Theatres have been open for a couple of weeks now and more are following suit. June sees the arrival of more shows in the West End and around the country. From June 21st some shows are tentatively planning to open at full capacity but this is dependant on the Governments announcement. All shows prior to that are at reduced capacity.
Here are the best shows to get you through June in person, online and even in the cinema!
June 1st - 5th, 25th - 26th: HOW TO LIVE A JELLICLE LIFE
Back following a sold out run, Linus Karp brings you life lessons from the 2019 movie Cats in this one man show kicking off a new tour with dates in London and Cambridge this month. Tickets from https://linktr.ee/jellicle
June 2nd - July 1st: KINKY BOOTS
The filmed West End production starring Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry returns online to be streamed on demand. Watch it at stellartickets.com
June 2nd - 5th: THE TURNIP FIELD
A brand new play by Catherine O'Reilly and Tim Churchill is a heartrending and funny two-hander which runs at the Turbine Theatre in Battersea for a limited run. Tickets from https://www.theturbinetheatre.com/
June 2nd-6th: THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
After being delayed multiple times, the concert celebrating all of the returning West End shows plays the Palace Theatre for 7 performances only. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-show-must-go-on-live-at-the-palace/. The performance on Sunday 6th will be streamed live on youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon
June 3rd onwards: CABARET ALL STARS
Proud Embankment hosts an evening of cabaret with shows taking place at various dates throughout June and July. With different evenings hosted by Duncan James and Denise Van Outen, tickets are from https://proudcabaret.com/pages/embankment
June 4th: MARISHA WALLACE
The Hairspray ansd Waitress star performs a concert at Zedel in the heart of London. Tickets for the show in person are sold out but you can still stream it from https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/marisha-wallace/
June 5th - 20th: HUSHABYE MOUNTAIN
Acclaimed writer Jonathan Harvey brings a world full of love, pain, laughter and friendship, where drugs in their various combinations are exhilarating, destructive, costly and even life restoring online for a streamed production starring Matt Henry, Jodie Prenger and Layton Williams. Tickets from https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/hushabye-mountain
June 5th - 12th: A STARRY NIGHT IN
An online charity concert in aid of Mousetrap which gives disadvantaged and vulnerable children access to the magic of theatre, this features Adrian Lester, Clive Rower, Rosalie Craig and Aisha Jawando among others. Stream it on https://www.stream.theatre/season/131
Every Sunday from June 6th: THE SETH CONCERT SERIES
Make a date in your diaries every Sunday night as Seth Rudetsky continues his series bringing us the best Broadway stars direct to our homes. Each show takes place live on the Sunday at 3pm ET which is 8pm in the UK and is repeated that evening at 8pm ET which is 1am in the UK . This months lineup is:
Sunday 6th June: ALEX NEWELL
Sunday 13th June: MATTHEW MORRISON
Sunday 20th June: JENN COLELLA
Sunday 27th June: LESLIE UGGAMS
Tickets from thesethconcertseries.com
June 6th - 13th: RALLY FEST
A celebration of LGBTQ+ voices and stories taking place at the Turbine Theatre in Battersea. The festival includes 12 shows set out to promote allyship within the creatuve industries. Tickets are from https://www.theturbinetheatre.com/
June 7th: SHOWSTOPPER
The Showstoppers make their long awaited return to the West End stage with the first of their monthly performances at the Garrick Theatre. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/showstopper-the-improvised-musical/
Every Monday from June 7th: KINKY KABARET
Freedom Bar in Soho plays host to West End stars for an evening of Kinky Kabaret. Tickets from https://www.facebook.com/kinkykab/
June 7th - 19th: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Curve Leicester present a concert celebrating the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with performances and stories from Madalena Alberto, Jessica Daley, Tim Howar, Shem Omari James, Ria Jones, Karen Mavundukure and Tim Rogers. Tickets from curveonline.co.uk
June 7th: PRIDE AT THE PALACE
For one night only, a host of Queer stars from the West End and beyond come together to celebrate their Pride in a spectacular concert. The lineup includes Joel Harper-Jackson, Claudia Kariuki, Courtney Stapleton, Alex Thomas-Smith, Layton Williams. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/pride-at-the-palace/
June 7th: CASSIDY JANSON UNPLUGGED
The &Juliet and Beautiful star heads to Zedel for an acoustic concert. Tickets are sold out to be there in person but you can stream it from https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/unplugged-with-cassidy-janson/
June 7th - 13th: ALYSSA: MEMOIRS OF A QUEEN
RuPaul's Drag Race royalty Alyssa Edwards sashays her way into the West End to bring her fully realized autobiographical extravaganza for one week only. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/alyssa-memoirs-of-a-queen/
June 8th - July 31st: A SPLINTER OF ICE
The UK tour of Ben Brown's new political drama opens in Malvern and will tour until the end of July. Set in Moscow in 1987 after the cold war begins to thaw, for tickets see www.originaltheatre.com
June 9th: LEGENDS OF LOCKDOWN
From social media to the West End stage! This event showcases the individuals that kept us entertained during the lockdowns including Oscar Conlon-Morrey, Rob Madge and Sooz Kempner. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/legends-of-lockdown-live/
