High Society
15 Sep - 19 Sep
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Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s High Society.
Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) leads the cast as the glamorous Tracy Lord, joined by stage and screen favourites Freddie Fox (Slow Horses) and Julian Ovenden (South Pacific). The show also stars Nigel Lindsay (Kiss Me, Kate) and Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky).
Performed alongside a full-size orchestra, this lavish new production features a score over flowing with the best of Cole Porter’s songbook, including Just One of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, I Love Paris, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Well, Did You Evah!, True Love, and many more.
Join the 28-strong cast as plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at a waterfront estate.
Brought to life by a multi award-winning creative team, including director Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast, High Society declares the summer season officially open!
Music & lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Arthur Kopit
Additional lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry
Important information
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Corporate – £2 off
O60s – £3 off bands A – B midweek matinees, Wed and Thu eve.
U25s – £6 off bands A-D Tue – Thu performances
Groups – 20+ 10% off, 40+ 20% off, 80+ 25% off on Tue – Thu performances
Access performances
Audio Described: Wed 16th Sep 2:30 pm
BSL interpreted: Fri 18th Sep 7:30 pm
Captioned: Fri 18th Sep 7:30 pm
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Why not visit our restaurant…
Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.
With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!
Reviews
“This years guaranteed gem – A great dose of escapism.”
Metro“Cole Porter’s musical masterpiece.”
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