24 Oct 2008
James McAvoy and Nigel Harman will return to the West End next year to star in Richard Greenberg’s Three Days Of Rain, which plays at the Apollo from 30 January to 2 May (press night 10 February). Read more
Richard Greenberg's Three Days Of Rain explores how the private worlds of one generation are reinterpreted by the next.
In Three Days Of Rain, Walker Janeway (McAvoy) and his sister Nan reunite for the reading of their father's will in the Manhatten loft where he lived. A wealthy architect, Ned's legacy is the iconic, internationally renowned 1960s New York house designed with his late business partner Theo. Joined by Theo's son Pip (Harman), the three childhood friends meet to settle the estate and determine the future of the house. The discovery of a brief entry, 'three days of rain' in Ned's diary is the only clue to the true stories of the previous generation.
A tender and surprising love story lies at the heart of a creative conflict which could never have been imagined by these children. The actors play both generations in this humorous and touching play about family and the enigma of parenthood.
McAvoy is best known for his burgeoning body of big screen work, including the films Atonement, The Last King Of Scotland, Starter For Ten, Wanted and Becoming Jane. His stage work includes Breathing Corpses at the Royal Court, Out In The Open at the Hampstead and Private On Parade at the Donmar Warehouse alongside Harman. McAvoy also appeared in the popular TV series Shameless, as did his now wife, actress Anne Marie-Duff (Saint Joan).
Harman has often been seen on stage of late, appearing in Guys And Dolls at the Piccadilly, The Caretaker at the Tricycle and The Common Pursuit at the Menier Chocolate Factory. He achieved fame in the UK with his portrayal of Dennis Rickman in the soap EastEnders.
Three Days Of Rain is directed by Jamie Lloyd, whose credits include The Caretaker at the Tricycle, The Lover & The Collection at the Comedy and Piaf at the Donmar Warehouse and Vaudeville.
Playwright Greenberg's work includes Take Me Out, Night And Her Stars, The House In Town, The Maderati, Eastern Standard and The Dazzle. Three Days Of Rain was first produced in the US in 1997 and had its UK premiere at the Donmar Warehouse two years later, with a cast of Colin Firth, David Morrissey and Elizabeth McGovern.
show times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Wed & Sat 15:00
ticket prices: £15-£46
cast: James McAvoy, Nigel Harman
director: Jamie Lloyd
producer: Caro Newling for Neal Street Productions and Nick Frankfort and Tobias Round for Creative Management and Productions
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address: Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom, W1D 7EZ
nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus (250m)
nearest bus: 1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176
parking: Westminter City Council car park at China Town & Poland Street. NCP at Newport Place, Wardour Street or Denman Street. 2 accessible parking bays behind the theatre, in Winnett Street.
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Access Booking: Tel: 0844 412 4648 Fax: 020 7494 5154
discounts: available for all disabled people and their companions.
limited mobility: All of row O (especially O1, O2, O13 and O14) in the Stalls have very good leg room.
access description: 8cm step into the foyer through swing double doors. Box Office counter on the left. 21 steps down from foyer to Stalls, 12 up to the Dress Circle, with 2 steps between rows in the auditorium. 35 steps up to the Upper Circle and 75 to the Balcony. Handrails on both sides of the staircases. Stairlift to stalls access through double doors to the left of the upper circle entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue. Stairlift or 12 steps down to the stalls. Theatre open 30min before the start of the performance.
hearing impaired: Sennheiser infra-red system with 9 head sets available. Avoid front row of Stalls. Deposit required.
guide dogs policy: Guide dogs allowed into the auditorium and staff are also available to dog sit. Dogs will be looked after in Stalls bar or in manager’s office. Maximum 3 dogs at a time.
wheelchairs: Entrance to the auditorium is through a door to the left of the Upper Circle entrance, on Shaftesbury Avenue. Once through the door there is a stairlift. 2 spaces for wheelchair users in seats F1 and G1 in the Stalls. Wheelchair transferees can be accommodated in Stalls. Recommended seats are E1, H1 and J1 but other seats are available. Wheelchairs are stored near auditorium right Stalls level. Venue not suitable for scooters. Auditorium is carpeted with steep raking.
toilets: Adapted toilet to the right of the Stalls level.
disabled toilets: Adapted toilet in the Stalls.
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