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GUYS & DOLLS extends its booking period until August 31st 2024

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Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls is extending booking until 31 August 2024 at The Bridge Theatre. Daniel Mays will return to the role of Nathan Detroit and George Ioannides will take on the role of Sky Masterson from 16 October. Daniel Mays and George Ioannides complete the current company which comprises Cedric Neal (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Celinde Schoenmaker (Sarah Brown) and Marisha Wallace (Miss Adelaide). Also appearing are Jordan Castle (Harry the Horse), Cornelius Clarke (Lieutenant Brannigan), Cameron Johnson (Big Jule), Anthony O’Donnell (Arvide Abernathy), Mark Oxtoby (Benny Southstreet), Ryan Pidgen (Rusty Charlie) and Katy Secombe (General Cartwright). With Iroy Abesamis, Simon Anthony, Lydia Bannister, Kathryn Barnes, Callum Bell, Cindy Belliot, Jack Butterworth, Petrelle Dias, Ike Fallon, Leslie Garcia Bowman, Robbie McMillan, Saffi Needham, Perry O’Dea, James … Continue reading GUYS & DOLLS extends its booking period until August 31st 2024

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Nicholas Hytner to direct Guys & Dolls at the Bridge Theatre from February 2023

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Nicholas Hytner will direct Guys & Dolls – the first musical to be presented at The Bridge – a musical fable of Broadway based on the story and characters of Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Designs are by Bunny Christie with choreography by Arlene Phillips, associate direction and choreography by James Cousins, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Paul Arditti, musical direction by Tom Brady, orchestrations by Charlie Rosen and casting by Charlotte Sutton.  Casting for Guys & Dolls will be announced at a later date. This immersive production will run from 27 February 2023, initially booking to 2 September 2023 with opening night on 9 March 2023.  Priority booking for Bridge members opens … Continue reading Nicholas Hytner to direct Guys & Dolls at the Bridge Theatre from February 2023

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Review : “A Midsummer Night Dream”, Nick Hytner in all his glory

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With theatres around the UK and beyond remaining closed as lockdown continues, companies and venues are doing their bit to keep audiences at home connected and entertained as best as possible. While watching theatre productions online can never match up to really experiencing it live, it’s one way to keep the theatre spirit alive and thriving. Summer 2019. The pit of the Bridge Theatre is turned into a magical forest with fairies flying around on ropes and beds rising from the audience. Shakespeare most famous romantic comedy is brought to life once again, but this time, in a much more … Continue reading Review : “A Midsummer Night Dream”, Nick Hytner in all his glory