Comedy Dance & Physical Theatre ThisWeek In London

Three To See on 11 Jan: Marcel, Robert Newman – The Brain Show, Trygve Wakenshaw – Nautilus

By TW Editorial | Published on Monday 4 January 2016

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

Marcel | Shaw Theatre | 9-12 Jan
‘Marcel’ is the opening event for the London International Mime Festival, so it absolutely definitely ought to be good. And even if it weren’t the opening event, it would still absolutely definitely be good because it’s the work of two veteran mime artists, Complicite original members Jos Houben and Marcello Magni. The duo, appearing together for the first time since 2008, explore the perils of ageing through skilled physical comedy. See this page here for more info and to book.

Robert Newman – The Brain Show | Soho Theatre | 11-23 Jan
Obviously you all know who Robert Newman is – even if younger readers don’t particularly remember his stadium-playing, ‘comedy is the new rock and roll’ heyday – and so you will know full well that he’s an act well worth taking the time to see, for his intelligent, involving, thought provoking shows. This one is all about the brain, as you may have deduced from the title, and involves the donning of a specially constructed MRI hat. Yes, an MRI hat. Very promising, if you ask me. See the venue website here to book your tickets.

Trygve Wakenshaw – Nautilus | Soho Theatre | 11-23 Jan (pictured)
This one is also part of the London International Mime Festival, but I had already decided to tip this show before I knew that: the TW team first came across the work of Trygve Wakenshaw up at the ye olde Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and we have ever since been fans of his physical clowning and brilliantly funny, fearless style of mime. If you are a mime fan, this is a must see, but if you are not a mime fan, then it’s probably still a must-see. Yes, it’s that good. See this page here for more info and tickets.