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Children's Shows Musicals Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 21 Apr: Stories From Around The World, Mayfly, Free Solo
By TW Editorial | Published on Saturday 14 April 2018
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
Stories From Around The World | Pleasance Theatre | 21-22 Apr
One for all the family, this, and a fast-paced, interactive adventure it is too. Expect stories of rough seas, creepy crawlies, armies of monkeys, monsters of the deep, and a thorough exploration of fairy tales, myths and legends from around the globe. Not for your babby lambs but anyone over four should have a rollicking good time. Head this way for information and to book your tickets.
Mayfly | Orange Tree Theatre | 19 Apr-26 May (pictured)
“A family searches for new beginnings: Ben thinks they might be better off without him, but his wife Cat has read her stars: ‘Today a very special person will appear from out the blue’. Their daughter Loops is getting ready for a date. It’s her first one, and she has everything crossed.” Orange Tree Writers Collective alumnus Joe White’s debut play, described as an “ethereal family drama” exploring rebirth following tragedy. See this page here for more.
Free Solo | Drayton Arms Theatre | 17 Apr-5 May
A new musical about overcoming fear and what it means to belong to a family, focusing on the story of John Robinson, a world-renowned free solo climber who falls to his death at the age of 43. Eleven years later, his daughter finds his old diary, and revisits the past, remembering her childhood with him and trying to work out who he really was. Head this way for details.