June 10th - 13th: WEST END MUSICAL CELEBRATION
Originally meant as a Christmas event, this is now a celebration of musical theatre with a cast including Ben Forster, Alice Fearn, Sophie Evans, Layton Williams, Rachel John, Trevor Dion Nicholas & Shanay Holmes. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/west-end-musical-celebration/
June 10th - July 3rd: PSYCHODRAMA
Written and directed by Matt Wilkinson, Psychodrama is a witty, gripping revenge tale about an actress in her 40s under investigation for the murder of an auteur theatre director performed by Emily Bruni. Tickets from https://neverforeverkt.com/psychodrama
June 9th - 12th, 15th - July 10th: JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE
A new play from the works of PG Wodehouse. Three actors hurl themselves from role to role as they race to tell the story of Bertie’s own farcical adventures. Catch it first at The Theatre Chipping Norton (tickets at https://www.chippingnortontheatre.com) then The Barn Theatre afterwards (Tickets at https://barntheatre.org.uk)
June 10th: LEE MEAD
The West End star brings an exciting new show to The London Palladium to celebrate his 40th Birthday. He will be joined by special guests Kerry Ellis, Marisha Wallace, Dalton Harris and Steve Balsamo. Tickets from https://lwtheatres.co.uk/book/
June 11th: IN THE HEIGHTS
The movie adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda's In The Heights hits cinemas today (though Sky are offering previews for June 7th). Available on HBO Max in America today and previewing at Cineworld for one day only ahead of its full UK release on June 18th.
June 11th - July 25th: HAPPY DAYS
Riverside Studios in Hammersmith plays host to a 60th anniversary production of Samuel Beckett’s world-renowned play. Directed by Trevor Nunn, it stars Lisa Dwan as Winnie. Tickets from https://riversidestudios.co.uk/
June 12th: CHRISTY ALTOMARE IN CONCERT
The original star of Broadway’s Anastasia makes her solo concert debut at Bucks County Playhouse. Stream it live at https://www.stellartickets.com
June 13th: HAIR IN CONCERT
Following its hit run at The Turbine Theatre and featuring an all-star cast, HAIR in Concert transfers to The London Palladium for 2 performances only. Tickets from https://lwtheatres.co.uk/book/
June 13th: KELLI O'HARA
One of Broadway’s biggest stars performs songs from her acclaimed career on stage and screen. Stream it live at https://www.stellartickets.com
June 13th - 27th: 34
A one man musical with a pop infused score, 34 tells the story of a young gay man navigating life and love in Belfast while wrestling with the politics, relationships and the pull of the place he calls home. Playing live at the Lowry in Salford on the 13th and streaming at the same time, it can then be streamed on demand from https://www.stream.theatre/season/122
June 13th: SUNSET BOULEVARD
The delayed concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic finally heads to Alexandra Palace for two performances only today. Starring Mazz Murray as Norma Desmond, she is joined by a cast including Ramin Karimloo and Zizi Strallen. Tickets from https://www.alexandrapalace.com
June 14th: WEST END LIVE LOUNGE - THE GREATS
The Lyric Theatre plays host to a massive concert full of the West Ends finest with Louise Dearman, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Alice Fearn, Aisha Jawando, Rachel John and Cedric Neal just some of the many names appearing. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/west-end-live-lounge-the-greats/
June 14th: MONDAY NIGHT AT THE APOLLO
The second concert in the series features Shan Ako, Arthur Darvill, Sophie Evans, Sandra Marvin and Oliver Tompsett. Expect performances and hilarious chat inbetween. Get tickets for the show at the Apollo from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/monday-night-at-the-apollo/ or stream it online through thespie.com
June 15th: DR RANJ - SCRUBS TO SPARKLES
Following his appearance on All Star Musicals, the TV doctor headlines his own concert at the Garrick Theatre with appearances from Janette Manrara, Faye Tozer, Robert Rinder and Jenny Ryan. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/dr-ranj-scrubs-to-sparkles/
June 15th - 20th: THE THREE MUSKETEERS
The classic tale of The Three Musketeers is brought to you by the inconceivable, unimaginable and fantastical FoolHardy Theatre… a company with questionable theatrical training, no experience and no taste. With a cast including Robert Lindsay, David Bedella and Dianne Pilington, stream it from www.musketeersonline.com
June 16th - July 3rd: J'OUVERT
A joyful and fearless story of two best friends, battling to preserve tradition in a society where women’s bodies are frequently under threat. Playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre as part of the Re-emerge season. Tickets from https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/jouvert/harold-pinter-theatre/
June 17th - July 17th: SHEDDING A SKIN
A play about finding kindness in unexpected places. A play about connecting with what our elders can teach us – new skin honouring old skin. A play about joy, healing and protest. And having a good belly laugh. Catch it at the Soho Theatre with tickets from https://sohotheatre.com/
June 17th - July 3rd: MY SON'S A QUEER, BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Join Rob Madge as they delve into the archives of their old home videos, featuring living room performances galore, and celebrate the joy that can be discovered when parents champion the creativity and the chaos of their queer child. Playing the Turbine Theatre in Battersea, get tickets from https://www.theturbinetheatre.com/whatson
June 18th: THE THEATRE CHANNEL
