Here are our top 5 picks of the best Theatres and Galleries currently open
Captain Amazing Returns to London
Is it a bird…? Is it a plane…? No…! It’s CAPTAIN AMAZING!
Matthew Schmolle Productions are delighted to announce the 10 year anniversary production of Alistair McDowall’s critically acclaimed Captain Amazing will open at Southwark Playhouse Borough this May. With previews from 1st May and press night on 2nd May.
Returning to play the titular character will be Mark Weinman who previously inhabited the role to critical acclaim and who the piece was initially written for. Once again, Clive Judd directs with re-imagined lighting and projection from Will Monks, sound design from Asaf Zohar and set design from Georgia de Grey.
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I Can’t Stand the Man Myself
A show about hating yourself and amongst other things, choosing not to
Do you hate yourself? Recent Chortle Award nominee Alexander Bennett does. It’s both incredibly destructive and fortunately for you – highly entertaining.
In his singular dark, silly, filthy and thoughtful style, Alexander is now trying to be more sympathetic to the man in the mirror by appraising his past, his body, his mistakes, his achievements, the limits of men’s clothing, queerness, online culture, the rental market and Robbie Williams.
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SAPPHO
Poet. Lover. Legend
Fusing ancient poetry with modern music, Greek chorus with contemporary dance, Sappho written by Wendy Beckett is a thrilling adult fairy tale of mythic proportions that may – or may not – have happened. Expect dancing, passion, poetry and plenty of queer joy as Pascal Productions’ international hit makes its debut on the London stage, Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 3 May – 25 May 2024.
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Drawing Biennial 2024
Showcasing over 200 drawings from diverse and intriguing artists worldwide
Every two years the Drawing Biennial proves to be a highlight in Drawing Room’s programme – a critically acclaimed exhibition showcasing over 200 drawings from some of the most interesting artists working across the globe today. This year’s Biennial is a vibrant pulse-check of contemporary drawing in 2024, as well as a vital fundraiser that provides Drawing Room with funding for the next two years of activity, supporting artists and our community through championing drawing.
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Spirited Away Stage Adaptation Coming to London!
Be spirited away and delight in the mystery of this genre-defining anime classic
Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning SPIRITED AWAY, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki is re-imagined for the stage by Olivier and Tony award-winning director of Les Misérables, John Caird.
The original Japanese cast perform this extraordinary production with wildly imaginative puppets, dazzling set and costume designs and a live orchestra playing the magnificent original film score by Joe Hisaishi.
A masterpiece of storytelling and stunning visuals SPIRITED AWAY, tells the enchanting tale of Chihiro who while traveling to a new home with her family, stumbles into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress Yubaba.
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