Theatre, Film & Performance


Cirque Du Soleil: Totem

Royal Albert Hall, 5th January - 16th February 2012

 

Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, Totem illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, this spectacular show explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential.

 

To buy tickets, please visit the Royal Albert Hall website.

 

Three Days in May

Trafalgar Studios, until 3rd March 2012

 

Bill Kenwright presents Warren Clarke, leading an all star cast, playing Winston Churchill in the World Premiere of Ben Brown’s thrilling political drama Three Days in May.
 
May 1940, Downing Street,  
Three days that will change the course of history… Forever.
Ben Brown’s political thriller which takes us behind the doors of Number Ten during three of the most pivotal days in British History, when, extraordinarily, giving in to Hitler was considered by some to be a ‘viable option’.

Three Days in May, directed by Alan Strachan, sees Warren Clarke return to the stage for the first time in over a decade, with Simon Ward and Jeremy Clyde.

 

Members of the VSC can buy top tickets worth £45 for just £29.50! For more information or to book tickets visit the website here or call 0845 505 8500

 

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Southbank Centre, until 10th June 2012

 

From the rarely heard composers CPE Bach, Cherubini and Méhul, to the later repertoire of Wagner, Mahler and Liszt - the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s 2010/11 season at Southbank Centre shows daring in both historical breadth and exploration of unusual works.

 

For further information please visit the website.

 

Shell Classic International

Southbank Centre, until 26th June 2012

 

The 2010/11 Season of the Shell Classic International series of visiting international orchestras is one of Southbank Centre’s most adventurous and exciting to date, mixing the finest radical young and established musicians of international renown. Shell Classic International opens on 12 and 14 October with a bang, building on Southbank Centre’s ongoing relationship with El Sistema, Venezuela's revolutionary social programme, which engages more than 300,000 young people.

 

 

For further information please visit the website.

 

Warhorse

New London Theatre, Drury Lane

 

The award-winning smash hit War Horse is now playing at the New London Theatre.  War Horse is a thrilling and spectacular production based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo.

The First World War is the backdrop for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse.  Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company, take audiences on an unforgettable journey through history.

 

For more information please visit their website.