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Three To See on 9 Sep: They Drink It In The Congo, How To Date A Feminist, The Awakening

By TW Editorial | Published on Friday 2 September 2016

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

They Drink It In The Congo | Almeida Theatre | 12 Aug-1 Oct
It caused me several moments of extreme confusion when I realised that I did not, in fact, tip this show last month, at the start of the run, when I ought to have tipped it. Which is weird, because it was definitely on the list of shows to tip in early-mid August. What happened? Well, never mind, let’s pretend I’m recommending it for those just emerging from the Edinburgh Festival bubble, and who haven’t already heard about how flipping great this show is. See this page here for info and to book.

How To Date A Feminist | Arcola Theatre | 6 Sep-1 Oct (pictured)
Probably not what you’d expect from a show of this name, because the titular feminist is, in fact, the man in the portrayed relationship, whilst the woman is the antithesis of that – well, if you buy into the idea that cupcakes and lipstick are incompatible with feminism. This is a feminist piece, though, and I think it sounds fun, and funny. See the venue website here to see if you agree.

The Awakening | Jack Studio | 6-24 Sep
Julian Garner’s award winning play had its UK premiere back in 1990, I think, and I reckon it will still be as good as it ever was. If you’ve not come across it before, here’s a quick synopsis: “Released on parole from an abusive prison system, reformer Agnes secures him a place working on a remote farm. Here he unwittingly becomes embroiled in an old, unresolved grudge”. Piqued? Head this way…