Shakespeare

Nicolás Pérez Costa's dystopian Richard III, acclaimed in Madrid, comes to the Cockpit Theatre London from 8 to 11 July. International cast, live percussion, performed in the round

Emily Lim turns the Globe into a communal riot of folk music, confetti and audience chaos. Puck falls for someone called Steve, and Bottom becomes a donkey in love with a queen.

Born With Teeth burns hot in London’s West End, a five-star duel of genius and desire between Shakespeare and Marlowe.