YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEK IN CULTURE
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Comedy Festivals Music Theatre
Today in London: Tuesday 9 July 2013
By TW Editorial | Published on Friday 5 July 2013
Making the capital extra appealing today – artistically speaking, that is – are: a Canadian woodsman-come-sharp social critic, a striking theatrical play on national service, a ‘One Man Mega Myth’, and a blooming marvellous array of pop topiary at Kew Gardens. Interested? Keep reading, and match each billing to its relevant listing…
TODAY’S COMEDY CHOICES
Glenn Wool, Udderbelly Festival, 9 Jul
A rare Britain-based sighting of part-time Lumberjack Glenn Wool; giving the Udderbelly an anarchic solo milking and making mirth in his inimitably Canadian style. Details and tickets here.
Laugh Out London presents… Nick Helm & Abandoman, The Old Queen’s Head, 9 Jul
Die-hard comic Nick Helm will entertain, even if it kills him, via his new show ‘One Man Mega Myth’, a show so significant, so inspirational, it’ll will change your DNA. Apparently. Following that feat at this Laugh Out London-MC’d Fringe proviso, it’s Abandoman‘s ‘Moonrock Boombox’. Details and tickets here.
TODAY’S MUSIC CHOICES
Kew The Music, Kew Gardens, 9-14 Jul
Waiting in line to play Kew’s scenic picnic pageant are chart-smashing ‘Heart Of Glass’ hitmakers Blondie, godfather-o-mod Paul Weller, 1980s electroids The Human League, political speaker-songwriter Billy Bragg, ‘X-Factor’ diva Leona Lewis, reggae revellers Soul II Soul and jazz man Jools Holland (And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra). Details and tickets here.
TODAY’S THEATRE CHOICES
The Grandfathers, The Shed at National Theatre, 9-13 Jul (pictured)
Rory Mullarkey’s visceral script, acted to a live score, traces a band of teenaged military trainees, in camp and in combat, fighting a war in vain. Details and tickets here.
