Othello

Photograph by Perou.

Othello by William Shakespeare, in a new production created by Frantic Assembly. At the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith until 22 November.

Metamorphosis

I first saw the work of James Thierree at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith. Their current production is well worth a visit too. Kafka's Metamorphosis adapted by the Lyric's Artistic Director David Farr and Icelandic theatre company Vesturport is on until 2 February. Photograph by Eggert Jonsson.

The story of Metamorphosis is an early favourite of mine and this Penguin book dates from 1964. The cover illustration is by Yosl Bergner.

James Thierree

Manon Gignoux and Victoria Thierree Chaplin designed the costumes for the latest production by James Thierree and his amazing ensemble. Au Revoir Parapluie is touring the world with shows still to come in Australia, France and Austria. I have seen their previous productions, The Junebug Symphony and La Veillees des Abysses. It was some of the most magical and visually exciting theatre I have ever seen. I hope that they will be returning to London this year. You can read more on the Crying Out Loud website.

The Bridge

On our way back along the South Bank we came across more free theatre, part of the National Theatre's Watch This Space Summer Programme, 150 free riverside events until 1 September. Mimbre were performing The Bridge. They are performing again on the 15th and 16th August at 6.30pm.

Off the wall

On our way to an exhibition last night we came across this spectacle, Stan Won't Dance practising for their performance, Off The Wall which is happening on Friday 2oth and Saturday 21st July at 9pm at the Southbank centre square outside the Royal Festival Hall.