The best theatre to see in London this June, from Bluets to Viola’s Room
From fresh adaptations of beloved classics to thought-provoking original shows, London is heaving with a wealth of theatre to see.
But with so much to choose from, picking what to see in the capital can feel like a dramatic epic. So we’ve done the heavy lifting for you with a list of our top picks to watch this May and June.
Opening this month
Richard III
Here's a snapshot into our tech rehearsals... ✨ #RichardIII plays in the Globe Theatre until 3 August. pic.twitter.com/Bdhl4TCM55
— Shakespeare’s Globe (@The_Globe) May 20, 2024
Director Elle While is known for her fresh takes on Shakespeare, inverting genders and using humour to drive dark messages home. Now, she’s taking on Richard III. This production, which stars Michelle Terry, the artistic director of the Globe, has been the focus of controversy, however, for not casting a disabled performer as Richard prompting a backlash.
Shakespeare’s Globe, May 21 to August 3; buy tickets here
Romeo and Juliet
Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in this buzzy “new vision” of Shakespeare’s tragic love story. Director Jamie Lloyd has been nominated for 10 Olivier awards, winning four, including Best Director and Best Musical Revival for this year’s Sunset Boulevard.
Duke of York’s Theatre, May 23 to August 3; buy tickets here
A View From The Bridge
Dominic West, star of The Affair, The Wire and The Crown, is Eddie Carbone in Lindsay Posner’s take on Arthur Miller's 1955 play, one of the great works of 20th century American theatre, which unpacks the destructive nature of obsessive love. Kate Fleetwood and Callum Scott Howells are also set to star.
Theatre Royal Haymarket, May 23 to August 3; buy tickets here
Bluets
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