Here’s a guide to some of the shows to enjoy opening this month!
One Day a New Musical, Garrick Theatre:
This new musical based on David Nicholls’ 2009 novel, had its world premiere at the Lyceum Theatre earlier this year and is now set to begin performances at the Garrick Theatre on the 17th November. Featuring an adaptation by David Greig, it has music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez of Johnnyswim, with additional material by Jeremy Sams.
Cranford, Orange Tree Theatre:
Tamsin Greig is set to lead the cast in this stage adaptation of the original novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, co-created and directed by Josh Roche. The story follows that of Matty Jenkyns, who lives at the centre of a close-knit community of formidable women. Their lives are governed by a web of peculiar customs and unspoken rules. But as the outside world rushes in, the residents of Cranford must navigate troubled friendships, lost love, and the challenge of holding on to what matters most.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Hackney Empire:
As we head towards the festive season, the Hackney Empire will kick things off from the 21st November with their annual pantomime. The cast for this year’s production is led by Clive Rowe, who is also directing Jack and the Beanstalk, which is booking until the 31st December.
Nero: A New Musical, Southwark Playhouse:
Andrew Barth Feldman is set to star as Nero in this brand new musical looking at the emperor before he became infamous for his tyranny. Playing at the theatre from the 2nd November until the 5th December, this musical features a book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik.
Speculations, Marylebone Theatre:
Torben Betts’ political thriller is set to open in London on the 4th November, with Janie Dee leading the cast directed by Trevor Nunn. At its centre, the story focuses on celebrated journalist and television star Dorothy Kilgallen who is chasing the biggest story of her career while looking at the deaths of Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald.
Julius Caesar Remixed, Omnibus Theatre:
Following their production of Tartuffe (Remixed) at the Marylebone Theatre, Intermission Youth will present their latest production that reframes Shakespeare’s play through a contemporary lens colliding classical drama within a modern secondary school setting. The narrative will unravels the devastating realities of knife crime, postcode rivalries, and real-life tragedies. It will run at the theatre from the 11th November until the 5th December.
Anything Goes, The Mill at Sonning:
Running at the theatre from the 19th November until the 17th January, this revival of the musical is directed by Joseph Pitcher and choreographed by Gary Lloyd. Set on a cruise ship, it is a story mistaken identities and romance featuring many classic songs by Cole Porter including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and the show-stopping title number “Anything Goes”.
Harry Milas: Magic in the Ditch, Shoreditch Townhall:
If you are looking for a little bit of magic this November, then why not head to the Shoreditch Townhall between the 20th November until the 11th December to catch this intimate new show. It is an immersive show of sleight of hand, personal reckoning and extraordinary skill…