To balance the look back to 2010, it is now time to look forward to 2011. Well to be fair the first half of 2011, as though there is some detail for later in the year, in reality shows come and go quickly so I’m sure there are more delights waiting to be discovered.
In no particular order some of the things I’m looking forward to in 2011
Frankenstein – National Theatre
Danny Boyle’s return to theatre with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating the lead roles.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Headlong Theatre on Tour
Headlong can always be relied on to create innovative theatre so the Bard’s most magical play should be ideal territory for them
Matilda – Courtyard Stratford
The RSC’s latest musical has received great reviews and is surely being considered for a London transfer but seeing it in the wonderful, and soon to close, Courtyard Theatre in Stratford will be special.
Twelfth Night – National Theatre
Play, casting and director and short run in tiny theatre make this one of the hottest tickets of the year. The fact that I’m off to a very special performance makes it even more of a highlight.
Company – Southwark Playhouse and Crucible Sheffield
Last year my trip to Sheffield Crucible to see Hamlet suffered after seeing the National production first. Lets hope the same doesn’t apply to Company though Daniel Evans casting does seem to allay those fears.
Vernon God Little – Young Vic
Missed last time round but comes highly recommended. The Young Vic is on a roll at the moment, sure that run will have to end sometime but can’t see it happening soon.
Anne Boleyn – Globe
Again missed last time round but was on my 2010 wish list so fingers crossed for 2011.
Cardenio – Swan Theatre Stratford
A lost Shakespeare in the refurbished Swan theatre? Well if you insist!
2 comments:
Bit behind in seeing your list for 2011. Frankenstein and Vernon are definitely ones I'm looking forward to and I'm adding Richard II at the Donmar to that list now (as well as Much Ado). When are you seeing Vernon?
I was looking forward to Twelfth Night too but was a bit disappointed but it might improve with more preview performances. Have you seen it yet?
The new Donmar season does look good, Richard II in particular.
Having to do some shuffling re Vernon as a little thing called job thrown a spanner in the works.
Twelfth Night: I shall be mixing with the great and the good at a gala performance so my Tux is ready! Hopefully they will iron out the problems in the next week.
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