What to watch 2023

Theatre suggestions for students and parents 

We have over 100 productions on STREAMS – our Microsoft channel SHOWTIME in Office 365. Ask the students to log in and you can find the following shows: Hamilton, A Monster Calls, Jane Eyre, Treasure Island, Small Island    

Soho Place https://sohoplace.org 

This is a brand, new theatre in London right by Tottenham Court Rd tube station.  

Book ahead for As You Like It with Rose Ayling-Ellis and Medea by Euripides starring Sophie Okonedu 

Yvonne Arnaud in Guildford What’s On at Yvonne Arnaud 

Highlights coming up include:  An Inspector Calls – which has a phenomenal symbolic design 

The Hawth in Crawley Information on Blood Brothers 

Blood Brothers by Willy Russell is on there in April. This is a text we teach in the 2nd Form and is a remarkable story about class and social mobility.  

The Rose Kingston https://rosetheatre.org/whats-on/noughts-crosses 

There is a theatre version of the great novel: Noughts and Crosses in February which would be worth booking. This adaptation has received great reviews for students 12+. Do always read the websites before booking about trigger warnings and content.  

NT Live – various Cinema venues 

https://www.dorkinghalls.co.uk/whats-on/event-screenings/ 

Did you known that most productions at the National Theatre can be watched at your local cinema? Follow NT Live on social media or contact local cinema for EVENT SCREENINGS near you. This also includes amazing Ballet and Opera productions.  

National Theatre – their festive productions are always amazing 

https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/hex 

The Bridge 

https://bridgetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/guys-and-dolls/

The classic musical gets the immersive treatment, as audiences are invited to walk around and through the constantly changing action

Young Vic 

Two shows which might be worth booking are the new, musical about Nelson Mandela and the acclaimed production of Oklahoma at The Young Vic which is transferring next year.  

https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/oklahoma-west-end 

https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/mandela 

Old Vic 

https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/groundhog-day

Groundhog Day: This is from Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin - the team behind Matilda The Musical, and tells the story of the famous Bill Murray film, where weatherman Phil Connors gets trapped in a loop, experiencing the same day 1000s of times.

Gielgud Theatre https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/to-kill-a-mockingbird 

To Kill A Mockingbird – a classic novel adapted for the stage to rave reviews. 

TODAY TIX If you subscribe to this app- you should find cheaper tickets: 

The Woman in Black – spine-chilling ghost story- finishing in March 2023 – incredible storytelling, set design and sound design spine-tingling tickets 

Noises Off – hilarious comedy- a splendid example of slapstick farce  

The Great British Bake-Off – the musical- joyous new musical why not?  

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons – with Aiden Turner and Jenna Coleman – great dystopic script- see it in Manchester, London or Brighton 

The Pillowman – 14+ warning – darkly comic story-telling - starring Steve Pemberton be warned - it is dark 

Sylvia – musical about Sylvia Pankhurst at The Old Vic The Old Vic website 

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – already booking for: Robin Hood and La Cage aux Folles - run the risk of the rain