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Comedy Music Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 2 Apr: Dillie Keane, Bard Heads, The Poetry Of Exile
By TW Editorial | Published on Sunday 26 March 2017
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
Dillie Keane | Greenwich Theatre | 2 Apr
The clever and talented Dillie Keane takes a break from her arduous duties as one of Fascinating Aida to present “her first solo show in 558 years” (between you and me, I’m pretty sure it’s not been quite that long), accompanied on piano by the brilliant Michael Roulston. What a lovely thing to look forward to if you are facing an otherwise dull as ditchwater Sunday. See this page here for info.
Bard Heads | Old Red Lion Theatre | 2 Apr
Ooh, I do like the sound of this. Two pieces inspired by Shakespeare but clearly influenced by Alan Bennet. In one, Meg The Witch, haunted by a night from her past, “undertakes a time-travelling journey to find answers for what happened on that blasted Scottish heath.” In the second, aging Elsinore courtier Osric tells all about what happened at the castle in his youth, following a “devastating session” with his therapist. See the venue website here for details.
The Poetry Of Exile | White Bear Theatre | 28 March-22 Apr (pictured)
This is a new play from Peter Hamilton, who I am sure you’ll remember as the playwright of ‘Basildon’ and ‘Bridlington’, among others. It’s an elegiac drama asking questions about fertility, gender fluidity, the wines of the Languedoc and the nature of Chinese transcendental poetry of the Tang era. It’s a broad range of themes, but I’m sure they come together beautifully. Click here for more.
