What’s on Thursday 16^th August, 2012 – Theatre shows in London

Here is a guide to London’s best theatre shows and West End musicals on Thursday 16th August.

Pick “The Tempest”, at Kensington Palace

Thursday 16th Aug, 18th & 20th August 2012   •  Kensington Palace, London Enjoy Shakespeare's outrageous comedy "The Tempest" in the grounds of Kensington Palace. It tells the story of Prospero lying marooned on a remote island. The sorceror uses his magical powers to conjure up a storm and …more

“Jumpy”, with Tamsin Greig

Thursday 16th August – 3rd Nov 2012   •  Duke of York’s Theatre, London Hilary once protested at Greenham Common. Now she's a mother, a wife... and fifty. Now her protests tend to focus on persuading her teenage daughter to go out fully clothed. "Jumpy" is a frank and funny family drama …more

Pick “Volcano”, with Jenny Seagrove

14th August – 29th Sept 2012   •  Vaudeville Theatre, London Jenny Seagrove, Dawn Steele and Jason Durr will be starning in Noel Coward's "Volcano", at the Vaudeville Theatre. It tells the story of the recently widowed Adela Shelly, who finds herself being seduced by a suave visitor …more

Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”

8th August – 15th Sept 2012   •  Noël Coward Theatre, London The RSC will be putting on a major new production of "Julius Caesar" as part of the World Shakespeare Festival, where Shakespeare's great political thriller will be shifted from Ancient Rome to modern Africa. The Noel …more

“London Road”, at the National Theatre

28th July – 6th Sept 2012   •  Olivier Theatre, London London Road follows the sad events of 2006, when Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. Adam Cork's music uses the melodic speech patterns of Alecky Blythe's recorded interviews with the people …more

“Philadelphia, Here I Come!” — Donmar Warehouse

26th July – 22nd Sept 2012   •  Donmar Warehouse, London Tomorrow morning, Gar O'Donnell is leaving his family and Ireland for the bright lights of America. "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" is a touching portrait of a young man on the verge of a new start, struggling to say goodbye. …more

Pick Monty Python’s “Spamalot”

25th July – 9th Sept 2012   •  Harold Pinter Theatre, London Monty Python fans should get their coconuts out and trot down to the Harold Pinter Theatre, where Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Culshaw, Bonnie Langford and Todd Carty will be starring in "Spamalot" -- the stage version of "Monty …more

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

24th July – 27th Oct 2012   •  Cottesloe Theatre, London As fifteen-year old Christopher stands beside the body of Wellington the dog, his innocence comes under suspicion. He decides to solve the murder mystery by writing each fact of the "case" in a book. His detective work, …more

“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

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 Tiger Who Came To Tea

4th July – 2nd Sept 2012   •  Lyric Theatre, London "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" started out as a best-selling picture book. Now, this much-loved children's tale has been adapted for the stage, with songs and lyrics suited to a sing-along. The show is a perfect for pre- and …more

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