London
Uncle Vanya
By Anton Chekhov in a new adaptation by
Robert Icke

Almeida Theatre to March 26
Islington,
London N1 1TA

7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm (exc Mar 22)

Runs: 3hr 30 mins with three intervals

TICKETS 020 7359 4404 (24 hours)
In person: 10am-7.30pm (Mon-Sat)
On-line: www.almeida.co.uk

Review by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 15, 2016:

Throwing away the rule book with good reason

London.
I LOVED LUCY
by Lee Tannen.

Jermyn Street Theatre to 27 February
16b Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6ST to 27 February 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7287 2875.
www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 9 February.

Loved Lucy, Loathed Lee

London.

YEN
by Anna Jordan.

Royal Court Theatre (Jerwood Theatre Upstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 13 February 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs: 1hr 40min No iinterval.

TICKETS 020 7565 -5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 27 January.

Shifting meanings and shifting emotions skilfully revealed.

London.
THE KISSING DANCE
Music by Howard Goodall
Book & lyrics by Charles Hart.

Ye Old Rose and Crown Theatre, to 28 February
53 Hoe Street, London E17 4SA to 28 February.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sun 3pm.
Runs: 2hr 40mins One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8509 3880.
www.yeolderoseandcrowntheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 12 February.

Melodies galore in a jolly romp.

London
In the Night Time (Before the Sun Rises)
By Nina Segal

Gate Theatre, Notting Hill; To Feb 27
Above The Prince Albert Pub,
11 Pembridge Road, London,
W11 3HQ

7.30pm; mats Sat 3pm

 Runs: 60 mins without interval

Box Office: 020 7229 0706

In person booking and ticket collection is only available on the day of performance from 1hr before show

www.gatetheatre.co.uk

@gatetheatre

Review by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 10, 2016:

Power and Impact

London.
6 February.
TRAINSPOTTING
Adapted by Harry Gibson from the novel by Irvine Welsh.

The King’s Head Theatre, to 27 February
115 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QN.
Tues-Fri 7pm & 8.30pm. Sat 5pm,7pm & 8.30pm. Sun 9pm.
On tour – MAC Rainbow Venues, Birmingham 23 March-7 April & Tobacco Factory, The Loco Klub, Bristol 6 – 17 April.
Further dates to be announced.
Runs 1hr 15mins No interval.

TICKETS: 0207 226 8561.
www.kingsheadtheatre.com

Review: William Russell 6 February.

Depravity, decadence, destruction, survival.

London
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
By August Wilson

Lyttelton Theatre to May 18
National Theatre
Upper Ground,
South Bank,
London SE1 9PX

7.30pm; mats 2.15; see website for mats
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Runs: 2hrs 35 mins incl 20 min interval.

TICKETS 020 7452 3000
In person: Mon– Sat, 9.30am-8pm
On-line: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets

Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 4, 2016:

Full of character, packs a punch, misses a chance or two

London.

THE MOTHER
by Florian Zeller translated by Christopher Hampton

Tricycle Theatre 269 Kilburn High Road NW6 7JR To 12 March 2015.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2pm; Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 9 Feb (+ Touch Tour 6pm).
Captioned 25 Feb.
Post-show Discussion 2 Feb.
Runs: 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS 020 7328 -1000.
www.tricycle.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 26 January.

Audience and characters stylishly share emotions and confusions.

London.
ROADSHOW
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman.

The Union Theatre to 05 March
204 Union Street, Southwark, London SE1 0LX to 5 March 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7261 9876.
www.uniontheatre.biz
Review: William Russell 10 February.

A road trip well worth taking, and a message that hits home.

London

Battersea Arts Centre, (BAC) to Feb 06
Lavender Hill
London SW11 5TN

9.00pm.

Running time: 60mins, no interval

TICKETS: 0207 223 2223
On-line: www.bac.org.uk;

Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 2, 2016:

Never easy, always surprising, and some sly humour

London
ANDY CAPP – THE MUSICAL
Book by Trevor Peacock
Music by Alan Price
Based on the comic strip by Reg Smythe.

