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La Cage Aux Folles, the classic camp musical, is the story of cabaret club owner Georges and his leading drag artiste and lover Albin, whose idyllic existence is threatened when Georges's son from a previous relationship announces his engagement to the daughter of a staunchly right-wing politician. With a visit from the prospective in-laws imminent, Georges and Albin decide to take drastic action to hide their lifestyle... but can they keep it up? La Cage Aux Folles is a timeless and deliciously funny tale of family values, unconditional love and, above all, the need to be proud of who we are.
La Cage Aux Folles received its world premiere at Broadway's Palace theatre in 1983, where it won six Tony Awards, ran for 1,761 performances and became the biggest new American musical of the decade. Jerry Herman's score includes songs such as The Best Of Times, Song On The Sand and the anthem I Am What I Am, which has been recorded by artists including Gloria Gaynor and Shirley Bassey.
This production of La Cage Aux Folles was first produced at the Menier Chocolate Factory, opening in January 2008. Such was the expectation surrounding the production that it sold out before opening night.
Actor Douglas Hodge reprises his performance as Albin, the number one attraction at La Cage Aux Folles cabaret club. One of London theatre's most versatile performers, Hodge previously played loveable rogue Nathan Detroit opposite Ewan McGregor in Guys And Dolls, took the title role in Shakespeare's Globe's bloody staging of Titus Andronicus and has appeared in more than ten productions of Pinter pieces.
Hodge is joined in La Cage Aux Folles by Denis Lawson, whose stage credits include Oleanna (Duke of York's theatre), Lust (Theatre Royal Haymarket) and Volpone (Almeida). He also played Wedge Antilles in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Theatregoers who buy tickets for La Cage Aux Folles at the Playhouse theatre have the opportunity to purchase cabaret seats at the front of the stalls to experience the cabaret club from within. Cabaret seats can only be purchased by those aged 18 or older.
For more information about La Cage Aux Folles read our Big Interview with Denis Lawson.
Performance Details
- previews from: 20 Oct 2008
- opening night: 30 Oct 2008
- booking until: 25 Apr 2009
show times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Thu & Sat 14:30
ticket prices: £17.50-£55 (Cabaret £57.50)
Assisted Performances
sign language interpreted performance: By Music And The Deaf on Thu 4 Dec at 19:30 T: 0844 871 7677 M: 0870 060 6641 E: ticketcentre@theambassadors.com
cast: Douglas Hodge (from 19 Jan: Graham Norton), Denis Lawson (from 19 Jan: Steven Pacey), Tracie Bennett, Paula Wilcox, Zoe Ann Bown, Ben Bunce, Darren Carnall, Nicholas Cuningham, Alicia Davis, Ben Deery, Adrian Der Gregorian, Nolan Frederick, Leanna Harwood, Matt Krzan, Robert Maskell, Ian Mitchell, Gary Murphy, Stuart Neal, Jason Pennycooke, Dane Quixall, Duncan Smith, Scott Spreadbury
director: Terry Johnson
music by: Jerry Herman
lyrics by: Jerry Herman
book By: Harvey Fierstein
sound: Gareth Owen
set designer: Tim Shortall
lighting designer: Nick Richings
costume: Matthew Wright
choreographer: Lynne Page
producer: Chocolate Factory Productions, Sonia Friedman Productions, David Ian Productions, Tulchin/Bartner, The Ambassador Theatre Group and Jamie Hendry
map: View Map
address: Northumberland Avenue,London,United Kingdom,WC2N 5DE
nearest tube: Charing Cross(250m) Embankment (100m)
nearest bus: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453
nearest train: Charing Cross (250m)
parking: Westminter City Council car park in Spring Gardens (Trafalgar Square), NCP at Bedfordbury. Single and double yellow lines in Northumberland Avenue. Taxi rank on the Embankment and at Charing Cross Station.
air conditioned: Yes
Assisted Performance Booking Information
Access Booking: Tel: 0844 871 7677 Fax: 020 8544 7485 Minicom: 0870 060 6641 EMAIL: ticketcentre@theambassadors.com
Accessible Facilities Venue Information
discounts: Discounts depend on the current production - please check with the Box Office.
limited mobility: There is good leg room in the Stalls and the Boxes.
access description: Level access through double doors opening outwards from the pavement. Box Office on the left, then 3 shallow steps up to foyer. No further steps into Stalls seating. 28 steps up to Dress Circle and 82 steps up to Upper Circle. Staircases have highlights and hand rails. Hard flooring in foyer for wheelchairs. Theatre opens 30min before performance.
hearing impaired: Induction loop system at Box Office. Infra-red system in auditorium. 11 headsets and 3 loops.
guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff also available to dog-sit in foyer or Box Office.
wheelchairs: Contact the Box Office in advance so that the ramp (steep) can be placed over the 3 shallow steps inside the main entrance. No steps to the Stalls, which are on a shallow rake. 2 spaces for wheelchair users at G1 and G24. Companions can sit in same row. Scooter users can access the foyer and stalls, but must transfer. Transfer seating available to any Stalls aisle seat. Each wheelchair user must bring a non-disabled companion.
toilets: Toilets off the restaurant bar, the Royal Circle and the Upper Circle.
disabled toilets: Adapted toilet in foyer to the right of the Stalls entrance.
Douglas Hodge stars in La Cage Aux Folles
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