Music Theatre

Three To See on 5 Mar: The Crows Plucked Your Sinews, Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert, Pedro And The Captain

By TW Editorial | Published on Saturday 27 February 2016

And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…

The Crows Plucked Your Sinews | The Albany | 5 Mar
This is a show based on events taking place in two different locations – in South London in the very recent past, and in Somalia in 1913, where the British are at war. This one woman play, performed by Yusra Warsama, has won acclaim for its “unique exploration of the violence of empire and the poetry of resistance”. This particular performance will be followed by a celebration of Somali culture. For more info and to book tickets see this page here.

Southbank Sinfonia Family Concert | Cadogan Hall | 5 Mar
If you love music and you’re looking for something to do as a family today, this could be just the ticket. Suitable for children aged 5-11, the show focuses on Beethoven’s Eroica symphony, and features dramatic lighting effects and big screen projections to help it all go down easily. You can also meet and chat with the musicians afterwards, which is nice. See the venue website here to book your tickets.

Pedro And The Captain | Vault Festival | 2-6 Mar
Vault Festival might be winding down, but don’t let that stop you from seeing this production of ‘Pedro And The Captain’ by late Uruguayan writer Mario Benedetti, a play which hasn’t been seen in London for 30 years. It’s set in an interrogation room, and sees title character Pedro questioned and systematically tortured by the Captain – a representative of a repressive regime. Not a new play, but still extremely relevant. See the Vault website here for info.