Critic's choice: Best of the London stage

Henry Hitchings rounds up the best plays in London this week (June 6-12)
Superbly acted: Noma Dumezweni as Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela in A Human Being Died That Night ©Donald Cooper/Photostage
Henry Hitchings6 June 2014

Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, NW3

Until June 21 (020 7722 9301, hampsteadtheatre.com)

Vivid, superbly acted two-hander exploring the egacy of apartheid-era South Africa.

Aldwych Theatre, WC2

Until September 6 (0844 453 9025, wolfhall.co.uk)

Ben Miles stars in these thrilling adaptations of Hilary Mantel’s award-winning novels.

Vaudeville Theatre, WC2

Until Aug 2 (0844 412 4663, handbaggedtheplay.com)

Moira Buffini wittily imagines the Queen’s tricky relationship with Margaret Thatcher.

Shakespeare’s Globe, SE1

Until August 24 (020 7401 9919, shakespearesglobe.com)

Eve Best is a memorable Cleopatra in a satisfyingly clear account of this densely political play.

Bush Theatre, W12

Until June 21 (020 8743 5050, bushtheatre.co.uk)

Nick Payne’s dazzling play probes the relationship between memory and identity.

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