23 December 2023 (released)
23 December 2023
Theatre News welcomes you to the grand unveiling of the Top 28 Shows of 2023—an eclectic ensemble of theatrical brilliance from across the UK. From the historic Theatre Royal Haymarket to the new @SohoPlace and beyond, these productions have left an indelible mark on the theatrical landscape.
At the forefront, the Theatre Royal Haymarket hosts the gripping "Accidental Death of An Anarchist," setting the stage for a list that traverses genres and venues. The Old Vic's enchanting "Groundhog Day" and the atmospheric Phoenix Theatre's "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" showcase the diversity of experiences that captivated audiences throughout the year.
From the Gillian Lynne Theatre's return of "The Lehman Trilogy" to the haunting allure of the Coliseum's "Akhnaten," this list is a testament to the rich tapestry of stories told on stage. Small, intimate spaces like the new @SohoPlace, Donmar Warehouse, and the Stephen Lawrence Gallery host powerful productions like "Medea," "Macbeth," and "Within Touching Distance," proving that theatrical brilliance knows no bounds.
Join us on a journey that spans the iconic Royal Opera House for "The Barber of Seville" and the immersive DockX for "Rumble In The Jungle." As we celebrate the brilliance of shows like "Oklahoma!" at Wyndhams and the unique "Monarch Theatre" at Park Row, the Top 28 Shows stand as a testament to the enduring magic of live performance, at its's best in 2023.
Theatre News: Top 28 Shows of 2023:
1. Accidental Death of An Anarchist - Theatre Royal Haymarket
2. Groundhog Day - Old Vic
3. Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Phoenix Theatre
4. The Lehman Trilogy - Gillian Lynne Theatre
5. Akhnaten - Coliseum
6. Monarch Theatre - Park Row
7. Medea - @sohoplace
8. Macbeth - Donmar Warehouse
9. Silvia – Old Vic
10. Peeping Tom: Triptych – Barbican
11. A Christmas Carol - Old Vic
12. Dead On Time - Victoria Station
13. Message in a Bottle - Peacock Theatre
14. Head First Acrobats: Godz and Arrr We There Yet?!, Brighton Fringe Spiegeltent
15. Dear England - National Theatre
16. Iolanthe - English National Opera
17. Within Touching Distance - Stephen Lawrence Gallery
18. We Didn't Come To Hell For The Croissants - Riverside Studios
19. Girl From The North County - New Wimbledon Theatre
20. Bill's 44th - Barbican
21. Kinder - Little Angel Theatre
22. The Barber of Seville – Royal Opera House
23. Patriots - Noel Coward Theatre
24. Titus Andronicus - Globe
25. Rumble In The Jungle – DockX
26. Woolf Works - Royal Opera House
27. The Tiger Lillies: From The Circus To The Cemetery - Cadogan Hall
28. Oklahoma! - Wyndhams
