The Best Theatre To Catch This Week (April 11th - 17th)

It's another week in the world of theatre and there is a lot to keep us entertained through the next 7 days. As well as titles to stream, this week sees the first piece of theatre to catch in the flesh this year. Here are 38 shows to catch this week:

WHAT?

Another chance to see the Leave A Light On concert series nears its close with its last full week. Highlights this week include stars of Six, &Juliet and The Prince of Egypt as well as a concert from series organiser and Collabro star Jamie Lambert.

WHEN?

This weeks schedule is:

Sunday 11th, 5pm - Jamie Lambert

Sunday 11th, 8pm - Danielle Steers

Monday 12th, 5pm - Billy Nevers

Monday 12th, 8pm - Vicky Vox

Tuesday 13th, 5pm - The Grad Fest

Tuesday 13th, 8pm - Nick McLean

Wednesday 14th, 5pm - Chelsea Halfpenny

Wednesday 14th, 8pm - Tim Mahendran

Thursday 15th, 5pm - Rachel John

Thursday 15th, 8pm - Simon Bailey

Friday 16th, 5pm - Joel Harper Jackson

Friday 16th, 8pm - Declan Egan

Saturday 17th, 5pm - Christine Allado & Luke Brady

Saturday 17th, 8pm - Daniel Koek

WHERE?

Tickets for all shows can be purchased from https://www.stream.theatre/season/57

WHAT?

This series of Live in London concerts took place late last year and was filmed at the Hippodrome Casino. The season comprises of 12 concerts which are available to view on multiple occasions throughout April.

WHEN?

This weeks schedule is as follows:

Friday 16th April - Shappi Khorsandi

Sunday 11th April - Julie Atherton

Sunday 18th April - Courtney & Eloise

Saturday 17th April - Vocal Xtr3me

Sunday 11th April - Ryan Molloy

Friday 16th April - Kim Ismay

Friday 16th & Sunday 18th April - Anna-Jane Casey

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th April - Sarah O'Connor

Saturday 17th April - Aaron Sidwell

WHERE?

Tickets can be purchased from https://stream.theatre/season/69

WHAT?

Seth Rudetsky continues his long running series bringing some of the biggest stars from Broadway direct to your home.. This week it's the turn of Spring Awakening and Oklahoma star Ali Stroker.

WHEN?

The show takes place live on Sunday 11th April at 3pm ET which is 8pm in the UK and is repeated that evening at 8pm ET which is 1am in the UK .

WHERE?

Tickets from thesethconcertseries.com

WHAT?

Gyles Brandreth and Gary Wilmot star in an online reading of this popular farce to raise money for the Equity Charitable Trust. The cast also includes Hamilton star Karl Queensborough.

WHEN?

The reading will take place on Sunday 11th April at 7.30pm

WHERE?

It will be streamed here.

WHAT?

Broadway royalty unites for a fundraiser. Shoshana Bean hosts an evening featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Jarrod Spector, Josh Gad, Harvey Fierstein, Adam Pasdal, Alan Menken and many more.

WHEN?

It takes place live on Sunday 11th April at 5pm PST which is 1am in the UK

WHERE?

Tickets available from https://nevehshalom.tofinoauctions.com/cns2021/

WHAT?

Dr Seuss's The Lorax will be performed and streamed live from The Old Vic stage in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication. With a cast including Jamael Westman, Audrey Brisson and Melanie La Barrie

WHEN?

Performances take place from Wednesday 14th until Saturday 17th April at 7pm each evening with matinees at 3pm on Friday and Saturday

WHERE?

Get your tickets from https://www.oldvictheatre.com

WHAT?

Following their three plays Inside last month, three more world premiere short plays by emerging and established writers form Outside over three days. Two Billion Beats, The Kiss and Fiston Barek make up the three titles.

WHEN?

Stream them from Thursday 15th until Saturday 17th April at 7.30pm each evening with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.

WHERE?

Get your tickets from orangetreetheatre.co.uk

WHAT?

Ahead of a UK tour later this year, Ben Brown's new political drama starring Oliver Ford Davies and Stephen Boxer is about a novelist travelling into the heart of the Soiet Union to meet with his old MI6 boss.

WHEN?

It streams from Thursday 15th April at 7.30pm and will then be available to view on demand until Saturday 31st July.

WHERE?

Tickets from originaltheatre.com

Filmed at Riverside Studios in December, this concert features Sam Tutty, Nicholas McLean, Tyrone Huntley, Maiya Quansah-Breed and Renée Lamb performing some musical theatre favourites acoustically.

WHEN?

Catch it from Thursday 15th until Sunday 18th April at 8pm each evening

WHERE?

Tickets available from https://www.stream.theatre/season/86

WHAT?

King’s Head Theatre launches its first ever digital season "Plays on Film' with the first three of five titles.

JEW...ish is a quickfire romantic comedy xploring sex, polamory and Jewish identity

Vespertilio is an atmospheric tale of love, loneliness, bats and the unlikely connection between two gay men

Illusions Of Liberty is a searing exploration of invisible illmess against the backdrop of a deeply hostile environment

WHEN?

The three titles are available to watch on demand from Thursday 15th April until Wednesday 5th May.

WHERE?

Tickets from https://kingsheadtheatre.com/whats-on

The true story of what should have been Michael Spencer's last night on Earth gets an online premiere ahead of a West End run in May. Written and performed by Jack Holden and featuring an irresistible 80s soundtrack.

WHEN?

It streams from Thursday 15th until Sunday 25th April at 7.30pm each evening with matinees available at 2.30pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

WHERE?

Tickets are from https://www.stream.theatre/season/61

WHAT?

The Broadway Cast Reunion Series gives audiences a chance to do what they may never have done before: visit “backstage” with the cast and even ask questions via the chat feature. Tonight we head to the West End to reunite Everybody's Talking About Jamie including Bianca Del Rio, Layton Williams, Noah Thomas, Melissa Jacques and Hiba Elchikhe.

WHEN?

It streams live on Saturday 17th April at 8pm and is then available to stream on demand from Sunday 18th until Wednesday 21st April

WHERE?

Tickets from https://www.stellartickets.com

WHAT?

This week sees the long awaites return of live theatre ahead of indoor performances resuming next month. The fantastic West End Musical Drive In returns for a new series of concerts where West End stars perform for you in your cars. This one features performances from Jodie Steele, Emma Hatton and Idriss Kargbo.

WHEN?

The concert takes place on Saturday 17th April at 2.15pm

WHERE?

Located in Enfield, tickets are available from https://www.westendmusicaldrivein.co.uk/

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