Opening: Sound of Music, Payne’s Deep Water, Liola and West Side Story
While the Edinburgh Fringe continues, there’s plenty happening in London this week with major openings at the Open Air Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, National Theatre and elsewhere
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical is revived at Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, starring Charlotte Wakefield (read our interview) and Michael Xavier. Until 7 September – don’t miss our Outing on 20 August!
Nick Payne‘s new play premieres at the Donmar Warehouse, starring Nigel Lindsay and Daniel Mays (look out for our interview later today). Directed by John Crowley, it runs until 28 September 2013.
Former WhatsOnStage Award-winner Leanne Jones (Hairspray) heads the cast in this ‘cult Sci-fi musical adventure’ at Leicester Square Theatre. Until 15 September.
Joey McKneely‘s production of the classic dance musical, featuring Jerome Robbins’ original choreography, returns to Sadler’s Wells for a run to 22 September.
Nadia Fall‘s new show at the NT Shed promises ‘documentary theatre meets beatboxing, R&B and choreography to tell the stories of the Londoners who don’t get heard’. Until 7 September.
