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Cabaret

Cabaret
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Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
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Shaftesbury Avenue
London  W1V 7HA
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Tue, 13th May 2008
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Julian Clary will now remain with Cabaret until 19 April, after which Alistair McGowan takes over.

Kander and Ebb's landmark musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a dark and sexually charged haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appearances as the real world - outside the comfortable sanctuary of the cabaret - prepares for the nightmarish chaos of war.

Entertainment icon Julian Clary has been one of British Television’s favourite personalities for over two decades. He first gained recognition through his hilarious and sometimes notorious stand-up routines and quickly became a household name in British comedy. And despite often performing risqué material, Julian’s appeal quickly spread to a wider audience:

His glittering career really took off in 1988 when he started to appear on a huge range of mainstream television programmes. After appearing on Channel Four's Friday Night Live in the late eighties, (performing as 'The Joan Collins Fan Club') he co-wrote and starred in his own top comedy series - Terry and Julian, Sticky Moments, & Sticky Moments on Tour - plus two series and a Christmas special of All Rise for Julian Clary, to name but a few. He had his own TV Specials - Brace Yourself Sydney, filmed in Australia, Desperately Seeking Roger, filmed in New York, In the presence of Julian Clary for ITV1 and he has been the subject of a Channel Four documentary paying tribute to comedy performers who started their careers with the channel. He has hosted, presented, and co-presented various music, quiz and game shows and has starred in the last four ITV Christmas pantomimes - Jack & the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Aladdin, & Dick Whittington. Julian also starred in a Carry On film - Carry on Columbus and features in Nick Moran's comedy movie entitled Baby Juice Express. He was last seen in the West End when he starred in Taboo as Leigh Bowery in 2002.

Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a dark and sexually charged haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appearances as the real world - outside the comfortable sanctuary of the cabaret - prepares for the nightmarish chaos of war.

Kander and Ebb's remarkable musical turns the pre-war Berlin of 1931 into a dark and sexually charged haven of decadence, its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appearances as the real world - the world outside the comfortable sanctuary of the cabaret - prepares for the nightmarish chaos of war.

"Rufus Norris' production is the most stunningly fresh and imaginative revival of a classic musical that I have ever seen. A musical masterpiece rediscovered in a masterpiece of a production" - The Independent

"Stunning. Nothing will prepare you for the raw overwhelming power. A fearless, frank production that magnificently renews a thrilling musical" - The Sunday Express

"Brilliant. Cabaret increasingly looks one of the defining musicals of the post-war era" - The Guardian

"One of the top dozen greatest musicals of all time" - Daily Express

This production of Cabaret is recommended as suitable for over 12s, subject to parental/teacher guidance, as the subject matter deals with adult themes and the staging includes some brief moments of nudity.

Running Time: 2hrs 30mins (including interval)

Casting News

Amy Nuttall plays Sally Bowles
Angela Richards as Fraulein Schneiderv
Barry James as Herr Schultz.

Amy Nuttall, known to millions as ‘Chloe Atkinson’ from Emmerdale in which she appeared from 2000 to 2005, transfers directly from a successful West End revival of Boeing Boeing. Amy has been involved in the world of musical theatre from the age of 16 when she was chosen to understudy Christine in The Phantom of the Opera. Since then she has starred in the UK Tour of My Fair Lady and the recent West End production of Guys and Dolls. Alongside her television career Amy recorded a classical solo album, Best Days, which was nominated for Album of the year at the Classical Brits 2006.

Angela Richards, known to television viewers from Across The Lake staring opposite Anthony Hopkins and for her leading role in the 1970s BBC drama Secret Army, is a leading light of West End musical theatre: Olivier Award nominated for Side by Side with Sondheim, other star performances included taking over as Grizabella from Elaine Page in Cats and playing the tragic Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers.

Barry James is best known to musical theatre audiences for his definitive performances in Les Miserables, Chicago and Beauty and Beast, both in the West End and around the country. He was most recently in the Menier Chocolate Factory’ critically acclaimed production of The Little Shop of Horrors.

CABARET: Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by Joe Masteroff, produced by Bill Kenwright, directed by Rufus Norris with designs by Katrina Lindsay, choreography by Javier De Frutos (Best Theatre Choreographer, Laurence Olivier Awards 2007), lighting by Jean Kalman and Musical Direction by David Steadman.


The Venue

The Lyric Theatre is the oldest theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, having opened in December 1888. Designed by architect C J Phipps, it was originally built for impresario Henry J Leslie as a home for operetta. Since then the building has successfully hosted drama, comedy and musicals.

Travel

Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly/Bakerloo lines)
Take east exit for Shaftesbury Avenue.

Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Take the Bakerloo line to Piccadilly Circus.

Parking: NCP Wardour Street, Newport Place, Denman Street, Lexington Street. Westminster City Council Car Parks Poland Street.

Access

Wheelchairs: Entrance is through the left-hand double exit door (Royal Entrance).
Hearing Impaired: Infrared headsets available from cloakroom at Dress Circle bar.

Admittance Policy

Regrettably babies and toddlers will not be admitted to the theatre. Children aged 5 years and over will be admitted and, more specific age limits may apply depending on the production. Children should be able to sit, unaided, in their own seat and be attentive to the performance so as not to distract other paying members of the audience.

Admittance to the auditorium is always at the discretion of theatre management.