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Comedy Opera Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 12 Jun: Carmen – Fire and Fate, Lions and Tigers and Ben Target, The Ugly One
By TW Editorial | Published on Monday 5 June 2017
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
Carmen – Fire and Fate | The Cervantes Theatre | 12-17 Jun
World-renowned opera singer Kirstin Chavez performs her own re-working of Bizet’s classic opera, a one-woman adaptation that explores and expands on a character that the performer has played many times. I think you can expect a passionate and intimate portrayal, extraordinary singing and beautiful dancing, and it might just be the perfect show for people who think they might like opera but aren’t too sure. See this page here for all the info.
Lions and Tigers and Ben Target | The Bill Murray | 12 Jun
A TW-favourite, Ben Target, because he always makes us laugh with his eccentric, colourful, physical and unpredictable comedy. Plus, you don’t have to take our word for it, he’s won the of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year gong, and also scored a nomination Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer, as well as just generally being highly acclaimed by all the important people, like me. Click here for more info.
The Ugly One | The Park Theatre | 1-24 Jun (pictured)
“Lette thought he was an average guy finally about to move up in the world. But he wasn’t average at all. He was ugly. Very ugly, in the eyes of… well, everyone. And he wasn’t going anywhere. So he decided to make a change. To his face. But when the bandages came off he discovered that he might now possibly be too beautiful.” This production of acclaimed German playwright Marius Van Mayenburg’s 2007 comedy about relentless capitalism and our modern obsession with the superficial is part way through the run, so it should be well into its stride. For details see the venue website here.