Finborough Theatre, to 23 Feb
118 Finborough Road, London SW10 9ED to23 February.
Sun & Mon 7.30 Mat Tues 3pm & 15 & 22 Feb.
Runs 2 hr One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 7 February.

Going with the Flo; but what about its sell-by date?

London
Rabbit Hole
By David Lindsay-Abaire

Hampstead Theatre to March 05
Eton Avenue,
Swiss Cottage,
London NW3 3EU

Box Office: 020 7722 9301
Monday - Saturday 10am - 7pm
Online: www.hampsteadtheatre.com

7:30pm; Wed mat 2.30pm, Sat mats 3pm

Runs: 2hr 10 mins incl interval.

Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 9, 2016:

Meticulous performances, powerful play

London
The Master Builder
In a new adaptation by David Hare

Old Vic Theatre to March 19
The Cut,
London SE1 8NB

7.30pm Mon-Sat; mats Wed, Sat 2.30

Tickets: By phone: 0844 871 7628
Mon-Fri 9am-7.30pm, Sat 9am-4pm & Sun 9.30am-4pm
£2.50 transaction fee (does not apply to supporters of The Old Vic)
Online: www.bookings.oldvictheatre.com

Access:
For further details log onto Text Relay
By Post
Box Office, The Old Vic, The Cut, London SE1 8NB
In Person
Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm (except when there are no performances, then the Box office will close at 6pm).

Review by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 4, 2016:

A masterfully constructed production – revelations

London
Battlefield
Based on the Mahabharata and the play by Jean-Claude Carrière
Adapted by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne

Young Vic Theatre to 27 Feb,
66 The Cut,
London SE1 8LZ

7.45pm

Runs: 70 mins without interval

TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvictheatre.org

Discounts including under 26s (£10); free to Southwark and Lambeth residents,
phone 0207 922 2920 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm)

Review by: Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 11, 2016:

Still going strong, and still unique

London
Pink Mist
by Owen Sheers

Bush Theatre
Uxbridge Road,
London W12 8LJ: To Feb 13

Mon-Sat 7.30pm; mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm

Runs: 2hrs with one interval

TICKETS: 020 8743 5050
On-line: www.bushtheatre.co.uk

Concessions (registered unemployed and disabled) for Senior Citizens, students/under 26s, 10% off for Bush Local members and Groups.
See website.

Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 1, 2016:

Hard to capture the reality, but this play really captures it

London
THE GREAT JEWISH AMERICAN SONGBOOK
written by Chris Burgess

Upstairs at the Gatehouse, to 28 Feb
Highgate Village, London N6 4BD to 28 February 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sun 4pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
And at the Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett WD7 8HL. Sun 6 March 4pm and 7.30pm.

TICKETS: 020 8340 3488.
www.upstairsatthefgatehouse.com
Review: William Russell 14 February.

Melodies galore splendidly sung.

London
Light
Presented by Theatre Ad Infinitum

Battersea Arts Centre, (BAC): to 13 Feb
Lavender Hill
London SW11 5TN

7.30pm.

Running time: 70mins, no interval

TICKETS: 0207 223 2223
On-line: www.bac.org.uk;

Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Feb 2, 2015:

Precise, incisive

London
Escaped Alone
By Caryl Churchill

Royal Court Theatre
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs,
Sloane Square,
London SW1W 8AS

Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs, Sat mats 2.30pm

Runs: 55mins without interval, to March 12

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 Jan 29, 2016:

Evolutionary tales

London.
.
ONE OF THOSE
by Tom Ward-Thomas.

Tristan Bates Theatre to 13 02
1A Tower Street, London WC2H 9VP to 13 February 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Wed & Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr 15 mins. No interval.

TICKETS:
www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 4 February.

Strangers on a train. And very funny.

London.
JANIS JOPLIN: FULL TILT
by Peter Arnott.

Theatre Royal, Stratford East, to 05 03
Gerry Raffles Square, London E15 1BN to 5 March 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2 hr 20 mins. One interval.

TICKETS: 020 8534 0310.
www.stratfordeast.com.
Review: William Russell 11 February.

Part play, part gig, perfect whole.