London Theater Help: Next Week

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 2:59pm

Hello. 

I'm having difficulty finding a last show to fit in my trip next week and would really appreciate some suggestions!  Already seeing Follies, The Ferryman, Albion, and Don Carlos in Paris so perhaps wouldn't mind something on the more lighthearted side. Really thinking about Ink but may have difficulty swaying the husband to see another 3 hour heavy drama. 

Any help is greatly appreciated!

[devonian.t]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 3:32pm

The Oscar Wilde season at Wyndham's Theatre is a delight- not a musical but definitely light-hearted

[doritxuuu]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 3:38pm

I absolutely loved Apologia! Well-written play with tons of jokes and a first class cast including Stockard Channing. Tickets are very easy to get and there have been plenty of discounts.

I was pleasantly surprised with Venus in Fur (saw it yesterday), it's only 90-minutes and we had quite a few laughs.

Labour of Love could be another option - same playwright as Ink and a few doors down the street but should be on the lighter side (though it's also a political play). Martin Freeman was off injured for the past few performances but is expected to be back from next week.

[Mark_E]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 5:50pm

I concur with Labour of Love. It's a great play and quite lighthearted. Ink I found dragged quite a bit.

[BWAY Baby2]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 6:14pm

Was in London last month and really enjoyed Motown- I was surprised because I did not think I would like it and bought the tickets for a light hearted night out with some old friends- it was excellent though- I very much recommend it for a fun filled and enjoyable evening filled with classic Motown music.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 7:57pm

Thank you all!

I was curious about Labour of Love, but thought it might be too British. I mean, I'm a big fan of David Hare, and have followed British politics on and off since I was 19, but will I understand the humor?

I was also looking at Lady Windermere's Fan (big fan of Eve Best), but has anyone seen it?  I was fortunate enough to see Vanessa Redgrave and Joely Richardson perform the show over a decade ago, and really don't know how anyone else can live up to those performances. Nevertheless, always up for a challenge.

Will also look into Aplolagia!  That one slipped my radar, I knew I was missing shows...hence why I came to you all!

Thank you again for all of your wonderful suggestions!

[ajh]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 9:05pm

What about Young Frankenstein? It's an absolute riot.

[putney]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 9:52pm

42nd Street at Drury Lane is quite wonderful 

[sorano916]

Posted: 10/15/17 at 10:59pm

There's also The Comedy About a Bank Robbery if you really want to go for the light-hearted comedy.

[cali8]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 1:13am

Play Esq. said: "I was curious about Labour of Love, but thought it might be too British. I mean, I'm a big fan of David Hare, and have followed British politics on and off since I was 19, but will I understand the humor?"

I follow British politics only peripherally and didn't have a problem understanding the humor. Maybe I unknowingly missed some nuances but, regardless, I liked the play a lot. Tamsin Greig was fantastic.

I enjoyed Ink but don't think it's particularly memorable (unlike The Ferryman, which I absolutely loved).

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 10/17/17 at 7:06am

^ THANK YOU!