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Seven Brides For Seven Brothers Empire, Liverpool
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a classic ‘old American’ tale of boy meets girl, cons her into marrying him in order to look after his six brothers, then convinces the same brothers to go into town and steal the girls that they have fallen for.
The Kransky Sisters - Three Bags Full Leicester Square, London
With their high-necked blouses and buttoned-down, fifties personas, repressed spinster trio The Kransky Sisters are the antithesis of the sequined world of musical comedy.
In the Red and Brown Water Young Vic, London
This second of African-American Tarell Alvin McCraney’s Brother/Sister plays follows last year’s success, The Brothers Size, now revived in the Young Vic’s studio.
Mine Hampstead Theatre, London
Quite why the adoptive mother at the centre of Polly Teale’s play allows her middle class guilt to consume quite so completely is never fully explained.
Russian Steps - Raymonda Act III, Concerto, The Firebird Hippodrome, Birmingham
This is a sensational celebration of three great Russian composers, and the dynamic of the evening builds to a huge climax.
Forgotten Things The Square Chapel, Halifax
The Red Ladder company is on the road again and taking on a more extensive touring role in this, its 40th year.
Absent Friends Watford Palace
Back in 1974, Ayckbourn chanced his arm with this thin Chekhovian comedy in which nothing much happens except a group of unhappy friends sitting around talking about their problems.
Love’s Labour’s Lost Courtyard, Stratford-upon-Avon
Rarely have I laughed so much during the “two hours traffic” of a Shakespeare play as during this fresh and feisty revival.
Les Presages/Rites Sadler’s Wells, London
It’s not very often that dance companies make overt or sensitive political decisions.
The Lesson Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Often assigned to an end of evening frippery, Ionesco’s early one-acter is given a rare solo outing by Benchtours on what is likely to be its valedictory tour.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Garrick, Lichfield
The Garrick’s ambitious rep company has pulled off a mighty coup not only by attracting top-notch performers for its latest season, but in winning the rights to perform this bittersweet drama in the first place.
Informed Consent Jermyn Street, London
In a busy hospital in the Bronx, a Dr Mandl ponders the curiosity of fate as he performs life-saving surgery.
Momix - Lunar Sea Peacock, London
Momix, named after a brand of cattle feed, is neither dance nor circus nor gymnastics but has elements of all these.
Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Baron’s Court Theatre, London
Set in a sparse cell in Beirut, Lebanon, three hostages attempt to retain their sanity in the face of constant confinement and possible death.
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