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The Sunshine Boys
Neil Simon’s award-winning comedy tells the tale of two ageing Vaudevillian stars as they are thrust back into the limelight for one final time. Starring Richard Griffiths and Danny DeVito.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The Sunshine Boys
Savoy Theatre, Strand, LondonNeil Simon’s award-winning comedy The Sunshine Boys tells the tale of two ageing Vaudevillian stars as they are thrust back into the limelight for one final time.
Willie Clark and Al Lewis – aka the Sunshine Boys – haven’t spoken to each other in years. But when CBS calls for the Vaudevillian greats to be re-united for a nostalgic History of Comedy, past grudges resurface. Ageing ailments aside, can this legendary double-act overcome their differences for one last show? Old rivalry and vintage hilarity abound in Neil Simons classic comedy of showbiz and friendship.
The Sunshine Boys sees Olivier award winning director Thea Sharrock and acclaimed actor Richard Griffiths reunite for the third time, following their huge success with both Heroes at the Wyndham’s theatre and Equus in the West End and Broadway.
Completing the Vaudevillian duo is Hollywood legend and Emmy award winner Danny DeVito, who makes his West End debut in The Sunshine Boys.
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cast: Danny DeVito, Richard Griffiths, Rebecca Blackstone, Nick Blakeley, Peter Cadden, Johnnie Fiori, Adam Levy, William Maxwell
director: Thea Sharrock
producer: Sonia Friedman Productions and Richard Willis
designer: Hildegard Bechtler
lighting designer: Neil Austin
sound: Ian Dickson for Autograph
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Ticket Prices:
£20-£58.50
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Comedy
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, mats Wed & Sat 14:30
- Duration: 2h30
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Venue InformationHIDE
Savoy Theatre
Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 0ET
- Nearest tube: Charing Cross/Embankment (400m)
- Nearest bus: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1
- Nearest train: Charing Cross
- Parking: Westminter City Council car park at Trafalgar Square. Adelphi Garage Valet Parking (020 7836 4838).
- Air conditioned: 1
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- How to book: Tel: 0871 297 5477
- Discounts: Discounts for all disabled customers, please call the Box Office to check availability.
- Limited mobility: Upper Circle has the least number of steps but the Stalls has the most leg room, especially H1 and H28.
- Access description: Access to the main auditorium through a side entrance from the Embankment side of Carting Lane. The Box Office can provide a map showing the route (approx. 100m from main entrance). Carting Lane is fairly steep – helper needed, please inform the Box Office at the time of booking and contact the Stage Door on arrival. From here, access is level to the front of the Dress Circle. 2 spaces for wheelchair users on the right hand side. Companions can sit nearby in F1 or 2. Transfer seating is available to F1 in the Dress Circle. Each wheelchair user must bring a non-disabled companion with them. Call 0207 845 6050 for assistance.
- Hearing impaired: Radio receivers with headsets – collect from Cloakroom at Dress Circle level. Please book in advance, deposit required.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs allowed in the auditorium or staff will dog-sit by prior arrangement office. Dogs will be looked after in the Manager’s Office.
- Wheelchairs: No steps to Box Office through 3 sets of double doors which open inwards. Box Office counter is to right. From a door beside the foyer entrance there are 2 steps into the Upper Circle. 33 steps down to Dress Circle (2 steps between rows), 71 down to Stalls. Staircases have handrails on both sides. Separate entrance for wheelchair users or special needs at street level via a ramp from Carting Lane.
- Toilets: Women’s and men’s toilets are 20 steps up from the Dress Circle, between Dress Circle and Stalls, at Stalls level and at Upper Circle level.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilet to the right of the Dress Circle.
- Bars: 4 licensed bars. Dress Circle bar 7 steps up from Dress Circle. Another bar 4 steps up from front of Stalls and mezzanine bar 20 steps down from Dress Circle – all with moveable seats. Drinks in plastic cups may be brought into the auditorium for disabled patrons.
