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Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 24 Nov: Chapter 2, Bound Feet Blues, Two Short Comedies by Anton Chekhov
By TW Editorial | Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
Chapter 2 | New Diorama | 24-28 Nov
This is the latest show from The Story Project, an outfit dedicated to developing writers along with their work. “The most talented artists will take inspiration from an element they discovered when writing for The Story Project, and then, in one room in one week, they come up with four polished, perfect and parasitically addictive half hour plays for you to peruse at your pleasure,” says the blurb on the website. Interested? Go here.
Bound Feet Blues – A Life Told In Shoes | Tristan Bates Theatre | 24 Nov-12 Dec
The topic of foot binding is an emotional and provoking one, telling us so much about how society viewed the women who were subjected to it. Malaysian writer-performer Yang-May Ooi explores female empowerment and sexual identity via the oral history of her female forbears, in what promises to be a powerful and moving solo show. See this page here for more info and to book.
Two Short Comedies by Anton Chekhov | White Bear Theatre | 24-28 Nov
Oh, I really like Chekhov’s funny short plays, and in fact once, a long time ago, performed in a clutch of them, two of which are the comedies being produced here. My delightful memories of these well written gems meant there was no way I was going to scroll past this listing when I saw it. If your experience of Chekhov shows is limited to the four biggies (you know which ones I mean) then I think it’s time you branched out. See the venue website here for more info and tickets.
