Hope springs eternal… Possession is at the Arcola

IN Dedication, at the Marylebone Theatre, New York pianist Roger Peltzman recounts his family’s history fleeing the Nazis in war-torn Europe using drama, humour, images and music – everything from blues to Chopin. Various dates to June 24. The Factory present their version of Julius Caesar. Faced with a choice between peace and democracy, a group of revolutionaries conspire to commit the ultimate political murder. various dates, June 12,13,18 & July 10-12,  marylebonetheatre.com/

AT the Arcola Theatre, Sam Potter’s The Unicorn is described as a darkly comic portrait of a woman driven to extremes. After life takes an unexpected turn, Andrea attempts to combat her loneliness through casual sex, but this becomes a compulsion as she progresses from serial dating to anonymous sex parties. Until June 24. Sasha Hails’ Possession, interweaves the stories of four mothers set in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Victorian and present-day London. Kasambayi, recently arrived from the DRC, starts her contractions on the No 38 bus at Clapton Ponds. She names her daughter Hope. Years later, Hope meets Alice, a foreign correspondent with a particular interest in cobalt. June 15-July 15. arcolatheatre.com/

These words that’ll linger like ghosts till the day I drop down dead... Pleasance Theatre

AT the Pleasance Theatre, Georgie Bailey’s play, These words that’ll linger like ghosts till the day I drop down dead, is a poetic exploration of what it means to lose someone, the things we wish we’d said to those that have died. June 13-24. Voloz Collective’s The Life Sporadic of Jess Wildgoose is described as Tarantino meets Pixar; a play that explores ambition, failure, and high-risk equity trading and features acrobatics, live music, and physical theatre. June 19-24. pleasance.co.uk/

TIPSY at the Cockpit is billed as a dark comedy. Maria walks into a nail salon to get a manicure after a stressful day at work. Sounds simple enough, but there’s a problem. This nail salon serves booze. Consumed by her thoughts, she drinks and drinks. With disastrous consequences. June 13-17. thecockpit.org.uk/

WOW! Said the Owl, the acclaimed children’s book by Tim Hopgood, is brought to life through a blend of storytelling, puppetry and music at Little Angel Studios. Explore the wonderful world of colours with a curious little owl, who is determined to stay awake and see what daylight brings. Suitable for ages 2-5. To July 30. littleangeltheatre.com/

THE Other Way Home, aimed at 7- to 11-year-olds, is about the games we play, the stories we tell, and what it means to be friends. Developed through workshops with local children, the show tours London primary schools and community centres and is at New Diorama Theatre, 11.30am & 2.30pm, Sat June 24. newdiorama.com/