Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44THE RIVER MAGAZINE | Winter 2016 25 | C U L T U R E | THE RIVER MAGAZINE | Winter 2016 25 The White Devil 26 January to 16 April 2017 By John Webster In the shadows of the court and the darkness of the human heart, greed and lust corrupt and breed murderous atrocity. Consumed by a violent passion for that which is forbidden to him, the Duke of Brachiano murders his wife in order to possess another woman, triggering a cycle of violence. Othello 23 February to 16 April 2017 Othello is incredibly talented and successful, but is subjected to racism, jealousy and suspicion. Only his love, Desdemona, treats him with respect and kindness. His best friend, Iago, watches Othello’s life flourish with unbearable jealousy and plots to undermine his love for Desdemona. THE OLD VIC 103 THE CUT SE1 8NB 020 7928 2651 ART To 18 February 2017 A global phenomenon celebrating its twentieth anniversary, Art returns to London for a limited run. Director Matthew Warchus reunites the original creative team to revive this award-winning play about friendship, prejudice and tolerance. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead 25 February to Saturday 29 Apr 2017 Half a century after its premiere on The Old Vic stage, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, the play that made a young Tom Stoppard’s name overnight, returns to The Old Vic in its 50th anniversary celebratory production. Against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, this mind-bending situation comedy sees two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz (Daniel Radcliffe) and Guildenstern (Joshua McGuire), take centre stage. THE YOUNG VIC 66 THE CUT SE1 8LZ 020 7922 2922 Once in a Lifetime To 14 January 2017 By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Harry Enfield makes his stage debut in this classic Broadway comedy, directed by the remarkable Richard Jones. Hollywood, 1930. The first-ever talking motion picture is a smash hit and suddenly every actor needs a voice. Three New Yorkers head west to cash in on the talkies trend by opening an elocution school. But in a city heaving with clueless ingénues, all-powerful studio moguls and neurotic screenwriters, success is trickier than it sounds. Living With the Lights On 7 to 23 December Mark Lockyer shares his gripping true story of an actor living life on the edge, from his on-stage meltdown as Mercutio at the RSC to his fiery relationships and ultimate recovery. A Midsummer Night’s Dream 16 February to 1 April 2017 Dark fantasies and nightmarish visions unfold in this bold take on Shakespeare’s unparalleled tale of love, betrayal and desire. Director Joe Hill-Gibbins teams up with designer Johannes Schütz to dive into the subconscious of Shakespeare’s masterpiece and create a new production that heaves with the energy of a wild house party. See Me Now 11 February to 4 March 2017 A daring new show created and performed by sex workers. Instructions for Safety in the Sex Workplace 1. Don’t give out your real name 2. Always carry protection 3. Get the money first London sex workers share their painful, touching and often hilarious stories. MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY 53 SOUTHWARK STREET SE1 1RU 020 7378 1713 She Loves Me 25 November 2016 to 4 March 2017 Meet Amalia and Georg, who work as clerks in Maraczek’s Parfumerie -- and aren’t exactly the best of friends. They both rapturously write to romantic pen pals. Despite the anonymity of their secret admirers, they live for the love letters that they exchange and the day they will finally meet. The musical version – written by the authors of Fiddler on the Roof – has delighted audiences since its 1963 Broadway premier and features a sparkling score that includes the now-classic songs Ice Cream and A Trip to the Library. UNICORN THEATRE 147 TOOLEY STREET SE1 2HZ 020 7645 0560 Baddies: The Musical is Back! To 31 December 2017 The Big Bad Wolf’s in trouble – he’s been ripped out of his story and thrown in jail for being too good at being bad. Along with fellow offenders Rumpelstiltskin, The Ugly Sisters and Captain Hook, the Big Bad Wolf is determined to find out who’s decided to change the fairytale rulebook and why. After a hugely successful sell-out run last Christmas, the baddest musical is back in town. | C U L T U R E |