2020's Must-see Theatre
The top 10 shows on in London this year. Click to read my 2020 theatre hit-list.
Theatre Challenge: see every single one!
Which shows are you excited about?
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In no particular order....
1) Three Sisters National Theatre
Currently on
A new adaptation of a Chekhov classic by Inua Ellams set during the Nigerian civil war.
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/three-sisters
2) The Red Shoes Various locations throughout the UK
Matthew Bourne's first ballet production.
Currently on
https://new-adventures.net/the-red-shoes#overview
3) Uncle Vanya Harold Pinter Theatre
From: 14th January
2020 is clearly a Chekhov year - Toby Jones stars in this classic
4) Leopoldstadt Wyndham Theatre
From: 25th January
A new play by Tom Stoppard (Anything he writes is genius)
5) Far Away Donmar Warehouse
From: 6th February
A revival of Caryl Churchill's masterpiece 20 years on. (Awesome theatre)
http://bit.ly/FarAwayChurchill
6)Endgame The Old Vic
From: 27th January
Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming star in Samuel Beckett's weird and wonderful work
(Endgame is combined with his other work: 'Rough for Theatre II')
https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2020/endgame
7) The Glass Menagerie The Barbican Theatre
From: 5th June
Isabelle Huppert stars in this slightly lesser known Tennessee Williams. I'm excited about anything directed by Ivo Van Hove.
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2020/event/odeon-theatre-de-leurope-the-glass-menagerie
8) Blithe Spirit Duke of York Theatre
From: 5th March
Very intriguing to see Jennifer Saunders starring in this classic by Noel Coward.
9) The Prince of Egypt Dominion Theatre
From: 5th February
The only musical on my list. This new number is set to be a hit, written by the composer of Wicked - Stephen Schwartz
https://www.theprinceofegyptmusical.com
10) To Kill a Mockingbird Gielgud Theatre
From: 21st May
A new adaption by Aaron Sorkin of Harper Lee's beloved book. This is a must-see
https://www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/tickets/to-kill-a-mockingbird/