here by Jeremy Sam and directed by Oscar Toeman. Winner of four Molière Awards, the play is set in 1942 in Nazi-occupied Paris, with Jewish jeweller Joseph Haffmann facing imminent danger as Jews are being rounded up across the city for deportation. Desperate, Joseph turns to his trusted employee Pierre Vigneau for help. What follows is an examination of human resilience in the face of impossible choices.