Tour
MY PERFECT MIND: Told By An Idiot
Runs: 1h 40m, no interval, to 15 Nov; two additional dates in Barcelona
Info: www.toldbyanidiot.org

Review: Alexander Ray Edser, Birmingham Rep, 04 11 14

Precious sublime madness.

London
Who Do We Think We Are?: Sonja Lindon
Southwark Playhouse,
77-85 Newington Causeway
London SE1 6BD

8pm, Sat mat 3.30pm

Runs: 2hrs 10mins incl internal. To Nov 15

TICKETS: Box Office: 020 7407 0234
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Oct 30, 2014:

Clever spin and moving testimony.

Tour.

TWELFTH NIGHT
by William Shakespeare.

English Touring Theatre Tour to 29 November 2014.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 October at Watford Palace Theatre.

Clarity’s the virtue of this dark and stormy Twelfth Night.

London.

JOHN
conceived by Lloyd Newson.

Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX I rep to 13 January 2015.
Audio-described: 19 Dec 20 Dec 20 3pm (+ Touch Tour).
Captioned 12 Jan 8pm.
Runs: 1hr 20min No interval.

TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 4 November.

Emotion in motion in a provocative and beautiful piece.

Bath.

THE FATHER
by Florian Zeller translated by Christopher Hampton.

Ustinov Studio Theatre Royal Saw Close BA1 1ET To 15 November 2014.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.

TICKETS: 0125 448844.
www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 October 2014.

Beautifully organised script that puts order into chaos, in a splendid, sympathetic production.

London
2071 By Duncan Macmillan & Chris Rapley
Royal Court Theatre,
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs,
Sloane Square,
London SW1W 8AS

Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thurs, Sat mats 3.30pm

Runs: 75mins without interval, to 15 11 14

TICKETS 020 7565 -5000
In person: Mon–Sat, 10am-start of perf or 6pm if no show
On-line: www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk

Age guidance: 14+

Mondays all tickets £10; concs £5 off two top prices on daily standby; for 25s and under; School and HE groups of 8+; groups of 6+
Access: £12 + companion
*ID required. All discounts are subject to availability

Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Nov 6, 2014:

No messing about, a cut to the chase.

York.

HELVER’S NIGHT
by Ingmar Villqist translated by Jacek Laskowski.

York Theatre Royal Studio St Leonard’s Place YO1 7HD To 8 November 2014.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min no interval.

TICKETS: 01904 623568.
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 November.

Increasing grip of personal pity and political terror in play with a youthful angle.

Nottingham.

ARCADIA: Tom Stoppard.
Nottingham Playhouse.
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.
Runs: 3h 5m: one interval: till 15th November.
Performance times: 7.45pm (matinees 1.30pm 13th and 2.30pm 8th).
Review: Alan Geary: 4th November 2014.

A triumph.

Salisbury.

SEPARATE TABLES
by Terence Rattigan.

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA To 8 November 2014.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.15pm.
Audio-described 1 Nov 2.15pm & 7.30pm.
BSL Signed 5 Nov.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.

TICKETS: 01722 320333.
www.salisburyplayhouse.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 October.

Several strong performances replenish Rattigan’s Separate Tables.

London.

JONAH AND OTTO
by Robert Holman.

Park Theatre (Park 200) Clifton Terrace Finsbury Park N4 3JP to 23 November 2014.
Tue–Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm.
Runs 2hr 10 min. One interval.

TICKETS: 0207 870 5399.
www.parktheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 31 October.

A long day’s journey.

Manchester.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Tennessee Williams.

Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 29 November 2014.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm no performance 11 Nov Mat Wed & 11, 18 Nov 2.30pm Sat 3.30pm.
Audio-described: 15 Nov 3.30pm.
BSL Signed: 25 Nov.
Captioned: 21 Nov.
Post-show Discussion 20 Nov.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk/catroof
Review: Timothy Ramsden 8 November.

The Exchange provides a superb platform for a memorable production.

London.

SPINE
by Clara Brennan.

Soho Theatre (Upstairs) 21 Dean Street W1D 3NE To 2 November 2014.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Run 1hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7478 0100.
www.sohotheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 25 October.

Mint condition new play and vibrant production.

Tour.

THE BOUNCE
by Tim Webb

Oily Cart Theatre Tour to 29 October 2014.
Runs 20min x 3.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 October at The Place London.

Carefully devised activity that values its young participants.

London
The FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR’s DRACULA
by Tom Mallaburn, Phil Mulryne, Jon Edgley Bond & Cal McCrystal

Mercury Theatre
Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT to 16 November 2014
Tues- Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm and 4pm Sun November 16

Runs 2 hr One interval.

TICKETS: 01206 573948
www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Review: William Russell 4 November

Fangs, blood and hilarity at the BBC

London.

CANS
by Stuart Slade.

Theatre 503 The Latchmere 503 Battersea Park Road SW11 3BW To 29 November 2014.
Tue–Sat & 24 Nov 7.45pm Sun 5pm except 23 Nov 8pm.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.

TICKETS: 0207 978 7040.
www.theatre503.com
Review: William Russell 9 November.

Funny, but it's no laughing matter.

London.

THE CURING ROOM
by David Ian Lee.

Pleasance Theatre Carpenters’ Mews North Road N7 9EF To 9 November 2014.
Tue-Sun 7.30pm & 10pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7609 1800.
www.pleasance.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 25 October.

Extreme human situation handled with moderate skill.

London.

COOLATULLY
by Fiona Doyle.

Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Arms 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 22 November 2014.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 November.

A slow, steady, carefully-wrought drama.

Wales.

SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND
by Mike James.

Clwyd Theatr Cymru (Anthony Hopkins Theatre) Mold CH7 1YA To 8 November 2014.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm
Audio-described 8 Nov 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 6 Nov.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 0845 330 3565.
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 November.

Our finest hour reincarnated through its finest comedy.

Tour.

REGENERATION
by Pat Barker adapted by Nicholas Wright.

Royal & Derngate/Touring Consortium Tour to 29 November 2014.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 October at Richmond Theatre.

Reliving the past with increasing impact.

London.

SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by Hugh Wheeler.

Harringtons Pie and Mash Shop 3 Selkirk Road SW17 0ER To 29 November 2014.
7.30pm
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0333 666 3366/020 7359 4404 (24 hours).
www.tootingartsclub.co.uk/sweeneytickets
Review by Carole Woddis 27 Octpber.

A wonder to wonder at.