What’s on Monday 23^rd July, 2012 – Theatre shows in London

Here is a guide to London’s best theatre shows and West End musicals on Monday 23rd July.

“The Doctor’s Dilemma”, at the National Theatre

17th July – 12th Sept 2012   •  Lyttelton Theatre, London Bernard Shaw's "The Doctor's Dilemma" takes a gleeful look at the dubious ethics of the men who play God. Harley Street doctor Colenso Ridgeon's new tuberculosis treatment remains experimental, and he is restricted to …more

Shakespeare’s “Richard III”, at the Globe Theatre

14th July – 13th Oct 2012   •  Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre will be putting on a production of Shakespeare's "Richard III". It tells the story of the evil Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who took Edward IV's two young sons into custody on the old king's death. …more

Pick Derren Brown: Svengali

12th July – 11th Aug 2012   •  Novello Theatre, London The master of psychological illusion is returning to the West End with "Svengali". Be prepared for a roller-coaster ride of psychological illusion as Derren Brown promises an evening of mind-melting tricks and plenty of …more

Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens”

10th July – 9th Sept 2012   •  Olivier Theatre, London Timon of Athens is a patron of the arts, ostentatious host, and friend to the rich and powerful, showering money and hospitality on the city's elite. As his coffers run dry, he reassures his loyal steward that all will be …more

“The Taming of the Shrew”, at the Globe Theatre

23rd June – 13th Oct 2012   •  Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre will be putting on a production of Shakespeare's outrageous comedy "The Taming of the Shrew". The play follows two wealthy sisters as they search for a husband. Bianca is modest and kind, and has no …more

“Democracy” — at the Old Vic

15th June – 28th July 2012   •  Old Vic, London Michael Frayn's "Democracy" is a stylish thriller based on real-life events. It takes place during the final months of West German Chancellor Willy Brandt's term of office, and explores his suspicions that a Stasi spy has …more

“The Last of the Haussmans”, at the National Theatre

12th June – 11th Oct 2012   •  Lyttelton Theatre, London "The Last of the Haussmans" offers a funny, touching and at times savage portrait of a family that's losing its grip. Now slowly growing old, Judy Haussman holds court in her Art Deco house on the Devon coast. She's joined …more

Pick Shakespeare’s “Henry V”, at the Globe Theatre

7th June – 26th Aug 2012   •  Globe Theatre, London The Globe Theatre will be putting on a production of Shakespeare's patriotic history play "Henry V". Set immediately before and after the events of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, Shakespeare's masterful plot tells the …more

Pick Yes, Prime Minister

6th June 2012 – 12th Jan 2013   •  Trafalgar Studios, London The original writers of the classic TV series "Yes, Prime Minister" have reunited for a special 30th anniversary production which follows the PM as head of a coalition government. With the country is on the verge of …more

“Ragtime” — Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

18th May – 8th Sept 2012   •  Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London "Ragtime" is a poignant but ultimately triumphant musical which unites three families split by race and destiny. The timeless struggle between wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, and hope and despair, make this a …more

“Abigail’s Party” — with Jill Halfpenny

15th May – 1st Sept 2012   •  Wyndham’s Theatre, London The Wyndham's Theatre will be putting on a production of Mike Leigh's acclaimed play, "Abigail's Party". Set in the 1970s, "Abigail's Party" tells the tale of a friendly drinks party held by happy couple Beverly and …more

Posh

11th May – 4th Aug 2012   •  Duke of York’s Theatre, London "Posh" is a searing take on the privileged upper classes. Meeting in an oak-panelled room in Oxford, ten young bloods with deep pockets are intent on restoring their right to rule. It may look like a wild night of …more

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