The theatre shows to see in July
From Idris Elba's musical play to a sultry, starry Tennessee Williams revival, here are the best plays to see in July
Night of the Iguana, Noel Coward Theatre
There's something magnetic about the steamy world of Tennessee Williams' plays. Clive Owen and Lia Williams star in a revival of this passionate, sun-kissed story of redemption and desire.
Read more ...The Bridges of Madison County, Menier Chocolate Factory
Once a hit movie starring Meryl Streep, the Tony-winning musical adaptation of The Bridges of Madison County comes to London, directed by Sir Trevor Nunn.
Read more ...Tree, Young Vic
Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah collaborates with Idris Elba in new multi-media musical Tree starring rising star Alfed Enoch.
Read more ...Whodunnit, Park Theatre
Celebrities including Gillian Anderson, Joanna Lumley, Jim Broadbent and Damian Lewis come to the Park Theatre for a starry and spontaneous murder mystery.
Read more ...Equus, Trafalgar Studios
After five-star reviews at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Ned Bennett's new production of Equus transfers to the West End for a limited run this summer.
Read more ...Jellyfish, National Theatre
After a sold out run at Bush Theatre, Jellyfishbrings a heartfelt story of coming of age with Down's Syndrome to the National Theatre.
Read more ...Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Harold Pinter Theatre
Louis de Bernières’ much loved story of unlikely romance on the Greek island of Cephalonia is going from page to stage this summer. The 1994 novel, which has already been made into a film starring Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz, has been transformed into new stage show.
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