One of the greatest gothic tales of all time will come to life in the eerily atmospheric Wilton’s Music Hall in an extraordinary new production of Mary Shelley’s classic Frankenstein, from 7 – 18 March.
The original story was written when Shelley was just 18 years old, and tells the tale of Frankenstein, a young scientist who brings a gruesome body to life. Cast out into a hostile world, Frankenstein’s creature searches for his true identity and, on realising how he came to be, learns the pain of rejection and broken promises.
Vengeful, dangerous and in bloodthirsty pursuit of his maker, the creature threatens to destroy Frankenstein and the lives of everyone he loves. This brand new version of Shelley’s immortal tale is directed by Eleanor Rhode and reimagined by Tristan Bernays (writer and director of Teddy, winner of Best New Musical at the 2016 Off West End Awards and of Boudica at the Globe Theatre this coming autumn).
Tristan says:
‘‘I love monsters because they remind us what it is to be human- Frankenstein is a truly great monster story and I’m thrilled to be bringing this adaptation to the ethereal and atmospheric Wilton’s Music Hall.’’
A transfer from the award winning, internationally renowned Watermill Theatre where it enjoyed a successful short run in 2016, George Fletcher and Rowena Lennon perform this take on a powerful and dark masterpiece that explores the timeless relationship between parent and child, isolation, prejudice and revenge and speaks to our modern society.
Classic Broadway Musical Revival Returns to London
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying
8-22 April 2017
Today WILTON’S MUSIC HALL announces a revival of the award-winning, critically-acclaimed Broadway musical comedy How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, opening for a limited run from 08 April. The amusing tale, which first debuted on Broadway in 1961, charts the journey of J. Pierrepont Finch as he joins the World Wide Wicket Company, climbing his way to the top in New York City, 1950.
All Finch wants is to be more successful, to get ahead, to change the world for the better – is that really so difficult? Luckily Finch has a copy of the book ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’, teaching him everything he needs to know about the science of success. This anarchic, musical romp is jam-packed with sharp humour and has its tongue placed firmly in its cheek as it follows Finch’s rise from lowly window cleaner to Chairman of the board.
Last seen in London over 50 years ago, Wilton’s Music Hall provides the perfect backdrop for this long-awaited revival where business and pleasure collide in the most uproarious of ways. Boasting an addictive score by Guys and Dolls composer Frank Loesser, this Pulitzer Prize-winning show includes famous numbers such as I Believe In You, Brotherhood of Man and Happy To Keep His Dinner Warm.
MARC PICKERING (Les Misérables, Calendar Girls, Sleepy Hollow) will lead the production playing the aspiring and playful businessman J. Pierrepont Finch with HANNAH GROVER playing his love interest Rosemary. LIZZII HILLS will play the big boss’s secret mistress Hedy LaRue while GERI ALLEN will play Rosemary’s best friend Smitty. There will be further cast announcements in the coming weeks.
This classic Broadway musical production will be directed by BENJI SPERRING, the man behind recent London hits Toxic Avenger and Shock Treatment and will be presented by NICHOLAS THOMPSON PRODUCTIONS and TARQUIN PRODUCTIONS in association with the King’s Head Theatre.
Book by ABE BURROWS, JACK WEINSTOCK and WILLIE GILBERT//Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER//Based upon the book by SHEPHERD MEAD//Originally presented by CY FEUER and ERNEST H. MARTIN in association with FRANK PRODUCTIONS//Performed by arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) LTD.
