5iveStarLondon Guide to London Theatre September 2013

September brings the first leaves of autumn and the start of a new London theatre season.

Continuing to play this month are Noël Coward’s typically stylish Private Lives at the Gielgud Theatre and the National Theatre’s hit transfer, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Apollo. Among newly-launched shows are The Sound of Music at the open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, where there may not be any hills, but the trees and the picnic lawns are alive with sound of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s family favourite.

Among the highlights of shows opening this month:

BARKING IN ESSEX
Hugely popular comedian Lee Evans co-stars with Sheila Hancock in Clive Exton’s comedy, directed by Harry Burton. Wyndham’s Theatre. Previews 6 September, Opens 16 September, runs to 4 January 2014.

EDWARD II
Christopher Marlowe’s classic tale of a medieval King who loses his throne and his life through his infatuation with another man. Starring John Heffernan in the title role and directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. National Theatre. Opens 4 September.

INSIDE WAGNER’S HEAD
Simon Callow performs another of his celebrated one-man shows, this time on the controversial composer Richard Wagner. Starring Simon Callow, directed by Simon Stokes. Linbury Studio at the Royal Opera House. Previews 3 September, opens 6 September.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy is the latest in the Michael Grandage (who directs) season at the Noël Coward Theatre. The cast is headed by Olivier-award winning actress Sheridan Smith and David Walliams. Previews from 7 September. Opens 17 September.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
American star James Earl Jones and England’s leading lady Vanessa Redgrave, last seen in the West End in Driving Miss Daisy, are together again as a far-older-than-usual Benedick and Beatrice in this witty classic. Directed by Mark Rylance, fresh from his acting triumph in Richard III, this is a must-see for all Shakespeare fans. Previews from 7 September. Opens 19 September.

Something Extra

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