An Inspector Calls
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Stephen Daldry's groundbreaking revival of An Inspector Calls was hailed as "the defining production of the 1990s" by The Daily Telegraph and its return to the West End, transferring to Wyndham's Theatre from a sold-out season at the Novello, is claiming a new generation of converts to its theatrical brilliance. And it is worthy of such praise on a number of levels, not least of which is Ian MacNeil's striking, expressionistic set - an Edwardian doll's house tottering up from the cobblestones of a Blitzed street in 1945; the two ages setting up a pertinent tension for our Inspector to exploit. Because as the mysterious Inspector Goole systematically exposes the guilt of each member of the bubble-wrapped Birling family in the case of a working-class girl's suicide, he is expounding the cry of the post-war generation for a radical social conscience. The end is as dramatic as it is poignant - a "coup de theatre that would induce shivers down the spine however many times you saw the piece" (The Independent) - in this cracking, atmospheric, timeless thriller.About Novello Theatre
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more spectacular theatres and has matching roster of hit shows. An attractive columned exterior gives way to a gorgeous foyer and auditorium, with marble, polished brass and gold the dominant materials and gods and cupids sprawled across every available surface. More about Novello Theatre
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TIMES Various Times PRICING Mar 24-31, Apr 1 & 2 £10-£45, Apr 3-30, May 1-31, Jun 1-30 Mon-Thu £10-£52.50, Fri & Sat £10-£55, concs available
A touring production of a lamentable sex comedy lurches from missed cues and forgotten lines to full-blown conflict between the cast. Michael Frayn's farcical comedy is directed by Lindsay Posner.... More about this event
Crazy For YouCrazy For YouFollowing a hugely successful run at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, the critically acclaimed Crazy For You has made the transfer to the West End and is playing at the Novello Theatre. Packed full of heartwarmingly classic songs such as 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'I Got Rhythm', 'Embraceable You' and 'Nice Work If You Can Get It', the original pr23rd May 2012Saturday 28th July 2012
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TIMES Various Times PRICING £25-£62.50
Following a hugely successful run at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, the critically acclaimed Crazy For You has made the transfer to the West End and is playing at the Novello Theatre. Packed full of heartwarmingly classic songs such as 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'I Got Rhythm', 'Embraceable You' and 'Nice Work If You Can Get It', the original pr... More about this event
Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!Through the story-telling magic of the songs of ABBA, we meet Donna, a feisty forty-something single mum, who recalls the distant memories of carefree days and careless nights whilst her daughter Sophie dreams of tradition, romance and a big white wedding. Mamma Mia! is an infectious and funny musical featuring 22 of ABBA's best known songs, and af6th September 2012Saturday 27th April 2013
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TIMES 6th September 2012 to 27th April 2013 PRICING Mon-Fri £15-£64, Sat £15-£67.50
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