Unmissable shows to catch this summer
The stage is hotting up this summer with Ian McKellen's King Lear, a new Alan Bennett, feminist Fringe comedy and much more
The Lehman Trilogy, National Theatre
Sam Mendes directs an epic boom and bust story of the Lehman Brothers over three generations.
Read more ...Othello, Shakespeare's Globe
As the founding artistic director of The Globe, Mark Rylance is an expert in staging and performing Shakespeare. So it's quite the coup for Michelle Terry to tempt Rylance back for the new season. He will play Iago opposite award-winner André Holland (Moonlight and Selma) as Othello, with Claire van Kampen (aka Mrs Mark Rylance) directing.
Read more ...Ian McKellen's King Lear, Duke of York's Theatre
The almighty Ian McKellen plays King Lear as Jonathan Munby's triumphant revival transfers from Chichester to the West End.
Read more ...Allelujah!, Bridge Theatre
If it aint broke, don't fix it... Nicholas Hytner directs a new play by History Boys writer Alan Bennett, recreating the winning National Theatre formula for the sleek new Bridge Theatre.
Read more ...Sounds and Sorcery: Celebrating Disney Fantasia, The Vaults
Immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Disney's Fantasia as the classic cartoon is re-imagined in a multi-media theatrical experience at The Vaults. Sounds and Sorcery combines world-class classical music, majestic installations and drama to transport audience members into an ethereal realm.
Read more ...As You Like It, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
All the world's a stage, but usually you have to sit inside a theatre to watch a play. However, this summer, Shakespeare's pastoral comedy As You Like It will be brought to life in the middle of Regent's Park, at the Open Air Theatre.
Read more ...Home I'm Darling, National Theatre
Laura Wade, the playwright who carved up the misogyny of elitist Oxbridge societies in 2010 hit Posh, is back to skewer sexist notions of perfect housewives.
Read more ...A Monster Calls, Old Vic theatre
Mourning, imagination and a giant creature rule the stage in the world premiere of A Monster Calls. Patrick Ness' 2011 novel is adapted by ever-imaginative director Sally Cookson.
Read more ...The One, Soho Theatre
The bold, ballsy debut play by Drywrite Theatre's Vicky Jones returns to Soho Theatre for a limited run. Book pronto if you're a fan of Fleabag.
Read more ...LAST CHANCE: Consent, Harold Pinter Theatre
After a sell-out 2017 premiere at the National Theatre, Consent is just as impressive on the West End. Don't miss Nina Raine's thrilling examination of truth, justice and betrayal.