Suggestions for June?

[Sauja]

Posted: 5/26/15 at 12:40pm

Hi folks. I'll be in London for about a week in mid-June and am completely overwhelmed trying to decide what to see. The new debbie tucker greene play and Gypsy with Staunton are the only two  choices so far that I feel confident about. Can anyone make some recommendations--what is just essential viewing, what's skippable... I'm looking to do a broad range. A big musical or two, a major play, some comedy, some really offbeat theatre. And, of course, anything that hasn't already made it to New York.

 

Any recommendations are wildly appreciated.

[Mark_E]

Posted: 5/27/15 at 4:59am

I really enjoyed Bend it like Beckham last week when I saw it, if you want a big new musical with lots of heart then I'd go with this. Some great tunes and all in all just a fun night at the theatre.

 

 

[Sauja]

Posted: 5/27/15 at 10:22am

Thanks, Mark! I wondered about that one. I do love the movie--which actually was why I was concerned about choosing it. Happy to hear a good word for it.

[ggersten]

Posted: 5/27/15 at 11:04am

The Play That Goes Wrong would seem to fit your criteria.  

If you like The Kinks, then Sunny Afternoon.

And, while it's been longplaying and somewhat touristy - I've really enjoyed The Woman in Black.

And, the essential website is theatremonkey.com for seating and ticket information.

 

I can't speak with any knowledge or confidence about these new productions:

The tiny Union Theatre is premiering a new musical: Duncton Wood of which I know nothing.  

Southwark Playhouse also is premiering a new musical: Teddy - which sounds intriguing.

The Donmar is premiering a new play: Temple - which is about Occupy London.

Everyman at The National (although there is a cinebroadcast coming in July)

The Globe has King John and As You Like It.

I would not recommend The Commitments - but it's there.

 

 

 

Updated On: 5/27/15 at 11:04 AM

[tourboi]

Posted: 5/27/15 at 5:40pm

Bit of a shameless plug, but if you're keen on new musicals, I'm working on FACING EAST, a new musical that's doing a concert on the West End in June to support Stonewall and Pride in London. :) 

www.facingeastthemusical.com

 

 

 

[Sauja]

Posted: 5/28/15 at 1:46pm

Thank you, ggersten!

 

And I'm afraid I'll be back in NY by then, tourboi, but good luck!