Theatre News

Opening: Shivered, Can We Talk, Rainbow & One Man transfer

Amongst the major London openings, in the West End and further afield, this week are:

OPENING MONDAY

Can We Talk About This?
12 MARCH 2012
(PREVIEWS FROM 9 MARCH)

Award-winning physical theatre company DV8 return to the National Theatre with their latest show, exploring “freedom of speech, censorship and Islam”, running in the Lyttelton until 28 March.

Revolution Square

Acclaimed theatre company Jericho collaborates with the Bush Theatre on this piece responding to the recent widespread protests in Russia.

OPENING TUESDAY

Shivered
13 MARCH 2012
(PREVIEWS FROM 7 MARCH)

Following hot on the heels of last year’s Tender Napalm, Philip Ridley returns to Southwark Playhouse’s Main House for the world premiere of his latest play. Until 14 April.

One Man, Two Guvnors

13 MARCH 2012
(PREVIEWS FROM 2 MARCH)

The National Theatre’s hit production of Richard Bean‘s comedy, adapted from Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters, transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket starring Owain Arthur, Jodie Prenger and Hannah Spearritt.

OPENING WEDNESDAY

Moon on a Rainbow Shawl
14 MARCH 2012
(PREVIEWS FROM 7 MARCH)

Errol John’s 1953 play, set in post-war Trinidad, is revived in the NT Cottesloe by director Michael Buffong. With a cast featuring Danny Sapani, Jenny Jules and Jude Akuwudike, it continues in rep until 9 June.

OPENING FRIDAY

Play House & Definitely the Bahamas
16 MARCH 2012
(PREVIEWS FROM 14 MARCH)

The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond pairs Martin Crimp‘s 1987 play Definitely the Bahamas with a brand new work. Directed by the playwright, the double-bill continues until 21 April 2012.