What’s on Thursday 19^th July, 2012 – Theatre shows in London

Here is a guide to London’s best theatre shows and West End musicals on Thursday 19th July.

“Antigone”, at the National Theatre

18th – 21st July 2012   •  Olivier Theatre, London In attempt to wrest control of a city ravaged by war, Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone's rebellious brother. But when she defies him, Creon orders her to be buried alive as punishment. The citizens daren't …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

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 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

“Chicken”, at Trafalgar Studios

25th June – 21st July 2012   •  Trafalgar Studios, London "Chicken" is a gritty play set in the Bronx. It follows two childhood pals, Wendall and Floyd, as they train a sickly rooster for an illegal cockfight. As the dysfunctional friends scrabble and strut like cocks themselves, …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

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