After a hugely successful run during the Theatre Royal Bath’s 2019 Summer Season, Richard Eyre’s new production of Blithe Spirit, starring comic powerhouse Jennifer Saunders, transfers to the Duke of York’s Theatre for a strictly limited six-week run in March 2020. Comedy Book Tickets For Blithe Spirit At Duke of York's Theatre, London See The Blithe Spirit Theatre Show in London's West End. Ella Satin Related Items Our producers continue to plan for all eventualities dependent on the individual needs of their shows and we will provide further updates on specific shows as and when they become available.We look forward to welcoming you back into our theatres as soon as we are allowed to resume performances. and Tony Award-winning Mary Stuart.The production is directed by 5-time Olivier Award-winner Richard Eyre, who was the director of the National Theatre for a decade.
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anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere.We are so sorry that in these testing and difficult times you are not able to enjoy the show you have booked for and hope the following helps clarify next steps in respect of your tickets .If you have booked directly with the theatre or show website for an affected performance, please be assured that they will contact you directly to arrange an exchange for a later date, a credit note/voucher or a refund. Read reviews and book tickets for the London production. After all, she is a performer who has delighted audiences for decades in shows like Absolutely Fabulous and French & Saunders so her appearance in Blithe Spirit is not one for audiences to miss! Jennifer Saunders is set to star in Noel Coward's comedy Blithe Spirit as director Richard Eyre's production of the play transfers to the West End's Duke of York's Theatre in London for a limited run from March 2020.. Saunders will play clairvoyant Madame Arcati who is hired by writer Charles Condomine to help gather material for his latest novel, but instead, fathoms the spirit of his first wife. The critically acclaimed production of Noël Coward’s iconic comedy In a hilarious story of the occult-gone-wrong, Blithe Spirit tells the story of a couple haunted by a previous relationship – literally.When novelist Charles Condomine (Goeffrey Streatfeild) is looking for material on his new mystery, he invites eccentric medium Madame Acarti (Jennifer Saunders) to his home to perform for a party of his friends.As the room struggle to keep from laughing at the flamboyant and erratic Madame Acarti beginning her seance, Charles begins to hear a voice he can’t help but recognise – his dead first wife. Geoffrey Streatfield has starred in Spooks, The Thick of It and Traitors as well as the Histories Cycle at the RSC.Designer Anthony Ward’s many productions include Olivier Award-winning Oklahoma! Julian Eaves 12th March 2020 12th March 2020 Reviews. Please be reassured that if we have to cancel future performances you will be directly contacted by your theatre or ticket provider. In the meantime stay safe and healthy.Are you missing theatre as much as we are? Please Audio description is a live verbal commentary providing information
However, there’s not a great deal that can be done to elevate the dated dialogue and what now seem to be very underwritten roles.Eyre, Saunders and Coward should be a recipe for comic perfection.