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Dance & Physical Music Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 10 Oct: King Creosote, Paradise Lost, The First Man
By TW Editorial | Published on Saturday 3 October 2015
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
King Creosote | Barbican | 10 Oct
Talented Fifer Kenny Anderson, better known as King Creosote, heads to the Barbican this week, for a show that I am immensely cross that I can’t make it to. Please, therefore, go in my place and enjoy. If you’ve hitherto not been exposed to the folky, indie sound of this brilliant, Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter, you’re missing a treat. So look him up, have a listen, and take in this gig. Info and tickets from this page here.
Paradise Lost (Lies Unopened Beside Me) | The Place | 9-10 Oct (pictured)
Earlier this year, we spoke to Ben Duke of Lost Dog Dance about his one man ‘Paradise Lost’, and we thought then that it sounded extremely promising. Since we published that Q&A the show, which incorporates theatre, dance and spoken word, has gone on to receive much critical acclaim, so it seems we were right. See the venue website here for more info and tickets.
The First Man | Jermyn Street | 6-31 Oct
This production of renowned US playwright Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 piece ‘The First Man’ looks promising, and, despite its age, this is the first time it’s ever been staged in the UK. Focusing on a married anthropologist couple who have tragically lost their children, it tackles questions of evolution versus creationism, and of man’s place in the world. Interestingly, it almost coincides with the Old Vic’s production of O’Neill’s ‘The Hairy Ape’, which covers similar themes, so you might want to add that to your diary of upcoming events, too. See more info about ‘The First Man’ here.