Episode 7 of The Theatre Channel is in collaboration with Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and focusing on Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring performances from Michael Xavier and Josefina Gabrielle as well as a feature on the forthcoming Open Air production of Carousel. Stream it at https://www.stream.theatre
June 18th - 19th: LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER
The West End will host the world premiere of this new musical adaptation for a strictly limited run at the Shaftesbury Theatre, before the production is made available to stream later in the year. Tickets from shaftesburytheatre.com
From June 18th: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Mischief Theatre return to the Duchess Theatre at last for more hilarious storytelling where everything rhat possibly can goes wrong. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-play-that-goes-wrong/
June 18th - September 12th: CONSTELLATIONS
This summer Nick Payne‘s beautiful and heartbreaking romance is revived in the West End with different casts taking turns to journey through the multiverse exploring the infinite possibilities of a relationship. The first pairing are Sheila Atim and Ivanno Jeremiah. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/constellations/
From June 21st some shows are planning to open at full capacity though this is not confirmed yet. The shows that are tentatively opening at full capacity will have that made clear:
June 21st - September 29th: HAIRSPRAY
After a series of delays, Hairspray finally heads to the London Coliseum with a cast including MIchael Ball, Marisha Wallace and Lizzie Bea. Opening with socially distanced performances until July 20th when it plans to move to full capacity. Tickets from https://londoncoliseum.org/
June 21st & 28th: THE DISTANCE YOU HAVE COME
Scott Alan leads us through a year in the intertwined lives of six people in this song cycle starring Alice Fearn, Emma Hatton and Maiya Quansah-Breed. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-distance-you-have-come/
June 21st: RIDE
The incredible true story of a young woman with big plans, and an even bigger imagination bursts into life in this new musical. This workshop production stars Gemma Sutton and Bronte Barbe. Tickets from https://www.nimaxtheatres.com/shows/ride/
June 21st - September 12th: HEATHERS
The killer show returns for a limited season in the West End starring Christina Bennington, Jordan Luke Gage and Jodie Steele. Playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, it is opening on full capacity. Tickets from trh.co.uk
June 23rd - July 2nd: CHARLES COURT OPERA EXPRESS G&S
Charles Court Opera are hitting the high notes coming out of lockdown with the London premiere of ‘Express G&S’ playing the newly configured, socially distanced Pleasance Theatre in London. Tickets from http://www.charlescourtopera.com/express-gs.html
June 23rd - July 10th: BAD NIGHTS AND ODD DAYS
A trio of Caryl Churchill’s unforgettable and rarely performed plays (Abortive, Seagulls, and Three More Sleepless Nights) reenergised for the stage, led by acclaimed actor Paul McGann. At the Greenwich Theatre, tickets from https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/bad-nights-and-odd-days/
June 23rd - July 17th: STAIRCASE
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Staircase by Charles Dyer will return to London. Set in the swinging sixties, this laugh-out loud comedy explores the recent history of surreptitious same-sex relationships and shines a light on the implications of this secrecy. Tickets at southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
June 23rd - September 9th: BACH & SONS
Simon Russell Beale will play JS Bach in the world premiere of Nina Raine’s Bach & Sons, directed by Nicholas Hytner. At the Bridge Theatre in London, tickets are from bridgetheatre.co.uk
June 24th: BROADWAY CAST REUNION A BRONX TALE
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. Tonights features the cast of A Bronx Tale. Tickets from https://www.stellartickets.com
From June 25th: CINDERELLA
Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical is a retelling of Cinderella like you've never seen it before. Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, catch it at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Tickets from lwtheatres.co.uk
June 27th: THE CRAZY COQS PRESENTS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ: A CELEBRATION
The legendary creator of Wicked and The Prince of Egypt is celebrated in a concert by Sam Lupton and Carolyn Maitland. At Zedel in Piccadilly, tickets from https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/the-crazy-coqs-presents-stephen-schwartz-a-celebration/
June 28th: WONDERBIRDS LIVE
The hit YouTube Chat Show starring Sherrie Hewson, Harriet Thorpe, Debbie Arnold and Dee Anderson will take to the Duchess Theatre in the West End for one magnificent night. They will bring all the best bits from their YouTube series and so much more. Tickets from nimaxtheatres.com
June 29th: SHOWSTOPPER
A brand new livestream from The Showstoppers, making up a musical on the spot based on the virtual audiences suggestions. Always predictable but always unmissable, get your tickets from https://showstopperthemusical.com/
June 30th - September 5th: BE MORE CHILL
Hitting the West End after a short run at The Other Palace is this Broadway hit starring Blake Patrick Anderson and Scott Folan. Opening at the Shaftesbury Theatre on full capacity, tickets from http://www.shaftesburytheatre.com/shows/be-more-chill/
Another good month in store. If all goes to plan there are some major shows due to open in July too. To get any shows included in these posts message me at twitter.com/ATDazzles or email me at site.allthatdazzles@gmail.com