This Is London - 8 November 2019

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20 PLAYS GHOST STORIES After exhilarating audiences across the world, Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s worldwide cult phenomenon is back to haunt the West End, and it’s more spine-tingling and terrifying than ever. AMBASSADORS THEATRE West Street, WC2 (020 7395 5405) THE LION THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Step through the wardrobe this winter into the magical kingdom of Narnia for the mystical adventures in a faraway land. BRIDGE THEATRE One Tower Bridge, SE1 (0843 208 1846) THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY One enormous diamond, eight incompetent crooks and a snoozing security guard. What could possibly go right? CRITERION THEATRE Piccadilly Circus, (020 7492 0810) THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG A Polytechnic amateur drama group are putting on a 1920s murder mystery and everything that can go wrong... does! DUCHESS THEATRE Catherine Street, WC2 (0330 333 4810) TOUCHING THE VOID The 30th anniversary of the publication of Joe Simpson’s best-selling memoir, charting his extraordinary struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes. DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE St Martin’s Lane, WC2 (020 7492 1552) THE WOMAN IN BLACK An innocent outsider, a suspicious rural community, a gothic house and a misty marsh are the ingredients of this Victorian ghost story. FORTUNE THEATRE Russell Street, WC2 (0844 871 7626) NOISES OFF With technical brilliance and split-second timing, Michael Frayn’s comedy looks behind the scenes with a company of actors in a hilarious tribute to the unpredictability of life in the theatre. GARRICK THEATRE Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0330 333 4811) IAN McKELLEN ON STAGE Ian McKellen brings his one-man show to the West End for a limited run following a UK tour celebrating his 80th birthday this year. HAROLD PINTER THEATRE Panton Street, SW1 (0844 871 7622) Royal National Theatre Plays in repertory OLIVIER THEATRE TRANSLATIONS Following a sold-out run in 2018, Ian Rickson’s production of Brian Friel's masterpiece returns. MY BRILLIANT FRIEND Based on the celebrated novels by Elena Ferrante, an epic story of love, violence, ambition and self-destruction. LYTTELTON THEATRE HANSARD The official report of all Parliamentary debates. A witty and devastating new play by Simon Woods. 'MASTER HAROLD’… AND THE BOYS Athol Fugard’s masterwork explores the nature of friendship, and the ways people are capable of hurting even those they love. DORFMAN THEATRE THE ANTIPODES Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Baker returns to the National Theatre with her latest extraordinary play. NATIONAL THEATRE South Bank, SE1 (020 7452 3000) HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD PARTS I & II Stage play based on the Harry Potter franchise written by Jack Thorne, based on an original story by J.K Rowling. PALACE THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (0330 333 4813) DEATH OF A SALESMAN Marianne Elliott co-directs Arthur Miller’s 1949 classic, bringing a unique vision to one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, seen through the eyes of an African-American family. PICCADILLY THEATRE Denman Street, W1 (020 7452 3000) THE MOUSETRAP Agatha Christie’s whodunnit is the longest running play of its kind in the history of British theatre. ST MARTIN’S THEATRE West Street, WC2 (0844 499 1515) A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG Peter Nichols’ funny and moving masterpiece is the extraordinary play inspired by the author’s own experience of raising his daughter. TRAFALGAR STUDIOS Whitehall, SW1 (0844 871 7632) Celebrating the countdown to Christmas at Hamleys with the cast of the RSC’s award-winning Matilda The Musical. GROAN UPS First show in Mischief Theatre’s residency at the Vaudeville Theatre, Groan Ups is a brandnew play which looks at how people grow up. Are we the same at 30 as we were at 13? VAUDEVILLE THEATRE Strand, WC2 (0330 333 4814) THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT Stephen Mangan, Kara Tointon and Sue Johnston in the world premiere of the hilarious, classic Ealing comedy, WYNDHAM’S THEATRE Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0844 482 5120) MUSICALS WAITRESS Hit Broadway musical brought to life by an all-female creative team, featuring original music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. ADELPHI THEATRE Strand, WC2 (020 3725 7060) TINA New stage musical reveals the untold story of Tina Turner, a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. ALDWYCH THEATRE The Aldwych, WC2 (0845 200 7981) WICKED Hit Broadway story of how a clever, misunderstood girl with emerald green skin and a girl who is beautiful and popular turn into the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch in the Land of Oz. APOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE Wilton Road, SW1 (0844 826 8000) EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE New feel good musical – supported by his mum and friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps into the spotlight. APOLLO THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (0330 333 4809) t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g a z i n e • t h i s i s l o n d o n o n l i n e
