Autumn 2024 London

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 8/17/24 at 5:51pm

Headed to London in the fall, but thought I'd create a broader thread for what's happening in the coming season. 

I'm personally looking forward to and booking Look Back in Anger (Almeida), Oedipus (with Strong and Manville), Juno and the Paycock (Rylance), Giant at the Royal, and doing what I can do get into the Tennant Macbeth.  The Real Thing also looks promising as does Dr Strangelove.

Interested to hear what people are looking forward to in the fall!

[TBFL]

Posted: 8/17/24 at 10:41pm

The Duchess of Malfi, with Jodie Whittaker at the Whitehall, from October

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 8/17/24 at 11:01pm

One thing I can’t wait for is “A Face In the Crowd” with Ramin at the Young Vic. 

[JasonC3]

Posted: 8/18/24 at 2:27am

On my schedule for an October trip are:

Oedipus
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
A Face in the Crowd
The Lehman Trilogy
Juno & the Paycock
I Am Harvey Milk (concert performance)
Waiting for Godot
The Real Thing

A bit more play-heavy than I normally book. Updated On: 8/18/24 at 02:27 AM

[imeldasturn]

Posted: 8/18/24 at 3:17am

What I look forward to the most is The Invention of Love at Hampstead, starting in early Dec 

[TBFL]

Posted: 8/18/24 at 6:00am

The Importance of Being Ernest at the National with Sharon D Clarke and Ncuti Gatwa

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 8/18/24 at 7:14am

Thinking of maybe a Christmas trip and looking at

Oedipus

Oliver!

The Importance Of Being Ernest

Natasha, Pierre and The Comet of 1812

***eagerly awaiting Almedia Theatre to announce their Dec show

 

Updated On: 8/18/24 at 07:14 AM

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 8/18/24 at 7:34am

Not autumn, but I’ll be there in late January and have tickets to:

• The Importance of Being Earnest, National
• Oedipus, Old Vic
• The Little Foxes, Young Vic
• The Great Comet, Donmar

[broadwaybabywannabe2]

Posted: 8/18/24 at 10:26am

Jordan Catalano said: "One thing I can’t wait for is “A Face In the Crowd” with Ramin at the Young Vic."

I am thrilled to have my ticket for this world premier...while in London this Sept...i am also seeing NEXT TO NORMAL...sounds like a great trip!!

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 8/18/24 at 10:26am

I'm moving to London in September for Grad School and already have a couple of shows lined up.

Booked

• Next to Normal
• Hello, Dolly!
• Macbeth (w/ David Tennant)

Looking to Book

• A Face in the Crowd
• Shifters
• Great Comet (gonna join the cancelation list for tix)
• Stranger Things
• Oedipus (Old Vic)
• Oliver!

[inception]

Posted: 8/20/24 at 6:10pm

How far ahead are shows in London announced? What's the best place to find listings?  Thinking about a trip to London/Paris/Amsterdam around Easter.  

I've already purchased tickets for one of the Philharmonie de Paris's concert productions of the French premiere of Gypsy starring Natalie Dessay.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 8/20/24 at 6:47pm

ABBA Voyage runs 8 times a week, I count that as a West End show. Worth considering for the visual spectacle.

Juno and the Paycock. Why are people excited by this production? There was an authentically Irish production directed by a Tony winner in New York only last year, and nobody here seemed to care. Critically acclaimed, arguably a definitive version unlikely to be equalled. I think I was the only one who posted about it. What makes this different?

[JasonC3]

Posted: 8/20/24 at 6:50pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "Juno and the Paycock. Why are people excited by this production? There was an authentically Irish production directed by a Tony winner in New York only last year, and nobody here seemed to care. Critically acclaimed, arguably a definitive version unlikely to be equalled. I think I was the only one who posted about it. What makes this different?"

I imagine Mark Rylance and J. Smith Cameron have something to do with the increased interest.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 8/20/24 at 7:25pm

That's understandable, I guess. Talent. Celebrity.

Still, for fans of the actual play, I do thiink the Druid p roduction would be the more interesting.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 8/21/24 at 8:32am

inception said: "How far ahead are shows in London announced? What's the best place to find listings? Thinking about a trip to London/Paris/Amsterdam around Easter.

I've already purchased tickets for one of the Philharmonie de Paris's concert productions of the French premiere of Gypsy starring Natalie Dessay."

Not a lot of shows have been announced for the Spring just yet. I’d say in a couple months, we’ll start to see some announcements. Probably the one most are talking about is Richard II at the Bridge Theatre with Jonathan Bailey. Looking forward to that. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 8/21/24 at 8:40am

Adding to what Dylan said, I’ve used Whatsonstage.com for years (…really miss their “goss” section) and recently started using Londontheater.co.uk for theater listings. 
 

Very jealous about Gypsy with Dessay! While completely outside of her previous fach, she’s been doing some really interesting projects since she left opera (full staged opera productions, anyway). 

Updated On: 8/21/24 at 08:40 AM

[yyys]

Posted: 8/21/24 at 9:54am

Dr. Strangelove in anyone's list?

[inception]

Posted: 8/21/24 at 10:08am

Thanks Dylan for the heads up about Jonathan Bailey in Richard ll.  During my dates Cymbeline is scheduled at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.  Both are plays I don't really know.

As well in April '25 Aigul Akhmetshina is doing Carmen in London again. I watched her Met Broadcast, and she is dynamic, but not sure I need to see her in person in that.  I've seen Carmen many times.

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 8/21/24 at 12:29pm

yyys said: "Dr. Strangelove in anyone's list?"

Looks intriguing. Definitely will check it out! I like shows with political themes. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 9/22/24 at 3:27pm

Face In the Crowd reviews are out...ouch.  Looks like a show with a lot of promise, but it's going to take some time to get to where it wants to be.

[Owen22]

Posted: 9/22/24 at 5:02pm

Play Esq. said: "Face In the Crowd reviewsare out...ouch. Looks like a show with a lot of promise, but it's going to take some time to get to where it wants to be."

There is a good show in there someplace with a very nice score but it's abysmally directed with probably a miscast leading lady. Ramin is doing the best work of his career but he can't save that second act.

[Patty3]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 4:20pm

Five days in October. We are seeing Juno and the Paycock with Rylance, Guys and Dolls, Starlight Express. Last week I was able to grab balcony seats for David Tennant Macbeth when they put more tickets on sale.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 5:45pm

Play Esq. said: "I'm personally looking forward to and booking Look Back in Anger (Almeida),Oedipus (with Strong and Manville),Juno and the Paycock (Rylance), Giant at the Royal, and doing what I can do get into the Tennant Macbeth"

London is not on my horizon until 2025 or 2026.  Were I able to journey over this autumn, I would definitely head to "Oedipus".  I am absolutely mad about Lesley Manville, and am currently on my fourth viewing of "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris".  She could sit in the middle of a stage and not utter a word, and I would be enthralled.

Updated On: 9/23/24 at 05:45 PM

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:38pm

Love Manville and saw her last in the Visit what a damn gem.  Oedipus was a must, especially with Strong and Icke directing. Oedipus and Juno are now locks and I ended up adding Strangelove and Starlight (thank you Sunday performances!) to Look Back… and Giant. 

Very satisfied with this, but damn I wish I could fit in Macbeth!

Updated On: 9/23/24 at 07:38 PM

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:40pm

yyys said: "Dr. Strangelove in anyone's list?"

Yup! Seeing second week of previews!