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Comedy Theatre ThisWeek In London
Three To See on 17 Nov: Evening At The Talk House, Loyiso Gola, The Pitmen Painters
By TW Editorial | Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015
And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…
Evening At The Talk House | National Theatre | 17 Nov-23 Jan
Whooo, I am so looking forward to this, the premiere of the latest play from esteemed US playwright and actor Wallace Shawn. And not only has he written this, he’s also appearing in it. And at events surrounding the staging of the show. So this is so good on so many levels, I don’t quite know what to do with myself, other than just getting on and booking a ticket. More info and all that, right here.
Loyiso Gola | Soho Theatre | 17-21 Nov (pictured)
When one of our reviewers first witnessed a performance by Loyiso Gola, she was very struck by his natural comedic talent, declaring him to be “one of those people who seems effortlessly funny – it’s as if hilarity is his default state” and awarding him a glowing four star review. Not that he needs our endorsement – the South African is known around the world for his award nominated political satire, so hurry up and catch him while you can. Info and tickets here.
The Pitmen Painters | Jack Studio | 17-28 Nov
Bromley Little Theatre’s production of Lee Hall’s heart-warming 2007 play, based on the true story of the Ashington Group, a small artistic society comprised mostly of miners, who became celebrated by the British art establishment back in the thirties and forties. It all began when a group of pitmen from Ashington Colliery hired a professor to teach them an art appreciation class, and this is the story. See the venue website here for more info and tickets.
