1 AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

Steppenwolf comes from Chicago with a black comedy that takes a look at the dark heart of an American family.
National Theatre: Lyttelton, South Bank, SE1 (www.nationaltheatre.org.uk 020-7452 3000), from Wed, until Jan 21

2 IN A DARK DARK HOUSE

Steven Mackintosh and David Morrissey star in the latest play by Neil LaBute, the tale of two brothers with dark, dark problems.
Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, N1 (www.almeida.co.uk 020-7359 4404), from Thur, until Jan 17

3 THE PRIDE

Alexi Kaye Campbell's play explores changing attitudes to sexuality.
Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Sloane Square, SW1 (www.royalcourttheatre.com 020-7565 5000), until Dec 20

4 THE FAMILY REUNION

A T.S. Eliot celebration is launched with a revival of the fascinating family play.
Donmar Warehouse, Earlham Street, WC2 (www.donmarwarehouse.com 0870 0606624), from Tues, until Jan 10

5 WIG OUT!

Dominic Cooke directs a humorous tale by Tarell Alvin McCraney, the author of In the Red and Brown Water, about life in a hyper-glamorous, uber- competitive drag queen refuge.
Royal Court, details above, from Fri, until Jan 10

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