London offers some great opportunities for free entertainment, especially in terms of live music but it's generally more difficult to find free theatre performances. That will change over the next few weeks as there are some great opportunities coming up.
This week sees the start of the summer season at The Scoop at More London. Over the course of the summer there will be theatre, music and films all on offer for free at this outdoor venue next to City Hall. It all begins this Wednesday with 'Shakespeare Happens: The Tragedy of Macbeth' which is described as high energy, interactive and colourful. Apparently it aims to bring the look of a graphic novel to life on stage so I'm guessing it may be a different take on Shakespeare! This production runs until 30 May and there are a series of other theatrical performances throughout June including a contemporary take on The Canterbury Tales and a play about rival tour guides competing with each other (Citiest of Cities). July at The Scoop is dedicated to free music but theatre returns in August with 'Around the World in 80 Days' and Brecht's 'The Mother'. It's a great venue but I would recommend wrapping up warm and taking a cushion if you want something soft to sit on.
If musicals are more your thing, then don't miss West End Live in Trafalgar Square on 18 and 19 June. This is an annual celebration of the big West End shows which includes hits from around 20 of the current big hits such as The Lion King, Mamma Mia! and War Horse.
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