Entertainments Listings

NATIONAL THEATRE – SOUTHBANK – SE1 9PX – 020 7452 3000

The James Plays
A co-production with the National Theatre of Scotland, The James Plays are a trio of new history plays by award-winning writer Rona Munro. Exhilarating and vividly imagined, they bring to life three generations of Stewart kings
James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock – From 10 September
James II: Day of The Innocents – From 15 September
James III: The True Mirror – From 19 September
Three Show Day – 25 September & 25 October

Here Lies Love
30 September – 8 January
A revolutionary musical experience from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, where audience participation and dancing is encouraged

JOHN
30 October – 13 January
JOHN authentically depicts real-life stories, where movement and spoken word combine to create an intense and poignant theatrical experience

NATIONAL THEATRE – TEMPORARY THEATRE

Romeo & Juliet
29 October – 14 November
A modern city. A deadly feud. A pair of star-crossed lovers

GIELGUD THEATRE – 35 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE – W1D 6AR – 020 7492 1548

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
24 June – 14 February
This acclaimed production of Mark Haddon’s award-winning novel, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, has won 7 Olivier Awards – including Best Play in 2013

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE – 56 PARK STREET – SE1 9AR – 020 7261 9565

Doctor Scroggy’s War
12 September – 10 October
Howard Brenton’s epic new play about the First World War tells the story of 19-year-old Jack Twigg as he enlists in the London Regiment and goes on a journey he never imagined

Pitcairn
22 September – 11 October
Richard Bean’s story depicts the infamous mutineers of The Bounty as they establish a new society alongside their Tahitian followers

THE OLD VIC – 103 THE CUT – SE1 8NB – 020 7928 2651

Electra
22 September – 20 December
Frank McGuinness delivers a charged adaptation of this classic tale of power and revenge

THE YOUNG VIC – 66 THE CUT – WATERLOO – SE1 8LZ

A Streetcar Named Desire
23 July – 19 September
Gillian Anderson stars as Blanche DuBois in the classic by Tennessee Williams

The Cherry Orchard
10 October – 29 November
Chekhov’s last and greatest play is a heartbreaking love-letter to a society in violent transition

MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY – 53 SOUTHWARK STREET – SE1 1RU – 020 7378 1713

Fully Committed
3 September – 15 November
In celebration of their tenth anniversary, the Chocolate Factory presents a brand-new production of the show that put them on the map in 2004

WATERLOO EAST THEATRE – BRAD STREET – SE1 8TN – 020 7378 1713

Win/Lose/Draw
23 September – 5 October
A funny, moving and wickedly entertaining panorama of the modern world from a feminine viewpoint

UNICORN THEATRE – 147 TOOLEY STREET – SE1 2HZ – 020 7645 0560

How Nigeria Became: A Story, And A Spear That Didn’t Work
9 October – 9 November
This colourful and quick-witted production offers a creative insight into Nigeria’s beginnings in 1914

WHITE CUBE – 144 – 152 BERMONDSEY STREET – SE1 3TQ – 020 7930 5373

Gilbert & George: Scapegoating Pictures for London
Until 28 September
The art of Gilbert & George creates a visceral and epic depiction of modern urban existence

DESIGN MUSEUM – 28 SHAD THAMES – SE1 2YD – 020 7403 6933

Women Fashion Power
29 October – 26 April
This exhibition looks at how influential women have used fashion to define and enhance their position in the world

TATE MODERN – BANKSIDE – SE1 9TG – 020 7887 8888

Louise Bourgeois: Works on Paper
16 June – 12 April
Most widely recognised for her ambitious sculptures, this display brings together a selection of Louise Bourgeois’ prints, drawings and books

Malevich
16 July – 26 October
The first major Kazimir Malevich retrospective for almost 25 years will offer an expansive view of his career in its entirety

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