YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK IN CULTURE
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Comedy Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 27 Jun: The Passion Of The Playboy Riots, Mumburger, Twayna Mayne – Black Girl
By TW Editorial | Published on Tuesday 20 June 2017
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
The Passion Of The Playboy Riots | Hen & Chickens | 27 Jun-8 Jul
This sounds interesting (and a bit topical right now, really), an examination of the role played by Theatre in the origins of the IRA, based on the writings of WB Yeats, Irish Literary Theatre founder Lady Gregory, and poet and playwright Patrick Pearse. It’s set backstage during performances of three different ground-breaking Irish plays, and sees its protagonists trying to raise the profile and status of Irish culture in support of the campaign for Home Rule. See this page here for more.
Mumburger | Old Red Lion Theatre | 27 Jun-22 Jul
“Tiffany’s mum got hit by a Birdseye truck on the M25. There’s family to call and a coffin to order, but first she has to talk to her dad – and for some reason that’s the toughest thing on her to-do list. Meanwhile, an oozing paper bag on the doorstep holds a dying wish that will either bring father and daughter together, or drive them further apart.” I’ve tipped this before, and I’d tip it again: it may sound surreal, but you can expect is an excellent and provocative exploration of how families cope with grief. See the venue website here for info.
Twayna Mayne – Black Girl | Leicester Square Theatre | 27 Jun (pictured)
I feel as though Twayna Mayne has been around for quite a while, and won acclaim, and nominations, and been in comedy award finals… so it feels quite surprising that this is a work in progress showing of her first full hour. The blurb says “highly anticipated”, and I agree. Click here for details and to book.
