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Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 10 May: Frank Sumatra, Pramkicker, Jelly Beans
By TW Editorial | Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
Frank Sumatra | Theatre N16 | 9-18 May
This looks like a surreal and amusing piece from Mike Yeaman: a couple adopt an orphaned Sumatran orangutan, in one of those £X per month deals that I am sure you are all more than aware of. So far, so ordinary… but then the tale takes a bizarre turn: their sponsored simian turns up on their doorstep, and presumably at least a little chaos ensues. See this page here for info and to book your tickets.
Pramkicker | King’s Head Theatre | 10-15 May
This is one of those shows that we discovered when it premiered last summer in Edinburgh, because it really impressed our reviewer, and no doubt everyone else who saw it too. Presented by Old Trunk and written by Sadie Hasler, it’s described as “an unflinching look at what it means to be a modern woman”, and focuses on the doings of two sweary sisters in an anger management session. For more details, see the venue website here.
Jelly Beans | Theatre503 | 10-14 May (pictured)
I am excited by the sound of this, because it’s the first full length play from Kuleshov’s Dan Pick, whose impressive direction of shows like ‘BU21’ and ‘Cans’ has definitely marked him out as one to watch. It covers a day in the life of a young man on the brink of self destruction, exploring what happens when your youthful dreams come to nothing, and promises to be darkly hilarious and brutally honest. Follow this link here to get your tickets.
