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Opening: Once, Royal Court’s Narrative & NT Shed’s Table

Editorial Staff

Editorial Staff

| London's West End |

8 April 2013

Among this week’s major London theatre openings, in the West End and further afield, are the much-anticipated Once, Narrative at the Royal Court, the NT’s Table, and more:

Opening Tuesday

Once
9 April 2013
(Previews from 16 March)

The Tony Award-winning show based on the film of the same name comes to the Phoenix Theatre. Starring Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cvitešiæ, it runs until 30 November 2013.
** Come on our hosted Whatsonstage.com Outing to ONCE on 15 April 2013 and get your top-price ticket, a FREE programme and access to our EXCLUSIVE post-show Q&A- all for £36.50! CLICK HERE TO BOOK! **


Midnight Express
9 April 2013

Peter Schaufuss presents the UK premiere of his acclaimed ballet, which is based on Billy Hayes’ 1977 book. It runs at the London Coliseum until 14 April.

Opening Wednesday

Narrative
10 April 2013
(Previews from 5 April)

Anthony Neilson‘s new play is about stories, and was developed with the cast in the rehearsal room. It runs at the Royal Court until 4 May 2013.


Carnaby Street – the Musical
10 April 2013
(Previews from 6 April)

A new musical featuring music of the ’60s starts a UK tour at the Hackney Empire. Starring Verity Rushworth and Aaron Sidwell, it runs until 14 April 2013.

Opening Thursday

Ubu Roi
11 April 2013
(Previews from 10 April)

Cheek by Jowl bring their take on Alfred Jarry‘s classic tale. With a cast of French actors, Declan Donnellan‘s production runs at the Silk Street Theatre until 20 April 2013.


On Approval
11 April 2013
(Previews from 9 April)

Frederick Lonsdale‘s comedy of manners comes to the Jermyn Street Theatre. With a cast including Sara Crowe and Daniel Hill, it runs until 4 May 2013.

Opening Friday

Table
12 April 2013
(Previews from 9 April)

A new play by Tanya Ronder marks the inaugural production of the National Theatre’s temporary venue The Shed. Telling the story of one family over 200 years, it runs until 18 May 2013.


Passion Play
12 April 2013

Prior to its West End transfer, David Leveaux‘s production comes to the Richmond Theatre. Starring Zoe Wanamaker, it runs until 20 April.
** Come on our hosted Whatsonstage.com Outing to PASSION PLAY on 11 June 2013 and get your top-price ticket, a FREE programme and access to our EXCLUSIVE post-show Q&A- all for £35! CLICK HERE TO BOOK! **

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