Theatre News

Opening: Daniel Radcliffe in Cripple of Inishmaan, Donmar’s Night Alive and West End Live

Among this week’s major London theatre openings, in the West End and further afield, are Daniel Radcliffe in The Cripple of Inishmaan, the Donmar’s Night Alive, West End Live and more:

Daniel Radcliffe in rehearsals for The Cripple of Inishmaan
Daniel Radcliffe in rehearsals for The Cripple of Inishmaan

Opening Tuesday
The Cripple of Inishmaan
18 June 2013
(Previews from 8 June)

Daniel Radcliffe stars in Michael Grandage’s production of Martin McDonagh’s play, set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934. It runs at the Noel Coward Theatre until 31 August 2013.


Moby Dick! The Musical
18 June 2013

Centre Stage London bring the “St Trinians-esque romp” that is Moby Dick! The Musical to the Bridewell Theatre, running until 22 June 2013.


Death Tax
18 June 2013

The Royal Court’s weekly rep, part of the Open Court season, continues with Death Tax. Directed by John Tiffany, it runs until 22 June 2013.

Opening Wednesday

The Night Alive
19 June 2013
(Previews from 13 June)

Conor McPherson’s new play The Night Alive at the Donmar Warehouse follows their production of his best known play The Weir. Directed by McPherson and featuring Ciaran Hinds in the cast, it runs until 27 July 2013.

Opening Thursday

Casualties
20 June 2013
(Previews from 18 June)

The world premiere of Ross Ericon’s play, which explores how love, friendship and truth are not so certain in the context of war, runs at the Park Theatre until 14 July 2013.

Opening Saturday

West End Live
22 & 23 June 2013

The annual event showcasing the best of the West End returns for its ninth year. Taking place in Trafalgar Square, it offers free entertainment from most West End musicals. For a full line-up see their website.