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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)
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WOMAN IN MIND
Dark new take on Alan Ayckbourn’s depiction
of a bored vicar’s wife who replaces her
mundane, miserable family with a fantasy one
where all is perfect.
DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
St. Martin’s Lane, WC2
NEW VR EXPERIENCE – 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD
7 Wonders of the World – a new immersive VR experience from Exhibition Hub
and Fever, the creators of Van Gogh, Monet, Titanic and Bubble Planet is launching
on 6 December in Shoreditch blending cutting-edge VR, 360° projection and
multisensory design to reimagine both ancient and modern wonders. From the Great
Pyramid of Giza to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, guests will explore iconic
monuments through walking VR and immersive environments that bring global
history to life.
CHRISTMAS SHOWS
THE NUTCRACKER
This enchanting production, featuring
Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, is the
quintessential festive treat for all the family.
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Kensington Gore, SW7 (020 7589 8212)
TOP HAT
Romance and rhythm collide in this
glamorous stage adaptation of the 1935 movie
starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Classic Irving Berlin numbers include ‘Cheek
to Cheek’. 12 Dec – 17 Jan.
QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL
Belvedere Road, SE1 (020 3879 9555)
THE RED SHOES
Do the red shoes belong to Victoria, or does
she belong to them? Enthralling ballet based
on Powell and Pressburger’s award winning
film. 2 Dec – 18 Jan.
SADLER’S WELLS
Rosebery Ave, EC1 (020 7863 8000)
PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW!
With a new arrival on the way, there’s building
and decorating work to be done – and Peppa
Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George need
audience help to pull off the oinktastic
makeover. Babes in arms permitted.
THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET
Haymarket, SW1 (020 7930 8800)
PINOCCHIO
Traditional tale rendered as a delightful new
musical, which invites us all to witness the
self-discovery and transformation of the
puppet-turned-boy and in turn understand the
true meaning of family. Until 4 Jan.
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
New Globe Walk, SE1 (0207 863 8000)
PLAYS
THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE
COLD
Powerful new adaptation of John Le Carré’s
novel. With betrayal at every turn, it’s a tense
evening exploring love, sacrifice and Cold
War deception. From 17 November.
@sohoplace
4 Soho Place, Charing Cross Road, W1
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
James and Lou move from Chicago to London
to escape their past, but they soon discover that
places aren't haunted, people are...
AMBASSADORS THEATRE
West Street, WC2 (020 7395 5405)
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
Based in a unique court room setting inside
London’s County Hall, a landmark production
of Agatha Christie’s gripping story of justice,
passion and betrayal.
COUNTY HALL
Belvedere Road, SE1 (0844 815 7141)
HIGH NOON
Billy Crudup and Denise Gough star as the
couple whose love is tested by impossible
choices, as the clock ticks down to the return
of a deadly outlaw on the high noon train.
HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
Panton Street, SW1 (0333 009 6690)
National Theatre
OLIVIER THEATRE
BALLET SHOES
Noel Streatfeild’s much loved novel is brought
to life in this production, complete with
crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and
three girls fighting to pursue their individual
passions. A real treat. From 17 November.
LYTTELTON THEATRE
PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
A young man walks into a pub, claiming that
he has killed his father... Caitriona Mclaughlin
directs this stage adaptation of John
Millington Synge’s riveting story.
DORFMAN
END
Touching and funny third part of David
Eldridge’s trilogy exploring love and
relationships. With Clive Owen and Saskia
Reeves. Until 17 Jan.
NATIONAL THEATRE
South Bank, SE1 (020 7452 3000)
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
Directed by Stephen Daldry, this gripping new
adventure will take you back to the beginning
of the Stranger Things story – and may hold
the key to the end...
PHOENIX THEATRE
Charing Cross Road, WC2
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
Inspired by one of Britain’s greatest ever
comedy series, a 2 hour production is set in a
restaurant where the audience are the diners.
PRESIDENT HOTEL
Guilford Street, WC1 (0845 154 4145)
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