SIX THE MUSICAL Tudor Queens meet Pop Princesses in a musical retelling of the six wives of Henry VIII. A celebration of sisterly sass-itude, powered by an all-female band. ARTS THEATRE Great Newport Street, WC2 (020 7836 8463) MATILDA Critically acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production of Roald Dahl’s book, directed by Matthew Warchus. CAMBRIDGE THEATRE Earlham Street, WC2 (0844 800 1110) WHITE CHRISTMAS A brand new production of Irving Berlin’s seasonal favourite. This feel-good family musical lights up the Dominion for a strictly limited season from 19 November. DOMINION THEATRE Tottenham Court Road, W1 (0345 200 7892) LES MISERABLES – CONCERT STAGED Concert staging starring Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Matt Lucas. GIELGUD THEATRE Shaftesbury Theatre, WC2 (0844 482 5151) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Long running epic romance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, set in Paris opera house where a deformed phantom stalks his prey. HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE Haymarket, SW1 (0844 412 2707) THE LION KING Disney‘s phenomenally successful animated film is transformed into a spectacular stage musical, a superb evening of visual delight. LYCEUM THEATRE Wellington Street, WC2 (0844 871 3000) THRILLER – LIVE Over two hours of the non-stop hit songs that marked Michael Jackson’s live performances. LYRIC THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 (0330 333 4812) SCHOOL OF ROCK Andrew Lloyd Webber's stage musical with lyrics by Glenn Slater adapted from the film. GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE Drury Lane, WC2 (020 7492 0810) MAMMA MIA! Hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, set around the story of a mother and daughter on the eve of the daughter’s wedding. NOVELLO THEATRE Aldwych, WC2 (0844 482 5170) COME FROM AWAY UK Premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical which tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers in the wake of 9/11. PHOENIX THEATRE Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0844 871 7627) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF West End transfer of the revival directed by Trevor Nunn, starring Andy Nyman as Tevye. PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Northumberland Ave WC2· (0844 871 7631) MARY POPPINS The story of the world’s favourite Nanny is spectacularly brought to the stage with its famous and unforgettable songs. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE Old Compton Street W1 (0844 482 5151) THE BOOK OF MORMON A crude, witty and satirical show telling the story of two young and naive mormon missionaires. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE Coventry Street, W1 (0844 482 5110) 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Based on the much loved movie and making its West End debut, Dolly Parton’s musical comes to London for a strictly limited season. SAVOY THEATRE Strand, WC2 (020 7492 0810) &JULIET A hilariously irreverent new musical that proves when it comes to love, there’s always life after Romeo. Told through pop anthems of the last three decades from legendary songwriter Max Martin. SHAFTESBURY THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 (020 7492 0810) ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES The landmark, record-breaking and top-rated television series written by the late, great John Sullivan, becomes a new British musical. THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET Haymarket SW1 (020 7930 8800) AMELIE Based on the five-time Oscar® nominated film, starring French-Canadian stage and screen star Audrey Brisson as ‘Amélie Poulain’. From 29 November. THE OTHER PALACE Palace Street, SW1 (020 7087 7900) HAMILTON Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi award-winning musical, based on one of America’s Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE Victoria Street, SW1 (0844 248 5000) Touching The Void ®. Photo: Michael Wharley. TOUCHING THE VOID OPENS AT DUKE OF YORK’S War Horse co-director Tom Morris’ production of Touching the Void will open in the West End at the Duke of York’s Theatre this week, previewing from 9 November with opening night on 14 November. The production marks the 30th anniversary of the publication of Joe Simpson’s book, charting his extraordinary struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes. Alongside this struggle is the appalling dilemma of his climbing partner Simon Yates, perched on an unstable snow-cliff, clinging onto the rope tying him to the severely injured Joe. Unable to recover Joe from the void, Simon is faced with the agonising decision to cut the rope that binds them. The first ever stage version of Touching the Void, adapted by The Lyceum's David Greig from the awardwinning memoir by Joe Simpson, which also became a BAFTA- winning film. They are joined by Designer Ti Green, Sound Designer and Composer Jon Nicholls, Lighting Designer Chris Davey, Movement Director Sasha Milavic Davies and casting by Jill Green CDG. 21 t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g a z i n e • t h i s i s l o n d o n o n l i n e
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS Events 4 Armistice Day at
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