Stone me! Snakehead is at the Hope Theatre

INSPIRED by the story of actress Shereener Brown, and her son’s experience at a London school, PlayFight follows three 15-year-old friends Kai, TJ and Zara, and the devastating impact of an education system that ceases to see them as children. Written by Christina Alagaratnam, PlayFight examines the corrosive way in which racism determines the direction young black lives take. At Pleasance Theatre until June 3. pleasance.co.uk/

• Danielle Jawando’s book And the Stars Were Burning Brightly tells the story of 15-year-old Nathan and his brother’s devastating suicide. This new adaptation by Camden Youth Theatre at the New Diorama explores loss, understanding and the importance of speaking up. The play examines issues around teenage mental health refracted through the experiences and imaginations of local Camden teenagers. June 2-3. newdiorama.com/

• Ben Okri’s Every Leaf a Hallelujah, adapted and directed by Chinonyerem Odimba, offers an enchanted world of extraordinary, endangered trees. Bring a blanket and an open heart. Suitable for ages 4+ on the Theatre Lawn at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre until June 10. openairtheatre.com/

• RashDash feminist festival, Calm Down, Dear, celebrates its 10th Anniversary at Camden People’s Theatre. Highlights include Beth Crackles’ autobiographical work-in-progress STABLE (June 2) set within the world of horse dealing, and exploring the effects of witnessing domestic abuse as a child. Dogmouth Theatre’s Sluts with Consoles (June 3) interrogates stereotypes around women in the gaming industry. Maedb Joy and Elina Alminas present two perspectives on modern sex work in Home Sweet Hell (June 6) and Pleasure Little Treasure (June 10). Cry For Me (June 17) dives into Romanian culture and the folk figure of the babă. Various times, to June 17. cptheatre.co.uk/

• Throughout history, Medusa has been presented as grotesque monster or seductive temptress. Now she’s here to set the record straight. Samuel Rees’ Snakehead, examines one of mythology’s most misunderstood women. The show features a soundtrack by Max Welton, blending dark post-punk, explosive electronica, and vibrant contemporary pop. This contemporary production at the Hope Theatre explores issues around consent and accountability, class and the male gaze. June 6-24. thehopetheatre.com/

• Dylan Thomas’ classic, Under Milk Wood, reveals the lives and dreams of the inhabitants of a fictional Welsh village. Tower Theatre from June 7-17. towertheatre.org.uk/

• James Joyce’s Ulysses covers the events of a single day in Dublin: June 16, 1904. Today, it’s known as Bloomsday. Blacktooth Productions’ Full Bloom, captures the freewheeling spirit of Joyce’s masterpiece with a series of readings that culminate in Molly Bloom’s astonishing monologue. The cast includes Veronica Quilligan and Oengus Macnamara with live music from Sally Davies and Martina Schwarz. Torriano Meeting House, NW5, 7.30pm, June 16. £10. eventbrite.co.uk/e/full-bloom-tickets-631395700537