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Three To See on 24 Apr: The Elves And The Shoemaker, Probably The Best Comedy Songs In The World Ever Maybe, Kings Of War

By TW Editorial | Published on Sunday 17 April 2016

And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…

The Elves And The Shoemaker | ArtsDepot | 24 Apr (pictured)
Theatre Of Widdershins’ production of this time honoured fairy tale got great reviews when it was on up at the old Ed Fest a few years ago, and I would assume it’s probably only got better since then. It’s a quirky retelling, focusing on master cobbler Elvis Shumaker III (yes, you see what they did there), so a nice weekend treat for your little ones. Hurry up and book here before they run out of tickets.

Probably The Best Comedy Songs In The World Ever, Maybe | Museum Of Comedy | 23-24 Apr
If you are a fan of song in your comedy, or comedy in your song, here’s an evening of entertainment that ought to appeal. Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden seemingly work their way through the history of the genre, covering songs from the likes of Tom Lehrer, The Pythons, Pete and Dud, Richard Digance,The Goons, Kenneth Williams, Noel Coward, and Flanders and Swan, as well as offering up their own unique take on the work of Elvis Presley and the Righteous Brothers. Follow this link here to get your tickets.

Kings Of War | Barbican | 22 Apr-1 May
This looks amazing, so another thing you may need to get your skates on about, if you want to ensure you get tickets. Toneelgroep Amsterdam’s adaptation pulls together three monarchs as depicted by Shakespeare – Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III  – and casts them in the role of modern day political leaders. In Dutch, with surtitles. See the venue website here for more info.