Duet for One
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Not one of the West End's more cheerful offerings, even the title Duet for One is enough to make you want to sigh and that's before we find out that brilliant concert violinist Stephanie has multiple sclerosis, is already wheelchair-bound and can't play anymore; that's why she's seeing a psychiatrist. But this show, transferring to the Vaudeville Theatre, didn't sell out at the Almeida for no reason and Juliet Stevenson and Henry Goodman as Stephanie and her shrink have a significant role to play in that. The six therapy sessions of the play are "played with wit and deftness by both actors" (The Independent), Stevenson turning through an emotional kaleidoscope "from sardonic wit to tumultuous anger, from bright hope to raw pain" (The Telegraph) and Goodman, although not entirely detached, the perfect foil to her blazing pain. Strains of a Bach violin sonata float through the air at times, adding the final, moving note to this powerful play.About Vaudeville Theatre
Designed by CJ Phipps, the Vaudeville is the third theatre to be built on this site. The current Vaudeville opened on 23rd February 1926 with a revue called RSVP. One of the theatre's major successes was in 1954 with the musical 'Salad Days', starring Julian Slade and Deborah Reynolds. More about Vaudeville Theatre
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Duet for One Juliet Stevenson as Stephanie and Henry Goodman as Dr Feldmann, credit John Haynes
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Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Duet for One
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
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Taking a peek into the life of Maria Callas; Master Class uncovers the rocky private life of the talented and fiery opera singer. Tyne Daly will be taking to the stage at the Vaudeville Theatre to put across her version of the turbulent events lived by Callas, which along with the stars temperament are thought to be just as astounding as her talent... More about this event
The Tiger Who Came To TeaThe Tiger Who Came To TeaA musical adaptation of Judith Kerr's picture book The Tiger Who Came To Tea. For the first time ever, this much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing a long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised!13th February 2012Sunday 2nd September 2012
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A musical adaptation of Judith Kerr's picture book The Tiger Who Came To Tea. For the first time ever, this much loved tale of a tiger creating tea time mayhem is brought vividly to life on stage in a show packed with oodles of magic, sing a long songs and clumsy chaos. Expect to be surprised!... More about this event
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